removing e90 rear bumper - do i need bumper guides? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

beaumer · 02-09-2012, 03:51 PM

hey guys!

im going to attempt to fit a m sport bumper onto my 06 e90...do i need new bumper guides to fit it or is there anyway to get around buying new ones? also..does anyone know of a diy guide on removing the bumper!

any advice would be greatly appreciated

cheers

mike3000fl · 02-09-2012, 04:03 PM

closest i could find...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...bumper+removal

rbtamms · 02-09-2012, 06:22 PM

I replaced my 2011 e90 rear factory bumper with M-tech sports. I did some research about the DIY replacement & the M-tech bumper requires to replace the bumper guides as well because the lower side tabs location are not the same. I don't know the difference with 2006 models but I hope this helps....

VTECaddict · 02-10-2012, 12:59 AM

not completely necessary to replace the guides.

jon328i · 02-10-2012, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaumer

hey guys!

im going to attempt to fit a m sport bumper onto my 06 e90...do i need new bumper guides to fit it or is there anyway to get around buying new ones? also..does anyone know of a diy guide on removing the bumper!

any advice would be greatly appreciated

cheers

you need to buy the following:
bumper cover 51127906501
tow eye cover/flap 51128041134
bumper guides 51127906505 & 51127906506
diffuser(non-turbo) 51127906504
cover 51128040152

goodluck

rbtamms · 02-10-2012, 02:13 PM

It would be better if the 2006 models will not require you to change the bumper guides. The painful part is once you removed the bumper & some hard works, then you will find out that you really need to replace the guides. The best way before you start removing everything is to buy the bumper guides from your local BMW dealership parts department & ask them to match Tischer's price to get some discounts. Now, if you found out that you don't really need the guides then return it to them. At least you will save some time hitting a dead end.

beaumer · 02-10-2012, 08:02 PM

cheers guy. awesome info! going to get the bumper guides...better to be safe than sorry i guess!

i have bought a cobra sport dual exhaust (335d lookalike). got the dual diffuser as well...cannot wait to get it fitted up...

VTECaddict · 02-11-2012, 04:58 AM

I have a 2006 with M-tech bumper. Did not replace the guides.

beaumer · 02-13-2012, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

I have a 2006 with M-tech bumper. Did not replace the guides.

what! are you being serious? did you put the bumper on yourself yeah? if so how did you connect it?

cheers

02-09-2012, 03:51 PM	#1
beaumer New Member Drives: bmw e90 red Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: dundee Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	removing e90 rear bumper - do i need bumper guides? hey guys! im going to attempt to fit a m sport bumper onto my 06 e90...do i need new bumper guides to fit it or is there anyway to get around buying new ones? also..does anyone know of a diy guide on removing the bumper! any advice would be greatly appreciated cheers
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02-09-2012, 04:03 PM	#2
mike3000fl Eleven Bravo Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ft bragg Posts: 1,794 iTrader: (0)	closest i could find... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...bumper+removal __________________ 2006 330i - Jet Black - 19" E46 M3 wheels - HR Sport - 158,000 Miles...

02-10-2012, 12:59 AM	#4
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,033 iTrader: (3)	not completely necessary to replace the guides. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

02-11-2012, 04:58 AM	#8
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,033 iTrader: (3)	I have a 2006 with M-tech bumper. Did not replace the guides. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: KW V2 \| OEM Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| custom dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| BMW Performance rep spoiler Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear

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02-09-2012, 06:22 PM	#3
rbtamms Captain Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 670 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	I replaced my 2011 e90 rear factory bumper with M-tech sports. I did some research about the DIY replacement & the M-tech bumper requires to replace the bumper guides as well because the lower side tabs location are not the same. I don't know the difference with 2006 models but I hope this helps....

02-10-2012, 02:13 PM	#6
rbtamms Captain Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 670 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	It would be better if the 2006 models will not require you to change the bumper guides. The painful part is once you removed the bumper & some hard works, then you will find out that you really need to replace the guides. The best way before you start removing everything is to buy the bumper guides from your local BMW dealership parts department & ask them to match Tischer's price to get some discounts. Now, if you found out that you don't really need the guides then return it to them. At least you will save some time hitting a dead end.

02-10-2012, 08:02 PM	#7
beaumer New Member Drives: bmw e90 red Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: dundee Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	cheers guy. awesome info! going to get the bumper guides...better to be safe than sorry i guess! i have bought a cobra sport dual exhaust (335d lookalike). got the dual diffuser as well...cannot wait to get it fitted up...