New to Mtech E92 front:)

harlequin314 · 07-29-2009, 03:10 AM

Finally installed Mtech Front. Did it myself so was kind of fun.

Installation: Pretty easy but may not have done everything correctly. I didn't replace the fender liner or the brake, oil, air ducts. I just kept the ones from before in as it seemed to be easier and fit better.

Also, I used lower grills that did not have a backing for the lower grills for both fogs. I don't know if the euro cars have the oil coolers on the other side, (This is a euro mtech) but the fog on the passenger side had a solid backing covering the oil cooler duct. Or maybe I am wrong and it should be covered. So just in case, I used the backing that was open for both sides. If anyone knows if my installation sounds wrong and I should redo it let me know

Pros: looks much better, like the larger lower grill, and now I don't have the front plate in the way that the dealer put on my oem bumper. and looks much better

Cons: should have remembered to put my old headlight washer covers on the bumper before having it painted. now I notice a slight off shade between the two. my fault.

I will try to post more pics later. Just a quick one for now.

Thanks for any input

m3pare · 07-29-2009, 03:24 AM

nice! looks great

gt3fever · 07-29-2009, 04:22 AM

looks good. mtech FTW

mind if i ask where to get the euro mtech ?

ium3 · 07-29-2009, 06:46 AM

Glad it works for you Joseph... Looks great

remmib · 07-29-2009, 06:50 AM

Very nice, job well done.

Bimmerdriver17 · 07-29-2009, 07:13 AM

Looks great IMO

kadolege · 07-29-2009, 07:28 AM

Looks great... Nicely done....

JeffL · 07-29-2009, 07:35 AM

Nice. I love that front bumper.

Craig@SupremePower · 07-29-2009, 09:02 AM

looks great..

speed_dmon · 07-29-2009, 09:02 AM

How much did it cost to get it painted?

iheartsole · 07-29-2009, 09:12 AM

looks awesome!

Ender514 · 07-29-2009, 09:28 AM

nice

catch · 07-29-2009, 10:00 AM

looks good

DaOricle28 · 07-29-2009, 10:33 AM

looks real nice...more pics

lpphreakx06 · 07-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Nice upgrade

Psylight · 07-29-2009, 10:40 AM

Win

datbimmerdoe · 07-29-2009, 10:53 AM

Great job! M-Sport FTW!!!!

TL · 07-29-2009, 10:56 AM

nice job

JaysBlueE92 · 07-29-2009, 12:50 PM

glad to hear your install went well. Looks really good. Get closer pics of the fogs, so I can see what you are talking about. Euro Mtech FTW!!

harlequin314 · 07-29-2009, 01:47 PM

thanks, will take better pics after a much needed wash.

got from a vendor who had ordered the euro who went another way with his car.

I had a shop paint it free because they were doing me a favor, but I'd say anywhere from $150-$300?

Hoothout · 07-29-2009, 02:18 PM

looks great, i think it looks so much better than stock

Sako_335 · 07-29-2009, 04:04 PM

looks rreally nice

07-29-2009, 03:10 AM	#1
harlequin314 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	New to Mtech E92 front:) Finally installed Mtech Front. Did it myself so was kind of fun. Installation: Pretty easy but may not have done everything correctly. I didn't replace the fender liner or the brake, oil, air ducts. I just kept the ones from before in as it seemed to be easier and fit better. Also, I used lower grills that did not have a backing for the lower grills for both fogs. I don't know if the euro cars have the oil coolers on the other side, (This is a euro mtech) but the fog on the passenger side had a solid backing covering the oil cooler duct. Or maybe I am wrong and it should be covered. So just in case, I used the backing that was open for both sides. If anyone knows if my installation sounds wrong and I should redo it let me know Pros: looks much better, like the larger lower grill, and now I don't have the front plate in the way that the dealer put on my oem bumper. and looks much better Cons: should have remembered to put my old headlight washer covers on the bumper before having it painted. now I notice a slight off shade between the two. my fault. I will try to post more pics later. Just a quick one for now. Thanks for any input Attached Images Last edited by harlequin314; 07-30-2009 at 09:48 PM.. Reason: pics
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harlequin314 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	thanks thanks, will take better pics after a much needed wash. got from a vendor who had ordered the euro who went another way with his car. I had a shop paint it free because they were doing me a favor, but I'd say anywhere from $150-$300?
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