[Bimmer330]

Im planning on getting a new bumper for my 06 330i. I want the m3 bumper. Do you think i should get a bumper in good comdition and then paint it ? Or these a “good” chance i can find one in black sapphire metallic ?

[IllSic_Design]

You need to find an M3 replica bumper made for your non-M E90. An E90 M3 OEM bumper wont work straight up.

[Fritzer]

Don't get that bumper man, just don't....

If anything, get the M-Sport one or the BMW Performance one(if you can actually find it anywhere). Seriously though, people will laugh at you with the M3 replica bumper on a N52 car.

[tcphoto]

An MSport bumper is classic, an M3 replica should go with fenders, side skirts and rear bumper or it just looks like a fake M3.

[Fritzer]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

An MSport bumper is classic, an M3 replica should go with fenders, side skirts and rear bumper or it just looks like a fake M3.

It still will look like a fake M3 with all that though. M-Sport looks better, not gaudy, and people don't point and laugh at you. Kind of a no brainer.

[tcphoto]

Yes and if you’re going to drive a fake M3, you may as well do it right.

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by Fritzer

Don't get that bumper man, just don't....

If anything, get the M-Sport one or the BMW Performance one(if you can actually find it anywhere). Seriously though, people will laugh at you with the M3 replica bumper on a N52 car.

Better yet, leave the (fine looking) OEM 330i bumper in place and spend the $ on some M3 suspension goodies.

[Bimmer330]

Originally Posted by Fritzer

Don't get that bumper man, just don't....

If anything, get the M-Sport one or the BMW Performance one(if you can actually find it anywhere). Seriously though, people will laugh at you with the M3 replica bumper on a N52 car.

Ive seen ppl put m2 n m4 bumpers on their non M e90 plenty of times. Lmaoo i aint claiming an M car tho. My 330i badge and 2 exhaust tips will remain there proudly and shiny. Maybe if i removed the 330i badge and covered the car in M badges lol

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by Bimmer330

Ive seen ppl put m2 n m4 bumpers on their non M e90 plenty of times. Lmaoo i aint claiming an M car tho. My 330i badge and 2 exhaust tips will remain there proudly and shiny. Maybe if i removed the 330i badge and covered the car in M badges lol

So if your friends jumped off a bridge....


I thought you were going for an e90-style M3 bumper. The F-series-style bumpers on e9x look atrocious.


I have the opposite version of a fake m3. It has all the suspension, brake, and structural parts and none of the visual ones. Apologies for the sideways pic

[Bimmer330]

I do want e90 style & not my friends lol youtubers bro

[lookalikehuuh]

Man you guys are missing the point here, an M3 front bumper is GUARANTEED to give him like +100HP thats the real reason he wants it.

[lookalikehuuh]

Originally Posted by Vivek.

So if your friends jumped off a bridge....


I thought you were going for an e90-style M3 bumper. The F-series-style bumpers on e9x look atrocious.


I have the opposite version of a fake m3. It has all the suspension, brake, and structural parts and none of the visual ones. Apologies for the sideways pic

Man that is freaking LEGIT! how did you do that? I imagine lots and lots of work went into that retrofit.

[e90yyc]

330i has only 84 fewer horsepower than M3 it’s basically the same car. You should do it but make sure you post lots of pics.

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by e90yyc

330i has only 84 fewer horsepower than M3 it’s basically the same car. You should do it but make sure you post lots of pics.

You're evil.

[Vivek.]

Originally Posted by lookalikehuuh

Man that is freaking LEGIT! how did you do that? I imagine lots and lots of work went into that retrofit.

Honestly, I (thankfully) did not do it myself. I estimate it'd be about a $20k job if I were to take it on--brand new M3 roof panel and headliner purchased for the build plus about 30 hours of labor that I wouldn't trust myself to do. I bought this car relatively recently after pouring 10k in upgrades on my last 335is and not even getting to 10% of what this build is. I'll do a photoshoot soon and post a thread with all the build details--highlights are in my sig below.

Biginboca has done this swap and posted a lot of pics and details in his build thread if you're curious about what's involved.

[Biginboca]

Originally Posted by Vivek.

I'll do a photoshoot soon and post a thread with all the build details--highlights are in my sig below.

Yes, please do this… I would love to see it!

[Fritzer]

Originally Posted by e90yyc

330i has only 84 fewer horsepower than M3 it’s basically the same car. You should do it but make sure you post lots of pics.

brUhh

[jwalker87]

Do whatever makes you happy, but definitely M3-rep and not actual M3, due to reasons mentioned above. I have an M3-rep front bumper and M-tech rear bumper on my 335i because I like they way they look. I also had to replace the bumpers anyway (running over a semi tire on the interstate = no bueno), so that helped provide some impetus.

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

You're evil.

I try to be malevolent whenever possible

[NFiftyWon]

Originally Posted by Fritzer

It still will look like a fake M3 with all that though. M-Sport looks better, not gaudy, and people don't point and laugh at you. Kind of a no brainer.

I have the m-rep with a GTS rep CF lip, 335i dual exhaust conversion, etc. no one gives me crap for it. I was actually accepted into the Gridlife gallery show but couldn't drive it there because my car went into limp mode the day before doing a 100 shot of nitrous lol

Most purists don't realize they are a pretty slim minority.

[theMeeks]

IMO it's your car, do whatever you want...

Personally I like the m-sport over the M3 front in general, but that has nothing to do with driving a fake M3; just personal preference.

Side note, I have neither nor do I plan on it.