M3 replica bumpers and fitment on sport/M models

beha · 03-25-2015, 05:55 PM

Every M3 replica bumper on eBay states it will not fit a sport model or m package model cars...

Can anybody explain why not?

My previous 335i was an 09 LCI sport package and the bumper fit after some modification..

I now have an M package 328i 2011 and need to buy a front bumper. The original M-tech bumper was smashed and needs a replacement.

Can somebody help me find a good replacement? I'm up for either the M-tech or M3 replica but I love the look of the M3 replica more.

I also have PDC so there has to be holes for that as well...

Any help/advice/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you guys

mbanks21 · 03-25-2015, 07:05 PM

I think it has to do with the sport models having an oil cooler? Don't quote me since I'm NA but I think some people have made it work

beha · 03-25-2015, 10:06 PM

That's what I figured.. just a matter of making it fit...

Can anybody else add their comment?

RW Carbon · 03-26-2015, 01:11 PM

The bottom tray and wheel wells will not line up perfectly and there will be some small gaps. Not a big issue but it won't be a perfect plug and play install.

thompsac25 · 03-26-2015, 01:45 PM

I can attest to this. I have an 08 prelci Msport. Went from OEM Msport bumper to an M3 replica. The under belly tray lined up just fine. The wheel wells did not fit perfectly, as there were large gaps underneath. I ended up purchasing some replacement non-Msport wheel wells from rock auto (which were junk and not OEM quality at all by the way), and tried to make those fit. Unfortunately, the OEM brake ducts did not line up properly, so I ended up just cutting the non-Msport wheel wells from rock auto and attached them appropriately underneath.

Here are some pics...

Here are the gaps:

beha · 03-30-2015, 12:20 PM

So then do original M3 bumpers also fit our E9X models? By fit I mean, could you make it work with the right modifications...

beha · 03-30-2015, 12:27 PM

Here's an example of what I'm looking at...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250975395452...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

description states WILL NOT FIT M3 or SPORT PACKAGE MODELS.

They state it's a direct plug n play... my assumption is it will fit, just not as simply as it would for standard packages.

Can anybody who has an M package LCI model attest to this? Pics/comments very much appreciated.

Thank you.

03-25-2015, 05:55 PM	#1
beha Private First Class 16 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 335i / 2011 328i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	M3 replica bumpers and fitment on sport/M models Every M3 replica bumper on eBay states it will not fit a sport model or m package model cars... Can anybody explain why not? My previous 335i was an 09 LCI sport package and the bumper fit after some modification.. I now have an M package 328i 2011 and need to buy a front bumper. The original M-tech bumper was smashed and needs a replacement. Can somebody help me find a good replacement? I'm up for either the M-tech or M3 replica but I love the look of the M3 replica more. I also have PDC so there has to be holes for that as well... Any help/advice/suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you guys
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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	I think it has to do with the sport models having an oil cooler? Don't quote me since I'm NA but I think some people have made it work __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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beha Private First Class 16 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 335i / 2011 328i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	That's what I figured.. just a matter of making it fit... Can anybody else add their comment?
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RW Carbon Captain 191 Rep 821 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 & F87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: 3941 E La Palma Ave Anaheim CA 92807 iTrader: (1)	The bottom tray and wheel wells will not line up perfectly and there will be some small gaps. Not a big issue but it won't be a perfect plug and play install. __________________ Carbon fiber for the everyday driver: rwcarbon.com 3941 E La Palma Ave Anaheim CA, 92870 info@rwcarbon.com / (714) 328-4406 Instagram/Tiktok/Facebook: @rwcarbon
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thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 705 Rep 1,995 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	I can attest to this. I have an 08 prelci Msport. Went from OEM Msport bumper to an M3 replica. The under belly tray lined up just fine. The wheel wells did not fit perfectly, as there were large gaps underneath. I ended up purchasing some replacement non-Msport wheel wells from rock auto (which were junk and not OEM quality at all by the way), and tried to make those fit. Unfortunately, the OEM brake ducts did not line up properly, so I ended up just cutting the non-Msport wheel wells from rock auto and attached them appropriately underneath. Here are some pics... Here are the gaps: __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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beha Private First Class 16 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 335i / 2011 328i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	So then do original M3 bumpers also fit our E9X models? By fit I mean, could you make it work with the right modifications...
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beha Private First Class 16 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2009 335i / 2011 328i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Here's an example of what I'm looking at... http://www.ebay.com/itm/250975395452...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT description states WILL NOT FIT M3 or SPORT PACKAGE MODELS. They state it's a direct plug n play... my assumption is it will fit, just not as simply as it would for standard packages. Can anybody who has an M package LCI model attest to this? Pics/comments very much appreciated. Thank you.
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