NEW IN BOX MTECHNIC M5 STYLE BODY KIT COMPLETE IN STOCK NOW
06-11-2008, 06:17 PM
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there are some extra parts needed for LCI m tech kits...
this thread here explains..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry539999
quoted from the OP member dalton550
"...The first issuse is the PDC sensors issue. You must purchase new PDC sensors and new wiring harnesses for the sensors to get your PDC system to work with this kit. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A 2008 Model e60, it does not matter if you buy the 2008 M-Tech/Aero kit, the sesnor holes are too big. Apparently when BMW engineered the 2008 LCI, they made a change to the size of the PDC sensors and made the much smaller. The 2008 kit is engineered after 2007 model sensros, even thought the kit is made for the 2008. Confused yet?!
You also need to buy some extra shock absorber bumper inserts to get the bumper to fit corretly and eliminate that gap everone has been getting.
Also, if you have a 2008 535, you need to purchase some new airflow ports for the braking system ( I think that is what it is for). This is not needed for the 528...."
this thread here explains..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry539999
quoted from the OP member dalton550
"...The first issuse is the PDC sensors issue. You must purchase new PDC sensors and new wiring harnesses for the sensors to get your PDC system to work with this kit. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A 2008 Model e60, it does not matter if you buy the 2008 M-Tech/Aero kit, the sesnor holes are too big. Apparently when BMW engineered the 2008 LCI, they made a change to the size of the PDC sensors and made the much smaller. The 2008 kit is engineered after 2007 model sensros, even thought the kit is made for the 2008. Confused yet?!
You also need to buy some extra shock absorber bumper inserts to get the bumper to fit corretly and eliminate that gap everone has been getting.
Also, if you have a 2008 535, you need to purchase some new airflow ports for the braking system ( I think that is what it is for). This is not needed for the 528...."
06-11-2008, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by silver2000stang' post='600809' date='Jun 11 2008, 10:07 PM
i'll be in indy Thursday and Friday, can I come see?
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
We have had quite a bit of interest in these with a few people ready to make purchases. We only have two sets in stock now at this price.
06-11-2008, 07:08 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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The PDC modules on LCI bumpers are larger than pre-LCI. If you don't have PDC, then they are exactly the same, minus the reflector in the front.
06-11-2008, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='600861' date='Jun 11 2008, 08:08 PM
The PDC modules on LCI bumpers are larger than pre-LCI. If you don't have PDC, then they are exactly the same, minus the reflector in the front.
The OEM 2008 LCI bumper has a different reinforcement brace than the 04-07 m-tech bumper. The bumper will sag and leave a 1/4" + gap between the hood and kidney grilles/headlights. The bumper is the same, the reinforcement piece/pieces are different. Also, the PDC holes in the LCI bumper are larger and in turn need the larger '08 PDC sensors.
If anybody cares.
Edit: Ryan - didn't see your comment about the PDC sensors...you're right.
06-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='600925' date='Jun 11 2008, 09:53 PM
Marco, do you get to speak with Vincent. Hopefully he answered all your questions.
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Guys I just got the M5 2008 Bumper for my 2008 530i and my dealer just gave me the news.. I need new reinforcement braces + new PDC's sensors for the bumpers because the ones on my 530i are not the same size + bunch of other stuff I think Tony forgot to send me.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
06-12-2008, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='600605' date='Jun 11 2008, 03:22 PM
Do you have pictures of the sideskirts? Will this fit on a 545i?
06-12-2008, 04:33 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by Suchet' post='601076' date='Jun 12 2008, 04:40 AM
Guys I just got the M5 2008 Bumper for my 2008 530i and my dealer just gave me the news.. I need new reinforcement braces + new PDC's sensors for the bumpers because the ones on my 530i are not the same size + bunch of other stuff I think Tony forgot to send me.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
Might want to contact gary at newport bmw, he'd be able to point you in the right direction as well as help you out with parts...