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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nicke60gre' post='409182' date='Mar 31 2007, 11:47 PM
I'm connected @56 kbps

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I am at 10 Mbit since 6 years : I'm annoyed and I am waiting for 20 or more .
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='409176' date='Mar 31 2007, 01:26 PM
Ok. Install of my M rear bumper - many thanks to nicke60gre for the briefing and to our fellow member Justin who lives close by to help me with the install and some cutting !
You will need to make a printout of the BMW M conversion pdf as well and refer to SECTION 7 for important info regarding some very simple cutting involved to the plastic rear wheel arch.
If you don't have new pushpins and screws for your M rear bumper the kit will set you back about 25 euros.

Good luck !
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Did you have to use new left and right hloders or can I use the same ones? Also, do you think I should just buy the plastic push pins or will I need other kind?

Thanks
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Excellent contribution! Thanks you. I cannot see any difference between the new bumper that you installed and the factory. Can you help? I can't compare side by side so I can't tell. thank you.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='553934' date='Apr 1 2008, 04:19 AM
Excellent contribution! Thanks you. I cannot see any difference between the new bumper that you installed and the factory. Can you help? I can't compare side by side so I can't tell. thank you.
Thanks, the first foto in the pdf is the old bumper and the last is the M tech bumper - surely you can see the difference.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='409176' date='Mar 31 2007, 05:26 PM
Ok. Install of my M rear bumper - many thanks to nicke60gre for the briefing and to our fellow member Justin who lives close by to help me with the install and some cutting !
You will need to make a printout of the BMW M conversion pdf as well and refer to SECTION 7 for important info regarding some very simple cutting involved to the plastic rear wheel arch.
If you don't have new pushpins and screws for your M rear bumper the kit will set you back about 25 euros.

Good luck !


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Andy,

Thanks for the EXCELLENT instructions! MTechnic should put you on their staff...lol!!! Also, a big YIASOU to Nick. It's great to see a fellow Greek share my enthusiasm and taste in cars.

George (paperslitter)
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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GREAT POST!
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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Thanks. This was helpful when I put mine on!
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Andy, This is great!!
Can you tell me what the diffrence is on the centre plastic and the battery tray?

Thanks
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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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this is pretty much the same method for the m5 rear rite?
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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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Some folks have been searching for this, but can't seem to find it so I'm just bumpin it back up to help you all out.

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