M-Tech Front Bumper DIY
04-27-2009 | 01:12 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
Sprint Booster
VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
Hamann Splitter
Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
BMW Black Grills E60
BMW Shadow Trim
BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
Angel Eyes (GP Thunder Bulb H8 8500K)
Scope: M-Tech Front Bumper Installation
Source of Parts: EuroRev
Cost for parts: $2550 painted (the paint quality was 4 out of 5... overall, pretty good & perfect match)
Difficulty of installation: Not bad... take your time
Time to install: Way to F. long... but then, I sit behind a desk most of the day. One person can do the entire job.
Knuckle damage gauge: 3 out of 10
I started the bulk of this project at 5:30PM. At 11:30 told my wife I would be to bed in a little bit. At 8:30AM the next morning my wife and kids left for church and I was still in the garage just finishing up. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but I did run into a few fitment issues that took me awhile to get through.
See my PDF for notes on the bumper to hood fitment. The gap/fitment measurements on the left and right are exact, but as it turns out, the passenger side kidney grill is flat on top and the gap is larger. It took me awhile to figure that out (and pissed me off).
I did not have to cut the shock absorbing foam as posted in previous DIY instructions... My foam came pre-cut. See my notes. I DID use 1/8" nylon washers as spacers under the top bumper lip, then installed the five securing screws. I'm referring to the five screws under the clip-on hood seal.
I took pictures until I got tired of taking pictures. Attached is a .pdf to use as a visual aid when going through this conversion. I would like to thank those that have posted notes on this topic in the past. Some of those notes made a difference.
If you happen to live in Washington State and need help, feel free to give me a call. I can probably save you some time.
Next up... roof spoiler and then the rear bumper...
Source of Parts: EuroRev
Cost for parts: $2550 painted (the paint quality was 4 out of 5... overall, pretty good & perfect match)
Difficulty of installation: Not bad... take your time
Time to install: Way to F. long... but then, I sit behind a desk most of the day. One person can do the entire job.
Knuckle damage gauge: 3 out of 10
I started the bulk of this project at 5:30PM. At 11:30 told my wife I would be to bed in a little bit. At 8:30AM the next morning my wife and kids left for church and I was still in the garage just finishing up. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, but I did run into a few fitment issues that took me awhile to get through.
See my PDF for notes on the bumper to hood fitment. The gap/fitment measurements on the left and right are exact, but as it turns out, the passenger side kidney grill is flat on top and the gap is larger. It took me awhile to figure that out (and pissed me off).
I did not have to cut the shock absorbing foam as posted in previous DIY instructions... My foam came pre-cut. See my notes. I DID use 1/8" nylon washers as spacers under the top bumper lip, then installed the five securing screws. I'm referring to the five screws under the clip-on hood seal.
I took pictures until I got tired of taking pictures. Attached is a .pdf to use as a visual aid when going through this conversion. I would like to thank those that have posted notes on this topic in the past. Some of those notes made a difference.
If you happen to live in Washington State and need help, feel free to give me a call. I can probably save you some time.
Next up... roof spoiler and then the rear bumper...
04-27-2009 | 01:28 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
I don't have an LCI but its still better to see pictures than diagrams. Thanks!
04-27-2009 | 08:21 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Gray / Premium Package / Cold Weather Package / Dakota Black Leather /
Options: Navigation, SAT Radio, Bluetooth, IPOD adapter
Sprint Booster
VMR Rims V710 19x9.5 ET45 Hyper Silver (rear)
VMR Rims V710 19x8.5 ET35 Hyper Silver (front)
Tires: General Exclaim 275/30/19 (rear)
Tires: General Exclaim 245/35/19 (front)
BMW Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors
BMW M-tech Complete Body Kit w/LCI & no PDC
Hamann Splitter
Vorsteiner Decklid Spoiler BMW M5 E60
BMW Black Grills E60
BMW Shadow Trim
BMW Carbon Fiber Roundells - E60
Angel Eyes (GP Thunder Bulb H8 8500K)
If anyone has photos of the carbon fiber kidney grills (carbon ring, flat black inners) I would appreciate a link or a photo. It might be a nice compliment to the carbon splitter and roundels.
04-27-2009 | 08:25 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 jusdoit' post='861180' date='Apr 27 2009, 09:21 PM
If anyone has photos of the carbon fiber kidney grills (carbon ring, flat black inners) I would appreciate a link or a photo. It might be a nice compliment to the carbon splitter and roundels.
Nice install and DIY instructions, looks good...I guess you "justDIDit"
04-28-2009 | 12:56 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Great write up! Atsa lotta work man!
04-28-2009 | 12:57 PM
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From: New Jersey
My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by jusdoit' post='861180' date='Apr 28 2009, 12:21 AM
If anyone has photos of the carbon fiber kidney grills (carbon ring, flat black inners) I would appreciate a link or a photo. It might be a nice compliment to the carbon splitter and roundels.
04-28-2009 | 09:23 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
awesome and thanks alot for all the info. !!!
