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03-27-2007, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1994_RX-7_Tour' post='407609' date='Mar 27 2007, 12:05 PM

Some quick questions from this newbie (out of curiosity & desire to understand more clearly):
- M-Tech kit vs. M Aero Kit. Is one a Europe-based mod and the other a USA version? Is there a difference?

- M-Tech kit vs. 2008 500i Sport Package (USA) aero kit. Is there a difference? Anyone to describe it if so?
- M-tech kit install. Dealer-installed or only "DIY"? Sounds like no factory install except if offered as part of a pkg.
- Typical price of M-Tech kit (parts only)?

Thanks all... love reading the threads!

In US, the "M Aerodynamic Kit" is sold by BMW and includes (as per brochure) 1. front apron 2. rear apron 3. left and right side trim (see part numbers in post above). I have been using the terms "M Aero" and "M Tech" interchangable, which I probably shouldn't do.

The M Aero can be purchased from BMW or from others like Quad M on this forum. If you order a new BMW, have the M Aero installed by the port when the car gets there. It is significantly less expensive to do so. The dealer can install it, but they will hit you up for close to $1000 more.

The M Aero installed at the port lists for just under $3300 (I think it's $3285) and the dealer invoice is, I believe, around $2700 or so.

I am not sure what the 550 ZSP aero equipment looks like, as none are here yet. I know the 550 ZSP has that reflector on the side of the bumper, and I doubt the areo kit does, as the part number hasn't changed.