M-tech full kit or just M-tech front bumper with side skirts?
05-07-2008, 07:14 PM
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I personally do not like the M-tech rear bumper unless it is the M5 rear with quad exhaust set up. I think the M-tech rear bumper with single exhaust outlet looks kind of fat.
What do you think? Very attempting to make the purchase but cannot decide whether I should just go with the front M-tech bumper with side skirts or the full kit?
What do you think? Very attempting to make the purchase but cannot decide whether I should just go with the front M-tech bumper with side skirts or the full kit?
05-07-2008, 07:18 PM
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definitely could get a way without putting the rear bumper...but if you're gonna do it, I say do it all the way...IMHO...good luck with your choice
05-07-2008, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by k Wang' post='576318' date='May 7 2008, 08:14 PM
I personally do not like the M-tech rear bumper unless it is the M5 rear with quad exhaust set up. I think the M-tech rear bumper with single exhaust outlet looks kind of fat.
What do you think? Very attempting to make the purchase but cannot decide whether I should just go with the front M-tech bumper with side skirts or the full kit?
What do you think? Very attempting to make the purchase but cannot decide whether I should just go with the front M-tech bumper with side skirts or the full kit?
05-07-2008, 09:23 PM
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Have u seen my car? I'm one of the few odd balls that kept the oem rear... I'm getting away with it...
05-07-2008, 09:35 PM
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If you are not going to do quads, why not save money and keep the stock rear. I personally like the stock bumper better than the mtech rear and the only reason I got the mtech rear was for quads.
05-07-2008, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='576356' date='May 7 2008, 10:23 PM
Have u seen my car? I'm one of the few odd balls that kept the oem rear... I'm getting away with it...
05-07-2008, 11:37 PM
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I think I am going to do the same with my car. Just the front and sides. I like the look of the stock rear bumper better than the M-Tech rear for cars without quad exhaust.
Just my 2 cents...
Just my 2 cents...
05-08-2008, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='576356' date='May 7 2008, 11:23 PM
Have u seen my car? I'm one of the few odd balls that kept the oem rear... I'm getting away with it...
As I ordered my kit the same way from Tony. I dunno, I actually think the stock rear actually matches the side skirts with the way it kind of points outward sharply. Plus I am adding an ACS trunk lid spoiler, so I think that will enhance the rear even more. Ill have to see it in real life but the pics you posted almost confirms my idea, thanks for sharing all the photos. 
05-08-2008, 07:15 AM
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you got a couple choices. the group buy im in for the entire m-tech kit gives you the option of getting the m-tech rear bumper or the M5 rear bumper with the kit for the same price.
if you think about the over-all price you're going to pay for only the front m-tech bumper and skirts i say get the whole m-tech kit (its woth it). quad_m sells only the front m-tech bumper painted and shipped for $999 plus about $500ish for the skirts painted and shipped, thats roughly $1500. the whole m-tech kit sells (M5 rear or m-tech) for $1799 painted and shipped. if you decide to keep the oem rear bumper on your car then sell the included rear bumper and make some money back...
you can always add a rear diffuser to the m-tech rear for quads whens you're ready.... if you get the M5 rear then you HAVE to get quads asap cause you'll have the cut outs already on the bumper and it will look funny without it.
theres alot of ways to look at this. at the end your car will look great after the upgrade.
goodluck and post your results!
orlee
if you think about the over-all price you're going to pay for only the front m-tech bumper and skirts i say get the whole m-tech kit (its woth it). quad_m sells only the front m-tech bumper painted and shipped for $999 plus about $500ish for the skirts painted and shipped, thats roughly $1500. the whole m-tech kit sells (M5 rear or m-tech) for $1799 painted and shipped. if you decide to keep the oem rear bumper on your car then sell the included rear bumper and make some money back...
you can always add a rear diffuser to the m-tech rear for quads whens you're ready.... if you get the M5 rear then you HAVE to get quads asap cause you'll have the cut outs already on the bumper and it will look funny without it.
theres alot of ways to look at this. at the end your car will look great after the upgrade.
goodluck and post your results!
orlee