ACS Front Lip
06-11-2008, 04:49 AM
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I've had to give in and admit to myself that there's no way I can afford the M sport front bumper from Quad M 
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
06-11-2008, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by wrathalanche' post='600358' date='Jun 11 2008, 08:49 AM
I've had to give in and admit to myself that there's no way I can afford the M sport front bumper from Quad M
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
06-11-2008, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by wrathalanche' post='600358' date='Jun 11 2008, 07:49 AM
I've had to give in and admit to myself that there's no way I can afford the M sport front bumper from Quad M
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
I was always weary of the ACS bumper but after seeing Providenceleaf's in my colour, I'm kinda half sold on it.
I can't find out much on it though, or anything that looks reputable. Anyone here who has one care to let me know where they picked it up/ ordered it from? Looking for a UK source but depending on the price I could get it shipped. I'm also wondering just what is involved in the fitting/removal of it.
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
06-11-2008, 08:40 AM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='600487' date='Jun 11 2008, 11:38 AM
Check out this link for options of Original or replica ACS kits. Fitting it just called for 3M tape and a few rivets. GL Dave!
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?f...&category0=
06-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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original acs front lip is expensive.
I had mine painted and installed at ACS headquarters in Germany - set me back 700euros 3 years ago.
I had mine painted and installed at ACS headquarters in Germany - set me back 700euros 3 years ago.
06-11-2008, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by wrathalanche' post='600358' date='Jun 11 2008, 08:49 AM
(Plus, still needing a new 6 speed manual titanium trim gear shift)
Cheer.
Dave
Cheer.
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If so, you can have mine for cheap. It has a couple knicks/scratches on it, which you can see in the pic. I replaced it with a carbon fiber/chrome knob, so it is just sitting in a box.
06-11-2008, 11:54 AM
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Hi guys I'm new here but i know that Paul at euro-spec.net who is one of the sponsors from the e46fanatics forum carries a replica acs front lip for a good price, you might want to try there.
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06-11-2008, 12:33 PM
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I have also noticed that some of the replicas are made from polyurethane and some are made of ABS plastic. The Poly makers say in their ads "not made of cheap ABS plastic," while the ABS people tout the fact that it is made of ABS.
Does anyone know which is better?
anyone know what the actual ACS one is made from?
Does anyone know which is better?
anyone know what the actual ACS one is made from?
06-11-2008, 02:01 PM
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
Well i'm not sure what material the ACS one is made of, but I do know that ABS plastic lips are usually much harder and don't have as much "give" in them as the polyurethanes do. But looks wise, they're the same.
Watch out for those generic ones on eBay though, lots of times they won't come with necessary hardware or could be misaligned when you try to put it on your car.
And what's up everyone, i'm new here.
Watch out for those generic ones on eBay though, lots of times they won't come with necessary hardware or could be misaligned when you try to put it on your car.
And what's up everyone, i'm new here.