View Poll Results: OEM Mtech Front or M5 Style replica
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll
Can't decide on Front bumper
04-19-2011, 02:59 PM
#11
Senior Members
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Fremont/ San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,501
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545 modded the F out
I've got the OEM mtech and Im happy with it.
The M5 style however looks much beefier, which I really like. I think they both have certain characteristics that make them unique in their own way. I may be totally off, but i've seen a 3rd bumper that looked like it was right in the middle of both. Like it was confused what it was (LOL). It was definitely an aftermarket bumper and resembled features of the M5t style but didn't have the aggressive roundness that the ones Trinity carries. It was more flat faced like the Mtech. As far as the comment made above stating that it is much easier finding a front lip for the M5 style I don't agree.
Hamann lips are pretty common, but I do agree that the Hartage ones are hard to come by for the mtech. I really think the Hartage lip looks really nice on the M5 bumper, but on the mtech it looks like crap.
I say go with Replica M5 bumper Trinity has. Fitment issues should not be an issue and if there is one I'm sure they'll take care of you
GL
The M5 style however looks much beefier, which I really like. I think they both have certain characteristics that make them unique in their own way. I may be totally off, but i've seen a 3rd bumper that looked like it was right in the middle of both. Like it was confused what it was (LOL). It was definitely an aftermarket bumper and resembled features of the M5t style but didn't have the aggressive roundness that the ones Trinity carries. It was more flat faced like the Mtech. As far as the comment made above stating that it is much easier finding a front lip for the M5 style I don't agree.
Hamann lips are pretty common, but I do agree that the Hartage ones are hard to come by for the mtech. I really think the Hartage lip looks really nice on the M5 bumper, but on the mtech it looks like crap.
I say go with Replica M5 bumper Trinity has. Fitment issues should not be an issue and if there is one I'm sure they'll take care of you
GL
04-19-2011, 06:10 PM
#13
Senior Members
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: los angeles
Posts: 1,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I vote for the M5tech rep - cheaper and it will be easier to find a front lip for it. It's challenging to find a front lip (Hartge rep or even Hamann rep) for the OEM M-tech front bumper if you want one in the future. At least I am having trouble. Mabye eurorev can hook it up. Trinity doesn't carry lips for OEM M-tech.
Further, M5tech front looks more aggressive.
Good luck balbs - hope you were able to fix your DPE wheels from the scuffs.
Further, M5tech front looks more aggressive.
Good luck balbs - hope you were able to fix your DPE wheels from the scuffs.
04-19-2011, 11:12 PM
#14
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 3,098
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
I vote for the M5tech rep - cheaper and it will be easier to find a front lip for it. It's challenging to find a front lip (Hartge rep or even Hamann rep) for the OEM M-tech front bumper if you want one in the future. At least I am having trouble. Mabye eurorev can hook it up. Trinity doesn't carry lips for OEM M-tech.
Further, M5tech front looks more aggressive.
Good luck balbs - hope you were able to fix your DPE wheels from the scuffs.
Further, M5tech front looks more aggressive.
Good luck balbs - hope you were able to fix your DPE wheels from the scuffs.
Don't remind me about my wheels. I've been avoiding going to the passenger side for fear of seeing the scar.
I've contacted onsitewheels and waiting for an appointment to be setup.
04-20-2011, 12:48 PM
#17
Members
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 175
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring - KW Var 3 Coilovers, VMR V710 20x9" wheels, Falken 452 245/35/19" Tires, OEM M5 Front Bumper, OEM M5 Front Fenders, OEM M5 Mirrors, Hamman Style CF Front Lip, Matte Black Kidney Grills, 20% Tint, B&W BMW Roundels.
Anyone know if the OEM grills and brake ducts from a M5 will work on the Tinity M5 Style Bumper?
04-20-2011, 03:20 PM
#19
Senior Members
I voted for OEM M-Tech even though I don't like it. If you want the M5 look, save up and get an OEM M5 front bumper instead of the replica. I think there are some used ones on ebay if you do a search.
04-20-2011, 04:00 PM
#20
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 3,098
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
My Ride: BMW
Model Year: 2006
Ha ha...Just showed my 5 year old comparing the bumpers. He says the Mtech looks like Lightning McQueen and the M5 like it's evil brother... 
My kids play a part in some of my hard life decisions like wheels, mods, etc...
My kids play a part in some of my hard life decisions like wheels, mods, etc...