M-Tech Fender Liner?
02-24-2014, 04:07 AM
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M-Tech Fender Liner?
I've had my M-Tech installed for some time now and I just realized my front right wheel is rubbing against the fender liner. I boughtt he front bumper off of a forum member and we installed together. The rest of the kit was bought new from Gary Romani and professionally installed at a reputable body shop. I know the fender liner was not trimmed as specififed when we installed. I would prefer not to trim the liner.
Is there an M-Tech specific Fender liner that I can buy and install that does not require trimming?
Is there an M-Tech specific Fender liner that I can buy and install that does not require trimming?
02-24-2014, 08:17 AM
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It might be that the fender liner has now a curb somewhere, if it's not trimmed. As far as I know, there's no a specific inner fender liner for the mtech. I recommend you to trim the liner, because you can always buy the original untrimmed if needed.
02-24-2014, 08:32 AM
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Thank you for the reply! I only ask as I know some cars were leaving the factory with the M-Tech installed, and I am sure they would not waste time at the factory trimming the OEM Fender Liner. I remember seeing different part numbers on LCI Model E60's on realoem. But nothing listed for earlier E60's. Will a fender liner from an LCI fit a Pre-LCI?
02-24-2014, 09:36 AM
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I'm curious also, is there such a part or which section on the liner do I need to trim? I recently put on the Mtech front and 166 wheels with the recommended tire size for the Non-M E60. Every time I'm on the freeway and encounter a dip, the front would rub a bit.
02-24-2014, 09:45 AM
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According to RealOEM the part numbers are the same for pre-LCI and LCI cars.
- pre-LCI: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=41&fg=10
- LCI: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=41&fg=10
- pre-LCI: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=41&fg=10
- LCI: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=41&fg=10
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What you guys might want to do is remove the liner, heat up the area that is rubbing and push it out more. That should give you more clearance. A heat gun will work fine unless you want to bust out the propane torch.
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02-27-2014, 05:45 AM
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+1 on the suggestion.... Be careful did this and held it to close, liner will definitely melt.
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