M-Tech kit installed, question about the front bumper fitment. Pics in
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Dear members,
I finally got the M-Tech kit installed, I like it, looks awesome, but.... I was not very pleased with the fitment of the front bumper, I don't know any fellow members in the area that have the kit installed so I cannot compare. Does this look right to you (Gap between the sides and the bumper)? Would appreciate any feedback.
Sorry about the pictures quality, just picked up the vehicle and did not have that much time for a photo session.
I finally got the M-Tech kit installed, I like it, looks awesome, but.... I was not very pleased with the fitment of the front bumper, I don't know any fellow members in the area that have the kit installed so I cannot compare. Does this look right to you (Gap between the sides and the bumper)? Would appreciate any feedback.
Sorry about the pictures quality, just picked up the vehicle and did not have that much time for a photo session.
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I am no expert but the panel gap at the wheel arch looks tighter than adjacent to the light. It also appears wide under the base of the light. Do a search on the forum for pics of european M Sports - this should give you a good comparsion
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Check this out.......you can tell the difference. I would get the car back to the shop that did the work - take a pic with you...... (M Sport kit does look excellent though!)
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I have the same gap on my M-tech Aero kit.
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It shouldn't have a noticable gap.
My suspicion is on the front plastic fender. I know that mine was cut a bit (the lower part) to accomodate the shape of the front mtech bumper.
I am guessing that's the issue?
My suspicion is on the front plastic fender. I know that mine was cut a bit (the lower part) to accomodate the shape of the front mtech bumper.
I am guessing that's the issue?
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Thanks a bunch Tony (quad_m). Great communication, fast shipping and the packaging was awesome. The paint job, as you can see from the pics, was a great color/quality match and quite convenient.
You can always rely on Tony for your BMW Original accesories.
You can always rely on Tony for your BMW Original accesories.
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Originally Posted by snikt21' post='399976' date='Mar 7 2007, 10:20 PM
My suspicion is on the front plastic fender. I know that mine was cut a bit (the lower part) to accomodate the shape of the front mtech bumper.
I am guessing that's the issue?
I am guessing that's the issue?