M5 front conversion dilemma
04-21-2008, 07:33 AM
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I am thinking of converting just the front bumper but i'm worried that it might look retarded since the M5 bumper is lower than stock. I know it might not look even looking at the car from the side view if i keep the stock side and rear setup. Also, i am not concerned about the small gap between the fenders and the front bumper because i might get it custom fitted at the body shop where i will get it painted. Has anyone done the M5 front bumper only mod? Anyone got pics? Your opinions are appreciated. Thanks. 
04-21-2008, 09:15 AM
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member imsortofabigdeal had the M5 front before switching to the mtech. member busta had the M5 front as well on his past e60. you could try shooting them a pm.
04-21-2008, 11:10 AM
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I think you need the m-tech side skirts with it to make it flow.
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
04-21-2008, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='565311' date='Apr 21 2008, 07:10 PM
I think you need the m-tech side skirts with it to make it flow.
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
The car will look odd without the side skirts on
04-21-2008, 12:02 PM
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dam looks like i can't get away with just the front bumper. 
thanks for the replies guys
thanks for the replies guys
04-21-2008, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='565336' date='Apr 21 2008, 04:02 PM
dam looks like i can't get away with just the front bumper.
thanks for the replies guys
thanks for the replies guys
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04-22-2008, 08:26 AM
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hmm... i didn't realize that the sides made a huge difference. many thanks to you all for the honest replies. 
04-22-2008, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ImSort0fABigDeal' post='565311' date='Apr 21 2008, 12:10 PM
I think you need the m-tech side skirts with it to make it flow.
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
You can leave the rear bumper stock, but in my opinion you need the side skirts
that's exactly my setup, sorry dont have any pics my computer is down been stuck on the iphone
04-23-2008, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by r9ndy' post='566330' date='Apr 22 2008, 11:54 PM
+1
that's exactly my setup, sorry dont have any pics my computer is down been stuck on the iphone
that's exactly my setup, sorry dont have any pics my computer is down been stuck on the iphone
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='565336' date='Apr 21 2008, 09:02 PM
dam looks like i can't get away with just the front bumper.
thanks for the replies guys
thanks for the replies guys
IMHO, the M-Tech is the best because has the M5 design with a bonus - foglight.