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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Is the M5 rear bumper lower then the stock E60 stock bumper? Anyone know cause plan on installing the M5 rear and want to know if it will create the lower look in the rear compare to stock of an premium E60 not Sport package. Any input would be much appreciated.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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in the one pictured, thats another option, to add a diffuser and lower a tad more
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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M5 bumper looks lower than the stock ones.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='740983
M5 bumper looks lower than the stock ones.
I know the looks, but is there actual proof like the demension that is lower then the stock?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Cwest' post='740988' date='Dec 8 2008, 08:18 PM
I know it's an hartge thats what I want to install after i get the M5 rear installed. We'll keep in touch
sounds good man let me know about anything at all
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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I not too sure if it will make it any lower, I just know that it looks sportier.
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Its slightly lower, but not like significant height. Don't worry, just change it!!
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m5 rear is really nice but im going to go for the mtech dual diffuser
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='741471
m5 rear is really nice but im going to go for the mtech dual diffuser
How come?
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostteck' post='741758' date='Dec 9 2008, 05:03 PM
m5 rear is really nice but im going to go for the mtech dual diffuser
the Rieger quad diffuser for mtech rear gives the look very similar to the M5 rear
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