MTech Kit Fender Gap Issues
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Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='486556' date='Oct 26 2007, 12:44 PM
i had fitment issues until I changed out the absorbers with the correct M ones. They are only $18 a piece from Garry, why not get it done right then
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Thanks for the advice S4. I will definitely get them.
And they did leave out the foam absorbers completely. For some reason, the front bumper could not fit correctly with them. I did have them try the washer method, but there is still a significant gap. Hopefully, the right absorbers will fix that.
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And they did leave out the foam absorbers completely. For some reason, the front bumper could not fit correctly with them. I did have them try the washer method, but there is still a significant gap. Hopefully, the right absorbers will fix that.
Thanks
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chang: here are the parts you need
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While I cant say the bumper was "Easier" to put on, once I got it all fitted up and the sides clipped in, there werent any fittment issues. If you did the intsall yourself, you can understand that there are a number of areas under the bumper, and at the fender which need to be installed just right for the lines to match up. In your Pm, you said that your installer didnt use any of the absorbers? If thats the case, then def get the M ones and reinstall the front. With the right absorbers, when you tap the front bumper cover, there is no gap between it and the absorber. This is the way it should be for slow speed impacts, as well as taking "some" shock in a higher speed crash. the absorbers can help avoid tweaked engine rail mounts when the front aluminum reinfocement bar/carrier, gets smashed in (which is does). gluck on the fix.
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51117896592 18.75
While I cant say the bumper was "Easier" to put on, once I got it all fitted up and the sides clipped in, there werent any fittment issues. If you did the intsall yourself, you can understand that there are a number of areas under the bumper, and at the fender which need to be installed just right for the lines to match up. In your Pm, you said that your installer didnt use any of the absorbers? If thats the case, then def get the M ones and reinstall the front. With the right absorbers, when you tap the front bumper cover, there is no gap between it and the absorber. This is the way it should be for slow speed impacts, as well as taking "some" shock in a higher speed crash. the absorbers can help avoid tweaked engine rail mounts when the front aluminum reinfocement bar/carrier, gets smashed in (which is does). gluck on the fix.
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It sounds like I definitely should nt leave out the absorbers.
So, they're not available? Seems like I'm SOL. I could try to see if the shop will mod the OEM absorbers, but they seem very reluctant to do so.
Thanks for all your help!!
So, they're not available? Seems like I'm SOL. I could try to see if the shop will mod the OEM absorbers, but they seem very reluctant to do so.
Thanks for all your help!!
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no, they are still available, they are just not included in the kit.
I just got mine a couple weeks ago. Call Garry to order them (gromani@bmwofnewport.com), and he will get them shipped out within 2-3 days.
I just got mine a couple weeks ago. Call Garry to order them (gromani@bmwofnewport.com), and he will get them shipped out within 2-3 days.
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Originally Posted by the chang' post='486811' date='Oct 27 2007, 12:16 PM
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