SHIPMENT FINALLY ARRIVED!!! - Umnitza's front bumper
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Originally Posted by Silver_545i' post='850625' date='Apr 17 2009, 06:38 PM
Nope, that's what we all received. The fitment is quite good. I was actually able to use my OEM bumper foam without cutting it and I also was able to re-use the OEM brake ducts without much modification. The only thing you will need is the headlight washer brackets. Member nigxdoof discovered that first and was kind enough to share the part #'s:
51117896601 Lever Left
51117896602 Lever Right
Will cost ~$20 for both @ BMW.
51117896601 Lever Left
51117896602 Lever Right
Will cost ~$20 for both @ BMW.
Also, i have to tell you, I had the Mtech before right, and I didnt do the foam cutting. So my fitment was good, but not perfect. I was at the shop while they were putting on my bumper and I decided, while they are working on swapping the pieces, let me cut the foam off the bumper for the brackets. I originally put the mtech front on with me and my friends. those brackets (metal ones that hold the mid portion of the bumper on) make a world a difference. I cut the foam nice and even and now the bumper sits flush with the hood opening.
So whoever is installing, spend that extra 5-10 minutes to just cut the foam.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='850962' date='Apr 18 2009, 02:21 AM
I have to say that you have to modify the bracket that we ordered. It fits perfectly on the bumper, but it has a hard time coming out of it without shaving down the plastic a bit. Really easy if u have a file. We're going to do it to Anthony's car sunday.
Also, i have to tell you, I had the Mtech before right, and I didnt do the foam cutting. So my fitment was good, but not perfect. I was at the shop while they were putting on my bumper and I decided, while they are working on swapping the pieces, let me cut the foam off the bumper for the brackets. I originally put the mtech front on with me and my friends. those brackets (metal ones that hold the mid portion of the bumper on) make a world a difference. I cut the foam nice and even and now the bumper sits flush with the hood opening.
So whoever is installing, spend that extra 5-10 minutes to just cut the foam.
Also, i have to tell you, I had the Mtech before right, and I didnt do the foam cutting. So my fitment was good, but not perfect. I was at the shop while they were putting on my bumper and I decided, while they are working on swapping the pieces, let me cut the foam off the bumper for the brackets. I originally put the mtech front on with me and my friends. those brackets (metal ones that hold the mid portion of the bumper on) make a world a difference. I cut the foam nice and even and now the bumper sits flush with the hood opening.
So whoever is installing, spend that extra 5-10 minutes to just cut the foam.
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see this post: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=12675
good instructions from member: rodybmw on the bumper foam.
good instructions from member: rodybmw on the bumper foam.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='850962' date='Apr 17 2009, 11:21 PM
I have to say that you have to modify the bracket that we ordered. It fits perfectly on the bumper, but it has a hard time coming out of it without shaving down the plastic a bit. Really easy if u have a file. We're going to do it to Anthony's car sunday.
Also, i have to tell you, I had the Mtech before right, and I didnt do the foam cutting. So my fitment was good, but not perfect. I was at the shop while they were putting on my bumper and I decided, while they are working on swapping the pieces, let me cut the foam off the bumper for the brackets. I originally put the mtech front on with me and my friends. those brackets (metal ones that hold the mid portion of the bumper on) make a world a difference. I cut the foam nice and even and now the bumper sits flush with the hood opening.
So whoever is installing, spend that extra 5-10 minutes to just cut the foam.
Also, i have to tell you, I had the Mtech before right, and I didnt do the foam cutting. So my fitment was good, but not perfect. I was at the shop while they were putting on my bumper and I decided, while they are working on swapping the pieces, let me cut the foam off the bumper for the brackets. I originally put the mtech front on with me and my friends. those brackets (metal ones that hold the mid portion of the bumper on) make a world a difference. I cut the foam nice and even and now the bumper sits flush with the hood opening.
So whoever is installing, spend that extra 5-10 minutes to just cut the foam.
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Originally Posted by Cwest' post='851215' date='Apr 18 2009, 02:04 PM
Could you just buy the M5 foam front bumper support if you dont want to cut even though that is a cost saving thing mike?
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='851293' date='Apr 18 2009, 02:18 PM
Its so easy Jack!!! haha. Just get a box cutter and cut to the shape of the bracket. It takes like 5 minutes to do. And it makes the bumper sit completely flushed now. No more gap.
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hey guys...im a little confused, i seem to not understand if i need to purchase the metal clamps that go where you cut the bumper foam....i never had the m-tech kit installed and just cant figure this out.....all i got was the bumper and screws, im just wanting to do a swap from stock to m5 umnitza...
im going tomorrow to get the bumper and side skirts painted and just wanted to know what "all" was needed to complete the setup
thanks
im going tomorrow to get the bumper and side skirts painted and just wanted to know what "all" was needed to complete the setup
thanks
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Nice pictures H! 
I'm sure these guys are waiting to see what it looks like on your car (installed), but I already know.
Now I want one!
I want the M5 one but I need the LCI version.
Shipping is the only major issue. I don't want to go through all the pains you had to go through to get it here.
BTW: I got $400 from the guy that scratched my door....just enough for the Umnitza.
I need to find a way to make this happen.
I'm sure these guys are waiting to see what it looks like on your car (installed), but I already know.
Now I want one!
I want the M5 one but I need the LCI version.Shipping is the only major issue. I don't want to go through all the pains you had to go through to get it here.
BTW: I got $400 from the guy that scratched my door....just enough for the Umnitza.
I need to find a way to make this happen.