stock rear bumper vs m sport rear bumper
11-05-2005, 08:33 PM
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i have to decide whether to install the rear sport bumper or not.i kinda like the euro red reflectors.but i heard from a lot of forum members that the sport rear bumper looks better in flesh than in pics.need advice.
11-05-2005, 10:41 PM
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Its all up to you.. I opted not to install the M-Tech rear... I might still be the only wierdo running this combo... But I have seen the M-Tech rear in person and its not bad... but its not GREAT like the M5s... I like the red rear reflectors and like the little lip that the stock one gives so I kept the stock rear with the M-Tech front and sides...
11-05-2005, 10:52 PM
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The MSport rear bumper makes the rear look heavy or Iarger (difficult to describe). Don't get me wrong, I think it looks really good. But it is important to note that it makes tyres that look good or wide enough on non MSports cars, look a lot narrower.
11-06-2005, 10:29 AM
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I have the opposite of EBMS03's car.
(And actually have his M-Tech rear bumper).
I like the look.
If only the mudflaps would fit the M-Tech rear...
(And yes, I did get a new fence!
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(And actually have his M-Tech rear bumper).
I like the look.
If only the mudflaps would fit the M-Tech rear...
(And yes, I did get a new fence!
)
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Originally Posted by sumuant' post='194117' date='Nov 6 2005, 06:33 AM
i have to decide whether to install the rear sport bumper or not.i kinda like the euro red reflectors.but i heard from a lot of forum members that the sport rear bumper looks better in flesh than in pics.need advice.
seems M.
11-06-2005, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='194144' date='Nov 6 2005, 01:41 AM
Its all up to you.. I opted not to install the M-Tech rear... I might still be the only wierdo running this combo... But I have seen the M-Tech rear in person and its not bad... but its not GREAT like the M5s... I like the red rear reflectors and like the little lip that the stock one gives so I kept the stock rear with the M-Tech front and sides...
11-08-2005, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by realtyman' post='194292' date='Nov 6 2005, 02:29 PM
I have the opposite of EBMS03's car.
(And actually have his M-Tech rear bumper).
I like the look.
If only the mudflaps would fit the M-Tech rear...
(And yes, I did get a new fence!)
(And actually have his M-Tech rear bumper).
I like the look.
If only the mudflaps would fit the M-Tech rear...
(And yes, I did get a new fence!
)How much did it run you to switch the rear bumper?
11-08-2005, 01:59 PM
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Around $550 for the rear bumper (Thanks EBMCS03!) and another $400ish for paint & install.
11-08-2005, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='194146' date='Nov 6 2005, 02:52 AM
The MSport rear bumper makes the rear look heavy or Iarger (difficult to describe). Don't get me wrong, I think it looks really good. But it is important to note that it makes tyres that look good or wide enough on non MSports cars, look a lot narrower.
11-08-2005, 05:24 PM
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I like both bumpers and went back and forth on it, though I went for the m kit bumper. I liked the lip on the OEM bumper. Then as I studied each bumper, the OEM bumper looks like more of a two piece bumper with the lower lip sort of stuck on looking including the wrap around on the rear to the tire well, whereas the M bumper is more solid looking or one piece I should say. I like the red reflectors, but in the end I personally think the e60 looks better with the entire m kit install. Now I just have to decide if I want the M5 lip. I don't care much for the OEM spoiler.