umnitza m-tech fitment issues
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+1000...I don't know if this is the same thing but as I recall, even for the OEM Mtech, you have to trim a small square off the front bumper foam in order for the front bracket to line up and mount correctly. Look at page 7 of the instructions Anzafin posted. See the parts letter "O"? The OEM Mtech has brackets with a square foam on it. You cut off the same size square from the bumper foam to accomodate the foam on the bracket so that the bracket will mount flush.
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thanks!
+1000...I don't know if this is the same thing but as I recall, even for the OEM Mtech, you have to trim a small square off the front bumper foam in order for the front bracket to line up and mount correctly. Look at page 7 of the instructions Anzafin posted. See the parts letter "O"? The OEM Mtech has brackets with a square foam on it. You cut off the same size square from the bumper foam to accomodate the foam on the bracket so that the bracket will mount flush.
As of now , the bumper is being mounted on without the center bracket, i hope it's not too much of a issue and it should be secure enough.. right?
How much does a m-tech center mount bracket cost?
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I do not have center mounts and the bumper seams secure to me. The brackets cost $18 each and you also need to get bolts. If you decide to get them just two brackets will be fine
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My Ride: 2008 528i blk/blk' , black grills, v2 angel eyes
20 inch Beyern Mesh staggered black, H&R springs
AFE stage 1 intake
Sprintbooster V2
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I am not familiar with Umnitza (spelling) but I got mine from Trinity. I even had it painted before I ever showed up. I drove in on a sat am and they popped right on perfectly. No cutting, no extra parts.
They fit like a glove.
They fit like a glove.
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Here is an update.
Front is finally mounted on securely.
overall I am happy with the results.
side skirts were a tighter fit but no major issues.
apologize for poor quality of photo
Front is finally mounted on securely.
overall I am happy with the results.
side skirts were a tighter fit but no major issues.
apologize for poor quality of photo
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