What is the best m5 body kit?

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04-02-2009, 01:33 PM

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Hey guys, I need all your opinions. I am in the market to buy the M5 body kit for my 535i (e60), and don't know what to choose. I am leaning toward the M-Tech and the factory BMW M5 body kit. I don't want to get quad exhaust or any extra modification, but I really want it to have 100% fitment. Please offer your input and pictures in necessary. Thank you for your help in advance.

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04-02-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vincentkpham' post='834390' date='Apr 2 2009, 04:33 PM

to the forums Vincent.

There's a slight difference between the 2 (M-tech vs. M5) with regards to the front and rear bumpers.

If you want the M5-look

Installing the M5 front bumper will either require the M5 side fenders or a slight modification to make it fit on your car.
OEM M5 front does not come with fog-lights.
Side skirts are the same on M5 or M-tech.
Rear M5 bumper should fit on your 535i with no problem, but this has an opening for dual-exhausts (left and right sides).

Alternatively, Umnitza provides the M5 front which doesn't require replacing the side fenders. This also comes with fog-lights, allowing you to keep your fog-lights. Keep in mind that this is not OEM, it's a replica.

If you want the M-tech kit

M-tech front comes with fog lights and requires no side fender change, or modifications to install.
Side skirts are the same on M5 or M-tech.
Rear M-tech bumper comes with a diffuser with a single outlet for the exhaust.

Most people will suggest going with OEM, and Trinity Autosports or Nerweezy can provide you a great deal on the kit.

Send them a PM, I'm sure they can provide exactly what you need.

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04-02-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='834400' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:44 PM

to the forums Vincent.

There's a slight difference between the 2 (M-tech vs. M5) with regards to the front and rear bumpers.

If you want the M5-look

Installing the M5 front bumper will either require the M5 side fenders or a slight modification to make it fit on your car.
OEM M5 front does not come with fog-lights.
Side skirts are the same on M5 or M-tech.
Rear M5 bumper should fit on your 535i with no problem, but this has an opening for dual-exhausts (left and right sides).

M-tech front comes with fog lights and requires no side fender change, or modifications to install.
Side skirts are the same on M5 or M-tech.
Rear M-tech bumper comes with a diffuser with a single outlet for the exhaust.

Most people will suggest going with OEM, and Trinity Autosports or Nerweezy can provide you a great deal on the kit.

Send them a PM, I'm sure they can provide exactly what you need.

Thank you so much for the info, I will contact him soon.

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04-02-2009, 02:56 PM

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