Best e90 front bumper?

mikelord7 · 05-13-2019, 12:27 PM

Had a fender bender and looking to replace my e90 335 sedan bumper.

Where and what bumper should i get?

My current bumper has no pdc and has headlight washers. None of the bumpers i see have this. Can the m3 replica work? Looking for something better looking than my oem.

Please let me know which site is best to purchase from too.

Thanks!

bluewater328 · 05-13-2019, 12:53 PM

M-tech bumper is what most get. There are a few versions (some more true than others), but you can even get them on eBay. You just have to look for the ones that have the headlight washers. PDC I think will be the harder one -- IIRC stock bumpers already have the cutout shape on the inside of the bumper (if you had to drill), not sure about aftermarket.

NFiftyWon · 05-13-2019, 05:51 PM

Something made out of polypropylene. Most users run m-tech. ECS sells them for about $450

mikelord7 · 05-13-2019, 06:46 PM

Thanks guys. I do like the look of the mtech over the m3 rep. I've read through a bunch of posts and can't find a straight answer -

What modifications are needed to make the mtech fit? Remove brake ducts? New fender liners? None of the above?

My dad owns a body shop but he doesn't really get into modding parts much so I want to be able to tell him what needs to be done before he tells me I bought a POS that doesn't fit.

Thanks!

tisdrew · 05-14-2019, 10:58 AM

Just to give you another option, there's a m4-style replica bumper which fits. I personally like the oem bumper look and the m3 bumper doesn't look right with the e90 headlights imho.

DS3IAM · 05-14-2019, 11:58 AM

Mtech followed by 1M bumper

macheff03 · 05-14-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tisdrew

Just to give you another option, there's a m4-style replica bumper which fits. I personally like the oem bumper look and the m3 bumper doesn't look right with the e90 headlights imho.

+1
I’d go mtech as well

dakine_surf · 05-14-2019, 02:11 PM

M-Tech is the direction I am heading.

I would really like to know the quality of the replica bumpers VS OEM.

Looks like an OEM mTech Kit (including the fogs and inserts) is about $1200. Replicas look to be about half that.

macheff03 · 05-14-2019, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dakine_surf

M-Tech is the direction I am heading.

I would really like to know the quality of the replica bumpers VS OEM.

Looks like an OEM mTech Kit (including the fogs and inserts) is about 41200. Replicas look to be about half that.

Now I have no evidence to back this with, but I couldn’t imagine the quality is that much worse, but expect it to be not as nice as the mtech, as most replicas go, for anything that is.

dakine_surf · 05-14-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by macheff03

Now I have no evidence to back this with, but I couldn’t imagine the quality is that much worse, but expect it to be not as nice as the mtech, as most replicas go, for anything that is.

Yeah I figure this much but I guess in the end it is just a flimsy piece of plastic. As long as the holes line up. So really it comes down to prep and paint.

Does anyone know if the ECS and OEM parts are made of the same material?

N54Society · 05-14-2019, 03:44 PM

M Sport (not M tech) is what looks the best, imo. I think people are using MTech interchangeably when they mean M Sport. Google both and report which one you like.

F30lolz · 05-15-2019, 03:20 PM

Try M performance!

dakine_surf · 05-15-2019, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54Society

M Sport (not M tech) is what looks the best, imo. I think people are using MTech interchangeably when they mean M Sport. Google both and report which one you like.

So as I understand it, mtech is narrower in the center grill opening, and has foglights. M-sport ditches the fogs and has a larger "mouth." M performance (my favorite) has the largest opening.

Because I live on the coast, we have lots of fog. I can't live without my fogs so m-tech is the direction I am leaning.

macheff03 · 05-15-2019, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Try M performance!

That does look good

S65Hunter · 05-15-2019, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Try M performance!

Good luck finding one...

F30lolz · 05-15-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Good luck finding one...

Yeah easier to find a e34 M5 vert. I’m glad the car came with the kit.

S65Hunter · 05-15-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Yeah easier to find a e34 M5 vert. I’m glad the car came with the kit.

I do love that bumper though. But I also love the look of fog lights.

9krpmrx8 · 05-15-2019, 04:07 PM

I love my BMW performance bumper, everyone has Msport.

N54Society · 05-15-2019, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dakine_surf

So as I understand it, mtech is narrower in the center grill opening, and has foglights. M-sport ditches the fogs and has a larger "mouth." M performance (my favorite) has the largest opening.

Because I live on the coast, we have lots of fog. I can't live without my fogs so m-tech is the direction I am leaning.

I have an M Sport car that has an M Sport front bumper. It has fog lights.

F30lolz · 05-15-2019, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

I love my BMW performance bumper, everyone has Msport.

Get the full kit, you’ll love it.

9krpmrx8 · 05-16-2019, 08:45 AM

I have the rear exhaust shroud, just need to get the bumper and get it all painted. I am not a fan of the sides on the E90.

macheff03 · 05-16-2019, 08:49 AM

I think I’m beginning to lean toward m performance...

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bluewater328 Colonel 626 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	M-tech bumper is what most get. There are a few versions (some more true than others), but you can even get them on eBay. You just have to look for the ones that have the headlight washers. PDC I think will be the harder one -- IIRC stock bumpers already have the cutout shape on the inside of the bumper (if you had to drill), not sure about aftermarket.
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mikelord7 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI 6MT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Exton, PA iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys. I do like the look of the mtech over the m3 rep. I've read through a bunch of posts and can't find a straight answer - What modifications are needed to make the mtech fit? Remove brake ducts? New fender liners? None of the above? My dad owns a body shop but he doesn't really get into modding parts much so I want to be able to tell him what needs to be done before he tells me I bought a POS that doesn't fit. Thanks! __________________ 2010 e90 335xi 6MT - JB4, DCI, Lux AEs
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tisdrew First Lieutenant 98 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Just to give you another option, there's a m4-style replica bumper which fits. I personally like the oem bumper look and the m3 bumper doesn't look right with the e90 headlights imho. __________________ "Wheels and exhaust aren't a build"
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N54Society Major Private First Class 449 Rep 1,327 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: US, NA, Earth, Milky Way Galaxy iTrader: (2)	M Sport (not M tech) is what looks the best, imo. I think people are using MTech interchangeably when they mean M Sport. Google both and report which one you like. __________________ 2008 E92 335i 6MT: FBO + MMP Silicone Inlets \| Stage 1 LPFP \| 335is clutch + MFactory SMFW \| Custom BuraQ + MHD tune \| 3.5Bar N20 sensor [SOLD] 2010 E90 335i M-Sport AT: 5" Stepped FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP - MHD V7 E60 Tune running 100% E85 - VRSF DPs
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