Front bumber

[John330i]

I have a 330i and for some of the Supercharger kits it looks like the intercooler sits in the opening that doesn't exist on my bumper. have people put another bumber on their car to do this? and do they use the 330ci or the M3 bumper? where can you buy this and how much should i expect to pay? I'd also like to get OEM BMW parts becuase I think aftermarket parts aren't as good in quality. Also do the other bumpers fit on my car?
Thanks for the info

[Cali6869]

go search on general forum.... you'll find tons of info on different kind of bumpers

[Nico3k]

You can install the supercharger kit with your bumper the way it is; however, you probably want the intercooler to have maximum airflow through it, and the mtech/m3/rd bumpers have an optimal opening so plenty of air can get through.
I would get an Mtech bumper since it's the cheapest and (IMO) looks the best. You can get it from pacific or circle bmw or I think there is a group buy going on here: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=220642

[HighBoostin330]

Since you like OEM and probably won't want fender modification, get the M-tech II kit. :thumbup:

[John330i]

Since you like OEM and probably won't want fender modification, get the M-tech II kit. :thumbup:

is that what's pictured in your sig? looks good :thumbup: I see the price is around $800ish give or take... how much was it to paint etc etc.... for the total cost of install?

[BIZ323]

John - I am getting a price quote for a MTECH kit to be delivered and installed in your area... I will let you know when I get it..

This price will be for a full MTech2 Kit delivered (drop shipped) and painted..

Just gotta do this before a ASA goes in..

[HighBoostin330]

is that what's pictured in your sig? looks good :thumbup: I see the price is around $800ish give or take... how much was it to paint etc etc.... for the total cost of install?

Yes, my bumper is a M-tech II bumper. I don't remember the price. I'm sure the guy above me will hook you up.

[xS3x]

shipping large painted stuff might risk scratching the paint..

[HighBoostin330]

shipping large painted stuff might risk scratching the paint..

:werd:

[John330i]

ok... so best to get a shop to paint it and install it sounds like :jfj:
I'm sure i could do the install.... it's just the time-vs-money thing... my time is worth more than my money... that... and it would be more fun to have someone else to mod my car with... but i don't think there are any E46 fanatics near me :(

[JCz04Bimmer]

ok... so best to get a shop to paint it and install it sounds like :jfj:
I'm sure i could do the install.... it's just the time-vs-money thing... my time is worth more than my money... that... and it would be more fun to have someone else to mod my car with... but i don't think there are any E46 fanatics near me :(
:lmao: Sure there are. Where in PA are you?

[John330i]

:lmao: Sure there are. Where in PA are you?

I live outside of Philly about an hour in Oxford. I work in West Chester. I go to north Jersey once or twice a month

[HighBoostin330]

ok... so best to get a shop to paint it and install it sounds like :jfj:
I'm sure i could do the install.... it's just the time-vs-money thing... my time is worth more than my money... that... and it would be more fun to have someone else to mod my car with... but i don't think there are any E46 fanatics near me :(

I installed the M-Tech II bumper in about one hour - that is after the fact it took me 20 minutes to remove my front bumper. Save the money labor and do it yourself and you can use that labor money to mod some more.

[John330i]

I installed the M-Tech II bumper in about one hour - that is after the fact it took me 20 minutes to remove my front bumper. Save the money labor and do it yourself and you can use that labor money to mod some more.

ok... doesn't sound too hard.... i'm sure there's a DIY on here for removing my bumper... i'll have to go :search: through the DIY section

[HighBoostin330]

http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id=41

[John330i]

http://www.e46fanatics.com/howto/howtodetail.php?howto_id=41

thanks :hi: :bow: