* How To Fit OEM M3 Parts On A Non-M * - Page 30

323I00 · 04-17-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ANREC330

Simple parts like M3 hood and mirrors give a more aggressive look, nobody wants to see M3 badges on a non M

And they shouldnt try to make there car look like a M3 as well...Just saying

jM2.me · 04-30-2012, 07:52 PM

What in the hell happened? I looked everywhere and now this topic is back up.

hi its me alec · 04-30-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jM2.me

What in the hell happened? I looked everywhere and now this topic is back up.

It got re-stickied because the people get what they want ^_^

LV DON · 07-14-2012, 02:20 AM

Nice

bsmit389 · 08-13-2012, 12:25 AM

thanks bro

soclean · 09-09-2012, 03:41 PM

Subscribed! A lot of good info in here

emmasbeemer06 · 09-21-2012, 10:36 PM

Need some expert advice about aftermarket replica m3 front bumper and i wanted to install on my 2004 BMW 330i but it seems to long in length and doesn't fit. Do u know whether I need any hinges or bolts to complete this change.

Mango · 09-26-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by emmasbeemer06

Need some expert advice about aftermarket replica m3 front bumper and i wanted to install on my 2004 BMW 330i but it seems to long in length and doesn't fit. Do u know whether I need any hinges or bolts to complete this change.

yeah here's some expert advice: don't. that's tacky unless you're doing a full OE M conversion (that's including the engine)

hi its me alec · 09-26-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by emmasbeemer06

Need some expert advice about aftermarket replica m3 front bumper and i wanted to install on my 2004 BMW 330i but it seems to long in length and doesn't fit. Do u know whether I need any hinges or bolts to complete this change.

Hinges or bolts? haha

It looks like you have a facelift (2002+) 330, meaning your car has the updated hood, bumpers and lights. Most replica bumpers are made for prefacelift (1999-2001) cars, so all you have to do is install the prefacelift front bumper brackets to make it compatible.

They'll look like this -

#26 in this picture -

edit: to be more specific, these are the mounting brackets that the bumper slides into. Below the front corner lights.

cheonguk · 10-04-2012, 12:43 PM

very informative. Thanks

The_W_95 · 10-14-2012, 04:36 PM

So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza

The_W_95 · 10-14-2012, 04:38 PM

So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza?

quiksilver4drM3 · 10-14-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by The_W_95

So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza?

Absolutely not. You can only fit an m3 rear muffler if you cut out the spare tire well.

Alex323Ci · 10-14-2012, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_W_95

So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza?

not a chance. M3 muffler is very large and takes much of the room where the non-M spare tire sits.

hi its me alec · 10-14-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_W_95

So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza?

LOL you wish bro

The_W_95 · 10-22-2012, 04:44 PM

Is putting m3 fenders on a non m "acceptable"?

hi its me alec · 10-24-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The_W_95

Is putting m3 fenders on a non m "acceptable"?

Not sure why you'd want to unless you're doing all 4 fenders, but no, probably not acceptable.

The_W_95 · 10-25-2012, 06:58 PM

I saw an e46 coupe with m3 fenders with the grill cut outs filled in and it looked really good. I was just wondering if having the grills on the frenders is as bad as badging it an m3. I've heard different things and was just trying to get different opinion on it

hi its me alec · 10-26-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The_W_95

I saw an e46 coupe with m3 fenders with the grill cut outs filled in and it looked really good. I was just wondering if having the grills on the frenders is as bad as badging it an m3. I've heard different things and was just trying to get different opinion on it

I've seen it done well plenty of times, my personal favorite was Mike Benvo's old white 330ci. It's fine as long as the M3 badge is taken off, but IMO the rear fender flares are already too small when compared to the stock non-M front fenders. So, making the front fenders even bigger makes that quite a bit more noticeable and I don't like it.

Stickbuilder · 10-29-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The_W_95

I saw an e46 coupe with m3 fenders with the grill cut outs filled in and it looked really good. I was just wondering if having the grills on the frenders is as bad as badging it an m3. I've heard different things and was just trying to get different opinion on it

I saw a blue coupe yesterday in Lady Lake Florida. Dumped front suspension, wide rear tires, no muffler, and the requisite, "M" emblem. Thought to myself: Poser.

08-13-2012, 12:25 AM	#585
bsmit389 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Harmony Posts: 4 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	thanks bro __________________ Pumping gas in my car and not having $$$ for food. Bimmer diet

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04-30-2012, 07:52 PM	#582
jM2.me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 488 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	What in the hell happened? I looked everywhere and now this topic is back up.

07-14-2012, 02:20 AM	#584
LV DON Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: glen burnie Posts: 36 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	Nice

09-09-2012, 03:41 PM	#586
soclean Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	Subscribed! A lot of good info in here

09-21-2012, 10:36 PM	#587
emmasbeemer06 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 4 My Ride: 330i 2004 View My Garage	Need some expert advice about aftermarket replica m3 front bumper and i wanted to install on my 2004 BMW 330i but it seems to long in length and doesn't fit. Do u know whether I need any hinges or bolts to complete this change.

10-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#590
cheonguk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 15 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	very informative. Thanks

10-14-2012, 04:36 PM	#591
The_W_95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 219 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza

10-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#592
The_W_95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 219 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	So an OEM m3 muffler will fit on a 330ci without having to cut out the spare tire. And will fit on an m3 replica bumper from umnitza?

10-22-2012, 04:44 PM	#596
The_W_95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 219 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	Is putting m3 fenders on a non m "acceptable"?

10-25-2012, 06:58 PM	#598
The_W_95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 219 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	I saw an e46 coupe with m3 fenders with the grill cut outs filled in and it looked really good. I was just wondering if having the grills on the frenders is as bad as badging it an m3. I've heard different things and was just trying to get different opinion on it