M3 bumper reinforcement

hinds90 · 12-06-2012, 07:27 AM

Just curious what years e46 m3 came with carbon fiber front and rear bumper reinforcements? I just picked up one from the auction that had a minor fender bender and was looking around for bumper supports, it seems some came with carbon fiber and some came with aluminum.

I assume the benefit of carbon fiber is lighter weight?

scca_ziptie · 12-06-2012, 10:54 AM

Pretty sure it was carbon or plastic. The carbon ones came on competition package models and (I think) all 2005+ models

hinds90 · 12-06-2012, 11:06 AM

Oh okay so no aluminum. I was checking some out on eBay and it looked aluminum but I just glanced over. Was just looking into what they generally go for.

choxor · 12-06-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scca_ziptie

Pretty sure it was carbon or plastic. The carbon ones came on competition package models and (I think) all 2005+ models

No. The carrier was changed to carbon fiber mid 2002.

DSilk56 · 12-06-2012, 12:13 PM

The 2001 was aluminum. It was switched some time in 2002 to carbon fiber.

scca_ziptie · 12-06-2012, 12:52 PM

Well there ya go !

hinds90 · 12-06-2012, 01:18 PM

Thanks guys. Mine is a early model 02 I guess. Oh well the aluminum ones are cheaper and the bumper shocks are in good shape so no need to switch to carbon fiber.

mooninite · 12-06-2012, 03:03 PM

Actually it isn't carbon fiber but kevlar... On 02+ MY. ZCP didn't get a special bumper.

12-06-2012, 07:27 AM	#1
hinds90 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Posts: 50 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	M3 bumper reinforcement Just curious what years e46 m3 came with carbon fiber front and rear bumper reinforcements? I just picked up one from the auction that had a minor fender bender and was looking around for bumper supports, it seems some came with carbon fiber and some came with aluminum. I assume the benefit of carbon fiber is lighter weight?

12-06-2012, 10:54 AM	#2
scca_ziptie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 404 My Ride: 2006 M3 SMG Comp pkg View My Garage	Pretty sure it was carbon or plastic. The carbon ones came on competition package models and (I think) all 2005+ models __________________ "! First rule of Italian driving, that which is in your mirror is not important !"

12-06-2012, 12:52 PM	#6
scca_ziptie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 404 My Ride: 2006 M3 SMG Comp pkg View My Garage	Well there ya go ! __________________ "! First rule of Italian driving, that which is in your mirror is not important !"

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12-06-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
hinds90 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Posts: 50 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Oh okay so no aluminum. I was checking some out on eBay and it looked aluminum but I just glanced over. Was just looking into what they generally go for.

12-06-2012, 12:13 PM	#5
DSilk56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 664 My Ride: M-3 Convertible View My Garage	The 2001 was aluminum. It was switched some time in 2002 to carbon fiber.

12-06-2012, 01:18 PM	#7
hinds90 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Posts: 50 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Thanks guys. Mine is a early model 02 I guess. Oh well the aluminum ones are cheaper and the bumper shocks are in good shape so no need to switch to carbon fiber.

12-06-2012, 03:03 PM	#8
mooninite Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 377 My Ride: M3, 325i View My Garage	Actually it isn't carbon fiber but kevlar... On 02+ MY. ZCP didn't get a special bumper.