CSL bumper upgrade on 330ci...

Flaboy239 · 06-11-2012, 04:52 PM

Besides eliminating the fog lights is this a direct fit? I want this on my 2004 330ci really bad!! It's between CSL or M tech ll. Any suggestions? Best place to buy?

semismart · 10-06-2012, 04:58 PM

Yeah I'm in the same boat... what did you end up doing?

TallSkinnyMatt · 10-06-2012, 10:37 PM

I would go with mtech 2! Looks much better for a non-M in my opinion. Buy it from khoalty! Here is a video of my fitment!

BMWSilberGrau · 10-07-2012, 01:11 AM

MTech II on facelift is the best looking bumper unless you can really pull off an M3 or CSL. But, like i said, MTech II will look best

Check out the new Mtech II bumpers i just got on my '04 330...

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MJLavelle · 10-07-2012, 01:34 AM

I love the CSL bumper, and there are plenty of places that offer them in a Non M3 fitment, which means they are designed to fit regular e46 coupes or sedans. I think it just looks tough as Hell. Unless your car is painted pink or something, you can pull it off. Black looks tougher, but it works with almost all factory colors. But, you would need to be somewhat lowered, with non factory wheels to really get the full bad ass look.
The CSL bumper is really the only body mod I have ever considered. Everyone and his brother has the M-Tech II. It is part of the "e46Fanatics Standard Issue Approved Modifications", along with CSL Reps and M3 mirrors, because "It is OK to be an individual, as long as your individuality matches everyone else's individuality". Using anything else will only draw ridicule and criticism.
You think I am kidding about that? I bet you get 10 M-Tech II reccomendations for every 1 CSL vote.

In the end, buy what the Hell you want, and fvck the critique crowd, because it is your car, and your money.

Gheybe · 10-07-2012, 01:39 AM

M Tech 2 looks the best.

semismart · 10-07-2012, 02:08 AM

I ended up going with the CSL V1 that is fitted for a 330ci. I just agree with MJ that the mtech's are sort of a dime a dozen and I think that the CSL is bad ass

BMWSilberGrau · 10-07-2012, 02:19 AM

The CSL looks nice, but it doesn't "flow" correctly with a Facelift e46 for some reason. Something looks "off" for the facelifts. On a pre-facelift....different story!!!

I agree and respect being different for sure. All i am saying is that the M3/CSL will look awkward on a facelift e46 in most cases. I am definitely in for pics to prove this wrong though!

It usually goes.....
Facelift = MTech II
Pre-Facelift = M3/CSL

semismart · 10-07-2012, 02:21 AM

Yeah I'm kinda worried about that but I've seen plenty of 330's pull it off with the right accents. And I'll definitely post some pictures once its all painted and fitted. I also usually do something cool with leds so maybe I'll post that too

filipinoise · 10-07-2012, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gheybe

M Tech 2 looks the best.

Mr. Gabe here sums it up quite nicely.

BMWSilberGrau · 10-07-2012, 09:45 AM

Are you doing anything with the back bumper as well? If not, MTech II front for sure. I went with both MTech II front and rear bumpers at the same time cause its cheaper for painting................and OCD.

semismart · 10-07-2012, 01:14 PM

No I'm just doing to front bumper

semismart · 10-07-2012, 01:22 PM

This is exactly how my car looks except the wheels are different and I think the CSL looks good on it

BMWSilberGrau · 10-07-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semismart

This is exactly how my car looks except the wheels are different and I think the CSL looks good on it

That does look pretty good, but that falls under the category "can pull it off".

So too me, his car has a set up that flows well with the CSL. If it was stock everything else...not so much. Not sure what your car looks like. If you post a perfect front end pic of your car someone might PhotoShop the CSL on for you. Thats what i did for my MTech II before pulling the trigger on the full kit

SK8URDEAD · 10-07-2012, 03:07 PM

agreed depending on how you mod your car shows if you can pull the bumpers look off or not. i went full Mtech II on my 3er

WDE46 · 10-07-2012, 03:12 PM

What is the hole in the front of the CSL supposed to be for?

Gheybe · 10-07-2012, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDE46

What is the hole in the front of the CSL supposed to be for?

Hello, welcome to owning a BMW.

Mulrich07 · 10-07-2012, 03:32 PM

Hmm such a tough choice. I think the M-techII looks more aggressive, but I like the look of the CSL too!

Can't go wrong with this. also wouldn't mind knowing the wheel size/offset

WDE46 · 10-07-2012, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gheybe

Hello, welcome to owning a BMW.

Either you are mocking BMW for adding things for no reason, or the air intake is down there in CSLs.

Ice Cold · 10-07-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WDE46

Either you are mocking BMW for adding things for no reason, or the air intake is down there in CSLs.

bingo

06-11-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
Flaboy239 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 148 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	CSL bumper upgrade on 330ci... Besides eliminating the fog lights is this a direct fit? I want this on my 2004 330ci really bad!! It's between CSL or M tech ll. Any suggestions? Best place to buy?

10-06-2012, 10:37 PM	#3
TallSkinnyMatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,120 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	I would go with mtech 2! Looks much better for a non-M in my opinion. Buy it from khoalty! Here is a video of my fitment! __________________ My Progress Thread

10-07-2012, 01:11 AM	#4
BMWSilberGrau OEM ///Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 296 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	MTech II on facelift is the best looking bumper unless you can really pull off an M3 or CSL. But, like i said, MTech II will look best Check out the new Mtech II bumpers i just got on my '04 330... __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic 330ci ZSP / ZPP / ZCW / 6MT / VMR VB3 18" / OEM MTech II / M3 Trunk Lip / Matte Black Kidney Grills / Shadowline Trim / ST Coilovers / AUX

10-07-2012, 01:39 AM	#6
Gheybe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego/Santa Barbara Posts: 10,050 My Ride: C6 Z06 View My Garage	M Tech 2 looks the best. __________________ Gabe gabrielmilori.com

10-07-2012, 02:19 AM	#8
BMWSilberGrau OEM ///Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 296 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	The CSL looks nice, but it doesn't "flow" correctly with a Facelift e46 for some reason. Something looks "off" for the facelifts. On a pre-facelift....different story!!! I agree and respect being different for sure. All i am saying is that the M3/CSL will look awkward on a facelift e46 in most cases. I am definitely in for pics to prove this wrong though! It usually goes..... Facelift = MTech II Pre-Facelift = M3/CSL __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic 330ci ZSP / ZPP / ZCW / 6MT / VMR VB3 18" / OEM MTech II / M3 Trunk Lip / Matte Black Kidney Grills / Shadowline Trim / ST Coilovers / AUX

10-06-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
semismart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330CI View My Garage	Yeah I'm in the same boat... what did you end up doing?

10-07-2012, 01:34 AM	#5
MJLavelle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 2,523 My Ride: 2001 BMW 330ci View My Garage	I love the CSL bumper, and there are plenty of places that offer them in a Non M3 fitment, which means they are designed to fit regular e46 coupes or sedans. I think it just looks tough as Hell. Unless your car is painted pink or something, you can pull it off. Black looks tougher, but it works with almost all factory colors. But, you would need to be somewhat lowered, with non factory wheels to really get the full bad ass look. The CSL bumper is really the only body mod I have ever considered. Everyone and his brother has the M-Tech II. It is part of the "e46Fanatics Standard Issue Approved Modifications", along with CSL Reps and M3 mirrors, because "It is OK to be an individual, as long as your individuality matches everyone else's individuality". Using anything else will only draw ridicule and criticism. You think I am kidding about that? I bet you get 10 M-Tech II reccomendations for every 1 CSL vote. In the end, buy what the Hell you want, and fvck the critique crowd, because it is your car, and your money.

10-07-2012, 02:08 AM	#7
semismart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330CI View My Garage	I ended up going with the CSL V1 that is fitted for a 330ci. I just agree with MJ that the mtech's are sort of a dime a dozen and I think that the CSL is bad ass

10-07-2012, 02:21 AM	#9
semismart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330CI View My Garage	Yeah I'm kinda worried about that but I've seen plenty of 330's pull it off with the right accents. And I'll definitely post some pictures once its all painted and fitted. I also usually do something cool with leds so maybe I'll post that too

10-07-2012, 09:45 AM	#11
BMWSilberGrau OEM ///Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: WA Posts: 296 My Ride: 2004 330ci View My Garage	Are you doing anything with the back bumper as well? If not, MTech II front for sure. I went with both MTech II front and rear bumpers at the same time cause its cheaper for painting................and OCD. __________________ '04 Silbergrau Metallic 330ci ZSP / ZPP / ZCW / 6MT / VMR VB3 18" / OEM MTech II / M3 Trunk Lip / Matte Black Kidney Grills / Shadowline Trim / ST Coilovers / AUX

10-07-2012, 01:14 PM	#12
semismart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330CI View My Garage	No I'm just doing to front bumper

10-07-2012, 01:22 PM	#13
semismart Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Granite Bay, CA Posts: 47 My Ride: 2004 330CI View My Garage	This is exactly how my car looks except the wheels are different and I think the CSL looks good on it

10-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#15
SK8URDEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 337 My Ride: TopazBlu 325I View My Garage	agreed depending on how you mod your car shows if you can pull the bumpers look off or not. i went full Mtech II on my 3er __________________ *325i Topaz Bluuu* Umnitza MTech II Body Kit, ZHP Weighted Shift Knob, Muffler Delete, Resonator Delete, Khoalty LED Tail lights/Clear Front Turn Signals + Sidemarkers, Long CAI, Koni FSD's + B&G Lowering Springs, CF Fabric Trim, Black Suede Headliner + Pillars, Thule 753 Roof Rack n Fairing, 5% Rear 20% Front Tint, DDM Led license plate lights. No such thing as DONE lol.

10-07-2012, 03:12 PM	#16
WDE46 Weagle Weagle Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,631 My Ride: 2004 330Ci OBM View My Garage	What is the hole in the front of the CSL supposed to be for?

10-07-2012, 03:32 PM	#18
Mulrich07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 154 My Ride: 2004 325Ci View My Garage	Hmm such a tough choice. I think the M-techII looks more aggressive, but I like the look of the CSL too! Can't go wrong with this. also wouldn't mind knowing the wheel size/offset Last edited by Mulrich07; 10-07-2012 at 03:36 PM.

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