Is it worth getting a M-Sport Bumper?

SAADTHESAV · 02-04-2015, 10:06 PM

Alright so I have a normal bumper and I can't find any good carbon fiber lips that will fit my car, so i'm thinking of getting a M Sport Bumper. Is it worth it?
How much would it cost to get one and for installation? (I'm thinking around 1k)

I have a E90 2009 328i

My bumper:
http://prntscr.com/618ldh

Any of these worth buying?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3MH3GS2MREDSC

jakuum · 02-04-2015, 10:11 PM

You have neither. You have the normal bumpers on cars without m-sport.

SAADTHESAV · 02-04-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jakuum

You have neither. You have the normal bumpers on cars without m-sport.

Oh okay so would that lip fit or nah

bloppitybloop · 02-04-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

Oh okay so would that lip fit or nah

As the description says, no.

iceberg87 · 02-05-2015, 01:38 AM

You have 2 options
1. Buy msport bumper (u may need extra parts,paint job,install cost)
2. If want to keep oem bumper then best bet is to buy jbspeed splitters(painted) and universal cf front lip from eBay

Something like this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757710

SAADTHESAV · 02-05-2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by iceberg87

You have 2 options
1. Buy msport bumper (u may need extra parts,paint job,install cost)
2. If want to keep oem bumper then best bet is to buy jbspeed splitters(painted) and universal cf front lip from eBay

Something like this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=757710

damn yeah that's also what i thought my options were.

I was looking at the Hamann front lip and those were like $800+
Getting an MSport Bumper would cost around $500, but i'm not sure how much installation would be....

Also, wouldn't this fit my car?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV

Johnny Boost · 02-05-2015, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

damn yeah that's also what i thought my options were.

I was looking at the Hamann front lip and those were like $800+
Getting an MSport Bumper would cost around $500, but i'm not sure how much installation would be....

Also, wouldn't this fit my car?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV

That is for an M3 bumper. You do not have an M3. As others have said already, they do not make any nice lips for the regular bumper. You can either buy a set of front splitters or replace your bumper with an m-sport bumper. If you have the m-sport bumper you will have many options for lips.

SAADTHESAV · 02-05-2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

That is for an M3 bumper. You do not have an M3. As others have said already, they do not make any nice lips for the regular bumper. You can either buy a set of front splitters or replace your bumper with an m-sport bumper. If you have the m-sport bumper you will have many options for lips.

Alright I might think about getting the M-Sport Bumper, depending on how much it'll cost and for installation.

I really want a carbon fiber lip.

hongsc · 02-05-2015, 03:36 PM

Cheaper option would be M3 rep and CF lip off eBay.

1chanc3 · 02-05-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

Alright I might think about getting the M-Sport Bumper, depending on how much it'll cost and for installation.

I really want a carbon fiber lip.

If you go OEM and getting everything done at a shop, you're looking at around $1300 for parts, paint, install.

It will be cheaper if you get a rep, though fitment will be YMMV.

Nitrousbird · 02-05-2015, 05:50 PM

Mine came with a M-Tech (replica) front spoiler installed by the previous owner.

I like the look and fits the look of the front end well. Whomever painted mine has no business painting car parts...the finish looks good where it isn't coming off, but I will need to get it redone this spring.

SAADTHESAV · 02-05-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hongsc

Cheaper option would be M3 rep and CF lip off eBay.

What's an M3 rep?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1chanc3

If you go OEM and getting everything done at a shop, you're looking at around $1300 for parts, paint, install.

It will be cheaper if you get a rep, though fitment will be YMMV.

What do you mean by a rep? and what's YMMV?

mg4734 · 02-05-2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

Mine came with a M-Tech (replica) front spoiler installed by the previous owner.

I like the look and fits the look of the front end well. Whomever painted mine has no business painting car parts...the finish looks good where it isn't coming off, but I will need to get it redone this spring.

Still not m tech. That's the OEM aero lip.

uber · 02-05-2015, 07:18 PM

Get an msport man. I had the regular stock bumper but got tired of it even with splitters + lip. The msport looks much more aggressive and sort of has a frowny face compared to the stock bumper's smile.

Hirschman · 02-05-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

What's an M3 rep?

What do you mean by a rep? and what's YMMV?

Rep= replica
YMMV=your mileage may vary

I can't tell if you are slow or trolling

SAADTHESAV · 02-05-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hirschman

Rep= replica
YMMV=your mileage may vary

I can't tell if you are slow or trolling

i'm slow lol.. i'm new to all of this.. like i just got into cars a couple weeks ago

it's a 2009 328i but i have only 44k miles on it, is that good?

anyone else have any suggestions and how much it will cost to install a M Sport Bumper?

xquisit · 02-05-2015, 08:58 PM

M sport bumper

each hour of labor ~ $75

I would assume $75 - $125 just to install a bumper.

$250-$350 to paint.

$400 for the bumper itself.

SAADTHESAV · 02-05-2015, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xquisit

M sport bumper

each hour of labor ~ $75

I would assume $75 - $125 just to install a bumper.

$250-$350 to paint.

$400 for the bumper itself.

hmmm i might just get this lip, as i wouldn't have to change my current bumper:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV

what do you think?

E46driver · 02-05-2015, 09:56 PM

^ That lip won't fit your car. As iceberg87 posted, with the standard bumper which is what you have, that is pretty much the only good looking option you have. Now, if that setup isn't what your looking for, you are left with getting either a replica m3 front bumper or m-sport bumper. Now i'm not too familar with the options for the e90 m-sport front bumper but i do know that the replica m3 front bumper has so many options that you'll be bound to find something suitable to your tastes.

EDIT: Just realized that the E90 LCI does not have a M3 replica front bumper option. However it does have the 1M front bumper. So your options are between the M-Sport and 1M Front Bumper. just incase you don't know where to look here are some places that can get you started:ECStuning.com / M odb arg ain s.com / Europeanautosource.com / getbmwparts.com.... and if thats not enough http://www.e90post.com/forums/adsponsorlist.php

1chanc3 · 02-05-2015, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

hmmm i might just get this lip, as i wouldn't have to change my current bumper:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV

what do you think?

As others have posted, it won't fit your car. The front bumper is totally different. That is for M3. So unless you plan on getting a replica M3 bumper, it will NOT work.

Also, check the forum for vouched vendors. A word of the wise, buying parts from eBay or anywhere flee-market (like amazon) may NOT fit properly. It's a high risk deal. Don't let the price fool you. Spend the money to get one from a reputable vendor on here or anywhere for that matter. Just do your research and read reviews prior to purchase.

Also, be aware that you have an e90. The front bumpers/lips/splitters will be different for e92.

Nitrousbird · 02-06-2015, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mg4734

Still not m tech. That's the OEM aero lip.

All of these vendors (I can provide more) call it an M Tech front lip / spoiler.

http://www.amazon.com/Urethane-07-09.../dp/B006FR2JWY

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...0QC23F4AETPNMC

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...0QC23F4AETPNMC

https://www.aitracing.com/BMW-E92-07...nt-Bumper-Lip-

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-FREE-SHIPPING

Fortyb · 02-06-2015, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrousbird

All of these vendors (I can provide more) call it an M Tech front lip / spoiler.

http://www.amazon.com/Urethane-07-09.../dp/B006FR2JWY

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...0QC23F4AETPNMC

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...0QC23F4AETPNMC

https://www.aitracing.com/BMW-E92-07...nt-Bumper-Lip-

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...-FREE-SHIPPING

It's an Aero Lip. I had one on my car since day 1 until it was involved in a crash, now i have the M-Tech bumper.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...+lip&FORM=IGRE

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SAADTHESAV Captain 267 Rep 906 Posts Drives: '18 SMB F80 M3 CS Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	Is it worth getting a M-Sport Bumper? Alright so I have a normal bumper and I can't find any good carbon fiber lips that will fit my car, so i'm thinking of getting a M Sport Bumper. Is it worth it? How much would it cost to get one and for installation? (I'm thinking around 1k) I have a E90 2009 328i My bumper: http://prntscr.com/618ldh Any of these worth buying? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A1L4LS2KNDBWYV http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A3MH3GS2MREDSC Last edited by SAADTHESAV; 02-05-2015 at 08:53 PM..
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jakuum Private First Class 17 Rep 187 Posts Drives: SGM e92 335i M-sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	You have neither. You have the normal bumpers on cars without m-sport.
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uber uber driver 114 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (5)	Get an msport man. I had the regular stock bumper but got tired of it even with splitters + lip. The msport looks much more aggressive and sort of has a frowny face compared to the stock bumper's smile.
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xquisit «-·¨¯¯¨·-» 112 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 328i / R32 / 1.8T Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	M sport bumper each hour of labor ~ $75 I would assume $75 - $125 just to install a bumper. $250-$350 to paint. $400 for the bumper itself. __________________ [N51]BMW Perf. Grilles - Debadge - AA exhaust - OEM M Sport front bumper {Euro Style: Reflectors shaved off} - Medium tint - Custom Headlights - BBS LM Reps 19x8 ET32 19x10 ET30 [LCI]
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E46driver Captain 78 Rep 739 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 N51 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (4)	^ That lip won't fit your car. As iceberg87 posted, with the standard bumper which is what you have, that is pretty much the only good looking option you have. Now, if that setup isn't what your looking for, you are left with getting either a replica m3 front bumper or m-sport bumper. Now i'm not too familar with the options for the e90 m-sport front bumper but i do know that the replica m3 front bumper has so many options that you'll be bound to find something suitable to your tastes. EDIT: Just realized that the E90 LCI does not have a M3 replica front bumper option. However it does have the 1M front bumper. So your options are between the M-Sport and 1M Front Bumper. just incase you don't know where to look here are some places that can get you started:ECStuning.com / M odb arg ain s.com / Europeanautosource.com / getbmwparts.com.... and if thats not enough http://www.e90post.com/forums/adsponsorlist.php __________________ 2009 Alpine White E92 N51 328i Automagic \| Premium & Sport Pkg. \| Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather Interior \| M-Spor \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| Active Autowerke Headers \| BBS CH-R \| CPS Front Lip \| Performance Front Grills \| 888Concepts Custom Headlights (GONE) 2011 Alpine White E90 N55 335i Automagic Last edited by E46driver; 02-05-2015 at 10:14 PM..
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