WTF....Can't figure this bumper out?

E36graduate · 11-09-2010, 03:28 PM

curious what the part is called, that way I can search for it?

Or, how do you remove these parts?

They are the mesh that goes from fog light to fog light, under the kidney grills. Below the license plate area......

Can't seem to take them off? HELP....want to make the TiAg lines, Black!

jopa489 · 11-09-2010, 03:36 PM

I can tell you what they are, but don't know how to remove them off the top of my head. People paint them often though, so there must be some trick to getting them out.

#7 - Finisher Rod (left/right)
#8 - Finisher Rod (center)

cyphr · 11-09-2010, 03:40 PM

you can refer to the DIY here for pictures of the tabs: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills

The tabs are notched. Simply pull down on the tabs (read: away from the grill) while applying pressure to the grill. They will pop off.

jopa489 · 11-09-2010, 03:41 PM

I knew Rob would know this..

E36graduate · 11-09-2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks a million, however do I have to remove the entire bumper to get those finisher sections off from the backside?

E36graduate · 11-09-2010, 04:22 PM

Since I've got the experts......shoud I go with 15 or 20 mm spacers in the rear????

jopa489 · 11-09-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E36graduate

Since I've got the experts......shoud I go with 15 or 20 mm spacers in the rear????

Either should be fine on the pre-LCI E90. Keeping the stock 162s for now? Even dropped, 15mm should be fine without any rubbing. If you go 20mm you might need to roll the fenders since you're dropped.

Arustik1 · 11-09-2010, 04:47 PM

I had 18mm spacers on my e92 with a drop, no rubbing. Keep that in mind as they might work for you as well.

-D

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E36graduate Lieutenant 58 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern MASS iTrader: (0)	WTF....Can't figure this bumper out? curious what the part is called, that way I can search for it? Or, how do you remove these parts? They are the mesh that goes from fog light to fog light, under the kidney grills. Below the license plate area...... Can't seem to take them off? HELP....want to make the TiAg lines, Black! __________________ 2008 335xi - 6MT - BMS JB4 G5i - BMS DCI - BMS OCC - BMS WW Meth - Spec Stage 2+ - Spec SMFW - 19" MVR Magnum's - KW V1's - TMS 12.5+20mm Spacers
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I can tell you what they are, but don't know how to remove them off the top of my head. People paint them often though, so there must be some trick to getting them out. #7 - Finisher Rod (left/right) #8 - Finisher Rod (center) __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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cyphr Major 69 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	you can refer to the DIY here for pictures of the tabs: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=grills The tabs are notched. Simply pull down on the tabs (read: away from the grill) while applying pressure to the grill. They will pop off.
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	I knew Rob would know this.. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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E36graduate Lieutenant 58 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern MASS iTrader: (0)	Thanks a million, however do I have to remove the entire bumper to get those finisher sections off from the backside? __________________ 2008 335xi - 6MT - BMS JB4 G5i - BMS DCI - BMS OCC - BMS WW Meth - Spec Stage 2+ - Spec SMFW - 19" MVR Magnum's - KW V1's - TMS 12.5+20mm Spacers
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E36graduate Lieutenant 58 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern MASS iTrader: (0)	Since I've got the experts......shoud I go with 15 or 20 mm spacers in the rear???? __________________ 2008 335xi - 6MT - BMS JB4 G5i - BMS DCI - BMS OCC - BMS WW Meth - Spec Stage 2+ - Spec SMFW - 19" MVR Magnum's - KW V1's - TMS 12.5+20mm Spacers
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