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      05-12-2015, 11:54 AM   #1
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Switch to M-bumper from stock, what parts?

Hello, Im want to change the front/rear bumper from stock to M, its a 35i and Im buying the bumpers from Ebay and the respray them, but the "hidden" parts, what is necessary? Many of u must have done this, please help!
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      05-12-2015, 01:16 PM   #2
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I haven't done this, my 35is came with an ///M bumper. I just wanted to let you know that I lost my tow-hook cover (the little plastic piece that pops off) and I have been waiting 5 weeks for a replacement part for it. Apparently the ///M version of the tow hook cover is so special it has to be shipped from Germany!
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      05-12-2015, 02:40 PM   #3
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I haven't done this, my 35is came with an ///M bumper. I just wanted to let you know that I lost my tow-hook cover (the little plastic piece that pops off) and I have been waiting 5 weeks for a replacement part for it. Apparently the ///M version of the tow hook cover is so special it has to be shipped from Germany!
Okey SpikeMilligan, feel sorry for u but this doesn't help me anyway hehe
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I haven't done this, my 35is came with an ///M bumper. I just wanted to let you know that I lost my tow-hook cover (the little plastic piece that pops off) and I have been waiting 5 weeks for a replacement part for it. Apparently the ///M version of the tow hook cover is so special it has to be shipped from Germany!
Thats just a ridiculously useless post, if you want to bitch just start your own thread....


Op take a look here at this thread below. The Real OEM link for part numbers for a full swap to M-sport front bumper. I would ask your dealer a quote on the 8 pieces below. Factor in paint/install too.

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http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616593

Real OEM ( pieces 1-8)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_8056

Good Luck
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      05-12-2015, 02:47 PM   #5
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Thats just a ridiculously useless post, if you want to bitch just start your own thread....


Op take a look here at this thread below. The Real OEM link for part numbers for a full swap to M-sport front bumper. I would ask your dealer a quote on the 8 pieces below. Factor in paint/install too.

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http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616593
Real OEM ( pieces 1-8)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_8056

Good Luck

Thank you VailM3! This was exactly what i was looking for. Have u done this swap urself?
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      05-12-2015, 02:50 PM   #6
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Thank you VailM3! This was exactly what i was looking for. Have u done this swap urself?
No sir, my 35iS came with M-sport package, believe it is standard here in Europe.
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      05-12-2015, 03:03 PM   #7
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No sir, my 35iS came with M-sport package, believe it is standard here in Europe.
Oh yea sorry didn't know u have a IS, yes they are standard M-sport package!
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      05-12-2015, 04:20 PM   #8
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At the risk of adding another "ridiculously useless post" to this thread, don't overlook the fact that the M-sport front end does not have fog lights. I found this kind of curious when I bought mine used and downright frustrating when I was on a socked in mountain road for the first time the other night!
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I don't believe the E89 came with fog lights in any trim, not the standard, M-Sport, or 35iS front bumper.
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      05-12-2015, 06:49 PM   #10
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I don't believe the E89 came with fog lights in any trim, not the standard, M-Sport, or 35iS front bumper.
Damn; you're right! I was certain the other trim levels had them. IMO, a stupid oversight on BMW's part!
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      05-12-2015, 08:57 PM   #11
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Thats just a ridiculously useless post, if you want to bitch just start your own thread....


Op take a look here at this thread below. The Real OEM link for part numbers for a full swap to M-sport front bumper. I would ask your dealer a quote on the 8 pieces below. Factor in paint/install too.

Thread
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616593

Real OEM ( pieces 1-8)
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_8056



Good Luck

Not complaining, I just wanted to let him know what he's getting into. Replacement parts are not readily available and may be even more difficult in the future. I'm very happy with my version.
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      05-13-2015, 12:54 AM   #12
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Damn; you're right! I was certain the other trim levels had them. IMO, a stupid oversight on BMW's part!
To add on top of that, our inner headlights aren't even functional (e.g. when turning) that most of the E series do to serve as static cornering "foglights."

Nice.

Sorry, OT!

OP: If you are not sure about what parts to buy or want to save some hassle of ordering multiple parts but are willing to pay more, you can buy it as a kit here:

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Contains everything for PnP conversion.
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To add on top of that, our inner headlights aren't even functional (e.g. when turning) that most of the E series do to serve as static cornering "foglights."

Nice.

Sorry, OT!

OP: If you are not sure about what parts to buy or want to save some hassle of ordering multiple parts but are willing to pay more, you can buy it as a kit here:

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Contains everything for PnP conversion.
Thank you for that link, will have that in mind but it is expensive
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Our E89 hood is so long that I don't think we can see anything the fog beams can provide.
I find the Automatic High Beams the most useful.

Question to our European E89 owner.

Is the inner two headlight used for "flash-to-pass" function in Europe? That would explain why US spec cars are have those dummy headlights.
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I haven't done this, my 35is came with an ///M bumper. I just wanted to let you know that I lost my tow-hook cover (the little plastic piece that pops off) and I have been waiting 5 weeks for a replacement part for it. Apparently the ///M version of the tow hook cover is so special it has to be shipped from Germany!
How much was that piece going for? Also, can you link me the site?
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      06-02-2015, 11:08 PM   #16
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Glad for this thread. I'm switching from a reg bumper to a M one and think that only the BMW emblem and the 2 kidney grilles are interchangeable? Can someone please confirm (I assume if the part #s are different, then they are different parts?)?

Here are my links to the parts page:
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showpost...01&postcount=8
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