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01-14-2011, 03:47 AM | #1 |
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3.5is vs M front bumper
i always knewthat the 3.5is comes with the M aerodynamics package, but i was also looking at pictures of the M sports package that comes as an option on all Z4s and there is a small difference in the front bumper.
the only difference i can see is what BMW calls finisher struts in matt aluminium. i think the pictures below will make it clearer. the second picture is courtesy of flpnout so my question is why are the two front bumpers different ? and is this the only difference ? |
01-14-2011, 05:22 AM | #2 |
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I asked myself the same question and I can't really see any difference between the 2 bumpers other than the one you've encircled Ghani.
the 2 strips does add some visual attraction to the bumper.
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01-14-2011, 08:37 AM | #3 | |
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I think it looks great either way, but IMO it looks a little less cluttered with out it. FWIW
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Hi Ghani, Alekshop gave me the option to order the two slats, he recommended it looks better without it. If you compare to say... any other M bumpers like an M3 or 335is, they lack the silver trim. In the Z4's case, it helps distinguish it as a 35is model from the front. I preferred not to have it. If you go without it, you can add them later. It's just a trim.
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01-14-2011, 11:47 AM | #5 |
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i never noticed that..... i like the silver trim. it looks more aggressive.
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01-14-2011, 01:07 PM | #9 |
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Ya, i can see that but for me the grill was too matching, if that makes any sense. I like a little more subtlety.
The Z4 is def coming off the back, I just haven't yet gotten up the courage to take dental floss and goo gone to that beautiful finish. I'm not sure about the side lettering yet. |
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01-15-2011, 06:12 AM | #16 |
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He cleaned up the images with Photoshop
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01-15-2011, 06:42 AM | #17 |
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Also the diffuser is little bit different.
35is has two piece diffuser while M-sports bumper is just one.
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so the question that comes next is:
if i replace my front bumper with a M one can i still use my existing trim or do i have to get a specific one ? Quote:
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It is specific. I think it's like 16.00 each.
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