Before and after M-Sport Front Conversion

Dippydo · 01-06-2015, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Carbonm3ny

did you have to purchase a new fog light kit for this bumper or did the ones from your non Msport bumper worked?

The m-sport bumper kit had the accessories to mount them. Fogs are actually standard on the M in Europe and now are being brought into the US now.

It cost me $600 paint/install which is what it seems to be the going rate. Some were cheaper and some were more. Guess it will depend on your area and shop. I actually tried to get the BMW body shop to do it and they refused.

For the plate, yes the manual one is a lot less, but I wanted to be able to put it up and down from inside the car. I keep it retracted all the time and if I get pulled over I will flip it up and say..What do you mean I have no front plate officer?? Think you need to look again. :-)

O4x5dude · 01-10-2015, 08:50 PM

Can I get the link to the non PDC no Headlight washers version please ?

Dippydo · 01-15-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by O4x5dude

Can I get the link to the non PDC no Headlight washers version please ?

PM sent

wolves · 01-17-2015, 12:57 AM

Could I also get the link please? Cant' seem to make up my mind on the conversion but your thread is very convincing.

Dippydo · 01-19-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wolves

Could I also get the link please? Cant' seem to make up my mind on the conversion but your thread is very convincing.

PM sent...

apatel87 · 01-23-2015, 04:43 PM

anyone know a good car shop thats reasonable in the michigan/metro detroit area. thanks!

Sladester100 · 01-23-2015, 08:38 PM

Looks fantastic. If I had some spare cash I would do the change.
Might have a search for some UK supplier anyway lol ;-)

The Nerd · 02-16-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippydo

I finally did it and after doing it, I regret just not buying an M-Sport to begin with...LOL...Problem is when I bought mine there were no M-sports on the lots to compare so not being able to see them side-by-side was hard to grasp I guess. Well here is a before and after for those on the fence about doing the conversion or trying to decide between the M-sport or other.

Why do you think it would have been better to go with M-Sport from the beginning? Cost? Time commitment? Hassle?

I have a Sport Line and wanted to possibly do the front bumper....and even at $1000, seems like a much better deal than paying of the M-Sport (I have no other issues with the look of my car, inside or out, except the front bumper).

Dippydo · 02-16-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nerd

Why do you think it would have been better to go with M-Sport from the beginning? Cost? Time commitment? Hassle?

I have a Sport Line and wanted to possibly do the front bumper....and even at $1000, seems like a much better deal than paying of the M-Sport (I have no other issues with the look of my car, inside or out, except the front bumper).

For me it was a couple of things. One was the additional cost. I knew I was going with Vossens and I was lowering it with coils, so the M-sport wheels and the 704 suspension was a waste to me. The money I saved there would easily pay for the conversion. At the time there were no M-sports on the lots and nothing to look at anywhere so I did not do my homework on the interior upgrades. That's the part I regret because the M-sport with the minor upgrades like the steering wheel would have been worth it, BUT I got mine at a killer deal so I would had to pay an extra $9k on top to just get the M-sport package because the dealer would of had to order it when this car was there on their lot already. At that point it was not worth it. I knew I was only going to keep this car a couple years and move into the new M once it came out and had time to work out the bugs. It was more of the deal for me. I got this car less than what I originally wanted which was a 2011 335, but couldn't find one with the options I wanted in good condition.

The nice thing about this is you only need to do the front. The sides are not a lot of difference and I actually prefer the rear bumper over the m-sport because it flows versus the transformer look that so many car companies are trying to do.

CharlieVu · 02-16-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippydo

Actually got it from an eBay guy that others here have talked about and bought from. I can send you a link if you are interested.

what was that plate I just saw!? can you PM me the link to the front bumper cover without PDC?

I am so doing this after the winter season.

smithf80 · 02-16-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dippydo

minor upgrades like the steering wheel would have been worth it

One of my favorite things about my F32 over my F30 is the MSport wheel. Such leather, such thickness, much nice.

LOL!

Your car is great tho, and everything you said makes completely sense.

thornfrog · 02-16-2015, 08:41 PM

Could you send me the link to the PDC only version ?

Dippydo · 02-17-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by smithf32

One of my favorite things about my F32 over my F30 is the MSport wheel. Such leather, such thickness, much nice.

LOL!

Your car is great tho, and everything you said makes completely sense.

Such BE QUIET!!!!

I looked at converting that too. The steering wheel is not too expensive, but the airbag is crazy expensive. I can't fathom putting that much into this car now. I plan to put the new M on order later this year. The mod bug is brutal to hold off. LOL

Dippydo · 02-17-2015, 02:30 PM

PM sent to Schiktol and Charlie. Yes Charlie that is motorized.

bakes · 02-17-2015, 02:36 PM

Hey bud, love the transformation you've done to your car!!

Can you also link me the info for the plate mount? Thanks a bunch!!

Dippydo · 02-18-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bakes

Hey bud, love the transformation you've done to your car!!

Can you also link me the info for the plate mount? Thanks a bunch!!

PM sent!

bahasad · 02-18-2015, 08:44 PM

I am going to get the m-sport front bumper retrofit because of this thread.

It looks great!

smithf80 · 02-18-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

I am going to get the m-sport front bumper retrofit because of this thread.

It looks great!

squidlyboy · 02-18-2015, 09:00 PM

You won't regret

it!!! Dippy knows best

Geo_F30 · 02-18-2015, 11:21 PM

Nice! What a big difference. I want to convert to the M3 style down the road.

bahasad · 02-23-2015, 09:26 PM

Hi Dippy can you PM me the link to the motorized plate? I bought the m-sport bumper

and the last thing I want to do is ruin it with a front plate.

edit: NVM I see the link in the 2nd page

http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Power.../dp/B001TLLZ4E

Dippydo · 02-24-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

Hi Dippy can you PM me the link to the motorized plate? I bought the m-sport bumper

and the last thing I want to do is ruin it with a front plate.

edit: NVM I see the link in the 2nd page

http://www.amazon.com/Electric-Power.../dp/B001TLLZ4E

Yup that's it sir. Post some pics when done.

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