[isloth]

Originally Posted by drivethrurecfan

I just did the front and rear conversion to my 320i, I ended up buying the parts all separately and non-oem to save money. I spent a total of $604.19 then $350 to paint. My car was rear ended at less than 5MPH and the shops wanted $800+ to replace the stock rear bumper, i took the cash and ended up spending less than $225 out of pocket.

• Front Bumper $217.23
• Front center grill $41.53
• Left grill with Fog cut out $16.31
• Right grill with Fog cut out $14.84
• Left foglight bracket/bumper mount support $15.16
• right foglight brack/bumper mount support $15.16
• Smoked reflectors $22.45
• Rear bumper $125.00
• Rear diffuser $136.51

For the additional hardware, could you please list part numbers? TIA!

[drivethrurecfan]

Originally Posted by isloth

For the additional hardware, could you please list part numbers? TIA!

• Front Bumper $217.23
• Front center grill $41.53 - 51118068124
• Left grill with Fog cut out $16.31 - 51118054155
• Right grill with Fog cut out $14.84 - 51118054156
• Left foglight bracket/bumper mount support $15.16 - 51118054163
• right foglight brack/bumper mount support $15.16 - 51118054164
• Smoked reflectors $22.45
• Rear bumper $125.00
• Rear diffuser $136.51

[isloth]

drivethrurecfan, that looks awesome! Very nice install and everything!!

[d_a_m]

That helps. Now, did you have the OEM sports line bumper and converted to M-Sport? If so, did you have to change any of the other hardware, such as the deformation elements, shock absorber (styrofoam), brackets, etc.?

[drivethrurecfan]

Originally Posted by d_a_m

That helps. Now, did you have the OEM sports line bumper and converted to M-Sport? If so, did you have to change any of the other hardware, such as the deformation elements, shock absorber (styrofoam), brackets, etc.?

I did not have sport line. I had the base model bumpers. I did not change any other styrofoam or shock absorber components. This is what the car looked like before the change(s)

[d_a_m]

Originally Posted by drivethrurecfan

I did not have sport line. I had the base model bumpers. I did not change any other styrofoam or shock absorber components. This is what the car looked like before the change(s)

Interesting. I've been told after so much research that lots of the mounting components (not the items you listed) had to be purchased separately. It's quite a bit of stuff. Thanks for the input though. I went ahead and ordered the aftermarket bumper that contains all the components. Nice lookin ride btw

[LiquidMercury]

drivethrurecfan, what'd the paint and install run you?

[drivethrurecfan]

Originally Posted by LiquidMercury

drivethrurecfan, what'd the paint and install run you?

350 to get the parts painted, I did the install myself.

[isloth]

Originally Posted by drivethrurecfan

350 to get the parts painted, I did the install myself.

May I ask, where did you go to get the bumpers painted? 350 is good!

[Il_Simo]

[QUOTE=drivethrurecfan;22049348]

• Front Bumper $217.23
• Front center grill $41.53 - 51118068124
• Left grill with Fog cut out $16.31 - 51118054155
• Right grill with Fog cut out $14.84 - 51118054156
• Left foglight bracket/bumper mount support $15.16 - 51118054163
• right foglight brack/bumper mount support $15.16 - 51118054164
• Smoked reflectors $22.45
• Rear bumper $125.00
• Rear diffuser $136.51

Where did you buy rear bumper at $125,00 and rear diffusor at $136,51?
Do you have a link?

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by d_a_m

That helps. Now, did you have the OEM sports line bumper and converted to M-Sport? If so, did you have to change any of the other hardware, such as the deformation elements, shock absorber (styrofoam), brackets, etc.?

You can literally remove the sport bumper and bolt on the msport bumper right over the existing stuff. I did it before. Problem is the vertical metal support that runs across the rad and the black plastic shroud then become visible as the msport bumper has a bigger opening in the center of the bumper.

[d_a_m]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

You can literally remove the sport bumper and bolt on the msport bumper right over the existing stuff. I did it before. Problem is the vertical metal support that runs across the rad and the black plastic shroud then become visible as the msport bumper has a bigger opening in the center of the bumper.

Didn't work like that for me though. My installers said it just wouldn't fit right over the existing items, but will have to look at it again.

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by d_a_m

Didn't work like that for me though. My installers said it just wouldn't fit right over the existing items, but will have to look at it again.

The first time around when I had my body shop install my bumper they left all of the existing luxury line deformation components. The ducts, metal supports that run across the rad, plastic shroud - everything. I actually had to go back to have them remove all of the parts for me.

The challenge you run into when you leave the existing parts is your new M sport brake ducks won't fit. The very least you have to remove the old ducts out. I think the vertical metal brace that runs across the rad also gets in the way.

[d_a_m]

We definitely used the new M ducts and grilles, but the shop didn't install the shock absorber (seller sent me an incorrect one), the metal lower support bar (reinforcement bar that runs horizontal across the bottom connected to the deform elements), left the OEM deformation elements, and didn't use the middle large plastic duct right below the kidney grilles because either none of that fit, or they'd have to remove the radiator and/or the intercooler in order to swap out the elements to then install the bar, which would've ran another hundred or 2 more. So I'll see what I can get done on my own because I feel it's risky to not have all that stuff installed for warranty purposes, or in case of a fender bender/accident.

[drivethrurecfan]

It is true about a visible bar behind the lower center bumper grill I don't really notice it unless I'm really looking for it. Here are some new pictures I took during my lunch break today.

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[upsidedownfunnel]

Are most of the ones on eBay the same bumper as the Selma one? I'm looking at the one from Advan. Is a test fit recommended before installing? Or did most people here just get them painted and then installed?

[d_a_m]

Looks good! My buddy has the same mineral grey one as yours, except he went with the M3 rear bumper.

Here's mine.




upsidedownfunnel My shop recommended it, but that takes more time. Use your best judgment.

[isloth]

Where did you buy rear bumper at $125,00 and rear diffusor at $136,51?
Do you have a link?

I can answer this, ebay. I got mine shipped and after taxes, paid about $130 USD. I'm looking around for diffuser with single cutout for my stock exhaust pipe.

[isloth]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Are most of the ones on eBay the same bumper as the Selma one? I'm looking at the one from Advan. Is a test fit recommended before installing? Or did most people here just get them painted and then installed?

Mine came shipped and wrapped in PRO FORTUNE packaging, and material PP, made in Taiwan. I have not done a test fitment yet. I'll probably get them painted first, then do the install myself.

Both rear and front bumpers I bought were priced reasonably that I'd be fine with whatever outcome (fitment) when I'm finished with the install.

[330i-M-sport]

Originally Posted by arom

I did but sourced an OEM bumper via eBay. I ended up buying all the necessary hardware to install the OEM bumper.

What did you have to buy? I found a nice used one local with all grills installed and everything, just need to know if I need anything else to make it fit before I buy it or go 3rd party..thanks

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Are most of the ones on eBay the same bumper as the Selma one? I'm looking at the one from Advan. Is a test fit recommended before installing? Or did most people here just get them painted and then installed?

You better test fit your bumper before you have it painted, unless your sure where it's coming from.

[Kingpin4]

Great write up.