need some opinions!

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 03:46 PM

so after having my aero lip for over a year, the weather and heat over the summer caused it to warp quite a bit right in the center opening. it's that pebble in my shoe. its small, but because i know its there, its annoying to look at :P

i have a few options i'm looking into, trying to stay away from dropping a butt load of cash over fixing a warp issue, because i'm also looking to propose this summer and need some cash. however, i still do love my e92, and just like my girlfriend, she can't be walkin in public if her face was warped.

here are my options including the quotes i got from my buddy's shop whos done all my bimmer work thus far (it includes, labor, install, paint, etc etc)

1. remove aero lip, (adhesive if a superglue super strong stuff that was put on by another shop. buddy told me it will tear up the paint. repaint and install a hamann rep lip spoiler. total would run me about $400-500 (for the lip, shipping, repainting my bumper, installing)

2. getting a new aero lip. about $500 for everything (don't really want to go this route)

3. getting a pre lci mtech. about $700 for the front bumper + all parts. another $300 for paint and install.

any opinions? mtech is definitely what i want to do but the most expensive. also super rare for me to find, i've been looking for 6-7 months for one now. can't decide.

amanuuh · 01-04-2012, 04:04 PM

i say go for mtech

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 04:13 PM

yea. i see soooo many in the classifieds for e90 but very very rare for e92 pre lci

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 04:14 PM

which really i guess is my only reasoning for the hamaan, cheaper, and more accessible. but not sure if i'll go back to wanting the mtech soon after

edirtaynine · 01-04-2012, 04:18 PM

pre-lci e92 mtech front is hard to find

FrankiE90 · 01-04-2012, 04:18 PM

aero lip from ebay
less than a bill.
that's the super cheap solution.

or
buy the MTECH
and be way happy that u did because
it'll be a clean and new look.

do u buy ur GF cheap botox or
give her a new facelift.
good luck man.

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankiE90

aero lip from ebay
less than a bill.
that's the super cheap solution.

or
buy the MTECH
and be way happy that u did because
it'll be a clean and new look.

do u buy ur GF cheap botox or
give her a new facelift.
good luck man.

i see what you just did there frankie. lol. but point made. damn. wish i made more money lol.

i just can't find a mtech at a reasonable price that comes with all parts for the install

anyone got ideas?

FrankiE90 · 01-04-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jm3as

i see what you just did there frankie. lol. but point made. damn. wish i made more money lol.

i just can't find a mtech at a reasonable price that comes with all parts for the install

anyone got ideas?

check under the mattress.
-look at this way - when it's time to part out -
u'll see alot of that money back from ur front bumper.

Alen E90 · 01-04-2012, 04:42 PM

mtechhhhhhh

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

mtechhhhhhh

haha dang it. of course the most expensive route. now....someone help me find one!!!

beauderek · 01-04-2012, 04:44 PM

///M

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 06:31 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-BMW-E92-3...item2a179e3acf

thoughts?

edirtaynine · 01-04-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jm3as

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-BMW-E92-3...item2a179e3acf

thoughts?

someone made a thread about that exact part listed in ebay. no one's ever bought (at least on this forum and posted pics), so there was no direct experience feedback, but some people were pointing out that it doesnt look like it fits right (which a body shop should help you fit anyway).

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 06:36 PM

hmmm...

isn't there more required under the bumper to do a pre lci mtech fitment? i thought there were vent ducts and all that also needed, no?

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 06:46 PM

heres another

looks like two people purchased it, i contacted them for feedback, 100% seller rating

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E92-Mtec...item19b84f2b14

BAL278 · 01-04-2012, 06:55 PM

Mtech for sure

Hey Ant · 01-04-2012, 07:17 PM

Only problem with that bumper from Ebay, it does not come with lower grill and foglights. It's cheap and worth the gamble.

jm3as · 01-04-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Hey Ant

Only problem with that bumper from Ebay, it does not come with lower grill and foglights. It's cheap and worth the gamble.

where did you get your mtech front? and how much did it run you? any other internal components needed other than the grill mesh and fogs?

intensee92 · 01-04-2012, 07:49 PM

I would say go with the Mtech front. It will look alot better than the aero lips though.

And yes, You will need to get the bumper, grills, air ducts, fogs and some plastic pieces for under the bumper...

01-04-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	need some opinions! so after having my aero lip for over a year, the weather and heat over the summer caused it to warp quite a bit right in the center opening. it's that pebble in my shoe. its small, but because i know its there, its annoying to look at :P i have a few options i'm looking into, trying to stay away from dropping a butt load of cash over fixing a warp issue, because i'm also looking to propose this summer and need some cash. however, i still do love my e92, and just like my girlfriend, she can't be walkin in public if her face was warped. here are my options including the quotes i got from my buddy's shop whos done all my bimmer work thus far (it includes, labor, install, paint, etc etc) 1. remove aero lip, (adhesive if a superglue super strong stuff that was put on by another shop. buddy told me it will tear up the paint. repaint and install a hamann rep lip spoiler. total would run me about $400-500 (for the lip, shipping, repainting my bumper, installing) 2. getting a new aero lip. about $500 for everything (don't really want to go this route) 3. getting a pre lci mtech. about $700 for the front bumper + all parts. another $300 for paint and install. any opinions? mtech is definitely what i want to do but the most expensive. also super rare for me to find, i've been looking for 6-7 months for one now. can't decide. __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	yea. i see soooo many in the classifieds for e90 but very very rare for e92 pre lci __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	which really i guess is my only reasoning for the hamaan, cheaper, and more accessible. but not sure if i'll go back to wanting the mtech soon after __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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FrankiE90 Major General 654 Rep 8,801 Posts Drives: Krooked Sk8board Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pasadena, Ca iTrader: (11)	aero lip from ebay less than a bill. that's the super cheap solution. or buy the MTECH and be way happy that u did because it'll be a clean and new look. do u buy ur GF cheap botox or give her a new facelift. good luck man. __________________ FrankiE90 AKA:.[The TANK] *CLICK THE SIG E90s (been gone but not forgotten) • KW clubsports • • • • • • • • • • 18" BBS GT4 // Build E30 (pending) + E46 M3 Wagon ESTORIL Blue
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	mtechhhhhhh
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jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-BMW-E92-3...item2a179e3acf thoughts? __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	hmmm... isn't there more required under the bumper to do a pre lci mtech fitment? i thought there were vent ducts and all that also needed, no? __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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jm3as Brigadier General 267 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	heres another looks like two people purchased it, i contacted them for feedback, 100% seller rating http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E92-Mtec...item19b84f2b14 __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	Mtech for sure __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	Only problem with that bumper from Ebay, it does not come with lower grill and foglights. It's cheap and worth the gamble.
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intensee92 Colonel 55 Rep 2,468 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (12)	I would say go with the Mtech front. It will look alot better than the aero lips though. And yes, You will need to get the bumper, grills, air ducts, fogs and some plastic pieces for under the bumper...
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