Front bumper mod?

rideelement247 · 10-14-2007, 08:29 AM

I kind of like the M-tech, but i think it looks a little too "happy".

Was thinking of taking my bumper and the little silver pieces in the middle of the black esh, snap em off, and get an M-tech like look.

Anyone know how to take them off without breaking them?

magmd · 10-15-2007, 01:15 AM

It will not look right. You are better off getting the 328 version...or just painting your rods black.

rideelement247 · 10-15-2007, 05:58 AM

yea i figured out how to get them off and saw the little lip things...maybe I will get an M3 bodykit...

Neema · 10-15-2007, 06:03 AM

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...maybe I will get an M3 bodykit...

Dont do that, you dont have an M3.

karliejai · 10-15-2007, 01:45 PM

i took mine off and painted them jet black to match my car... but the passenger side fell off two days ago =(

E90 ANdy · 10-16-2007, 02:08 AM

I have the OEM black bumper rods from my 325i. They can be painted any color.. wanna trade? also.. i have the OEM black grill if you were thinking about doing the matte black grill conversion. I'll exchange those with you as well + i'll pay for the shipping of both items

IM LOCATED IN ORLANDO FL

I pm'd you

rideelement247 · 10-16-2007, 06:06 AM

I am aiming to do just a black mesh grill with no rods inbetween. I want the mesh to be flush with the bumper, no attachments for the bumper rods sticking out.

Avery · 10-16-2007, 12:06 PM

I removed only the center rod and mesh.

hockey9999 · 02-13-2008, 10:02 AM

How did you get the center mesh off? Did it require you to remove the bumper.

If anyone could post a DIY for removing the center mesh it would be great!

Alpine · 02-13-2008, 02:12 PM

Once you have the bumper off, you'll see the tabs on the back of the bumper for the mesh. It should pop right off...

I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing this though. Having a huge gaping hole in the bumper is going to accumulate all kinds of debris including squirrels and small children.

Avery · 02-13-2008, 02:28 PM

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How did you get the center mesh off? Did it require you to remove the bumper.

If anyone could post a DIY for removing the center mesh it would be great!

I first put automotive tape around the center portion to protect the paint then after removing the center spear which is easy I unclipped each tab and pushed the mesh toward the radiator and with patience I was able to carefully remove the center mesh with out taking off the bumper. I then painted the tabs a flat black so that they blend in more. They are originally the color of your car paint. Ideally a third party vendor could make us a full black mesh front that just snapped in. Sorry I did not take any pics while I was doing it.

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rideelement247 Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 08 335i, 67 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	Front bumper mod? I kind of like the M-tech, but i think it looks a little too "happy". Was thinking of taking my bumper and the little silver pieces in the middle of the black esh, snap em off, and get an M-tech like look. Anyone know how to take them off without breaking them? __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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rideelement247 Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 08 335i, 67 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	yea i figured out how to get them off and saw the little lip things...maybe I will get an M3 bodykit... __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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karliejai Da Kid 121 Rep 4,576 Posts Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	i took mine off and painted them jet black to match my car... but the passenger side fell off two days ago =( __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust
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E90 ANdy Banned 157 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: SG E90 325i sport + idrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ORLANDO, FL iTrader: (23) Garage List E90ANdy Lighting So ... [0.00] cbv v bb [0.00] 06 E90 SG + M3 19&q ... [0.00] 06 E90 SG + Iforged ... [0.00]	I have the OEM black bumper rods from my 325i. They can be painted any color.. wanna trade? also.. i have the OEM black grill if you were thinking about doing the matte black grill conversion. I'll exchange those with you as well + i'll pay for the shipping of both items IM LOCATED IN ORLANDO FL I pm'd you
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rideelement247 Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 08 335i, 67 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	I am aiming to do just a black mesh grill with no rods inbetween. I want the mesh to be flush with the bumper, no attachments for the bumper rods sticking out. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Avery Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2010 335i, 2010 X5 Join Date: May 2007 Location: US iTrader: (5)	I removed only the center rod and mesh. Attached Images __________________
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hockey9999 Private 9 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2016 MW F80 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	How did you get the center mesh off? Did it require you to remove the bumper. If anyone could post a DIY for removing the center mesh it would be great!
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Alpine Major 47 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Once you have the bumper off, you'll see the tabs on the back of the bumper for the mesh. It should pop right off... I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing this though. Having a huge gaping hole in the bumper is going to accumulate all kinds of debris including squirrels and small children. __________________
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