View Full Version : Finally!! Bekkers M-tech kit unpack with pics and #'s. 56K Ghetto


brandon5069
10-15-2007, 02:31 PM
:shifty

;)

I wanna see!

jonmcc
10-15-2007, 04:13 PM
:rofl

Alpina540i
10-15-2007, 04:29 PM
come on man post em up.........!

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 04:30 PM
MAN UP! :D


:rofl

98bimmer
10-15-2007, 04:39 PM
ya post em... what are you guys talking about

reelizmpro
10-15-2007, 04:55 PM
Gumbi got a new M5 =D

98bimmer
10-15-2007, 05:06 PM
are you serious? when? give us some info, when did this happen?... wow alot of people are getting m5s

Alpina540i
10-15-2007, 05:19 PM
What thats no fair ........ LOL

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 05:23 PM
He didn't get an M5 :rofl

He got a Carerra GT




:devillook

reelizmpro
10-15-2007, 05:26 PM
I'm just kidding. I think he said he got an M tech kit recently in another thread so I assume that's what everyone wants to see. All roads seem to end up at the M5 though. That is the ultimate E39. Some guy just offered me an 00 silver/tan M5 w/70,000 miles for 23K. I was so tempted but that's almost 3 times what I paid for my 528 and I just don't like the vertical stitching on M5 seats. You gotta pay to play though.

Brandon...lmfao.

e39dream
10-15-2007, 05:35 PM
this is the useless thread of the day. so gumbi got something- that much is clear. excellent.

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 06:09 PM
this is the useless thread of the day. so gumbi got something- that much is clear. excellent.

We all know that the regulars stick around just to see what other folks are doing ;)

Gumbi if you need to borrow my Nikon D40 just let me know. I wanna see the tape get cut, then the box opened, and then the popcorn falling out and getting blown by the wind and you have to chase it and then when you finally grab it you look back and the popcorn stuff is all over the place behind you because in your haste to grap the rebelious popcorn you tapped the box therefore unsettling the rest of the popcorns and allowing them to catch wind and blow all over the place.....

AND THEN I wanna see you pull the parts out of the box after saying "screw those little popcorn craps! I'll clean them up later", and then I wanna see the pic of your face as you look on the beauty that is M tech....then I wanna see pics of the bumpers, trim, porkchops etc.

K?

xxpanipuri
10-15-2007, 06:17 PM
wow we really have nothing better to do except wait around here to see what gumbi bought


whats all of our problems!

Busta
10-15-2007, 06:19 PM
this is the useless thread of the day. so gumbi got something- that much is clear. excellent.

Agreed.

Gumbi4u
10-15-2007, 06:27 PM
WOW!!! Didnt expect to see this here.


I have the kit. Its sitting here and I have no damn Camera right now. I will get it back in the morning and I will start snapping shots. I was going to drop off the parts to get painted but I need to snap shots first. The minute I get some shots taken, They will be up on here in detail with part numbers. So dont worry, this thread will turn into something useful.

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 06:28 PM
Ken....umm....do you need me to come down there and deal with CC for you? I have a couple somoan friends that enjoy breaking stuff :D

Gumbi4u
10-15-2007, 06:31 PM
Ken....umm....do you need me to come down there and deal with CC for you? I have a couple somoan friends that enjoy breaking stuff :D



Damn right I need someone to come down here and teach these scumbags a lesson. They did repair it a third time and this time used another repair CO so lets see how it works. Fedex says tommorow morning delivery. I hope to see it in one piece!

98bimmer
10-15-2007, 06:36 PM
you got it from bekkers right?

FP5241
10-15-2007, 06:37 PM
I find the lack of pics disturbing......

:shifty

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 06:56 PM
I'll send reinforcements but I need to know what happened with the popcorns. And if you tell me they used bubblewrap...I just don't know what I'll do....

Popcorns....did you has?

e39dream
10-15-2007, 06:58 PM
it should have a woman in a swim suit pop out of the box when you split the tape.

Gumbi4u
10-15-2007, 06:59 PM
you got it from bekkers right?

Yep.

I find the lack of pics disturbing......

:shifty

No worries, I will post pics accordingly! :)

I'll send reinforcements but I need to know what happened with the popcorns. And if you tell me they used bubblewrap...I just don't know what I'll do....

Popcorns....did you has?


Nope no popcorn :( But shit loads of bubble wrap. I didnt find the packaging the best at all. But it all got here without a scratch. I did screw up a bit though. There was a thin long piece of styrofoam. I thought it was packaging but it turned out to be a $23 insert that goes in the rear bumper as reinforcement. I snapped it in half and threw it away but then I realized I was missing a piece so I went right back into the garbage and it was there. It even has a BMW part number!! A piece of styrofoam with a part number. I think its still useable . I also heard from Jonmcc that you can use the one thats already on the car.

brandon5069
10-15-2007, 07:03 PM
it should have a woman in a swim suit pop out of the box when you split the tape.

Ours did that because we got them from eurospec. Bekkers is all business. No scantily clad womens popping out of boxes.

23 dollar styrofoam :rofl

Gumbi4u
10-15-2007, 07:06 PM
Ours did that because we got them from eurospec. Bekkers is all business. No scantily clad womens popping out of boxes.

23 dollar styrofoam :rofl

Im serious, I will take a picture of the part number. It is pretty tough stryofoam though. If you squeeze regular styro, it will crumble, this one seems to be pressure treated.

e39dream
10-15-2007, 07:11 PM
I know what you mean gumbi and Jon is right- theres one on the car already you can use, we all have it. It goes on top of the rear bumper tube to space the bumper to the car right. kinda cheesey but it's needed.

racerx0911
10-15-2007, 07:42 PM
i should have mine done by next week as well! titanium silver here as well... gumbi are you getting your moldings painted or leaving them black? cuz your side moldings are body colored...

my car is older but im getting the sides paited as well...

Gumbi4u
10-15-2007, 10:14 PM
i should have mine done by next week as well! titanium silver here as well... gumbi are you getting your moldings painted or leaving them black? cuz your side moldings are body colored...

my car is older but im getting the sides paited as well...


Actually Im going to go for black molding all around. I wanted an m-tech kit so I got it. But for the most impact, I want to go with black molding. It just sets it off "proper" The molding is going to cost me another 100 + bucks. In the end , I can always change back to color which I probably wont. the only issue now is that PDC sensors which are silver. I need to paint 6 out of 8 of them BLACK. First Im going to pop them on as is. JONMCC game me a superb idea on what to do with them. But that will be Plan B.
Right now im scavenging my basement for an old digital cam. I need to take pics of all this stuff.

brandon5069
10-16-2007, 01:22 AM
I need to take pics of all this stuff.

You're damn skippy! :D

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 11:39 AM
You're damn skippy! :D


BTW I called up a certified BMW collision shop to see how much paint and install was...................

:::Ring Ring:::

BMW :"Hello"

Gumbi: "Hey buddy, calling to get a quote on an m-tech kit install for an 03 e39"

BMW: "Sure hold on for a sec" {pause} .....

...."Yeah its 1500.00, we are backed up though, leave the car here when you can and give us a week"

{Click}

Gumbi: {Gasps for breath, pushes life alert button on necklace pendant}

brandon5069
10-16-2007, 11:44 AM
:rofl

Is that JUST installation???

A week???

BMW is so full of it.

e39dream
10-16-2007, 11:49 AM
dude- take the car down and get the parts sprayed already. Find some place that charges like 300 a panel for paint and ask what they charge for install. I bet you can get it done perfectly for an even grand.

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 11:58 AM
dude- take the car down and get the parts sprayed already. Find some place that charges like 300 a panel for paint and ask what they charge for install. I bet you can get it done perfectly for an even grand.


Oh I already have the place thats going to do it and have them scheduled to be done tommorow (Wed). I just wanted to see what BMW had to say? The price is for paint and install. My Paint guy who I have used in the past always gives me a fair price. But as far as installing, I'd rather do it myself with some friends here or have BMW do it. And it will be more fun IMO to do it myself. Everyone here has seemed to do it themselves with no issues. I don't see why I cant either. I might as well mount the siren speaker while I'm in the bumper area as well :evil2

brandon5069
10-16-2007, 01:33 PM
Did you say siren speaker? Yes! I do believe you did.

Gumbi, you're the coolest guy I know.... And that's soley because your car has sirens and flashing lights :buttrock

I demand video of you pulling people over!

Do the Mtech install yourself. It's not too hard, and it helps you understand your car just a little better. All those little rivets.....

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 02:00 PM
Did you say siren speaker? Yes! I do believe you did.

Gumbi, you're the coolest guy I know.... And that's soley because your car has sirens and flashing lights :buttrock

I demand video of you pulling people over!

Do the Mtech install yourself. It's not too hard, and it helps you understand your car just a little better. All those little rivets.....


:love:wiggle:beer

Thanks man. I couldn't find a blushing smiley so the ones above are the next best thing. You rock too man!!!! You got the m-tech bumper on before I did. That sir was "well played".


I might do something retarded. Like take a my cam (which I finally get back today) and put it into video mode and have some of the guys help out with a "pull over" video. Atleast it will give you an idea of what the car looks like with lights blazing. I might just give you a little taste today. The cam should be here soon. I will wait for sun down and turn on the lights and film it. I might also stick a couple in the front grill cause I'm "gangsta :rolleyes" like that.


I will be honest with you though. Body work and rivets, terrify me. Thats why I will have alot of other hands doing the work for me. I will assist with camera shots. Now I'm just waiting for fedex to show up with the cam. Got a fresh battery and 4 gig memory card ready for deployment!

e39dream
10-16-2007, 02:04 PM
don't fear the rivets. :)

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 03:39 PM
Well the Camera just came in and put it to the test. Finally the m-tech kit I have been craving for so long has finally arrived and in PERFECT condition. No ebay or after market crap here. This is ALL OEM and non of that "see through" fiber glass crap. The bumpers are going to the paint shop tomorrow.

Here goes!


Notice the part numbers and the way the plastic has been molded. Nothing special to my eyes though. hopefully you guys can see something cool. the white stuff around the edges seems to be some sort of powder. Comes off easily. BTW this kit is Washers with PDC front and back. First pics are the rear bumper upside down.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060165.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060167.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060168.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060169.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060170.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060171.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060172.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060173.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060175.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060176.jpg



These seem to be the air ducts that go from the front grill to the brakes.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060177.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060179.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060180.jpg


Rear diffuser

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060181.jpg

Some Gaskets. I believe they go between the bumper and top of the vehicle.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060183.jpg

Ok now these are weird? Why did I get three foglight covers? And one looks different.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060184.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060185.jpg


Impact strips with PDC

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060187.jpg

This is the t-bar that goes in the front with the grill. I really dont like the look of it. I have seen several cars on the forum with it installed. Im going to get it painted anyway so I cant take it on or off as I please. Suggestions?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060189.jpg


Ofcourse, the Grill

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060190.jpg


The euro license plate. Should I get it painted the color of the car or have it painted flat black to match the impact strips?

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060191.jpg


Heres that dumb styrofoam insert I snapped in half thinking it was packaging material. This thing has a part number LOL!!

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060193.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060194.jpg


Have no idea what these are

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060197.jpg

Pairs of bumper brackets...

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060198.jpg


Can someone please chime in and tell me what the heck these are? The quantity is 8.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060199.jpg


Dont know what these circular things are (10) but the two wrapped pieces are those bumper covers for the tow hooks. Need to be painted as well.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060200.jpg


And the last of the hard ware. There are (30) black rivets there amongst the other easily countable hardware.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060202.jpg




Thats about it for what was in the box. The second post below will have the packaging list and what not. Take a gander at it.

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 03:41 PM
Here is the package list with reciept. notice how they broke up the kit. Also notice if you bought the kit from BMW, the kit wont have whats on the bekkers receipt.


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060204.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060205.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060206.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060208.jpg


http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060209.jpg



There you have it folks. If you ever wanted to know what was in the bekkers box, then this is it. Wish me luck on the install.

Cheers!

Mad Dog 20/20
10-16-2007, 03:45 PM
Nice.

The 10 spring washers hold the mesh on the front bumper.

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 03:49 PM
Nice.

The 10 spring washers hold the mesh on the front bumper.


Thanks for the heads up! I thought they were missing something that went in the middle. It said rivet and always thought they were two piece. Shows you how much i know lol.

BimmerDawg
10-16-2007, 03:50 PM
Have no idea what these are

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060197.jpg

Those are brake duct covers. You can block off the brake ducts if you want a la E39 M5.


Dont know what these circular things are (10) but the two wrapped pieces are those bumper covers for the tow hooks. Need to be painted as well.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa191/gumbi4u/P1060200.jpg

The circular clips hold the grill mesh to the back of the bumper. They simply push onto little tabs, it'll make sense once you start to piece it together. Good luck!

franka
10-16-2007, 03:54 PM
And the total price with frt included is ? ________

gsxr
10-16-2007, 03:55 PM
If you plan on using your alternator cooling duct, then you have to use the appropriate fog light bezel (alt. duct is routed right next to the fog light bezel)

If you don't plan on using the brake cooling air ducts - then the two plastic pieces (in pic#24) is to block off the corners of the grill.

I have no idea what those eight plastic clips in pic#26 are, but I didn't use them, and my bumper is holding up just fine.

bimmerfiver
10-16-2007, 03:58 PM
FTMFW Gumbi, nice. I'm in CA, see you Friday. We may need to get you a new muffler to enhance that rear bumper!

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 03:58 PM
And the total price with frt included is ? ________

1249.00 I think you can see the price and friehgt on one of the receipts. BTW the bekkers site quoted 100.00

Those are brake duct covers. You can block off the brake ducts if you want a la E39 M5.
The circular clips hold the grill mesh to the back of the bumper. They simply push onto little tabs, it'll make sense once you start to piece it together. Good luck!

Thanks, so pretty much those covers wont be used. Im sure there will be parts left over when its all said and done.

If you plan on using your alternator cooling duct, then you have to use the appropriate fog light bezel (alt. duct is routed right next to the fog light bezel)

If you don't plan on using the brake cooling air ducts - then the two plastic pieces (in pic#24) is to block off the corners of the grill.

I have no idea what those eight plastic clips in pic#26 are, but I didn't use them, and my bumper is holding up just fine.


Hmm I will have to look into the fog light covers furthur.

Those 8 pieces in pic 26 make no sense right now. Im sure they are there for a reason.

e39dream
10-16-2007, 03:59 PM
very nice. paint or ban.

BlackSapphire
10-16-2007, 04:02 PM
Gumbi, forgive me if you already answered this. Are you actually going to use the PDC system?

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 04:04 PM
Gumbi, forgive me if you already answered this. Are you actually going to use the PDC system?


Oh yes indeed. Its been great to have on the car. And I really have no choice since the car came with it lol.

Fiziks
10-16-2007, 04:05 PM
Sweet man! Can't wait to see it painted and installed.

Oh and check your PM's :)

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 04:13 PM
Sweet man! Can't wait to see it painted and installed.

Oh and check your PM's :)

Part number for the t-bar is

51117893048

Fiziks
10-16-2007, 04:14 PM
Thanks!

And do you or anyone else know if the front euro plate holder uses the same holes in the bumper as the US holder? I would like to do a front plate delete but there are holes in my mtech bumper :[

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 04:17 PM
Thanks!

And do you or anyone else know if the front euro plate holder uses the same holes in the bumper as the US holder? I would like to do a front plate delete but there are holes in my mtech bumper :[


Actually on this m-tech bumper, there are slots for BOTH plate holders. Dont know if you can see them in the pic.

98bimmer
10-16-2007, 06:00 PM
cant wait till its done good luck

brandon5069
10-16-2007, 06:06 PM
I'm very interested in seeing what the pdc are going to look like....

What exhaust are you going with? Do you want an Eisenmann?

xxpanipuri
10-16-2007, 06:39 PM
i heard he got a 78 cutlass and put 24's on it!

He didn't get an M5 :rofl

He got a Carerra GT




:devillook

pamato
10-16-2007, 07:10 PM
Nice kit. It will so sweet installed on the fiver. You won't regret the look and fit on the OEM kit. If you were to get some external body parts that were of lesser quality, unless you are a skilled body man, you would have difficulty with the fit. Since you didn't, it should bolt right on without any problems.

MacR
10-16-2007, 07:28 PM
I'm jealous. You have bigger car parts in your house. :( I have a couple sets of trim and lights in here, but no bumpers :(

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 07:41 PM
cant wait till its done good luck

Thanks! :buttrock

I'm very interested in seeing what the pdc are going to look like....

What exhaust are you going with? Do you want an Eisenmann?


Im still double minded about the PDC thing and If i should paint all the molding silver. It makes the car "look" like an 03 but then th 540 03's came with black molding too. Im so confused. :( As for the exhaust, keeping it stock but having a 4" tip welded. I like the quiet factory stock.

i heard he got a 78 cutlass and put 24's on it!

Nah didnt go that route. I will leave it for the Ghetto fabulous people in Cali.

Nice kit. It will so sweet installed on the fiver. You won't regret the look and fit on the OEM kit. If you were to get some external body parts that were of lesser quality, unless you are a skilled body man, you would have difficulty with the fit. Since you didn't, it should bolt right on without any problems.

Yeah i got some skilled people around my neck of the woods. SO hope it goes alright.

I'm jealous. You have bigger car parts in your house. :( I have a couple sets of trim and lights in here, but no bumpers :(


Its no big deal. Its just big hunks of plastic. Nothing special.................yet :evil2

98bimmer
10-16-2007, 09:28 PM
ddi you find some HID bulbs for the ///M bumper?

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 11:46 PM
ddi you find some HID bulbs for the ///M bumper?


No havent really looked for the bulbs yet. I was hoping someone would trade me their 8000k 9006 bulbs for my H8 8000k bulbs.

SHWELL
10-16-2007, 11:51 PM
Well Gumbi, looks like the Ebay fiasco was a godsend... Those parts are going to look killer on your ride..... The price you listed, is it retail from the dealer or did you get a discount.. (BMWCCA)?

Gumbi4u
10-16-2007, 11:53 PM
Nope its what ever bekker sold it to me. Look at the pic with the bekker reciept. It has the exact amount I paid with freight. Overall not too bad. Im sure Bekkers is making close to 500 on each kit.

e39dream
10-17-2007, 12:00 AM
it's just money. you're a baller gumbi, don't start whining now.

When I first joined here Tony from bekkers had some strange sigs- one of some dude on a surfboard with a mulllet.

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 12:02 AM
it's just money. you're a baller gumbi, don't start whining now.

When I first joined here Tony from bekkers had some strange sigs- one of some dude on a surfboard with a mulllet.


Lol no baller here. I spend money like crazy but I will start penny pinching when I think the cost is not justified.

xxpanipuri
10-17-2007, 12:09 AM
nice!

can't wait to see it installed.

how does the grille and tbar assembly connect?? i've been thinking of removing the tbar on my mtech bumper and just putting in the m5 grille (i really like the cleaner look of the m5 grille)

Does it just snap in place?


and FYI only the people in the oakland area are ghetto fabulous...and south central LA the rest of Cali is normal :D

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 12:24 AM
nice!

can't wait to see it installed.

how does the grille and tbar assembly connect?? i've been thinking of removing the tbar on my mtech bumper and just putting in the m5 grille (i really like the cleaner look of the m5 grille)

Does it just snap in place?


and FYI only the people in the oakland area are ghetto fabulous...and south central LA the rest of Cali is normal :D


Actually I'm still debating wether I should install the t-bar and grill or just sell it and get the M5 grill. I have to do it quick since I heard you hve to take off the whole bumper to change out the grill. Actually If you remove the t-bar, it wont look bad since the grill itself is all black. I was also thinking of painting the t-bar flat black.

xxpanipuri
10-17-2007, 12:36 AM
it looks like the tbar snaps into its brackets on the mesh grille.

how difficult is it to remove the bumper?

also, how does the mesh grille mount to the bumper....


Actually I'm still debating wether I should install the t-bar and grill or just sell it and get the M5 grill. I have to do it quick since I heard you hve to take off the whole bumper to change out the grill. Actually If you remove the t-bar, it wont look bad since the grill itself is all black. I was also thinking of painting the t-bar flat black.

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 12:38 AM
it looks like the tbar snaps into its brackets on the mesh grille.

how difficult is it to remove the bumper?

also, how does the mesh grille mount to the bumper....

Well Im going to find out how difficult it is to remove the bumper soon. I believe the grill is held on by 10 round rivet like circular fastners. Take a look at the silverish circular pieces in one of the pics below with the bumper eyelit covers.

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 01:07 AM
NEWS FLASH!! I will be selling the Grill and t-bar. I just ordered the flat M5 grill.

Let me know if anyone is interested in buying the gril, T-bar or both. Right now Fizik has dibs on t-bar. Person who will take both has first dibs.

FP5241
10-17-2007, 01:35 AM
WTF?!?!?!?
I walk away for one day and come back to this!!!!!!!
Wow!!!
Gumbi.. I'm glad to see things goin your way man... I felt terrible after the "lip incident"...
:(

Cannot wait to see this finished product!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers!!!!!!
:drink1

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 01:41 AM
WTF?!?!?!?
I walk away for one day and come back to this!!!!!!!
Wow!!!
Gumbi.. I'm glad to see things goin your way man... I felt terrible after the "lip incident"...
:(

Cannot wait to see this finished product!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers!!!!!!
:drink1


LOL I was wondering when you were going to show up. Glad you could make it to the party :buttrock

Yeah Im real excited. Im actually ordering the black door strips, pork chops and M5 grill as we speak. CROWN BMW FTW!

I need to sell some of this stuff to make up for the loss. I already have some buyers for the old bumpers which are in MINT condition. Hope someone can buy my mtech grill with t-bar.

You realize your next right?

FP5241
10-17-2007, 02:13 AM
LOL I was wondering when you were going to show up. Glad you could make it to the party :buttrock

Yeah Im real excited. Im actually ordering the black door strips, pork chops and M5 grill as we speak. CROWN BMW FTW!

I need to sell some of this stuff to make up for the loss. I already have some buyers for the old bumpers which are in MINT condition. Hope someone can buy my mtech grill with t-bar.

You realize your next right?

Yeah, I wouldnt miss this party for nothin!!!
:redspot


Next for what?!?!?!?!?
:paranoid:

blackforge
10-17-2007, 04:49 AM
Can't wait to see how yours turns out...

I just purchased a Euro-spec front end and I had a question for you about your OEM one...is it a hard ABS plastic or is it "rubbery" like the current one I have on my car (I don't really know what the real M5 has)?

Did you get a US plate mount base as part of the deal as well? I only saw the Euro one in your pics...the reason I ask is because I would be interested in purchasing it from you, that is, if you are not going to use it.

I know it's going to look stupid as hell with a plate in the front, but then again...I don't feel like dealing with fix it tickets over here in Cali. :(

I did look into that front plate mount that goes where the tow hook usually goes, but I'm not 100% on that one either...lesser of two evils I guess...

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 10:27 AM
Yeah, I wouldnt miss this party for nothin!!!
:redspot


Next for what?!?!?!?!?
:paranoid:


Your next for the mtech kit!!!! Must have!

Can't wait to see how yours turns out...

I just purchased a Euro-spec front end and I had a question for you about your OEM one...is it a hard ABS plastic or is it "rubbery" like the current one I have on my car (I don't really know what the real M5 has)?

Did you get a US plate mount base as part of the deal as well? I only saw the Euro one in your pics...the reason I ask is because I would be interested in purchasing it from you, that is, if you are not going to use it.

I know it's going to look stupid as hell with a plate in the front, but then again...I don't feel like dealing with fix it tickets over here in Cali. :(

I did look into that front plate mount that goes where the tow hook usually goes, but I'm not 100% on that one either...lesser of two evils I guess...

Actually Im going to be using the Euro plate mount. I have ANOTHER euro plate AND painted US plate mount for the 01-03 bumpers. Let me know if your interested. They Snap right on!

sunnywala
10-17-2007, 12:14 PM
hurry up and install everything already, i'm waiting on pics

The Fifth Element
10-17-2007, 05:51 PM
I have the same kit, I looked in my box that everything came with and found the styrofoam piece laying at the bottom, I assumed it was just part of packaging too. :shifty

What I'm curious about, is that I assume that we also need the m5 bottom engine cover, and the two panels that attach to the front fenderwells, correct? I was looking up those parts, and they're close to $100 each, so that's another $300. Is everyone else just not installing these or what?

My car is set to go in monday morning, to a bodyshop that the BMW dealer exclusively uses. Do you think they can wire up the M5 foglights as well? I'm beginning to think I should just have them paint the bumpers, and install them myself. Just from talking with them it seems like they're 'by the book' and I get this feeling that if I hand them a retrofit kit, they'll get lost with all the new ducting and stuff. Am I overthinking this?

98bimmer
10-17-2007, 05:56 PM
are you getting shadowline trim?

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 06:06 PM
I have the same kit, I looked in my box that everything came with and found the styrofoam piece laying at the bottom, I assumed it was just part of packaging too. :shifty

What I'm curious about, is that I assume that we also need the m5 bottom engine cover, and the two panels that attach to the front fenderwells, correct? I was looking up those parts, and they're close to $100 each, so that's another $300. Is everyone else just not installing these or what?

My car is set to go in monday morning, to a bodyshop that the BMW dealer exclusively uses. Do you think they can wire up the M5 foglights as well? I'm beginning to think I should just have them paint the bumpers, and install them myself. Just from talking with them it seems like they're 'by the book' and I get this feeling that if I hand them a retrofit kit, they'll get lost with all the new ducting and stuff. Am I overthinking this?



Actually I ordered everything else I needed to complete the install. This includes the side door BLACK strips and the Engine covers. All 3 of them. Also bought the M5 grill since Im not going to use the one that came with the kit.

Here is a list. Note this is WITHOUT shipping which should be another 20-30 bucks.

Order Status Details Order Date: 10/17/07 12:38 AM Description Qty Price Core Price Total Price OEM Catalog
COVER 1 $70.72 $0.00 $70.72 Status: On Order OEM Catalog
COVER 1 $70.72 $0.00 $70.72 Status: On Order Collision Catalog - BMW
Fender - Exterior trim - Side molding - W/o chrome W/o chrome Left 1997 - 2003 1 $7.14 $0.00 $7.14 Status: On Order Collision Catalog - BMW
Fender - Exterior trim - Side molding - W/o chrome W/o chrome Right 1997 - 2003 1 $7.14 $0.00 $7.14 Status: On Order Collision Catalog - BMW
Rear door - Exterior trim - Body side mldg - W/o chrome Black Left - Sedan 1997 - 2003 1 $18.79 $0.00 $18.79 Status: On Order Collision Catalog - BMW
Rear door - Exterior trim - Body side mldg - W/o chrome Black Right - Sedan 1997 - 2003 1 $18.79 $0.00 $18.79 Status: On Order OEM Catalog
SILL STRIP 1 $31.07 $0.00 $31.07 Status: On Order OEM Catalog
SILL STRIP 1 $31.07 $0.00 $31.07 Status: On Order Collision Catalog - BMW
Grille - M5 2000 1 $45.89 $0.00 $45.89 Status: On Order OEM Catalog
FRONT ENGINE CO 1 $62.73 $0.00 $62.73 Status: On Order Sub Total $364.06 Tax $0.00 Shipping $0.00 Handling Fee $0.00 Total $364.06

are you getting shadowline trim?


Nope, I will shadowline it myself. I dont want to ruin the door seals. Shadow lining with the shadow tape is fairly easy.

FP5241
10-17-2007, 08:28 PM
Your next for the mtech kit!!!! Must have!


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

NEVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most I would do is an 01' + bumper and an ACS lip.... :D

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 09:38 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

NEVAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most I would do is an 01' + bumper and an ACS lip.... :D


Wait.....what is that I hear???


::::Puts on salesman Sports Blazer :::::


SO I hear your in the market for some bumpers....01-03 you say?

We can arrange for that!..................MINT! :D

98bimmer
10-17-2007, 10:06 PM
can you post a diy with details when you do it please thanks.

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 10:08 PM
can you post a diy with details when you do it please thanks.


I shall. I will try to take alot of pics. There are alot of Diy's but not enough pics. I think e39dream had some pics up but in any case I will try my best.

BKphoto
10-17-2007, 10:08 PM
i have a question....did it come with those holes for the headlight washers or did you cut those in...? if it came that way is it possible to get the bumper without...?

98bimmer
10-17-2007, 10:20 PM
thanks gumbi looking forward to seeing the pics and the write up

FP5241
10-17-2007, 10:28 PM
Wait.....what is that I hear???


::::Puts on salesman Sports Blazer :::::


SO I hear your in the market for some bumpers....01-03 you say?

We can arrange for that!..................MINT! :D


:rofl

Sorry gumbi... Not gonna be able to swing it until next year....

:(

Gumbi4u
10-17-2007, 11:02 PM
i have a question....did it come with those holes for the headlight washers or did you cut those in...? if it came that way is it possible to get the bumper without...?

It came with the washer holes. I had to ask them for both PDC and Washer openings. They pretty much have every configuration.

:rofl

Sorry gumbi... Not gonna be able to swing it until next year....

:(


No worries. YOur car looks like Pure SECKS! Its not Suxxors.

FP5241
10-17-2007, 11:20 PM
It came with the washer holes. I had to ask them for both PDC and Washer openings. They pretty much have every configuration.




No worries. YOur car looks like Pure SECKS! Its not Suxxors.


:embarrasm


Thank you sir!!!

:redspot