E39 Sportpack Bumpers

[Rotinaj]

Other than importing or handing the friendly fella at the BMW sales counter some scented lube anyone know of a place where one can source E39 front and rear Sportpack bumpers?

Mine front one got in a altercation with a flowerpot and now i might as well go full hog and fit some silly bumpers. I can find some for the front on Scumtree but the rear seems to be quite a hard thing to nail down.

 

[ChefDJ]

Good luck.

Even from the dealers these are gonna need importing from Germany.

Post some pics of the 5er :=):

 

[rodga]

If you going oem, you will need the lower front wheel Wells and engine cover at the bottom. So it's quite expensive.

Not too sure what's required with the Gumtree ones

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[ChefDJ]

Gumtree ones are ten to one OEM from a stripped 5er (RIP).

But yes, to convert non sportpack to sportpack is a costly exercise.

 

[rodga]

Gumtree ones are ten to one OEM from a stripped 5er (RIP).

But yes, to convert non sportpack to sportpack is a costly exercise.

Nope. They new aftermarket ones.

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[Rotinaj]

Gumtree ones are ten to one OEM from a stripped 5er (RIP).

But yes, to convert non sportpack to sportpack is a costly exercise.

Nope they are most certainly aftermarket and by most accounts a direct fit from what i have red on US forums.

No pics yet as she looks a bit sorry for herself but it's a low millage 2003 525i in accountant silver on grey leather. But talking of stripped ones, i picked one up for R8500. No engine, gearbox,headligts or bonnet but all the other bits. Even has the ERRB that i will retrofit to mine.

Two of the fron PDC sensors on mine is toast and one rear. Those from BMW would come to nearly 1/2 the price of the car collected. And it has all 8.

 

[ChefDJ]

Aftermarket bumpers for a fiver :slow:

 

[Rotinaj]

Aftermarket bumpers for a fiver :slow:

Given these cars are worthless and i am still a accountant at heart blowing 30K on BMW originals on something that can't even fetch 60K just seems silly.

 

[ET was here]

so which would fetch a better $$$ ?
an original without mods, or an original modified with OEM parts to look the part of another model which it never was ?

 

[rodga]

so which would fetch a better $$$ ?
an original without mods, or an original modified with OEM parts to look the part of another model which it never was ?

Depends how much u spent on the OEM mods. Most likely won't get back anything you put in

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[Rotinaj]

so which would fetch a better $$$ ?
an original without mods, or an original modified with OEM parts to look the part of another model which it never was ?

If it was a M5 the stock one. But the rest it's a difficult question.

Do what you like, make sure it was a job well done (ie fit & finish) and don't ruin the main goal of the machine. If i can't find place that supplies both front and rear, i will just get the bumpers repaired on mine and resprayed.

 

[VivP]

so which would fetch a better $$$ ?
an original without mods, or an original modified with OEM parts to look the part of another model which it never was ?

Well, in my humble opinion, that depends if you do the spending with the aim of selling to make a few $$$, or not.
As an avid E39'er, it is my opinion (again), that we - E39 Fanatics - tend to spend a few $$$ because of the privilege, and honour, of owning one.
Let me be clear, I much rather prefer stock OEM as per original equipment specs, as opposed to "modding" a car. The ONLY thing not stock (as per my VIN) are the rotors and pads, which are non-OEM (rear pads are OEM). Oh, and I fitted chrome dial rings on the dash cluster, but I am certain that does not qualify as "modding my chariot".
I am privileged to drive an 1998/04 E39 540i 6-Speed Individual. I bought this car for a decent price (considering its age and mileage) and paid R60k. I have recently spent upwards of R80k on this car. That is a cost of upwards of R140k. No, I will NEVER get my money back, but that was never my intention. At least my car is as stock OEM as possible, looks good, drives like a dream, and instead of the indicated 366k mileage, I "know" it has only 163k on "the clock".
Just my tuppence-ha'penny's worth.

Cheers !!

 

[rodga]

I don't think that bumper is the correct sport bumper for that year.

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[VivP]

I don't think that bumper is the correct sport bumper for that year.

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Well, besides the "cut-out" for the non OEM exhaust system (which I forgot to mention), it is the specced M-Sport bumpers. (AFAIK)

 

[rodga]

isnt it supposed to come with this front bumper?
to match the rear? Ive seen a few early models with the same rear as yours and front like below.

 

[VivP]

isnt it supposed to come with this front bumper?
to match the rear? Ive seen a few early models with the same rear as yours and front like below.

I hear you. Mine doesn't have the "Sport Pack" bumpers, but rather the "M-Sport Aero-kit", as per M5. This is depicted in the VIN decoder.

:=)::coolShake:

 

[rodga]

isnt it supposed to come with this front bumper?
to match the rear? Ive seen a few early models with the same rear as yours and front like below.

I hear you. Mine doesn't have the "Sport Pack" bumpers, but rather the "M-Sport Aero-kit", as per M5. This is depicted in the VIN decoder.

:=)::coolShake:

Well something doesn't add up with the front and the rear of your car.
PM me your vin number would like to check something

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[WyKiD]

I don't think that bumper is the correct sport bumper for that year.

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Well, besides the "cut-out" for the non OEM exhaust system (which I forgot to mention), it is the specced M-Sport bumpers. (AFAIK)

The rear bumper is correct to the prefacelift models, the front bumper on your car is from the facelift msport models and the M5.

 

[VivP]

isnt it supposed to come with this front bumper?
to match the rear? Ive seen a few early models with the same rear as yours and front like below.

I hear you. Mine doesn't have the "Sport Pack" bumpers, but rather the "M-Sport Aero-kit", as per M5. This is depicted in the VIN decoder.

:=)::coolShake:

Well something doesn't add up with the front and the rear of your car.
PM me your vin number would like to check something

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PM sent - remember, this was a Roslyn BMW "press car".

 

[rodga]

isnt it supposed to come with this front bumper?
to match the rear? Ive seen a few early models with the same rear as yours and front like below.

I hear you. Mine doesn't have the "Sport Pack" bumpers, but rather the "M-Sport Aero-kit", as per M5. This is depicted in the VIN decoder.

:=)::coolShake:

Well something doesn't add up with the front and the rear of your car.
PM me your vin number would like to check something

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PM sent - remember, this was a Roslyn BMW "press car".

thats the only option I can see thats stands out on the vin decoder that I used

Vehicle information
========================================
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Type code: DE52
Model: 540I (EUR)
E-F-R series: E39
Series: 5
Type: LIM
Steering: RL
Doors: 4
Engine: M62
Displacement: 4.40
Power: 210 (285 hp)
Drive: HECK
Transmission: MECH
Paint code: 339 - ASPENSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: N6AI - STANDARDLEDER/AU
Prod.date: 1998-04-02
S216 HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC
S260 Side airbag for driver/passenger
S261 Side airbags for rear passengers
S299 BMW LA wheels with mixed tyres
S302 Alarm system
S339 Shadow-Line
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S411 Window lifts,electric,front/rear
S415 Sun-blind, rear
S416 Roller sun visor, rear lateral
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430 Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S431 Interior rear-view mirror with auto dip
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S459 El. front seat adjustment w. memory
S473 Armrest front
S481 Sports seat
S510 Headlight vertical aim control
S520 Fog lights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S540 Cruise control
S548 Kilometre speedo
S555 On-board computer V with remote control
S629 Car telephone (GSM) w card reader, front
S670 Radio BMW Professional RDS
S672 CD changer for 6 CDs
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M sports steering wheel, multifunction
S818 Battery master switch
S823 Tropical version
L824 NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
S850 Additional Export tank filling
S853 Language version, English
S864 Dealer List Overseas
S877 Omission of non-combined operation
S880 Operating instructions, English
S902 Special inspection press vehicles
S925 Dispatch protection pack

Just as a comparison, heres mine
Touring M-sport

Vehicle information
========================================
VIN: WBADS42080BZ42671
Type code: DS42
Model: 525I TOURING (EUR)
E-F-R series: E39 2
Series: 5
Type: TOUR
Steering: RL
Doors: 5
Engine: M54
Displacement: 2.50
Power: 141 (192 hp)
Drive: HECK
Transmission: AUT
Paint code: 354 - TITANSILBER METALLIC
Upholstery code: N6SW - STANDARDLEDER/SC
Prod.date: 2003-01-30
S168 EU2 exhaust emissions standard
S202 Steptronic
S204 Drive layout, export
S210 Dynamic stability control III
S220 Self-levelling suspension
S227 Sport susp.+low-slung+ride-height ctrl.
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S302 Alarm system
P337 M Sports package
S339 Shadow-Line
S354 Green windscreen, green shade band
S386 Roof railing
S403 Glass roof, electrical
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S438 Fine wood trim
S441 Smoker package
S470 Isofix-System
S473 Armrest front
S481 Sports seat
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S520 Fog lights
S534 Automatic air conditioning
S548 Kilometre speedo
S661 Radio BMW Business (C43)
S672 CD changer for 6 CDs
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S710 M sports steering wheel, multifunction
S715 M Aerodynamics package
S775 Headlining anthracite
S785 White direction indicator lights
S788 BMW LA wheel, Individual
S818 Battery master switch
S823 Hot-climate version
L824 NATIONAL VERSION SOUTH AFRICA
S850 Additional Export tank filling
S853 Language version, English
S864 Dealer List Overseas
S877 Omission of non-combined operation
S880 Operating instructions, English
S925 Dispatch protection pack