e46 Styling

[Schweinsteiger]

Morning All

I have a e46 2001 318i sports pack i would like to know if the Bmw m3 front & rear bumper fits if so which one? i like the look of that bumper looks aggressive :thumbsup:

 

[ZED1]

Hi, unfortunately not. I know its disappointing but the M3 bumper is considerably wider than the normal sedan's. One option would be to get a replica that would fit fine, but if I was you I would go for the Mtech 2 kit. They will help you well in achieving an aggresive look. Which bumper do yoi have on now?

 

[Schweinsteiger]

that's my Current bumper is there perhaps a lip i can buy for it ?

that kit you speak of its the 330i front bumper Right?

 

[e46monk3y]

M-tech 1 :drool:

Personally I much prefer the M-tech 1, so much more clean looking :thumbsup:

 

[Sankekur]

If you have a pre-f/l e46, stick with the M-tech I kit, it just looks better, the M-tech II goes a bit better with the f/l e46's, this is of course just my opinion.

The real M3 bumper can be made to fit the saloon, check out joefer's 330i, if you do this just be sure to compliment it with a lot of ///M badges, as they look really awesome on a 318i. (my sarcasm should be obvious here)

 

[Schweinsteiger]

If you have a pre-f/l e46, stick with the M-tech I kit, it just looks better, the M-tech II goes a bit better with the f/l e46's, this is of course just my opinion.

The real M3 bumper can be made to fit the saloon, check out joefer's 330i, if you do this just be sure to compliment it with a lot of ///M badges, as they look really awesome on a 318i. (my sarcasm should be obvious here)

lol :thumbsup: cool i love the bumper Spilts you can out the M-tech II , uhmmm is there anything aftermarket for the M-tech I?

m3 bumper :hammerhead: Idea canceled

 

[ZED1]

There we go, much better idea. I see the one you have on quite nice. Side splitters +1

 

[ashwin69]

Hi guys I have a facelift 318i e46 with stock bumpers which I want to change to the m kit bumpers so that I have the fogs, I have a few concerns :
1) it's almost impossible to get an aftermarket or oem mkit side skirts, will my car look weird with m kit front and back bumpers without the skirting?
2) I do not have the fog control unit on the interior so I wanted to hook the fogs up to the normal headlamp switch on second click, what problems if any will I face here?
3) when fitting the bumpers what precautions should I take with regard to pdc etc etc

And I have 2 other unrelated problems:
My front loader cd player won't hold the cud in place so it skips and makes a weird rattle and my cd shuttle keeps saying cd error even after various cleaning and diagnosing attempts.

I've also installed individual front seats and now it seems my airbag light is on cos I need the diagnostic tool to reset it.

I'm from the durban area any help is appreciated
PS looking to purchase new original bmw front loader or TV unit

Always looking for ways to improve my car
thanks

 

[Sankekur]

I have never seen aftermarket m-tech sideskirts, that said the difference between the m-tech ones as standard ones is very subtle so you should be fine with m-tech bumpers and standard sides.
Providing you know what you are doing there should be no issues wiring the fogs up like that.
If you have PDC you should just find a rear bumper that also supports it or at least the part of the bumper that it mounts to.