N5tuner Wide Front Fender Review

09135ijh · 02-17-2015, 09:56 AM

Heres my fender, its like this on both sides, some pictures dark because under my porch

09135ijh · 02-17-2015, 09:57 AM

wow massive pictures, sorry

project jayden · 02-17-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Socrates.Tii

you still really can't. take the stock off side by side

Socrates.Tii i sold the stock fenders when i put these on.

09135ijh · 02-18-2015, 11:53 AM

well i know these would solve my problem its such a minor rub only when i hit fairly big bumps

WPG D33Z · 02-19-2015, 08:37 AM

Whats up with your pics, is that the oem fender with gap problems? Not sure what you are trying to show us.

project jayden · 02-19-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by WPG D33Z

Whats up with your pics, is that the oem fender with gap problems? Not sure what you are trying to show us.

He's probably thinking that the N5tuner fenders will solve his issue of his wheel hitting/rubbing against his OEM fender since the N5tuner fenders are 15mm wider than the OEM ones.

09135ijh · 02-25-2015, 01:11 PM

Correct ShocknAwe told me to post pictures of mine, wanted to see if Project Jayden or he had input whether these fenders would fix my issue or another option, mine are stock, I dont even have that car lowered (suspension stock 30k miles on it)

ShocknAwe · 02-25-2015, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 09135ijh

Correct ShocknAwe told me to post pictures of mine, wanted to see if Project Jayden or he had input whether these fenders would fix my issue or another option, mine are stock, I dont even have that car lowered (suspension stock 30k miles on it)

Hey man, sorry for ghosting on you.

In that last picture, is that the tear in the fender and a bent fender lip by the bumper clip? Hard to see. I'm assuming the corner of the bumper is popped like that from the tire hitting the bumper clip.

I would try trimming the bumper clip first. I did mine in 5 minutes with with a dremel. That may help a lot. Looks like your tire has been hitting that and pushing against the corner where the bumper and fender meet, hard.

The clip itself is just plastic. You can trim it back quite a ways. If the lips are bent out of whack you will want to bend, or have them bent, back into place so your tire doesn't continue to catch them.

09135ijh · 02-26-2015, 12:23 PM

yea tire seems to hit just where the fender and bumper meet

admirable · 02-28-2015, 08:59 AM

How was the fitment of the Kerscher bumper prior to fitting the fenders? I've been looking at the Kersher bumper for a while now, but I'd only buy it if it doesn't need to have widened fenders... but by your pictures I'm assuming the bumper prior to the new fenders would've stuck out quite a bit am I right? Any pictures with the bumper without the new fenders?

I do apologise if you've already done this, thanks :-)

project jayden · 02-28-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW E82

How was the fitment of the Kerscher bumper prior to fitting the fenders? I've been looking at the Kersher bumper for a while now, but I'd only buy it if it doesn't need to have widened fenders... but by your pictures I'm assuming the bumper prior to the new fenders would've stuck out quite a bit am I right? Any pictures with the bumper without the new fenders?

I do apologise if you've already done this, thanks :-)

These fenders do not require a wider bumperand vice versa. The kershcer bumper is pretty much OEM fitment

HFU135 · 03-03-2015, 01:36 AM

I Order my fenders last week , I will get them in the mail in the next few days.
Cheers

HFU135 · 03-09-2015, 01:32 PM

I got my fenders in the mail finally and , have to say that they look very solid.
Now did you get the 1M water can? (61678051590)
Did you re-use a all the hardware?
Looking forward to post some photos!

project jayden · 03-09-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HFU135

I got my fenders in the mail finally and , have to say that they look very solid.
Now did you get the 1M water can? (61678051590)
Did you re-use a all the hardware?
Looking forward to post some photos!

Yes i did use the 1M water bottle. Please post up picks when you guys are done!

pepper135I · 09-09-2015, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by project jayden

Yes i did use the 1M water bottle. Please post up picks when you guys are done!

I was just involved in an accident. Some younger kid Ran a red and hit my fender .. I am really considering this option.. My only question, what about side skirts ? I'm assuming if it lines up with oem wide bumpers then it should fit side skirts without gaps?

project jayden · 09-10-2015, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pepper135I

I was just involved in an accident. Some younger kid Ran a red and hit my fender .. I am really considering this option.. My only question, what about side skirts ? I'm assuming if it lines up with oem wide bumpers then it should fit side skirts without gaps?

pepper135I It also fits the OEM side skirts. No modification necessary.

pepper135I · 09-10-2015, 01:10 PM

[QUOTE=project jayden;18558468]pepper135I It also fits the OEM side skirts. No modification necessary.[/QUOTE

I'm sold !!! I've ran kerscher and the regular ecs 1m bumper . Now I need to pick another out. Out of curiosity what company did you go with? I know they generally come from 2 main factories, but still curious . Thanks for the quick responses and sweet build

project jayden · 09-10-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by project jayden

pepper135I It also fits the OEM side skirts. No modification necessary.[/QUOTE

I'm sold !!! I've ran kerscher and the regular ecs 1m bumper . Now I need to pick another out. Out of curiosity what company did you go with? I know they generally come from 2 main factories, but still curious . Thanks for the quick responses and sweet build

pepper135I Thanks! You mean for the front bumper? I have the Kerscher.

Car looks totally different now LOL (did the N5tuner rear flare kit as well)

pepper135I · 09-10-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pepper135I

pepper135I Thanks! You mean for the front bumper? I have the Kerscher.

Car looks totally different now LOL (did the N5tuner rear flare kit as well)

Yeah looks fantastic been following the progression . Just scared of rocking fiberglass on the front end cause of spiderweb cracks. How has your bumper held up so far ?

pepper135I · 09-10-2015, 01:32 PM

Last question also I swear hahaha, any pics or anything of fenders without the M badge option? I want the side markers but don't think I can add a ///m badge. Can anyother side signals fit in?

project jayden · 09-10-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by project jayden

Yeah looks fantastic been following the progression . Just scared of rocking fiberglass on the front end cause of spiderweb cracks. How has your bumper held up so far ?

pepper135I If i could do it all over again i would go with the polyurethane version. The Kerscher is a quality piece but you are correct with spyder web cracking. I drive the car 80 miles a day and although the bumper is in pretty decent condition due to having a clear bra...there are a few areas where large rocks have damaged the bumper.

project jayden · 09-10-2015, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pepper135I

Last question also I swear hahaha, any pics or anything of fenders without the M badge option? I want the side markers but don't think I can add a ///m badge. Can anyother side signals fit in?

pepper135I Unfortunately i don't have any pics although i know n5tuner has sold a couple sets of the non-sidemarker one. If you go with the side marker cut outs they will only fit the 1M side markers.

02-17-2015, 09:56 AM	#45
09135ijh Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135/340/M235/M240/current-M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	Heres my fender, its like this on both sides, some pictures dark because under my porch
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02-17-2015, 09:57 AM	#46
09135ijh Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135/340/M235/M240/current-M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	wow massive pictures, sorry
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02-18-2015, 11:53 AM	#48
09135ijh Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135/340/M235/M240/current-M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	well i know these would solve my problem its such a minor rub only when i hit fairly big bumps
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02-19-2015, 08:37 AM	#49
WPG D33Z First Lieutenant 23 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2008 135i vert Cobb Stage2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (1)	Whats up with your pics, is that the oem fender with gap problems? Not sure what you are trying to show us. __________________ 2008 SGM 135i Cobb Stage 2 FBO 2008 TS X3 MSport KW V2
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02-25-2015, 01:11 PM	#51
09135ijh Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135/340/M235/M240/current-M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	Correct ShocknAwe told me to post pictures of mine, wanted to see if Project Jayden or he had input whether these fenders would fix my issue or another option, mine are stock, I dont even have that car lowered (suspension stock 30k miles on it)
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02-26-2015, 12:23 PM	#53
09135ijh Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 135/340/M235/M240/current-M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester MA iTrader: (0)	yea tire seems to hit just where the fender and bumper meet
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02-28-2015, 08:59 AM	#54
admirable Private 5 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2009 6MT BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1)	How was the fitment of the Kerscher bumper prior to fitting the fenders? I've been looking at the Kersher bumper for a while now, but I'd only buy it if it doesn't need to have widened fenders... but by your pictures I'm assuming the bumper prior to the new fenders would've stuck out quite a bit am I right? Any pictures with the bumper without the new fenders? I do apologise if you've already done this, thanks :-)
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03-03-2015, 01:36 AM	#56
HFU135 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 E71 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I Order my fenders last week , I will get them in the mail in the next few days. Cheers
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03-09-2015, 01:32 PM	#57
HFU135 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 E71 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I got my fenders in the mail finally and , have to say that they look very solid. Now did you get the 1M water can? (61678051590) Did you re-use a all the hardware? Looking forward to post some photos!
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09-10-2015, 01:10 PM	#61
pepper135I First Lieutenant 72 Rep 382 Posts Drives: N54 6mt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego & Norcal iTrader: (1)	[QUOTE=project jayden;18558468]pepper135I It also fits the OEM side skirts. No modification necessary.[/QUOTE I'm sold !!! I've ran kerscher and the regular ecs 1m bumper . Now I need to pick another out. Out of curiosity what company did you go with? I know they generally come from 2 main factories, but still curious . Thanks for the quick responses and sweet build
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pepper135I First Lieutenant 72 Rep 382 Posts Drives: N54 6mt Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego & Norcal iTrader: (1)	Last question also I swear hahaha, any pics or anything of fenders without the M badge option? I want the side markers but don't think I can add a ///m badge. Can anyother side signals fit in?
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