My 330i M-Tech/M-Sport mod in the USA

climkt · 05-24-2006, 02:10 AM

it looks slightly more aggresive than the standard m rear diffuser with small diffuser fins like the evo 9. the e91 in the bmw uk mag painted it in body colour but i reckon it looks better in black. i checked with one of my local part shops and they quoted me about $350 US -about the same price for the m rear bumper in singapore. damn expensive for a rectangular piece of plastic! ACS also do front add ons for the m tech front bumper.

climkt · 05-24-2006, 02:12 AM

hi ksfrogman- what is PCP? we don't have that term in singapore.

climkt · 05-24-2006, 02:17 AM

hi foofighter, no link yet. just saw it in may edition of bmw uk mag on e91. maybe jason could give us a picture? bad thing the is that the picture of the car's rear straddled 2 pages, so u can only appreciate it when looking at the mag.

climkt · 05-24-2006, 03:46 AM

hi guys. the ACS part no for ACS rear diffuser for e90 m tech bumper 511290410. if the last digit is wrong try 511290416, my main dealer part's guy's handwriting is not great.

foofighter · 06-10-2006, 09:22 PM

can you do me a huge favor and see if you can scan the install instructions for the front bumper...my buddy didn't get any instructions w his. thanks

ksfrogman · 06-10-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

can you do me a huge favor and see if you can scan the install instructions for the front bumper...my buddy didn't get any instructions w his. thanks

I didn't see any install instructions with my kit. I can help you with the install if you like.

foofighter · 06-11-2006, 02:02 AM

coo...well we were doing the front bumper today...and the undertray extension was particularly interesting. There were little things that would fit into the grooves of the underbelly so i kind of gave you some guidance as to where to drill the holes so that it attaches to the bellypan.

we ended up having to trim off a piece of the original undertray on each side so that the holes towards the leading edges would line up properly. Kind of hard to explain verbally. Anyway, we got that all done but when the bellypan was reinstalled to the underbody it seem to be short of the bumper holes by approximately 1/4" and if you looked at the underside of the front bumper it just doesnt seem to fit properly as it seems like it's bulging. I wished i had snapped some pics but didnt have my camera and should have used my camera phone to help illustrate this.

It was finished but the way the underpan attached to the front bumper just didnt seem to fit properly.

what's odd was on the parts list they identified an "installation manual"

ksfrogman · 06-11-2006, 02:11 AM

Hmmm, that's strange. I never trimmed off anything on mine.

What did you think of the fog light connectors?

foofighter · 06-11-2006, 02:16 AM

haha that was the easiest part...my friend does electronic installs for people so he had rigged a "U" paper clip and released the connectors from the OE plug...we had the matching new recepticle so we just plugged it in and connected it right up...no muss on that.

it was the bellypan that gave us the problem...I really need to take a pic or see how your installed yours to identify how you did it vs how we did it.

BMW0 · 06-11-2006, 07:24 AM

Very well done Frogman! And the rest of the crew have exceptional skills and styling toward their respectful E90s.

ADHD · 06-16-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

I didn't see any install instructions with my kit. I can help you with the install if you like.

Frogsman can u please tell me how to start to remove this damb rear apron??
Can I do it myself?? I may get the pieces back from paint in a couple hours so I want to do it tonight!

hkj · 06-16-2006, 06:03 PM

You guys are lucky to have the parts already. I ordered mine from dealership last Wednesday and it's still not here....

The wait is killing me.

ksfrogman · 06-16-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

Frogsman can u please tell me how to start to remove this damb rear apron??
Can I do it myself?? I may get the pieces back from paint in a couple hours so I want to do it tonight!

First remove the bolts on the bottom of the bumper, then you'll have to pull the sides out from the clip points shown by the red arrows in this photo:

You'll also have to remove PDC if you have that.

You may also want to read this thread to give you further insight on those side clips and rear bumper:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghlight=m-tech

ksfrogman · 06-16-2006, 07:33 PM

Here, you will most likely break the stock rear bumper, and it will look like this:

This is the hard plastic side that you will eventually remove and replace with the creme colored m-tech one:

ADHD · 06-16-2006, 10:36 PM

Thanks Frogman! I read that thread and I just noticed the screws under the tailights is what i was missing! Ill get the kit Monday so ill do it monday night..
The shop lead me on today told me itd be done but the painter i swear is anal as shit and said he wants to keep the pieces till monday...GRRRR>>>oh well id rather it be perfect than mediocre! that way itll cure longer and hell work on it more on monday morning perfecting them! Im looking forward to meeting u guys tomorrow..See u in the morn!

Sedan_Clan · 06-24-2006, 02:54 PM

You dudes make me want to get the M-tech rear, and quad exhausts.

FLIP954RR · 06-24-2006, 03:29 PM

nice pics and nice cars,especially nice people!!!

Sedan_Clan · 06-24-2006, 03:35 PM

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nice pics and nice cars,especially nice people!!!

Agreed. I'll be meeting these So.Cal sedan drivers soon.

Also, I found this page for the steering wheel on RealOEM....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...05&hg=32&fg=35
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...17&hg=32&fg=35

I should only need the actual wheel, and the ///M wheel cover, correct? I should be able to use my current hex bolt, airbag, etc....right? It would also seem that the part# for the actual wheel is the same based on those two RealOEM links.

magmd · 06-24-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Agreed. I'll be meeting these So.Cal sedan drivers soon.

Also, I found this page for the steering wheel on RealOEM....
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...05&hg=32&fg=35
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...17&hg=32&fg=35

I should only need the actual wheel, and the ///M wheel cover, correct? I should be able to use my current hex bolt, airbag, etc....right?

That is correct if you have Sports Package (ZSP) in your vehicle.

Sedan_Clan · 06-24-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by magmd

That is correct if you have Sports Package (ZSP) in your vehicle.

Yep, I ordered the Sports Pkg. Now I just need to find the best price for the wheel and ///M cover.

magmd · 06-24-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Yep, I ordered the Sports Pkg. Now I just need to find the best price for the wheel and ///M cover.

Keep checking Ebay...many have been able to get it for VERY cheap!

Here is an example of one. Its just for the wheel...you could use your current cover, or buy the M one seperately. Keep looking, I am sure this seller will put some up periodically.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...QQcmdZViewItem

diesel007 · 06-24-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

For the ACS rear bumper and diffuser, look at diesel007's recent pics he took at the SoCal Euro meet. He has that setup on his car and it looks hot.

ACS does in fact make add-ons for the M-tech kit. They are nice too. What I have is the non M-tech add on. Here are some visual comparisons on e91's.

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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	hi ksfrogman- what is PCP? we don't have that term in singapore.
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	hi foofighter, no link yet. just saw it in may edition of bmw uk mag on e91. maybe jason could give us a picture? bad thing the is that the picture of the car's rear straddled 2 pages, so u can only appreciate it when looking at the mag.
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	hi guys. the ACS part no for ACS rear diffuser for e90 m tech bumper 511290410. if the last digit is wrong try 511290416, my main dealer part's guy's handwriting is not great.
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foofighter Captain 66 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2017 TRD Off Road 4r - 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC iTrader: (1)	can you do me a huge favor and see if you can scan the install instructions for the front bumper...my buddy didn't get any instructions w his. thanks
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foofighter Captain 66 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2017 TRD Off Road 4r - 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC iTrader: (1)	coo...well we were doing the front bumper today...and the undertray extension was particularly interesting. There were little things that would fit into the grooves of the underbelly so i kind of gave you some guidance as to where to drill the holes so that it attaches to the bellypan. we ended up having to trim off a piece of the original undertray on each side so that the holes towards the leading edges would line up properly. Kind of hard to explain verbally. Anyway, we got that all done but when the bellypan was reinstalled to the underbody it seem to be short of the bumper holes by approximately 1/4" and if you looked at the underside of the front bumper it just doesnt seem to fit properly as it seems like it's bulging. I wished i had snapped some pics but didnt have my camera and should have used my camera phone to help illustrate this. It was finished but the way the underpan attached to the front bumper just didnt seem to fit properly. what's odd was on the parts list they identified an "installation manual"
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Hmmm, that's strange. I never trimmed off anything on mine. What did you think of the fog light connectors? __________________
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foofighter Captain 66 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2017 TRD Off Road 4r - 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC iTrader: (1)	haha that was the easiest part...my friend does electronic installs for people so he had rigged a "U" paper clip and released the connectors from the OE plug...we had the matching new recepticle so we just plugged it in and connected it right up...no muss on that. it was the bellypan that gave us the problem...I really need to take a pic or see how your installed yours to identify how you did it vs how we did it.
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BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Very well done Frogman! And the rest of the crew have exceptional skills and styling toward their respectful E90s. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	You guys are lucky to have the parts already. I ordered mine from dealership last Wednesday and it's still not here.... The wait is killing me.
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Here, you will most likely break the stock rear bumper, and it will look like this: This is the hard plastic side that you will eventually remove and replace with the creme colored m-tech one: __________________
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ADHD Brigadier General 196 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	Thanks Frogman! I read that thread and I just noticed the screws under the tailights is what i was missing! Ill get the kit Monday so ill do it monday night.. The shop lead me on today told me itd be done but the painter i swear is anal as shit and said he wants to keep the pieces till monday...GRRRR>>>oh well id rather it be perfect than mediocre! that way itll cure longer and hell work on it more on monday morning perfecting them! Im looking forward to meeting u guys tomorrow..See u in the morn! __________________
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