128 to 135 front bumper (w/ euro fogs).

[BlackjackMulligan]

Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I highly recommend against adding fog lights to 135i's although I don't see why it can't be done. I would be worried about the oil cooler. You would also need to get a new LCM (unless you've gotten the one from Andy) to enable the fogs. I can't even guarantee that it would work

It looks like the fog light assembly blocks about half of the area where the air flows to the oil cooler...isn't that the same blockage that the stock 135 grills have? Look closely at a pic of a stocker vs the fogs installed. Assuming that I'm never going to track the car, wouldn't that still allow enough air to the oil cooler under normal driving conditions?

Although I think I know the answer........no one really knows until it's tried. Is the wiring all there on the 135 or does it need to be run as well?

[S54dan]

I would think it's a more difficult install than just PnP. I imagine some sort of aftermarket harness would have to be hooked up to the fogs, going to the LCM and coded to believe it's running fog lights and not throw an error code

[Mad Dragon]

There is no LCM on our cars. The exterior lighting is controlled by the footwell module. The light switch is just a light switch.

[S54dan]

The light switch is the LCM. LCM stands for light control module which is attached to the actual switch itself

[Mad Dragon]

No, it isn't. It's just a switch. The control module for the lighting is the FRM.

[Add1ct]

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

No, it isn't. It's just a switch. The control module for the lighting is the FRM.

this does make total sense and is probably true because it's interchangeable and doesnt store info like the one in the e46 did and because the realoem catalog calls it "control element light" but lets leave it at LCM because we all know what it refers to and it's easier to type, and to say for that matter

[S54dan]

Wow you're right! This car doesn't even have an LCM. I just checked, double checked, and then again!

There is a light switch module which is typically what people use to replace the fogs (also what most cars have as the LCM itself - this was my mistake) and a footwell module that controls all sorts of stuff, including the headlights

[Alow]

Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

As for fog lights on the Performance Aero bumper... at this time there is no kit that is offered nor one that can be retrofitted. The M Sport fog lights used for Ulrich's bumper were designed specifically for the European model Aerodynamic bumpers (notice the air-duct cut outs are the same as the 135i) so it's not possible to use the M grids to place fog lights.

Thanks.

[SchlauCow]

Bump for this. I know it will assist with some folks who will be replacing old halogen headlights with JLevi's Depo projectors.

[Chrissspyy]

Old thread but I've been thinking about replacing my bumper with a 135 bumper and I think this thread just made my mind up! Looks GREAT! I didn't think it would be possible to even have fog lights with the 135 bumper on a 128 but I Love the euro fogs.

[AW128i]

The 128i M-sport option retains the front fogs and the 135i-look bumper, just like the pics in this thread. I think when this thread was created the 128i M-sport option didn't exist yet.

[Chrissspyy]

So the M sport 128 bumper looks just like the one in this thread? I had no idea that existed for the 128.

[AW128i]

Yes, the 128i M Sport body kit is identical to the 135i body kit, and it retains the front fog lights. I think the M Sport has been around for a couple years now.

[Chrissspyy]

I'm so behind.

[ulrichd]

Originally Posted by AW128i

The 128i M-sport option retains the front fogs and the 135i-look bumper, just like the pics in this thread. I think when this thread was created the 128i M-sport option didn't exist yet.

That's correct, when I ordered my 09 128 the M-sport option didn't exist and I ordered the whole kit, including the euro lights with all the hardware from Dan at United BMW (check the commercial sales section for contact). It's a perfect fit on my 128 except a few of the underbody mounting holes in the front don't line up. I just drilled some holes.

[Pablito1702]

If there are any 128 owners interested in putting on the M Sport bumper, I am considering purchasing a performance bumper. So I would have available a white bumper. If interested PM me

[AW128i]

Originally Posted by Pablito1702

If there are any 128 owners interested in putting on the M Sport bumper, I am considering purchasing a performance bumper. So I would have available a white bumper. If interested PM me

If only you were in PA :-(

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Add1ct

ok then I guess I wont, is there anyway to get the mesh down there though instead of the two bars, also I'm going to send a pm to you about the rear fog only lcm and a couple other parts,

I hear you on the oil cooler stuff, but in my 135, the outboard half of the vent where the fog lights would be is blocked anyway. Should't we be able to sneak some fogs in there?

[alex007]

does any 1 have the part no for the grills that takes place of the foglights. i'm from england and prefer the look without the foglights!! but cant seem to find the grills.

thanks all

[GuamX1]

Originally Posted by achtungE30

Very nice, I really like the way the 135i bumper looks with fogs!

I agree

[GuamX1]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I hear you on the oil cooler stuff, but in my 135, the outboard half of the vent where the fog lights would be is blocked anyway. Should't we be able to sneak some fogs in there?

True

[GuamX1]

Originally Posted by alex007

does any 1 have the part no for the grills that takes place of the foglights. i'm from england and prefer the look without the foglights!! but cant seem to find the grills.

thanks all

I will swap you with mine if you can send me yours and I will pay for the fog light assembly