I have a brand new OEM euro bumper waiting to be painted, my euro M3 is a 2005 so do I need to check the tabs at all? Or should I be good.
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Originally posted by WestBankM4 View Post
Just to clarify, you tore through the holes on your OEM front bumper upon removal because the tabs were actually secured against your 2001 aluminum carrier correct? I've decided to move towards the Euro front bumper instead of the Alsatek CSL front bumper, so with that being said, this thread has become extremely relevant.2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Anthracite Impuse - SOLD
2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Black Nappa Leather
Karbonius | Supersprint | Cat Cams | Beisan | Fikse Wheels | Mile End Composites | AST 5200 | Hotchkis | Brembo | Recaro | Rouge SMF | RTD | Yellow Tag Rack | HTE Performance
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Originally posted by E46 M3 View PostI have a brand new OEM euro bumper waiting to be painted, my euro M3 is a 2005 so do I need to check the tabs at all? Or should I be good.2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Anthracite Impuse - SOLD
2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Black Nappa Leather
Karbonius | Supersprint | Cat Cams | Beisan | Fikse Wheels | Mile End Composites | AST 5200 | Hotchkis | Brembo | Recaro | Rouge SMF | RTD | Yellow Tag Rack | HTE Performance
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Originally posted by DJAM3 View Post
Correct, the OEM bumper was still attached with the 4 push pins and the 2 long bolt when I gorilla'd the bumper off. The pins sheared through the tabs. I didn't realize those had to come out because all the DIYs I saw were for the later bumper. I should have took the time to do more research but it turned out fine. My OEM bumper is still usable.
it sounds confusing because at one point you said you pulled off the original and sheered off the push pins from the aluminum carrier but then cut them off on the new one.
did you upgrade from a aluminum to kevlar carrier at the same time you also upgraded your bumper cover?
trying to figure out if my buddy with an aluminum carrier car can purchase and use the euro bumper for the kevlar carrier since it comes with these tabs
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Shawn I didn't read the whole thread, but you know there are 2 euro bumpers, one for alu and one for kevlar?
The one for alu carrier is $100 cheaper.DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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Originally posted by nextelbuddy View Post
so to clarify are you on a kevlar carrier or aluminum carrier now?
it sounds confusing because at one point you said you pulled off the original and sheered off the push pins from the aluminum carrier but then cut them off on the new one.
did you upgrade from a aluminum to kevlar carrier at the same time you also upgraded your bumper cover?
trying to figure out if my buddy with an aluminum carrier car can purchase and use the euro bumper for the kevlar carrier since it comes with these tabs
As far as using the kevlar version on an aluminum carrier, there is a plastic piece that is plastic welded inside the bumper that the aluminum carrier snaps into. It serves to center the carrier. If the kevlar version doesn't have this behind the foam, I believe you can get one from another 3 series or bond the aluminum carrier to the bumper. Much easier to buy the aluminum version and yes, it is a little cheaper.2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Anthracite Impuse - SOLD
2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Black Nappa Leather
Karbonius | Supersprint | Cat Cams | Beisan | Fikse Wheels | Mile End Composites | AST 5200 | Hotchkis | Brembo | Recaro | Rouge SMF | RTD | Yellow Tag Rack | HTE Performance
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Originally posted by Tbonem3 View PostShawn I didn't read the whole thread, but you know there are 2 euro bumpers, one for alu and one for kevlar?
The one for alu carrier is $100 cheaper.
I ordered a genuine euro M3 front bumper through dealer part# 51117894989 for Kevlar support bar It came in and I got it painted then tried to install it only to see these 4 tabs on the backside interfering with the Kevlar bumper support. After some searching, those 4 tabs originally came in the aluminum carrier bumper toBuild thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue
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So can people with kevlar supports buy the earlier version to save $100?DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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Originally posted by Tbonem3 View PostSo can people with kevlar supports buy the earlier version to save $100?
Need some aluminum bumper peeps to weigh in, I have never had my hands on one.Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue
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I think you could if you are able to transfer the foam from the later bumper to the early bumper. I've never seen the foam removed so I don't know what's involved with that. The early bumper doesn't use the ball-and socket. I'll take pictures of the early bumper cover when I get a chance.2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Anthracite Impuse - SOLD
2001 TiAG M3 - 6mt Coupe, Black Nappa Leather
Karbonius | Supersprint | Cat Cams | Beisan | Fikse Wheels | Mile End Composites | AST 5200 | Hotchkis | Brembo | Recaro | Rouge SMF | RTD | Yellow Tag Rack | HTE Performance
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Originally posted by DJAM3 View PostI think you could if you are able to transfer the foam from the later bumper to the early bumper. I've never seen the foam removed so I don't know what's involved with that. The early bumper doesn't use the ball-and socket. I'll take pictures of the early bumper cover when I get a chance.
On the carbon bumper cover, the foam is plastic welded to the inner surface of the bumper cover. You can't remove it unless you can plastic weld it back in. My old bumper cover unwelded itself in certain parts when I gorilla'd mine out too. It would be a pretty tricky weld job given how far in you'd need to weld. The foam has some fairly deep grooves, it would be a challenge. You could glue it with the right glue I'm sure, but we're talking about hacking into a new bumper cover to save $100. Makes absolutely no sense.Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue
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09/2001DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
/// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint
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