M3 Rep or MTech?

Pino Carnovale · 12-11-2013, 12:27 AM

Im looking to upgrade the rear bumper on my e90 lci and I'm having trouble in deciding whether to go with the M3 replica bumper or the MTech bumper. Any of your opinions are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

mg4734 · 12-11-2013, 09:04 AM

M-tech. It's not an M3. While the M3 rep looks good, I think an M-tech with a diffuser is far more appropriate for the car if you want an aggressive look.

E46driver · 12-11-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mg4734

M-tech. It's not an M3. While the M3 rep looks good, I think an M-tech with a diffuser is far more appropriate for the car if you want an aggressive look.

+1 IMO an e90 with Msport rearbumper and 'is' diffuser looks way better than m3 rear.

marc@x-ph.com · 12-11-2013, 11:18 AM

Mtech!

StevenY. · 12-11-2013, 11:23 AM

I was recently faced with this decision, I ended up choosing mtech front and rear. The m3 bumper is nice but I feel like it doesn't work as well on a non M car that doesn't have aggressive fenders and what not like the m3 (hope that makes sense).

DEMONSE90 · 12-11-2013, 11:23 AM

m3 rep front
mtech rear.

Secret_Squirrel · 12-11-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by E46driver

+1 IMO an e90 with Msport rearbumper and 'is' diffuser looks way better than m3 rear.

+2 .

#Tee · 12-11-2013, 11:46 AM

get whatever you like

iturbo_bmw · 12-11-2013, 11:47 AM

get the mtech. m3 rep doesn't look bad but ur car isn't a m3 and everyone knows it

rbtamms · 12-11-2013, 11:51 AM

There's more details in Mtech rear, especially with performance diffuser...

AzureHaze · 12-11-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by E46driver

+1 IMO an e90 with Msport rearbumper and 'is' diffuser looks way better than m3 rear.

+3.

shepard10 · 12-11-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

+3.

+4

FRRYY · 12-11-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

get whatever you like

This.

I would just browse the PHOTO/MEDIA section and really take the time to look at each bumper. Then get a better idea of which bumper YOU like.

I mean, you would never start a thread asking people how to dress yourself, would you?
Because at the end of the day, you're buying this for yourself, not for the approval of some strangers on the internet.

bob.g · 12-11-2013, 05:24 PM

i prefer the m3 front and skirts..but mtech rear.

DC_Oldboy · 12-11-2013, 06:48 PM

IMO E90 PRE LCI = M3, LCI = M Sport.

Eugeinus · 12-11-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

IMO E90 PRE LCI = M3, LCI = M Sport.

+1

Pino Carnovale · 12-11-2013, 08:17 PM

Where can i purchase a performance diffuser? I'm not looking for it to be carbon fiber

techietaichi · 12-11-2013, 10:28 PM

I bought M3 Reps for my car(install in Spring), but like some of our fellow members seem to assume, I'm not trying to pass my car off as an M3, I just dig the lines. Last I checked that wasn't a crime. I just think they're much better looking than the MTechs. Now if I ever stick an ///M or M3 badge on my 325, then yes, call me out on it, I insist!, but that'll never happen. Hell, I have Alpina B7 Rep wheels and refuse to put the Alpina Badges on them. Yep, they've got BMW badges, but that's for uniformity. Haha, I can already feel the burn with this post, but that's cool, it's all part of the fun.

notnow · 12-11-2013, 11:03 PM

Both are nice except when the M3 bumper has fogs

DC_Oldboy · 12-12-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Pino Carnovale

Where can i purchase a performance diffuser? I'm not looking for it to be carbon fiber

Here you go bud.

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

There's a small service fee for doing the work for you. Would you like me to give you my PayPal?

aflatness · 12-12-2013, 02:48 AM

I love my M-tech front and back. Upgrading the back to CF diffuser, but the front is just so aggressive in my mind. Looks hot in alpine white

uberbeast21 · 12-12-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

i prefer the m3 front and skirts..but mtech rear.

+1

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techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	I bought M3 Reps for my car(install in Spring), but like some of our fellow members seem to assume, I'm not trying to pass my car off as an M3, I just dig the lines. Last I checked that wasn't a crime. I just think they're much better looking than the MTechs. Now if I ever stick an ///M or M3 badge on my 325, then yes, call me out on it, I insist!, but that'll never happen. Hell, I have Alpina B7 Rep wheels and refuse to put the Alpina Badges on them. Yep, they've got BMW badges, but that's for uniformity. Haha, I can already feel the burn with this post, but that's cool, it's all part of the fun. __________________
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notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	Both are nice except when the M3 bumper has fogs
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aflatness Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: '11 328i M coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Gatos, Ca iTrader: (0)	I love my M-tech front and back. Upgrading the back to CF diffuser, but the front is just so aggressive in my mind. Looks hot in alpine white __________________ 11' 328i E92 \| White Alpine/Coral Red \| M-Tech \| Premium pkg \| Tech pkg \| Harman Kardon \| Performance black kidney grills \| More coming soon!
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