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      05-09-2016, 10:19 AM   #1
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E89 M bumper to E86/85 - done

Hi mates! Want to share with you some experience of fitting E89 bumper to my E86 (3.0si). I don't see a reason to do this for Z4M owners, but for guys like me - it was even cheaper conversion than buying an original M-bumper (also I could not find any replicas).
So here is some pictures that I've done:





The main problem is that E89 and E86 bumper - are to different. And the only way to do it right was to cut it in such way: (also it saves original way of bumper installation)



More pictures to come in few days after I'll install grills in side holes.
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      05-09-2016, 02:19 PM   #2
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Wow, super interesting, I was hoping someone would try this one day!
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      05-09-2016, 02:45 PM   #3
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I always wonder how strong these combo bumpers are.

Was it plastic welded or fiberglass?
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      05-10-2016, 10:34 PM   #4
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Looks great congrats on a nice job.

btw mate, what specs are those wheels? I actually early like this combo, looks very aggressive
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I have an extra Bumper laying around what would you charge to do another?
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      05-11-2016, 06:54 AM   #6
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I have an extra Bumper laying around what would you charge to do another?
I'd be glad to help, but I'am from Ukraine and it will cost a lot of money to ship a bumper. So you should find a local master that could handle some plastic magic ))) I think in US - there are more experienced and qualified people that works with bumpers and plastics in general.

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Looks great congrats on a nice job.

btw mate, what specs are those wheels? I actually early like this combo, looks very aggressive
R18 9.5j ET22 with Federal RS-RR 245/35/18 - front
R18 10.5J ET20 with Federal RS-RR 265/35/18 - rear
But you'll need to roll your fenders with same level of aggression )))) Also I welded out all the connectors/bolts of rear fenders near the door and side skirts. I'll send a photo later.
Rear wheels where sitting something around 35 mm out from rear fender, when I've just installed the wheels.

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I always wonder how strong these combo bumpers are.

Was it plastic welded or fiberglass?
I'll ask a guy who did all the job.
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      05-11-2016, 12:25 PM   #7
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congrats, man. finally a bumper I can envy without guilt
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      05-14-2016, 11:01 AM   #8
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I like it.... done very nicely.
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      05-24-2016, 12:32 PM   #9
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Very nice mate.
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I absolutely love this. Thank you for posting! Interesting how it was done, came out great. I had considered (for a very short time) trying to retrofit the E89 Tommy Kaira Rowen bumper to the E85.

All in all looks fantastic, thanks again for sharing. Would love to see a few more shots
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Crazy how the body lines match up perfectly with the bumper. This is perfect!
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I want more pictures, mate. cool and original mod. We need more people like you. keep it up
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