E89 M bumper to E86/85 - done

[Boundless]

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.

[Tlarkk]

Wow, super interesting, I was hoping someone would try this one day!

[E86Z]

I always wonder how strong these combo bumpers are.

Was it plastic welded or fiberglass?

[Vanne]

Looks great congrats on a nice job.

btw mate, what specs are those wheels? I actually early like this combo, looks very aggressive

[M-Cast]

I have an extra Bumper laying around what would you charge to do another?

[Boundless]

Originally Posted by M-Cast

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.

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.

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.

[nemex12]

congrats, man. finally a bumper I can envy without guilt

[Cyclops]

I like it.... done very nicely.

[Boundless]

[Vanne]

Very nice mate.

[tiltmode43]

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

[AmmarYasirA]

Crazy how the body lines match up perfectly with the bumper. This is perfect!

[nemex12]

I want more pictures, mate. cool and original mod. We need more people like you. keep it up

[lakimakromedia]

Hi its posible to repost pictures? I would like to see result, since Im thinking about some time.
cheers

Originally Posted by Boundless

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.

[Vanne]

It’s a drama with lots of old posts, which is why if you’re posting pics these days you should use the internal pic service.