m3 e46 front bumper - BMW Forum

SpenderE46 · 03-06-2006, 04:20 AM

hello, i am planning on putting an m3 e46 front bumper on my 318 e46 2000,
when the m3 e46 came out to now, has the front bumper ever change shape or looks,,,, etc (apart from csl)

has any one on her put an m3 e46 front bumper on a normal 3 series car

many thanks

drz · 03-06-2006, 10:16 AM

Several people do that, but you also needt to get the air ducts and foglights. They are different from stock.

versace · 03-08-2006, 10:46 AM

I am with a M# bumper on my Bimmer.As drz said,you have to buy foglights too.It is not difficult to install it!
Good Luck!

BMWERKEN · 03-09-2006, 01:13 PM

If you are looking for an affordable solution, we have an M3 CSL front bumper on our website that is in stock and ready to ship.

Ocean02 · 03-09-2006, 02:57 PM

That's sweet! But why is there only one foglight opening? Is this an air induction of some sort?

Anyone know about these bumbers? This is my favorite bumber for the stock E46 sedan (2005 330ci?). Are these available for aftermarket?

miztuhdan · 03-10-2006, 09:42 PM

Ocean, that is a 330 ZHP bumper that can be purchased from your local dealer.

SpeedInfusion · 03-13-2006, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocean02

That's sweet! But why is there only one foglight opening? Is this an air induction of some sort?

lol that hole is for the intake to get more air...not for foglight

btw, the csl bumper looks so much better

miztuhdan · 03-13-2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SpeedInfusion

lol that hole is for the intake to get more air...not for foglight

btw, the csl bumper looks so much better

No foglights FTL.

drz · 03-13-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocean02

That's sweet! But why is there only one foglight opening? Is this an air induction of some sort?

Anyone know about these bumbers? This is my favorite bumber for the stock E46 sedan (2005 330ci?). Are these available for aftermarket?

That is the m-technic bumper. It is stock with the ZHP 330i, 330Ci, and 330Ci convertible. You can get it at the dealer or from bavauto.com. I am sure other online stires also carry it. Bavauto charges $700 for the bumper and foglights, and about $140 for the brake duct assembly.

miztuhdan · 03-13-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by drz

That is the m-technic bumper. It is stock with the ZHP 330i, 330Ci, and 330Ci convertible. You can get it at the dealer or from bavauto.com. I am sure other online stires also carry it. Bavauto charges $700 for the bumper and foglights, and about $140 for the brake duct assembly.

Incorrect, it is only offered on the 330i ZHP and 330ci ZHP (Performance Package). The 330ci and 330cic come with the standard coupe bumper.

drz · 03-13-2006, 12:20 PM

ahem...

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Originally Posted by www.bmwusa.com

Performance Package

This package offers a muscular 235-hp power plant, aggressive 18-inch alloy wheels, quicker acceleration, short-throw 6-speed manual, more responsive handling, deeper engine growl, and more.

Optional on:
2006 330Ci Convertible
2006 330Ci Coupe

All variants of the ZHP 330's came with the m-technic aero kit.

miztuhdan · 03-13-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by drz

ahem...

All variants of the ZHP 330's came with the m-technic aero kit.

I realize, but you said it was stock on the 2005 330ci and 330cic in your previous post

Ocean02 · 03-13-2006, 01:59 PM

Since the discussion has swayed to non-M3 bumpers (my fault), how about this one? This is my other favorite ci / cic bumper. Is this offered for the sedan and is it offered aftermarket, or only at the dealer.

(Note: Ocean is not responsible for any quarrels that may result from conflicting arguments regarding what options these bumpers were offered with) ....joke.

miztuhdan · 03-13-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocean02

Since the discussion has swayed to non-M3 bumpers (my fault), how about this one? This is my other favorite ci / cic bumper. Is this offered for the sedan and is it offered aftermarket, or only at the dealer.

(Note: Ocean is not responsible for any quarrels that may result from conflicting arguments regarding what options these bumpers were offered with) ....joke.

Dealer. Super ugly bumper IMO.

drz · 03-14-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by miztuhdan

I realize, but you said it was stock on the 2005 330ci and 330cic in your previous post

I guess there was some ambiguity in my previous post. What I typed was meant to be read the same way one would the following sentence:

I went and bought blue shirts, pants, and socks.

In the sentence above, the adjective 'blue' modifies the nouns 'shirts', 'pants' and 'socks'.

I do apologize for my English. I am still learning the language.

When I lazily used the less cluterred version:

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Originally Posted by drz

... It is stock with the ZHP 330i, 330Ci, and 330Ci convertible...

I did not mean:

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Originally Posted by drz

... It is stock with the ZHP 330i, the non-ZHP 330Ci, and the non-ZHP 330Ci convertible...

I rather meant:

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Originally Posted by drz

... It is stock with the ZHP 330i, ZHP 330Ci, and ZHP 330Ci convertible...

I hope to have thoroughly explained myself.

Ocean, I think the 3xxCi bumper should fit the sedans. Again, the buyer would have to inquire about the fitment of the brake ducts. Personally, I wouldn't "upgrade" to that. With the CSL, M3, and M-Technic options, aggregate to the aftermarket bumpers, that last one you suggest seems rather pedestrian.