[IndotagSwizz]

Recently my car got hit while parked at a parking garage, needs paintwork so I think it's the perfect time to upgrade for the Msport front bumper, I know there's plenty of post about it but most are not recent, I'm wondering if anybody can suggest an EBay vendor or a forum sponsor that they have used recently, looking for the front bumper conversion kit not just the bumper cover, thanks in advance!

[RarScaryFrosty]

Selma or europaetautostore

They both sell good go brand bumpers from Taiwan. Everyone's got bumpers from them with good experiences and OEM fitment. I'm in the process of getting mine installed this week

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by RarScaryFrosty

Selma or europaetautostore

They both sell good go brand bumpers from Taiwan. Everyone's got bumpers from them with good experiences and OEM fitment. I'm in the process of getting mine installed this week

Thank you, yeah I need to get mine asap so I can get it painted locally, can you provide a link?

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

Thank you, yeah I need to get mine asap so I can get it painted locally, can you provide a link?

Google is your friend

Europautosource:

PDC, Without Lip
PDC, With Lip

Selma
PDC, with Air Intake
No PDC, with Air Intake
No PDC, No Intake, Lip
PDC, Lip

Note, when I say PDC, I do not mean it comes with sensors--just the holes for them.

I'm also not 100% certain what the "intake" is for, though I believe it is duct work to the brakes. This may not be compatible with cars that have the M-Sport package from the factory, as there is additional cooling radiators behind the grills.

I've heard these are excellent reps, but if there are burrs or lines from the injection molding, have the shop lightly sand the bumper to smooth it out before they prime and paint it. It'll take no more than half an hour, but it will make the final product nicer--and it'll be hard to fix after it's painted.

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

Google is your friend

PDC, Without Lip
PDC, With Lip

Note, when I say PDC, I do not mean it comes with sensors--just the holes for them.

I've heard these are excellent reps, but if there are burrs or lines from the injection molding, have the shop lightly sand the bumper to smooth it out before they prime and paint it. It'll take no more than half an hour, but it will make the final product nicer--and it'll be hard to fix after it's painted.

I don't have PDC and I have googled and Ebayed plenty, I have seen a ton of places where to order from, I just need a link from a trusted vendor that someone has already used so I don't have to play Russian roulette, I was told Selma but when I type in Selma on eBay it does not describe that is the whole kit seems like just the bumper cover and it only has one pic of the bumper

[IndotagSwizz]

How do I know if I need the intake or not? I have a baseline 320...

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

How do I know if I need the intake or not? I have a baseline 320...

If you look on the front side of the front fender liner, do you see a rectangular cutout? If so, the car has air ducts behind the front bumper--it offers better cooling for the brakes.

If so, you should probably order one with the ducts. If not, then don't. Again, I'm not 100% certain but it would make sense to me.

It will look something like this, though this is for the E90 so don't expect for it to look exactly like that.

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

If you look on the front side of the front fender liner, do you see a rectangular cutout? If so, the car has air ducts behind the front bumper--it offers better cooling for the brakes.

If so, order one with the ducts. If not, then don't.

It will look something like this, though this is for the E90 so don't expect for it to look exactly like that.

It has the cuts, I guess I'll order the one with the intake and if it anything I just won't install that part, do you know if that Selma link you posted is for the front bumper kit or just the bumper cover? Thanks a lot I really appreciate it, just trying to place the order so I can get things moving

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

If you look on the front side of the front fender liner, do you see a rectangular cutout? If so, the car has air ducts behind the front bumper--it offers better cooling for the brakes.

If so, you should probably order one with the ducts. If not, then don't. Again, I'm not 100% certain but it would make sense to me.

It will look something like this, though this is for the E90 so don't expect for it to look exactly like that.

thank you! I actually figured it out and ordered from one of your links

[IndotagSwizz]

Do I actually have to buy a new BMW roundel or does it come with the kit?

[Dippydo]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

Do I actually have to buy a new BMW roundel or does it come with the kit?

You reuse the one you have. The factory one is stuck on with double sided tape believe it or not. LOL..

Go with Selma. I have mine from them now for 2 years still matches up to the lines perfectly. Sometimes with cheap plastics the hot sun and cold winters will make them wavy and alter the shapes. Mine is still perfect.

[IndotagSwizz]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

You reuse the one you have. The factory one is stuck on with double sided tape believe it or not. LOL..

Go with Selma. I have mine from them now for 2 years still matches up to the lines perfectly. Sometimes with cheap plastics the hot sun and cold winters will make them wavy and alter the shapes. Mine is still perfect.

I went with Selma should be here next week, how did you remove the roundel? wrapped a flat head screwdriver in cloth and pop it out?

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

I went with Selma should be here next week, how did you remove the roundel? wrapped a flat head screwdriver in cloth and pop it out?

I recommend using a trim removal kit. If the screwdriver slips it could dig the paint, that risk is mitigated with the nylon tools. Harbor Freight isn't exactly known for having quality power tools, but I've found their stuff without moving parts are actually of very good quality. For $12, you can't go wrong with this nylon set.

[RarScaryFrosty]

Originally Posted by IndotagSwizz

I went with Selma should be here next week, how did you remove the roundel? wrapped a flat head screwdriver in cloth and pop it out?

Your body shop should handle that for you. It'll pop off from the rear of the bumper once the front bumper is taken off the car.

[Mathew Miles]

Originally Posted by Dippydo

Go with Selma. I have mine from them now for 2 years still matches up to the lines perfectly. Sometimes with cheap plastics the hot sun and cold winters will make them wavy and alter the shapes. Mine is still perfect.

So if I buy the Selma kit, it will include everything I need to swap? Just want to make sure before ordering.

[rollinstone157]

Originally Posted by Mathew Miles

So if I buy the Selma kit, it will include everything I need to swap? Just want to make sure before ordering.

Yes, it should