M5 body kit or M-Sport

kthankzbye · 12-05-2012, 10:13 PM

I'm still debating if I should get the M-sport or m5 bumper on my 550i. To all the trolls, I'm not trying to be a fake M5. I just like the way it looks and everyone has the M-sport here in Brooklyn. I'm planning to get it with the fog lights. What do you guys think? I found an image of one here.

My F10 is the original DGI

LACSTER · 12-05-2012, 10:55 PM

Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the two.

I personally like the M5 front but to each its own.

wdimagineer · 12-05-2012, 11:46 PM

If you go OEM, you'd need new fenders in addition to making some minor modifications under the hood. The factory M5 bumper grille inserts aren't available with fog lights, so you'd need to go aftermarket and I don't think anybody has made ones yet that are 100% fit.

If you go aftermarket, you run the risk of bad fitment of the sensors, tow hook and washer covers like in the picture you posted. The paint match is also pretty bad.

The M Sport bumper is a simple bolt on with some minor part changes, and a complete retrofit kit is available from getbmwparts.com. They can even paint it.

I try to be helpful around here but I really don't appreciate being referred to as a troll for having an opinion.

UAM951 · 12-05-2012, 11:57 PM

I personally would go with the m5 front bumper. It's more aggresive

kthankzbye · 12-06-2012, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

If you go OEM, you'd need new fenders in addition to making some minor modifications under the hood. The factory M5 bumper grille inserts aren't available with fog lights, so you'd need to go aftermarket and I don't think anybody has made ones yet that are 100% fit.

If you go aftermarket, you run the risk of bad fitment of the sensors, tow hook and washer covers like in the picture you posted. The paint match is also pretty bad.

The M Sport bumper is a simple bolt on with some minor part changes, and a complete retrofit kit is available from getbmwparts.com. They can even paint it.

I try to be helpful around here but I really don't appreciate being referred to as a troll for having an opinion.

Thanks for your input, wdimagineer. Both of the bumpers were going to be non-oem and aftermarket. I wasn't calling you a troll, I just saw the fake m5 thread a few minutes before I posted this. I didn't want people to think I was trying to pose as a M5.

wdimagineer · 12-06-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kthankzbye

Thanks for your input, wdimagineer. Both of the bumpers were going to be non-oem and aftermarket. I wasn't calling you a troll, I just saw the fake m5 thread a few minutes before I posted this. I didn't want people to think I was trying to pose as a M5.

Thanks. In my view, given the distinct nature of the front of the M5, it's going to appear that way to some people. I know you're not wanting to and I totally believe you, but when you install M5-specific additions on to your car, you can't blame people for thinking that you might be.

If it weren't M5 specific I don't think it would be as big of a deal. Even BMW kept the M Sport bumper on the M550dx, even though it's a factory M-badged car.

SirNicholas · 12-06-2012, 02:40 AM

Take a look here: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726049

Alan l. · 12-06-2012, 09:52 AM

Lots of Msport 5's in Brooklyn but none of them are modded. I've seen only one other 5 series besides mine that had wheels done but thats about it.

I would only go M5 bumper if you are planning on getting some aggressive wheels to match with it. Just doing the front bumper will throw the balance off.

Alan

M_528i · 12-06-2012, 10:43 AM

M5 Front is more sporty and have more mods for it

ITS DIGGLER · 12-06-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kthankzbye

I just like the way it looks and everyone has the M-sport here in Brooklyn.

My F10 is the original DGI

If dont want to follow suit with the norm in Brooklyn

I would go for the M Sport Package Then stick M Performance parts on it.

Trust me it looks so aggresive and you will have something a little different

the infamous... · 12-06-2012, 01:41 PM

even tho i prefer no fogs n other than the paint match bein off, it looks real sick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

I try to be helpful around here but I really don't appreciate being referred to as a troll for having an opinion.

meh don't sweat the petty stuff, this forum needs more ppl like u imo - strong opinion w/ reason.

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 12-06-2012, 01:41 PM

Diggler, Which spoiler is on the front of this last white one?

Any good links?

ITS DIGGLER · 12-06-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MELLOWYELLOW06

Diggler, Which spoiler is on the front of this last white one?

Any good links?

Its the BMW M Performance front splitter..Speak to ur dealer its not cheap but looks sick.

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/experienc...om/?key=M_PERF

Cheers Diggs

ITS DIGGLER · 12-06-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the infamous...

even tho i prefer no fogs n other than the paint match bein off, it looks real sick!

Thank you

I will get rnd to takein some propa pics soon...This was quickie on my phone.

M_528i · 12-06-2012, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITS DIGGLER

If dont want to follow suit with the norm in Brooklyn

I would go for the M Sport Package Then stick M Performance parts on it.

Trust me it looks so aggresive and you will have something a little different

That is sexy
were can I get that front CF lip and shipped to Hong Kong?

smashhell · 12-08-2012, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M_528i

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITS DIGGLER

If dont want to follow suit with the norm in Brooklyn

I would go for the M Sport Package Then stick M Performance parts on it.

Trust me it looks so aggresive and you will have something a little different

That is sexy
were can I get that front CF lip and shipped to Hong Kong?

He just said it. You can get them from BMW dealers

martin mustang · 12-09-2012, 12:31 PM

I like the M5 one, especially in darker colours, considering you have to add the fog light on top.

geneatals · 12-09-2012, 12:33 PM

+1 for oem m sport bumper + performance splitter..

Aussie F10M · 12-09-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITS DIGGLER

If dont want to follow suit with the norm in Brooklyn

I would go for the M Sport Package Then stick M Performance parts on it.

Trust me it looks so aggresive and you will have something a little different

Now that is a fine looking 5er

shihwei · 12-12-2012, 03:53 AM

Personally I think the M5 kit looks better; however, if you decide to go with additional body parts including lip/splitters and diffusers, choices are rather limited (as of now) so I think it depends on what you plan on doing in the long run. By the way, are you going OE or aftermarket? Might need to do a lot more work to go the M5 route if you decide to go OE

12-05-2012, 10:13 PM	#1
kthankzbye Second Lieutenant Drives: X5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	M5 body kit or M-Sport I'm still debating if I should get the M-sport or m5 bumper on my 550i. To all the trolls, I'm not trying to be a fake M5. I just like the way it looks and everyone has the M-sport here in Brooklyn. I'm planning to get it with the fog lights. What do you guys think? I found an image of one here. My F10 is the original DGI
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12-05-2012, 11:46 PM	#3
wdimagineer Lieutenant Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 491 iTrader: (0)	If you go OEM, you'd need new fenders in addition to making some minor modifications under the hood. The factory M5 bumper grille inserts aren't available with fog lights, so you'd need to go aftermarket and I don't think anybody has made ones yet that are 100% fit. If you go aftermarket, you run the risk of bad fitment of the sensors, tow hook and washer covers like in the picture you posted. The paint match is also pretty bad. The M Sport bumper is a simple bolt on with some minor part changes, and a complete retrofit kit is available from getbmwparts.com. They can even paint it. I try to be helpful around here but I really don't appreciate being referred to as a troll for having an opinion. __________________ 2013 Tesla Model S Performance Gray · Black Performance Interior · Performance Plus · Every Option Former: Award Winning, Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5

12-06-2012, 09:52 AM	#8
Alan l. Brigadier General Drives: M-Sport 535xi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 3,710 iTrader: (8)	Lots of Msport 5's in Brooklyn but none of them are modded. I've seen only one other 5 series besides mine that had wheels done but thats about it. I would only go M5 bumper if you are planning on getting some aggressive wheels to match with it. Just doing the front bumper will throw the balance off. Alan __________________ Current - 2013 N55 535xi Msport SAT Retired - 2009 N54 335i Msport 6MT Retired - 2000 M52TU 323i ASA Supercharged 5MT More Photos of my car here

12-06-2012, 10:43 AM	#9
M_528i Major Drives: Loving my F10 528 Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,127 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E60 525i [0.00] 2009 BMW E60 525i [0.00]	M5 Front is more sporty and have more mods for it __________________ 2012 528i(N20) M-Sport Old cars 1999 E46 325i, 2004 E60 525i, 2009 E60 525i

12-09-2012, 12:33 PM	#18
geneatals Ninja Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) Posts: 2,995 iTrader: (2)	+1 for oem m sport bumper + performance splitter.. __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 AW l Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Fiber Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| M-DCT \| Navigation \| Moonroof \| 6FL l Pics/Mods Retired: 2008 535i l AW l Black Dakota Leather l Bamboo Anthracite l ZPP l ZSP l 6FL

12-05-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
LACSTER Major General Drives: F10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 6,610 iTrader: (58)	Honestly you can't go wrong with any of the two. I personally like the M5 front but to each its own.

12-05-2012, 11:57 PM	#4
UAM951 Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 471 iTrader: (1)	I personally would go with the m5 front bumper. It's more aggresive

12-06-2012, 02:40 AM	#7
SirNicholas Private First Class Drives: f10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 160 iTrader: (3)	Take a look here: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=726049

12-06-2012, 01:41 PM	#12
MELLOWYELLOW06 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 535 MSport & 2012 650i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 394 iTrader: (0)	Diggler, Which spoiler is on the front of this last white one? Any good links?

12-09-2012, 12:31 PM	#17
martin mustang Private First Class Drives: 2011 520, X3 & 88 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	I like the M5 one, especially in darker colours, considering you have to add the fog light on top.

12-12-2012, 03:53 AM	#20
shihwei Drives: F10 520d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Taiwan Posts: 133 iTrader: (0)	Personally I think the M5 kit looks better; however, if you decide to go with additional body parts including lip/splitters and diffusers, choices are rather limited (as of now) so I think it depends on what you plan on doing in the long run. By the way, are you going OE or aftermarket? Might need to do a lot more work to go the M5 route if you decide to go OE

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