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      02-07-2015, 10:08 AM   #1
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Will my car look stupid if I only did msport conversion in the front?

I am debating just doing the front msport bumper conversion without the sides and rear. anyone here only do the front? How does it look? Any pictures would be great!

I would also like to know any recommendations on the best replica msport bumper I can find. Best fitment and quality. Bavarian auto sports has one around $500. Anyone else?
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      02-07-2015, 11:59 AM   #2
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I had just the front for quite a long time.

I did however have a quad exhaust, I just had the rear bumper cut to accommodate.
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      02-07-2015, 12:43 PM   #3
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Nah. Even on my M-Sport the rear end doesn't look night and day different like the front features. Nobody would hardly notice IMO.
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      02-07-2015, 09:50 PM   #4
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I had just the front for quite a long time.

I did however have a quad exhaust, I just had the rear bumper cut to accommodate.
Looks good man!

How different are the msport side skirts vs base?
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      02-07-2015, 10:07 PM   #5
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I'm having them put on as we speak so I'll post pics in another week. But the only difference is they flare out a bit.
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      02-07-2015, 10:15 PM   #6
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@splitsensetam, it is preferrence. I personally like to be a complete kit. Also, you can get a better deal from the bodyshop to paint them all together.
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As for me I'll be sporting the sides and rear but leaving my OEM front with a 3d carbon fiber lip. It's about personal preference.
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It won't look stupid but it'll be noticeable. I know a guy who did this and the front was a little lower than the rest of the car.
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It's pretty common to see people change the front only. As long as you stick with stock M Sport design, I can hardly notice it's not the complete kit. I don't think anyone would know unless they are a BMW fanatic.
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Only reason I'm doing the rear is I love the vorsteiner rear diffuser!
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I swapped out only the front bumper at first. I only added the rear because I wanted a quad exhaust.
If you're ok with dual outlets, save your money and just keep your original bumper. There's a difference but not worth spending the extra money.
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It won't look stupid but it'll be noticeable. I know a guy who did this and the front was a little lower than the rest of the car.
That's what I am afraid of, maybe I should just leave it...
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That's what I am afraid of, maybe I should just leave it...
I'd leave it or go with the whole body kit, otherwise its like the front splitter on this.

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I am debating just doing the front msport bumper conversion without the sides and rear. anyone here only do the front? How does it look? Any pictures would be great!

I would also like to know any recommendations on the best replica msport bumper I can find. Best fitment and quality. Bavarian auto sports has one around $500. Anyone else?
I like it. Doing the sides in a couple months. Trying to get the Valance to fit my bumper for M5 mufflers.
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I like it. Doing the sides in a couple months. Trying to get the Valance to fit my bumper for M5 mufflers.
Wow it looks good! I can see why you want to do the sides tho. The msport skirts adds more muscle to the car. Thanks for sharing!
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I'd leave it or go with the whole body kit, otherwise its like the front splitter on this.

yup too many of these in NYC. I don't want to be that guy.
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I ordered my M Sport from the factory. But if your case and decision is to retrofit it now, the best way is like you say: starting with a front bumper + inside stuff. Then you may proceed with the side skirts, and then the rear bumper. But until you have the rear bumper done, nobody will really notice that. A great example is given above.
Good luck!
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