[dadysev]

Ok probably been answered in other threads, but i only find pieces of answers i need.
I have the non sport rear bumper on my 550i, i'm Thinking of putting the Msport bumper on with a not to aggressive rear valence.

Question 1. is the M5 rear bumper and M sport rear bumper the same?
Question 2. do i need any extra hardware to add the bumper?
Question 3. is there additional hardware needed between the M sport and M5 valence?

Forgive me, i'm a little confused.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by dadysev

Ok probably been answered in other threads, but i only find pieces of answers i need.
I have the non sport rear bumper on my 550i, i'm Thinking of putting the Msport bumper on with a not to aggressive rear valence.

Question 1. is the M5 rear bumper and M sport rear bumper the same?
Question 2. do i need any extra hardware to add the bumper?
Question 3. is there additional hardware needed between the M sport and M5 valence?

Forgive me, i'm a little confused.

hey brother you're pretty much doing what i'm doing but without the aggessive diffuser. from my homework the Msport/M5 are the same bumpers. the diffuser would be the only difference. from what you can buy on ebay or from the site sponsors there's a plastic piece i believe that needs to be changed out. i'm not sure what it is exactly as i have yet put mine on.
but here it is i circled in RED

[dadysev]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

hey brother you're pretty much doing what i'm doing but without the aggessive diffuser. from my homework the Msport/M5 are the same bumpers. the diffuser would be the only difference. from what you can buy on ebay or from the site sponsors there's a plastic piece i believe that needs to be changed out. i'm not sure what it is exactly as i have yet put mine on.
but here it is i circled in RED

Thanks! I saw some posts showing this piece. does this go behind the bumper to secure the top of the valence?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by dadysev

Thanks! I saw some posts showing this piece. does this go behind the bumper to secure the top of the valence?

i'm browsing Google images because there's a photo of it installed. i know when i picked this bumper up from a fellow member he told me i'm going to need this piece and i assumed it's so it can attach to the rear bracket or something?

[lsturbointeg]

so here's that piece i was talking about...the one on the bottom is the M5. there's a thread here that they posted where this goes and i can't find it but i'm looking

[Stück]

You're going to want a little more than that.

#6 is needed to make sure the bumper is steadfast and not flopping in the breeze. It is different than the non-MSport.

#8 and #9 are essential to fit the MSport rear bumper. They are differently shaped to fit the bumper, #8 is required because the reflectors are moved higher.

#12 L / R say they are MSport specific, and I got them, but did not find them to be significantly different and reused my originals with no problem.

You'll want the #4 that best suits your exhaust configuration.

Hardware wise you can reuse all of the original nuts, bolts and plastic push pin rivets.

[lsturbointeg]

here's what i found from this member while searching what he had to do

Originally Posted by sgt_gman2005

absolutely, will be posting some exhaust pics after installation soon. Last night, trimmed the adapter (circled in red) in order to fit the M5 diffuser. easy task as long as you have the tools (dremel). below pic is an idea on how it looks like on stock N20 exhaust. final product, will look like the remus quad set-up in all-stainless (example below).

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Stück

You're going to want a little more than that.

#6 is needed to make sure the bumper is steadfast and not flopping in the breeze. It is different than the non-MSport.

#8 and #9 are essential to fit the MSport rear bumper. They are differently shaped to fit the bumper, #8 is required because the reflectors are moved higher.

#12 L / R say they are MSport specific, and I got them, but did not find them to be significantly different and reused my originals with no problem.

You'll want the #4 that best suits your exhaust configuration.

Hardware wise you can reuse all of the original nuts, bolts and plastic push pin rivets.

i think with #6 depending on what diffuser he gets the DTM, M5, 3D is one piece which is pretty much part of #6 when attached to the 3 bolts or screws from underneath

#9 looks like the parts i posted correct?

[dadysev]

Thanks to both of you. You are all answering my questions. My real confusion is the what diffuser do i like. M sport to subtle for me, M5 to aggressive. i'm still looking through all the "sexy A$$ " threads in the photos sticky. so many choices!

I don't want the car looking like an M5 but want a little more length to the Non Msport bumper i'm currently using with my M5 mufflers.

[dadysev]

Need a little more booty!

[lsturbointeg]

Yep! you definitely need to put her under the knife and JLO that BOOTY! Vorsteiner is a pretty nice diffuser

[dadysev]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Yep! you definitely need to put her under the knife and JLO that BOOTY! Vorsteiner is a pretty nice diffuser

Lol. "Jlo that booty".

[lsturbointeg]

If I were to stick with my non m bumper I'd go with the Hamann

[dadysev]

hmmmmm....

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by dadysev

hmmmmm....

choices choices choices

[yl]

Originally Posted by dadysev

Ok probably been answered in other threads, but i only find pieces of answers i need.
I have the non sport rear bumper on my 550i, i'm Thinking of putting the Msport bumper on with a not to aggressive rear valence.

Question 1. is the M5 rear bumper and M sport rear bumper the same?
Question 2. do i need any extra hardware to add the bumper?
Question 3. is there additional hardware needed between the M sport and M5 valence?

Forgive me, i'm a little confused.

Originally Posted by dadysev

Ok probably been answered in other threads, but i only find pieces of answers i need.
I have the non sport rear bumper on my 550i, i'm Thinking of putting the Msport bumper on with a not to aggressive rear valence.

Question 1. is the M5 rear bumper and M sport rear bumper the same?
Question 2. do i need any extra hardware to add the bumper?
Question 3. is there additional hardware needed between the M sport and M5 valence?

Forgive me, i'm a little confused.

Just installed a rear OEM m-sport bumper on my non m-sport car and you don't need any thing else other than just the bumper, diffuser and little under tray to tie in the diffuser. I don't know about all this information out here on the forums that say you have to change the whole bumper assembly, I was lucky the person that sold me the bumper included all the other stuff in for free.

[RuskyRambo550iX]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

here's what i found from this member while searching what he had to do

If I have the MSport 550 and just looking to do a more aggressive diffuser along with M5 mufflers, what would I need?

[yl]

Originally Posted by RuskyRambo550iX

If I have the MSport 550 and just looking to do a more aggressive diffuser along with M5 mufflers, what would I need?

just a more aggressive diffuser. Be mindful that carbon diffusers don't have the best fitment as it is way harder to bend and mold into place