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10-06-2015, 09:48 AM | #1 |
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Thoughts on M5 front end?
I have an OEM M5 diffuser and a M5 competition exhaust on my DEBADGED 550i and I get a lot of people that tell me nice "M car" or get waves from M drivers who can't tell the difference by brakes, front end, fenders, etc.
I personally have been thinking about getting an M5 front end conversion because I like how wide and aggressive it is, however I don't want it to seem like I'm trying to pose. Coming from an E60 M5, I understand the "M" Club and people who drive actual ///M cars hate seeing it lol. I take pride in my 550i just as if I was driving a 528i and I'm quick to correct people when they compliment. I just like the look of the M5 but didn't see the need to pay an extra 30k for an M5 for speed I would never NEED or use on a daily basis. Thoughts? Last edited by SLVSRFR; 10-06-2015 at 09:57 AM.. |
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There's quite a few m sport 535s in my area and the m5 bumper not only looks better but also sets my car apart from theirs. I say go for it , as long as you don't have the m5 badge then no one should think you're a poser. And even if they do , who gives a sh!t as long as you know you're not. Here's some pics of mine |
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10-06-2015, 10:57 AM | #3 |
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I agree, in the end, it is your car, do what makes you happy. No need to care about other people's judgement, they aren't paying for your mods. I would second, don't put an M5 badge on your car, but the kit? Why not, it looks great!
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10-06-2015, 11:08 AM | #4 |
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i know the fenders are wider on a M5 so i'm assuming the M5 conversion front bumper for a regular 5 series is smaller correct? unless you actually go M5 OEM front bumper/fenders the fenders are than wider...ismet has done this conversion. i'll find pictures. but to the OP it's your car do whatever you want regardless of what people think. i like it! but with the M5 conversion you'll still continue to have people telling you the same thing now. the other issue is if you're planning on putting a lip some people have had issues finding a lip that will work with a non M5 front aftermarket bumper? damn! after looking at this picture for a few minutes it got me thinking maybe i should do this? damnit! lol!
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169670
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10-06-2015, 11:26 AM | #5 |
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here's another link from 12' and it looks pretty sweet!
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...light=m5+front this guy retained the factory fenders http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...light=m5+front last one! this one looks pretty damn sick! http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...light=m5+front
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10-06-2015, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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I most likely will be doing this conversion in January if money allows.
I'll be using Vaero Kit with fenders as well, thats if I cant find an OEM at a decent price.
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10-06-2015, 12:50 PM | #7 |
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It's your car. Do what you want. I'm going to be installing the m5 style fenders soon to complete off the kit. You will not see 1 m5 badge in my car. Up until recently I used to be one that attempted to ask the forum's opinion before I modded.. however everyone has a different opinion including you!
99.5% of the people here can't tell the difference anyways. For example: I got asked the other day if my car was the Dinan edition BMW. No lie. To which I responed to mess with his head: no, it's a BMS BMW... Last edited by Simple5; 10-06-2015 at 01:31 PM.. |
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I am also in the process of doing the M5 Rep front conversion along with side skirts. I am not trying to be that guy posing as a fake M5 so I am leaving my standard OEM rear bumper along with my 535I Badge and M performance exhaust. Cosmetically, it looks great from the pictures I seen.
My bumper is at the shop as we speak being prepped and painted. so excited! |
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Already beat you to it my friend. Picked up a set of wheels other day. |
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^^^^
Those Forgestars are gonna look sweet especially since the front wheels are concaved and the gloss finish will pop!
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I'm debating between a set of forgestars of the avant garde m359... I will definitely keep my m5 reps though! |
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10-07-2015, 07:17 AM | #14 |
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the Advant Garde M359's are nice but i think the Forgestars look sweeter so as long as you go with the same offsets like ZeroCool did to get that concave look in the front! unless you're looking for a mesh look than yeah, go with the M359's.
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I've always had a soft spot for the csl/competition wheel look. I originally wanted vmr VB3 in 20" but they discontinued it. The M359 are my next bet. I can swap out my wheels every 6 months to keep things fresh!
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I got my forgestars for just under 2k , Super deep concave all around, in piano black. If you're not comfortable running sdc all around , then the set would be less expensive, I think my buddy got a set for like $1700. But to me, the concavity up front was worth the extra bucks. Don't plan on dropping the car so I hope the concavity all around will take eyes off the wheel gap. |
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Here's combatbmw with the sdc forgestars in matte black. They look sick but the piano black I got will definitely pop more and match my black sapph car paint. |
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Very nice. And I apologize if that came across as critical. That wasn't my intent.
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