Thanks a million Tenza, i have a sedan and i put the m3 style bumper on, but after a year the bumper broke under the grill, i did not do the things you did to fit the bumper, i only had the side climps to hold it, I will redo it bumper. Thanks again
MTech 2 ( or ZHP) is better on non-M and M3 is better on M3 where they belong... When I see those M3 bumpers on non-Ms with those small arches, awful, its like puting e39 bumper on it, dumb... And yup, coupe and cabrio Mtech bumpers don't have this trim on the bumper, only limo and wagon
@@BrunoMezenga2408 mtech 2 looks like hot dog shit on pre facelift. Stock bumper is ass too. Yea the m3 replica is definitely the way to go. Get your purist mindset out of here. Its 2022
Either you do a full M3 conversation or your don’t, I agree. I wouldn’t just slap an m3 front bumper on. The ZHP is different. So that’s why we are doing it👍🏻
really great video! thank you so much! I just bought a bumper the other day and i was a little skeptical but now im completely relieved that its gonna be a smooth install
5-star video..my question is that non-m have different brake ducts how did you address that as this creates an open space directly into the front wheel splash guard?
Excellent question, if you want to make it functional, I would go to Hard Motorsport and buy the M3 bumper ducts. If you don't want run it all the way to your brake caliper, you can cut a round hole in your fender liner. that way it’s at least just passing through. Instead of spolling up in the front of your car
@@TenzaMotorsports Thank you for response...I was addressing more the visual space created by the absence of the brake ducts? Should I ignore the big opening showing wiring? Thanks
If you don't want to buy brake ducts, then yes. As long as there is a hole in your fender liner to let air through. If you're worried about your wiring, you can zip tie them to make sure they are out of the way of anything. Maybe wrap them it if you want to go even further. My race car has has the wires just in there for 6+ years and haven't had any issues.
@@TenzaMotorsports Thank you...Last question on this topic...just for the record the brake ducts for zhp bumper running $400 for set...anyway what are your thoughts on dual hole fog light covers? Thanks
Honestly.. I've never really looked into them. I don't think they look bad and thats all the matters when it comes to that purchase. If you like the look of them, go for it! I think they use the same M3/ZHP fog light, should fit!
Wow, you pretty much covered all bases. Nice shop setup. Ive been struggling to find / order the specific bumper I need for 04 ZHP coupe. Can you advise a part number and a vendor? . I am curious what we did wrong over here. My wing tips stick out like a fat thumb. How far are you from Austin Texas ? ugh
I’ve been trying to find one for 3 days for an e93 2007 bmw 335i , but no one has an m3 bumper for less than 600$ that Instead of fog lights I’d like air ducts
The ZHP bumper can be difficult to order correctly, especially on a coupe. Vendors beware. i.e. Coupe only / Sedan Only / And "Universal" which may need mods. Hopefully you won't need a hair dryer to install it. But. I digress.
Hi, I have an e46 320i sedan from 2004. Will the m3 bumper fit. On some websites it only says the m3 bumper will fit sedans from 98-01 or only coupé/cabrio while on another website it says 98-05 for sedan. Not sure what to believe, I don't want to buy the wrong one. Also, how do you put on an euro licence plate on a m3 bumper. Can't find any info about it. Thanks
www.ebay.com/itm/371671128000?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tqSprHJARiK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=VnrvTmrvSAC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY This one would work. It’ll take a few small modifications to attach to the bumper bar is all. But I’ve used it before.
Do you know where to buy the EXACT same front bumper trim you have I bought the bumper but not the trim and the ones I’ve bought have bad fitting even if the m3 trim I’ve bought plz!!! Help out
Does anyone know if the replica bumpers are really different between the coupes and sedans? The coupe replicas are about $50 more the sedans on ebay. I have heard that they are actually the same. Does anyone know for sure?
The bumper cover will colapse when you get up to speed. Also removing the bar is technically illegal and could you into trouble if an officer was feeling especially grumpy. And not safe if you do have an accident.
That’s up to you! I normally don’t recommend an M3 bumper unless you’re putting out a lot more extra power. If not it’ll just attract haters. But it’s really your car, you’ll wanna decide what you think looks best
Aye so I've been off RUclips for a couple years but it's like every god forsaken video is 30 minutes long now, for the love of god please just get to the substance of the video.
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I personally went with the csl front bumper . I love the aggressive look it has . Great video !
By far you explained this so well you answered every question I had in my head about swapping this stock bumper . Thank you
Thanks! I’m glad I was able to help.
Thanks a million Tenza, i have a sedan and i put the m3 style bumper on, but after a year the bumper broke under the grill, i did not do the things you did to fit the bumper, i only had the side climps to hold it, I will redo it bumper. Thanks again
Thank you so much i got a new M3 bumper that came with all the clips and it fits so beautifully on my 2001 325 sedan.
@@kenschulz5138 Where did you get the bumper from? I want to get one for me 1999 328 sedan and I want to make sure it fits well lol.
Zhp is nicer on facelift and m3 bumper is better of pre faced
Totally agree!
MTech 2 ( or ZHP) is better on non-M and M3 is better on M3 where they belong... When I see those M3 bumpers on non-Ms with those small arches, awful, its like puting e39 bumper on it, dumb... And yup, coupe and cabrio Mtech bumpers don't have this trim on the bumper, only limo and wagon
@@BrunoMezenga2408 I feel it. Zhp with csl c fiber spoiler
@@BrunoMezenga2408 mtech 2 looks like hot dog shit on pre facelift. Stock bumper is ass too. Yea the m3 replica is definitely the way to go. Get your purist mindset out of here. Its 2022
I’m adding a 330 mtech 1 bumper to my wagon - good reference and I appreciate your more stubble direction with your build.
Either you do a full M3 conversation or your don’t, I agree. I wouldn’t just slap an m3 front bumper on. The ZHP is different. So that’s why we are doing it👍🏻
really great video! thank you so much! I just bought a bumper the other day and i was a little skeptical but now im completely relieved that its gonna be a smooth install
well explained video, hope you can add on how to replace the brake disc cooling air duct on to the M bumper
Buy them all
I love your e46 m3 gtr
Thank you so much, I just got a E46 330ci and I’m looking to do the ZHP or M3
Go for it!
@@Recon77 I just bought this car and looking to switch out the bumpers, which one did you end up going with and how is it?
Excellent video. I needed ideas for more mounting points. Thanks!!
very "necessary".
i need to do this mtech II bumper swap on my '01 touring.
thank you for the explanation 🤙🏼
That’ll look great.
Wow, full of good information!
great job and great video it really helps out
We hope so! It’s such a complicated process.
I can’t find a video of a facelift coupe but this was very helpful
The one that came on the car is the right one
5-star video..my question is that non-m have different brake ducts how did you address that as this creates an open space directly into the front wheel splash guard?
Excellent question, if you want to make it functional, I would go to Hard Motorsport and buy the M3 bumper ducts. If you don't want run it all the way to your brake caliper, you can cut a round hole in your fender liner. that way it’s at least just passing through. Instead of spolling up in the front of your car
@@TenzaMotorsports Thank you for response...I was addressing more the visual space created by the absence of the brake ducts? Should I ignore the big opening showing wiring? Thanks
If you don't want to buy brake ducts, then yes. As long as there is a hole in your fender liner to let air through. If you're worried about your wiring, you can zip tie them to make sure they are out of the way of anything. Maybe wrap them it if you want to go even further. My race car has has the wires just in there for 6+ years and haven't had any issues.
@@TenzaMotorsports Thank you...Last question on this topic...just for the record the brake ducts for zhp bumper running $400 for set...anyway what are your thoughts on dual hole fog light covers? Thanks
Honestly.. I've never really looked into them. I don't think they look bad and thats all the matters when it comes to that purchase. If you like the look of them, go for it! I think they use the same M3/ZHP fog light, should fit!
Another informative video.
What about an authentic m3 bumper on a 325ci? Only in terms of attaching- not alignment
If you do an actual m3 bumper, you have to do m3 from fenders. That’s all. If you are wanting to do that. Then it’s a good idea!
Wow, you pretty much covered all bases. Nice shop setup. Ive been struggling to find / order the specific bumper I need for 04 ZHP coupe. Can you advise a part number and a vendor? . I am curious what we did wrong over here. My wing tips stick out like a fat thumb. How far are you from Austin Texas ? ugh
Any chance you could contact us on Instagram? Tenza_motorsports. Easier to see pics of what issues you are having
Title is correct.
Good! It’s a lot of knowledge to try and convey in a video without taking too long
Advice pls what to buy with good quality for e46 2004 touring
Sedan and touring are the same. Everything I said about sedans are interchangeable with the wagons.
Great video
Thanks for the comment!
I have a 2002 325i and the corners guides of the same bumper you show did not fit on the guides of my car. Anybody else had this happen?
Just remove them
Where did you get that lisence plate mount at? That one looks nice. Don’t wanna drill into the new bumper
The mount on the zhp bumper came from the original bumper.
Does the splitters from an oem e46 front bumper fit on an e46 m3 replica bumper?
Do one with hood difference? Sedan vs coupe and grill difference.
The fenders are different and the hoods
Great video! Does the m3 replica bumper listed in your description have the L-Bracket mounting points which were on the Zhp bumper?
Thanks!
Great info! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I've got the sedan e46 320d from 2003.. I must to buy the coupe one? Or what?
Buy the one made for your car. You can get the coupe. But for a sedan I’d get the one made for a sedan
2000 323i wagon. Looking to swap an M3 bumper. Have you found one over the years that you would recommend? Thanks!
Any bumper that will fit a sedan will fit the touring-wagon
I’ve been trying to find one for 3 days for an e93 2007 bmw 335i , but no one has an m3 bumper for less than 600$ that Instead of fog lights I’d like air ducts
The zhp number doesn't look like the number the m3 has sitting under the other BMW why is that?
The ZHP bumper can be difficult to order correctly, especially on a coupe. Vendors beware. i.e. Coupe only / Sedan Only / And "Universal" which may need mods. Hopefully you won't need a hair dryer to install it. But. I digress.
Hi, I have an e46 320i sedan from 2004. Will the m3 bumper fit. On some websites it only says the m3 bumper will fit sedans from 98-01 or only coupé/cabrio while on another website it says 98-05 for sedan. Not sure what to believe, I don't want to buy the wrong one. Also, how do you put on an euro licence plate on a m3 bumper. Can't find any info about it. Thanks
Are you looking for a replica? Or an actual M3 bumper.
A replica will do fine, I just want the M3 look
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This one would work. It’ll take a few small modifications to attach to the bumper bar is all. But I’ve used it before.
Thanks, will check this one out.
Do you know where to buy the EXACT same front bumper trim you have I bought the bumper but not the trim and the ones I’ve bought have bad fitting even if the m3 trim I’ve bought plz!!! Help out
Hey, let’s say you don’t have the trim pieces for the ZHP bumper will the factory bumper trim pieces fit that?? Facelift 04 bumper trim in front
As far as I know, yes. That would be my best guess
I have a 2002 325i pre facelift. Should I go with a ZHP or a mtech 2. What would work and what should I get for a more aggressive bumper?
ZHP will be more aggressive. Either would look fine. And it really is up to you
Nice
What kind of push pins do you recommend for the E46 bumper to the sedan.
Did you ever get any recommendations?
What about that big gap in the fog lamp area? It's huge!
Time stamp? I’m not sure where you’re talking about
Do the rear. That's what I'm having problems with
I have 2003 330ci and I broke the original bumper. Which bumper would be easier for me to put on?
Get a coupe specific bumper. Best way to go. What style are you thinking about doing?
@@TenzaMotorsports I wanted to go with an m3 bumper I didn’t like how my original bumper looked like that much
Do you have a coupe or a Sedan?
@@TenzaMotorsports I have the coupe
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So are you able to put that replica M3 bumper on a actual M3? Is the fitment snug?
I really don’t think it would. The bash bar is different on the m3
Don't forget also that the M3 fenders are much wider, so the rep. M3 bumper will not be wide enough to fit on an M3
Does anyone know if the replica bumpers are really different between the coupes and sedans? The coupe replicas are about $50 more the sedans on ebay. I have heard that they are actually the same. Does anyone know for sure?
Yes, they are different. A sedan bumper will not fit on a coupe.
Mine fit but there’s a gap on the side and I can’t think of a way to sort it
Do you have the link for the zhp bumper I’m in need of one asap mine broke might aswell upgrade
Hi just wondering can i put an m3 bumper on my e46 320d msport
As long as it has the same bumper as the other e46 models. I’m pretty sure the only E46 that won’t fit, is that weird compact thing.
My dad just bought the M3 body kit from the dealership…
So i have a 2001 330i which bumper should i buy and does anyone know where to buy one like ebay or something
what front fenders on the m3 ?
The black M3 you see on the video, has the stock M3 fenders.
Really
nice vid ... how can i get me one of them shirts?
Thanks! You can order shirts through my Instagram or wait until I get my tee spring website set up!
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What if you don’t put in the bar
The bumper cover will colapse when you get up to speed. Also removing the bar is technically illegal and could you into trouble if an officer was feeling especially grumpy. And not safe if you do have an accident.
Which bumper would you recommend for my 2000 bmw 323i sedan?
That’s up to you! I normally don’t recommend an M3 bumper unless you’re putting out a lot more extra power. If not it’ll just attract haters. But it’s really your car, you’ll wanna decide what you think looks best
Really not that hard I did it in like an hour.
Aye so I've been off RUclips for a couple years but it's like every god forsaken video is 30 minutes long now, for the love of god please just get to the substance of the video.
For what so you can bitch about how there is not enough detail once you start this project on your own ..... The F**k