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My Second Zed Thread (2010 E89 sDrive30i)
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Unexpected positive result. I bought some 'full dip' (competitor to plasti-dip, frequent arguments for and against) a while ago when considering spraying my clown nose grills - but as a kind forum member gave me a standard set I shelved the idea (partially because I failed abysmally at plasti-dipping the front grill on my Skoda a few years ago).
With the imminent arrival of the m-sport bumper (which will mean the grey accents at each front corner will disappear) and nothing to lose, thought I'd give it a shot. The results are surprisingly good - to the point where my wife didn't believe it wasn't a shop bought matte black grill
Before: (cleaned, de-greased, literally nothing else)
Fastening bits masked:
Bodge spraying table so I could hover the grills in mid air:
Ready to go:
After 4 generous coats: (perfectly emptied the cannister):
With the imminent arrival of the m-sport bumper (which will mean the grey accents at each front corner will disappear) and nothing to lose, thought I'd give it a shot. The results are surprisingly good - to the point where my wife didn't believe it wasn't a shop bought matte black grill
Before: (cleaned, de-greased, literally nothing else)
Fastening bits masked:
Bodge spraying table so I could hover the grills in mid air:
Ready to go:
After 4 generous coats: (perfectly emptied the cannister):
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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That does look like a professional spray job.
2009 sdrive30i auto Sapphire Black / Coral Red
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Rassi, Did you get these Rassi? Looking at a set for myself. Been cleaning my 296’s and they really could do with a refurb - was thinking about getting theses instead of refurb. Shipping to UK not bad €32 on top of standardRassi wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:37 pm Just a heads up that https://www.hubauer-shop.de (BMW online dealer) are selling the 19" Style 276 as a set for 623 euro (free shipping over 290 euro, delivered to Belgium) with handling it comes to 647 euro. I just ordered a set, which will allow me to sell on my current set.
You need to order #36116782908 (rear) and #36116782907 (front). Think it is an absolute bargain (17” is twice the price), and I very much like the clean design.
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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I did indeed, a direct replacement of my current set, as I decided that the risk of cracks from having run RFT and the cost of a refurb would be worth the price of a new set for my PS4S.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:46 amRassi, Did you get these Rassi? Looking at a set for myself. Been cleaning my 296’s and they really could do with a refurb - was thinking about getting theses instead of refurb. Shipping to UK not bad €32 on top of standardRassi wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:37 pm Just a heads up that https://www.hubauer-shop.de (BMW online dealer) are selling the 19" Style 276 as a set for 623 euro (free shipping over 290 euro, delivered to Belgium) with handling it comes to 647 euro. I just ordered a set, which will allow me to sell on my current set.
You need to order #36116782908 (rear) and #36116782907 (front). Think it is an absolute bargain (17” is twice the price), and I very much like the clean design.
‘21 BMW X5 M50i
Gone:
BMW: Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5, E60 M5, E92 M3, Z4 Coupe, F10 M5, X5 M50D, F31 335D, Z4 35iS,
G31 540i, X3M, F90 M5, X3M, X5 40d
MB: C43 AMG
Audi: A6 BiTDI Avant
Alfa Romeo: 164 V6 24V, Giulia Quadrifoglio
Gone:
BMW: Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5, E60 M5, E92 M3, Z4 Coupe, F10 M5, X5 M50D, F31 335D, Z4 35iS,
G31 540i, X3M, F90 M5, X3M, X5 40d
MB: C43 AMG
Audi: A6 BiTDI Avant
Alfa Romeo: 164 V6 24V, Giulia Quadrifoglio
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Thanks, just going to bite the bullet and get a set. The 296’s have been running RFT’s. So between them needing a light refurb and the worry of the dreaded cracks being there when I go to fit new PS4S, that are sitting in the shed - they arrived before lockdown, a new set seem the sensible optionRassi wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 8:26 amI did indeed, a direct replacement of my current set, as I decided that the risk of cracks from having run RFT and the cost of a refurb would be worth the price of a new set for my PS4S.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:46 amRassi, Did you get these Rassi? Looking at a set for myself. Been cleaning my 296’s and they really could do with a refurb - was thinking about getting theses instead of refurb. Shipping to UK not bad €32 on top of standardRassi wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 7:37 pm Just a heads up that https://www.hubauer-shop.de (BMW online dealer) are selling the 19" Style 276 as a set for 623 euro (free shipping over 290 euro, delivered to Belgium) with handling it comes to 647 euro. I just ordered a set, which will allow me to sell on my current set.
You need to order #36116782908 (rear) and #36116782907 (front). Think it is an absolute bargain (17” is twice the price), and I very much like the clean design.
Also given the price of the 276’s today it’d be rude not too - this is the price shipped to the uk - dropped a bit since you flagged up the previous good deal
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G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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Wow! A very very good deal just got better! I see your reasoning is exactly the same as mine. Go for it!
‘21 BMW X5 M50i
Gone:
BMW: Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5, E60 M5, E92 M3, Z4 Coupe, F10 M5, X5 M50D, F31 335D, Z4 35iS,
G31 540i, X3M, F90 M5, X3M, X5 40d
MB: C43 AMG
Audi: A6 BiTDI Avant
Alfa Romeo: 164 V6 24V, Giulia Quadrifoglio
Gone:
BMW: Z3 M Coupe, E39 M5, E60 M5, E92 M3, Z4 Coupe, F10 M5, X5 M50D, F31 335D, Z4 35iS,
G31 540i, X3M, F90 M5, X3M, X5 40d
MB: C43 AMG
Audi: A6 BiTDI Avant
Alfa Romeo: 164 V6 24V, Giulia Quadrifoglio
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Done, bought and a new set of centre caps too so all in about €550 - £500 very pleased with that for BM wheels and genuine caps
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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That's outstanding value - congrats, I think those wheels look greatArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:59 pm Done, bought and a new set of centre caps too so all in about €550 - £500 very pleased with that for BM wheels and genuine caps
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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Bumper arrived today - overall very decent condition, should clean up nicely. Some scratches underneath (out of sight) and the odd mark here and there, but overall very pleased.
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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I think you have a bumper fetish
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2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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I hadn’t really seen them until your thread and I liked them then but still a bit dear And unnecessary, then Rassi posted the link about them at £100 cheaper then I went and had another wee nosey last night and at that price it honestly didn’t make sense not to buy them. Just need to decide what to do with the 296’s now.Timmyboybunter wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 7:36 pmThat's outstanding value - congrats, I think those wheels look greatArgyll Andy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:59 pm Done, bought and a new set of centre caps too so all in about €550 - £500 very pleased with that for BM wheels and genuine caps
These bloody cars make you spend money
Yours is coming along well, I’m enjoying following your progress - I like the new bumper
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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M-sport front bumper now fitted - as with most of my mods it wasn't smooth sailing but got there in the end and very pleased with the end result - both because the scratched mess that was my original bumper is now gone, and the M-sport bumper does make the car look a lot more angry.
Original non M-Sport bumper:
Removal is straightforward. 5 screws under the front lower lip, 5 torx screws across the front, 3 screws either side inside the wheel well, 1 additional screw (which is quite well hidden) close to the nearside mounting bracket assemble.
PDC sensors just release after opening plastic jaws (and the wire connecting the 4 sensors has plastic mounting screws which just pop out), washer jet covers clip off (need to push them forward and out of the bumper from behind to be able to release the clips) then the washer mechanism has 3 tabs to release inside - 2 either side and one at the top. The top one is very brittle - be careful. If you disconnect the washer fluid hose to make life easier, all your fluid will run out
Gives you this:
At some point a poor bird has ended up through the grills and into the housing in front of the radiator
Whatever is missing from your new bumper then needs transferring over. In my case this was all the metal screw mounting holes and - as I thought at the time - the PDC sensor mounts. These mounts are fixed to the bumper originally by melting lots of little points of plastic from the sensor mount onto the bumper. Note these mounts are NOT listed on real OEM as a seperate part, but do have part numbers stamped on them (actually different part numbers as the orientation of the middle and outer sensors is different).
Here's one of the removed sensors - the middle bit is colour coded and sticks into the rear of the bumper, pushing the colour coded bit out so it sits flush at the front.
I was going to attach the PDC sensor mounts using the same acrylic tape I've been using for number plates over the past couple of years (amazing stuff), but when I offered the mount up to the bumper the damn thing doesn't fit; the colour coded bit from the old bumper will not fit through the PDC holes in the new bumper as the mount is a different design.
The PDC holes in the M-sport bumper - smaller, and you can see where a mount was previously attached using sticky backing (which my new ones came with)
To be clear: if swapping from a standard to a M-sport bumper, if they both already have PDC sensors mounts already fitted, you'll be fine - the sensors will just unplug from one and plug into the other. If however you have no sensors mounts in your new M-sport bumper like me, you'll need to buy some new ones as they can't be transferred:
The new mounts are similar to the old, in that one part number includes 4 different mounts, 2 of which are of different orientation.
Reassembly of the bumper is straightforward - after shot for comparison: (looks awful as the new bumper is far less dirty than the car but covered in storage marks)
And after a wash, polish and wax:
The other part which I found to be incompatible is the towing eye cover - missing in the above picture. These are quitre pricy as need to be colour matched, after much searching around I found this one listed on Ebay. Part number is confusing as RealOEM doesn't recognise it and it differs from the part number in the RealOEM diagram - but I found many references to this part number which mention the E89 M-sport bumper so thought I'd take a punt on it given the low price and what looks to be black saphire paint - the part arrived this morning and very chuffed to report it is 100% correct, despite what the Ebay listing states:
Original non M-Sport bumper:
Removal is straightforward. 5 screws under the front lower lip, 5 torx screws across the front, 3 screws either side inside the wheel well, 1 additional screw (which is quite well hidden) close to the nearside mounting bracket assemble.
PDC sensors just release after opening plastic jaws (and the wire connecting the 4 sensors has plastic mounting screws which just pop out), washer jet covers clip off (need to push them forward and out of the bumper from behind to be able to release the clips) then the washer mechanism has 3 tabs to release inside - 2 either side and one at the top. The top one is very brittle - be careful. If you disconnect the washer fluid hose to make life easier, all your fluid will run out
Gives you this:
At some point a poor bird has ended up through the grills and into the housing in front of the radiator
Whatever is missing from your new bumper then needs transferring over. In my case this was all the metal screw mounting holes and - as I thought at the time - the PDC sensor mounts. These mounts are fixed to the bumper originally by melting lots of little points of plastic from the sensor mount onto the bumper. Note these mounts are NOT listed on real OEM as a seperate part, but do have part numbers stamped on them (actually different part numbers as the orientation of the middle and outer sensors is different).
Here's one of the removed sensors - the middle bit is colour coded and sticks into the rear of the bumper, pushing the colour coded bit out so it sits flush at the front.
I was going to attach the PDC sensor mounts using the same acrylic tape I've been using for number plates over the past couple of years (amazing stuff), but when I offered the mount up to the bumper the damn thing doesn't fit; the colour coded bit from the old bumper will not fit through the PDC holes in the new bumper as the mount is a different design.
The PDC holes in the M-sport bumper - smaller, and you can see where a mount was previously attached using sticky backing (which my new ones came with)
To be clear: if swapping from a standard to a M-sport bumper, if they both already have PDC sensors mounts already fitted, you'll be fine - the sensors will just unplug from one and plug into the other. If however you have no sensors mounts in your new M-sport bumper like me, you'll need to buy some new ones as they can't be transferred:
The new mounts are similar to the old, in that one part number includes 4 different mounts, 2 of which are of different orientation.
Reassembly of the bumper is straightforward - after shot for comparison: (looks awful as the new bumper is far less dirty than the car but covered in storage marks)
And after a wash, polish and wax:
The other part which I found to be incompatible is the towing eye cover - missing in the above picture. These are quitre pricy as need to be colour matched, after much searching around I found this one listed on Ebay. Part number is confusing as RealOEM doesn't recognise it and it differs from the part number in the RealOEM diagram - but I found many references to this part number which mention the E89 M-sport bumper so thought I'd take a punt on it given the low price and what looks to be black saphire paint - the part arrived this morning and very chuffed to report it is 100% correct, despite what the Ebay listing states:
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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Tiny version has blacked out windows
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2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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Also managed to pick up a set of roof buttons in decent condition from Ebay, as mine are in a bit of a state (common problem with the paint flaking off).
I've actually managed to buy 2 this week after a few months of half heartedly searching around - the first one is in a worse state to mine but was fairly cheap, so I was going to investigate the 'refurb' option, either DIY/after market vinyl stickers, or using a company in Spain called 'Serprint' which was recommended on Facebook. No need for the refurb option now thankfully.
I've actually managed to buy 2 this week after a few months of half heartedly searching around - the first one is in a worse state to mine but was fairly cheap, so I was going to investigate the 'refurb' option, either DIY/after market vinyl stickers, or using a company in Spain called 'Serprint' which was recommended on Facebook. No need for the refurb option now thankfully.
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)