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      09-26-2021, 11:29 PM   #1
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M5 front conversion

I'm going to be doing a m5 conversion on my 550 I purchased all the parts I was just wondering about the acc Radar unit, where would it fit I know it's a little higher up than the g30, do I have to drill holes to mount it?



I'm not going to be putting any M5 badges on my car I just like the look of the m5 bumper and fenders.
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      11-28-2021, 11:32 PM   #2
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How did this conversion go? Did everything line up?
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      11-29-2021, 12:08 AM   #3
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How did this conversion go? Did everything line up?
everything fit perfectly I just had to change the lower carrier to a m5 one and the radar bracket now everything works the only issue I have is I had to change the air duct on the top where the active grill flaps are to the m5 one so I can put a m5 grill but the car has a cel cause the motor is unplugged I'm looking for ways to by pass it but I didn't find anything yet
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Do you have any pictures or a instagram?

I only had one picture of it before I traded the car in here is the website you can see it https://www.canadianfinemotors.ca/ca...-Sedan-318428/
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Hello,
Is there any alternatives to OEM parts?

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      04-30-2022, 03:06 PM   #7
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Is there any alternatives to OEM parts?

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Hi,

There is Chinese bumpers but most of them have fitment issues and you can tell they are fake, the creases aren't oem looking and the bottom air intake opening looks odd not like the normal m5 bumper.
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I only had one picture of it before I traded the car in here is the website you can see it https://www.canadianfinemotors.ca/ca...-Sedan-318428/
Sorry for the late response
Hey that looks great! how did you do the instrument cluster dials to look like the M5 style? is it coding or did you have to change the cluster?

I really want to do this with my car so any help would be much appreciated
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      05-17-2022, 06:12 PM   #9
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Hey that looks great! how did you do the instrument cluster dials to look like the M5 style? is it coding or did you have to change the cluster?

I really want to do this with my car so any help would be much appreciated
Thanks, I changed the g30 cluster to the f90 the g30 cannot be coded to the m5 style it's different hardware
For coding the m5 cluster to the car it's very simple but If you're not experienced with coding you can ask vic to code it he's really nice and does a good job with coding

Here's the thread I made for it
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1868643
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everything fit perfectly I just had to change the lower carrier to a m5 one and the radar bracket now everything works the only issue I have is I had to change the air duct on the top where the active grill flaps are to the m5 one so I can put a m5 grill but the car has a cel cause the motor is unplugged I'm looking for ways to by pass it but I didn't find anything yet
I'm sure the change to the front and fenders of the M5 has been spectacular, can you help me? I am in this conversion.
1. Is it necessary to buy complete wheel arches? I think the wheel arch is divided into 3 parts if I'm not mistaken.
2. I read that you changed the front proximity radar bracket, any other parts on the front to adapt the M5 bumper?
3. Did you have to change the active grilles to accommodate the bumper or did you change them to complete the conversion?
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I'm sure the change to the front and fenders of the M5 has been spectacular, can you help me? I am in this conversion.
1. Is it necessary to buy complete wheel arches? I think the wheel arch is divided into 3 parts if I'm not mistaken.
2. I read that you changed the front proximity radar bracket, any other parts on the front to adapt the M5 bumper?
3. Did you have to change the active grilles to accommodate the bumper or did you change them to complete the conversion?
Sorry for the late response,

1. Correct it’s divided into 3 parts but f90s have a wider front track it won’t fit properly it’ll look bad I recommend getting the f90 one
2. The radar bracket, the lower carrier and lower duct are required
3. I don’t think it’s necessary I just changed them to complete the conversion but when I compared them they looked the same.

If you have anymore questions let me know
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Sorry for the late response,

1. Correct it’s divided into 3 parts but f90s have a wider front track it won’t fit properly it’ll look bad I recommend getting the f90 one
2. The radar bracket, the lower carrier and lower duct are required
3. I don’t think it’s necessary I just changed them to complete the conversion but when I compared them they looked the same.

If you have anymore questions let me know
Thanks for your answer! The 3-piece wheel arches seem very expensive to me, did you buy the original ones? Regarding the indicated supports, radar support, etc., do you have references? thanks in advance 🙏
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Thanks for your answer! The 3-piece wheel arches seem very expensive to me, did you buy the original ones? Regarding the indicated supports, radar support, etc., do you have references? thanks in advance 🙏
I bought the original ones, the best way to get it cheaper is to find a wrecked f90 part out if you can’t find any then you have to buy the original ones.


For the supports it’s number 3, 4 and for 8 you need both sides and for the supports you need screws 17 and 19
And the radar bracket it’s 3 and you can reuse the previous screws

For the air duct you need 3 and for 5 you need both sides
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I bought the original ones, the best way to get it cheaper is to find a wrecked f90 part out if you can’t find any then you have to buy the original ones.


For the supports it’s number 3, 4 and for 8 you need both sides and for the supports you need screws 17 and 19
And the radar bracket it’s 3 and you can reuse the previous screws

For the air duct you need 3 and for 5 you need both sides
I thought you didn't write to me, and here is all the necessary information, sorry, I hadn't seen it. This is a great summary of what is necessary, I thank you very much for this help. I have some pieces, there is less left to gather them all, I tried to find some of the destroyed vehicles but it is not easy, I will update here so that you can see the change, it will be worth it
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