Std vs BMW MTech (MSport) front bumper: ground clearance

droptop335 · 08-05-2011, 09:03 AM

Did a search and haven't found anything, so hopefully some of you fine folks can help:

I have a 2007 E93 ZSP with the standard bumper setup. Someone hit my front bumper in a parking lot and did a little damage (mostly paint), so I need to spend some money on repairs anyway. I was thinking of buying the M-Tech bumper kit from Tischer as a replacement as I like the sportier look.

Here's my question: I have a fairly steep driveway, and my current bumper has only about 1/2 inch clearance before it will scrape. Is the M-Tech bumper any lower (all else being equal) than the standard BMW bumper? If so, by how much?

Thanks!

droptop335 · 08-06-2011, 05:48 PM

Shameless bump

DieselDiner · 08-06-2011, 06:41 PM

If you don't get a response here, it might be worthwhile to go by your dealer with a tape measure and compare the clearance between the 2 bumpers. That would eliminate any doubt for you, since you could compare directly with your car if you desire.

edirtaynine · 08-06-2011, 06:58 PM

sorry, dont have the measurement differences between the two bumpers but just wanna say that a 0.5 inch space is REALLY small.... are u measuring that space when trying to enter the driveway straight on??

remmib · 08-07-2011, 06:58 AM

I don't think the m-sport bumper is any lower.

roadkillrob · 08-07-2011, 07:27 AM

The M-sport is exactly the same height - no difference at all from the ground measured on a level surface. What may affect you is the built in small little splitter lip sticks out a little more forward (not much, probably less than an inch), but that will make it a little lower when hitting the end of your driveway (probably will make less than 1/4 inch difference, but depends on how much angle you have!

droptop335 · 08-08-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

The M-sport is exactly the same height - no difference at all from the ground measured on a level surface. What may affect you is the built in small little splitter lip sticks out a little more forward (not much, probably less than an inch), but that will make it a little lower when hitting the end of your driveway (probably will make less than 1/4 inch difference, but depends on how much angle you have!

Thanks, that's helpful...guess I'll check my current bumper for that 1/4 inch clearance, but I'm guessing I'm good to go...

ChasVS · 08-08-2011, 11:00 AM

Yeah, you're good to go. Worst case is you"ll have to approach a bit from the side to reduce the chance of the center portion making contact head on.

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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	sorry, dont have the measurement differences between the two bumpers but just wanna say that a 0.5 inch space is REALLY small.... are u measuring that space when trying to enter the driveway straight on??
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roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	The M-sport is exactly the same height - no difference at all from the ground measured on a level surface. What may affect you is the built in small little splitter lip sticks out a little more forward (not much, probably less than an inch), but that will make it a little lower when hitting the end of your driveway (probably will make less than 1/4 inch difference, but depends on how much angle you have! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Yeah, you're good to go. Worst case is you"ll have to approach a bit from the side to reduce the chance of the center portion making contact head on. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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