My road to M-Sport

JDLM · 01-25-2012, 07:11 PM

So after a couple months of talking to sponsors (both replica and OEM) I finally got a little curious to look on Ebay (yes the US ebay sucks) and I do have a friend that lives in the UK so I go on Ebay.UK and started the hunt and there are a few used parts (some are better than the others) but a lot of the dealers don't ship outside of the UK, this would work for me by sending it to my friend and having him send it over to me, he has already agreed to it

. Well truth be told I got a little impatient with looking and finally found one (and he ships to the US)

So 2XX something dollars later this will be at my house

So as it stands I am about 3XX dollars ahead vs buying a rep

I am not on the hunt for mesh and fogs

ramirez330i · 01-25-2012, 07:20 PM

interesting, good luck. any idea if you can find me an mtech rear that cheap?

JDLM · 01-25-2012, 07:22 PM

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interesting, good luck. any idea if you can find me an mtech rear that cheap?

That is on my list (if this deal goes smooth) and I know he ships now I will have him keep an eye out. I would assume color doesn't matter?

ramirez330i · 01-26-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

That is on my list (if this deal goes smooth) and I know he ships now I will have him keep an eye out. I would assume color doesn't matter?

TiAg would be nice, but if its a good price i dont mind repainting

._. · 01-26-2012, 09:18 AM

I did a fog light delete on my conversion. If fogs are not necessary...

JDLM · 01-26-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by r45t4m4n

I did a fog light delete on my conversion. If fogs are not necessary...

Did you do the 335is ducts?

I have explored that route and it looks good but I do like fog lights as well

._. · 01-26-2012, 11:31 AM

I'm using the mtech vents. There is a void where the foglights would go, I'm planning on making a custom vent to fill the entire area.

JDLM · 01-26-2012, 11:36 AM

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I'm using the mtech vents. There is a void where the foglights would go, I'm planning on making a custom vent to fill the entire area.

Interesting

Do you have pics?

._. · 01-26-2012, 01:46 PM

I'll take some this weekend, weather permitting.

JDLM · 01-27-2012, 11:25 AM

Awesome

When this ships I am going to get in touch with him and have him look out for other M-Sport parts (I would like a rear) and I can see if he can get 2 and I can combine shipping

._. · 02-01-2012, 07:18 PM

Sorry this took so long, last weekend was busy. As you will see in the pics I still need to cut out the tabs for the grilles on the side vents. I'll get around to that one of these days, they are covered with black vinyl for the time being.

datbimmerdoe · 02-03-2012, 01:06 PM

sweeet, euro bumper ftw!

JDLM · 02-03-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

sweeet, euro bumper ftw!

I just looked and the one I bought doesn't have side markers (that's good)

JDLM · 02-06-2012, 11:19 AM

Got shipping confirmation the other day from the seller (pretty legit guy)

He has another one (should be close in price) I would be glad to play middle man and broker the deal to save some people money if they would like

JDLM · 02-06-2012, 05:24 PM

UPDATE: Bumper arrived today my wife got it when she got to the house

Will get pics (pretty excited) that was fast as hell

SharkH8R · 02-06-2012, 05:54 PM

I am interested...

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Originally Posted by JDLM

He has another one (should be close in price) I would be glad to play middle man and broker the deal to save some people money if they would like

JDLM · 02-06-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SharkH8R

I am interested...

Awesome, let me double check and I will send you over pics/pricing

JDLM · 02-06-2012, 08:32 PM

It's not "100%" but nothing a little time @ the body shop can't fix

Game on!

koruptiondblg · 02-10-2012, 02:39 AM

Do you mind sharing his username on eBay?

mashimarho · 02-10-2012, 08:12 AM

Nice

JDLM · 02-10-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by koruptiondblg

Do you mind sharing his username on eBay?

I could here is a caveat

You will need to contact him about "international" shipping his prices are a little different for that vs what is listed

Need to be mindful of the conversion rates

I use this : http://www.xe.com/ucc/

His packaging is a little subpar (just bubble wrap) but it is what it is, and the body shop has to do a full re-paint on them anyway so I wasn't worried.

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Originally Posted by mashimarho

Nice

Thanks, found the "middle" mesh piece still on the hunt for the side mesh/fogs (thinking of going w/ "replica" M6 fogs) they will fit and have a projector. I need to contact Tischer and see if the mesh parts can be bought separately before I pull the trigger and kick myself for it

JDLM · 02-11-2012, 12:41 AM

Here's another bumper (with sellers information)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BM...item416179d3e3

01-25-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	My road to M-Sport So after a couple months of talking to sponsors (both replica and OEM) I finally got a little curious to look on Ebay (yes the US ebay sucks) and I do have a friend that lives in the UK so I go on Ebay.UK and started the hunt and there are a few used parts (some are better than the others) but a lot of the dealers don't ship outside of the UK, this would work for me by sending it to my friend and having him send it over to me, he has already agreed to it . Well truth be told I got a little impatient with looking and finally found one (and he ships to the US) So 2XX something dollars later this will be at my house So as it stands I am about 3XX dollars ahead vs buying a rep I am not on the hunt for mesh and fogs Last edited by JDLM; 02-26-2012 at 01:03 PM..
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._. Colonel 74 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	I'm using the mtech vents. There is a void where the foglights would go, I'm planning on making a custom vent to fill the entire area.
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01-27-2012, 11:25 AM	#10
JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	Awesome When this ships I am going to get in touch with him and have him look out for other M-Sport parts (I would like a rear) and I can see if he can get 2 and I can combine shipping
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02-01-2012, 07:18 PM	#11
._. Colonel 74 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (15)	Sorry this took so long, last weekend was busy. As you will see in the pics I still need to cut out the tabs for the grilles on the side vents. I'll get around to that one of these days, they are covered with black vinyl for the time being.
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02-06-2012, 11:19 AM	#14
JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	Got shipping confirmation the other day from the seller (pretty legit guy) He has another one (should be close in price) I would be glad to play middle man and broker the deal to save some people money if they would like
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02-06-2012, 05:24 PM	#15
JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	UPDATE: Bumper arrived today my wife got it when she got to the house Will get pics (pretty excited) that was fast as hell
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JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	It's not "100%" but nothing a little time @ the body shop can't fix Game on!
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02-10-2012, 02:39 AM	#19
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JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	Here's another bumper (with sellers information) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BM...item416179d3e3
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