Rear m tech 1 question

[Aviator]

Do I need the mtechnic rubber mouldings (#8, 13, and 14), or can I just keep the regular mouldings from my current bumpers?
http://realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/v/a/2.png

[kronus]

You need the mtech ones. The valence sits on the outside of the chrome bumper, so the impact strip needs to be deeper on the top than the bottom to touch the chrome bumper.

Similarly, 13 and 14 have different profiles to fit the mtech's size.

[Aviator]

Also, trying to piece together an installation kit from this diagram, looks like I need 16 pieces for 13-14?

[kronus]

Do you have the valence handy? Just count the holes...

[Aviator]

You need the mtech ones. The valence sits on the outside of the chrome bumper, so the impact strip needs to be deeper on the top than the bottom to touch the chrome bumper.

Similarly, 13 and 14 have different profiles to fit the mtech's size.

Ok thanks.:D

[Aviator]

Do you have the valence handy? Just count the holes...

I do, in the box... In another town lol. Guess I should wait to order these till I see it. Sure wish I could find a front apron/spoiler now.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I have one in front of me assembled, and one bare valance.... BRB.


16 is too many, some of those holes use the impact strip clips, some use the bolt/nut combo. For some strange reason, mine is only held together using the impact strip clips, and not the bolt/nut combos...

[Aviator]

Shit, I just ordered 16.:-x

[kronus]

eh, use them for the front whenever you find it

[defaultName]

I think there's an M-Tech I install manual somewhere online. Have you tried looking for it?

It may have a list of parts and quantities.

[netcsk]

If wanting to do it on the cheaper, you should be able to use the non-mtech rear sides (13 & 14) with some modification. If you use the non-mtech bumper strip, it will end up an inch or so short and not fit snug against the bumper. It will look like poo.

The clips are for use with the non mtech rear skirt (clip molding to bumper). The clips won't work correctly with the valance between the bumper and molding because the valance holes aren't sized to use the clips. You did right getting the bolts and nuts.

Might want to look at an old thread I did: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=116192

[Aviator]

Cool thanks.