bumper question, only better

[norcalE30]

do M3 style fenders require M3 bumpers too? or can you run regular late model bumpers/valance?

[dashboardmonkey]

Big fender flares, M3 bumpers...I think.

EDIT: This has been covered before but I don't remember the thread title or what it was about.

[norcalE30]

i was thinking widebody non-m3... i dont want to have to spend like 600 just for bumpers tho.... anybody have any pics of this setup?

[kronus]

You don't necessarily NEED M3 bumpers, but they will fit a whole lot better than almost anything else.

I'm not a fan of non-M3 boxed widebody.. the rear looks goofy with the boxy fenders and normal trunkline. Have you considered something like Alex Schipkov's flares? They're really nice...

[norcalE30]

i havent seen those. where can i find them? so regular late model bumoers will fit? will there be a difference in where the bumper and fender meet?

[norcalE30]

anyone?

[87e30]

I'm curious as to why you'd put the effort forth to put widebody fenders on your car and not spend the extra/time money to properly finish off the look? Plus, as stated above, it doesn't look quite right with out the trunk.

[norcalE30]

uh, well, i may buy a car that already has the M3 fenders but no bumpers... M3 bumpers are like $350 each and i can get a complete late model set for like $300... plus i dont like the front valence of th M3. i like the look without the trunklid

[87e30]

Fair enough. Hopefully someone can help you out.

[norcalE30]

^^^ thanks, yeah the late model bumpers look like theyll fit, but the fenders might hang over em a little bit...