Do we have an MTech 1 Thread?

[bradnic]

Hi @ismael712

If you are in Europe and cannot get it from BMW it must be NLA (no longer available). That's not good!

Bad news on the Strömung front.. The mtech exhaust he just released appears to work on mtech2 only. Puzzled by that since the MT2 used stock 325i exhaust..

Here's a repro MT2 rear apron. It's pretty thin where the tips exit, unlike the MT1 apron that wraps under.


Scott from Strömung finally got around to offering mtech versions of his exhaust. This is a cropped version of pic he sent me showing his prototype.


@tvance306 just tried trial fitting his tech strömung on his mtech1 car and the tips are clearly not angled enough. They don't exit straight like the standard strömung, but the angle just isn't sharp enough outboard to line up with the exhaust cutout on the mtech1 rear apron.


This isn't Scott's fault btw. His angled exhaust just doesn't fit mtech1. I'm in contact with him to look into getting these modded, also into switching to the double wall tips that came on my straight version.

[ismael712]

hello i am french and i am looking for the seal that shows on the headband mtech 1, in france it no longer provides it




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[dahows]

Nice car! What color is it? Salmon?

Thanks, it is Sapphire Blue Metallic. State-side I think the color was only offered in 84 on the 318...not sure about euro cars but I think just 84 & 85.

[bradnic]

There are two different size clips needed for the bumper trim. I have pics of both clips with part numbers on my build thread

Having a hard time with the front bumper trim. pretty clear how to use these bumper trim clips and they fit well in the plastic. they're used to hold the rear bumper rubber too


Unfortunately they don't fit very well on the ends of the front center trim. they're too small for the plastic mount and too low to stick through to the bumper. even bending the clip won't help.
callie-euro front trim clip2 by

UPDATE: Levent and hendrixvodu clued me in. need to pull the clips through to the back side of the bumper. also make sure the center barbs stick out far enough to grab the back side of the bumper when installed.

I know they sell different size clips

Confirmed, 2 size clips. My fronts were all the large size. My rear parts mounting kit has the smaller size clips for both the front and rear bumper. I was able to make them work here.

the realoem front bumper listing I used show a "Clip", part number 51111838076. This must be the large clip.

the realoem rear bumper listing I'm using shows a different part called "Clamp", 51111867927. It's definitely smaller.

[tvance306]

Nice car! What color is it? Salmon?

Thanks guys - I thought that might be the case. I am going to strip it all back dow to just the bumper and fit the bumper to the car first, they put the other stuff on.

Question - The original clips that came with the kit are a bit larger at the base. Do these exist anywhere? I only see the ECS clips on line. Appreciate the help.

[dahows]

My never ending project as of tonight. So pumped to finally have this kit on the car. Now to finish the rest of the project.

[bradnic]

Looks like the corner bumpers need to loosen up and adjusted in.

exactly. just loosen the nuts attaching them to the front flat section, pull them in and tighten. be careful not to scratch your paint! TAPE UP THE CAR FIRST

[Old city bimmer]

Looks like the corner bumpers need to loosen up and adjusted in.


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[tvance306]

Question - I have assembled most of the front valance and when I put it on to test the fit it appears that the side bumpers are to far away from the body on both sides and that the gap from the body to bumper is way off? Did I put the bumper together incorrectly? Also the the back sides of the valance are a long way from reaching the inner fender well. Any insight is appreciated

Here are some pics:

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[Old city bimmer]

Good luck - stay safe!

Mr. Wolfe

Thanks !!


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[GT BMW E30]

I would have parked it in a high rise parking lot. Been there done that. Any news of rain I head for the hills.

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Need to make sure I can keep an eye on him while the storm approaches...lol


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[Mr. Wolfe]

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Need to make sure I can keep an eye on him while the storm approaches...lol


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Good luck - stay safe!

Mr. Wolfe

[Old city bimmer]

Need to make sure I can keep an eye on him while the storm approaches...lol


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[Old city bimmer]

Still a ways to go. But after three years it is coming around.



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Looks awesome


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[Mr. Wolfe]

Wow, that looks fantastic! Incredibly clean build my friend!

Mr. Wolfe