Rear Bumper: Sedan vs Convertible

Dave53 · 04-30-2015, 09:33 PM

I have a 07 e93 convertible and need a new rear bumper cover. I'm willing to use a cheaper aftermarket cover.

It seems not all e9x (not turbo or M), use the same bumper. Sedan is a different part number (51127141053) than the coupe/convertible (51127161490). What's the difference?

I can easily find aftermarket bumper covers for the sedan for about $140 vs $400 for OEM. But there does not seem to be any aftermarket replacements for the coupe/convertible 51127161490.

Has anyone fitted an aftermarket rear bumper cover to their e93 convertible? Where did you get it?

Will a bumper off of a sedan fit a convertible? (you know because you've done it)

VTECaddict · 04-30-2015, 09:44 PM

The sedan is a whole different shape than the coupe/convertible.....that's why they use different bumpers....

So no, sedan and coupe bumpers are not interchangeable. Coupe and convertible are the same though.

dkdelrey · 03-06-2016, 10:01 AM

I do have an aftermarket bumper on my 08 335i vert...

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Dave53 New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2007 328i convertible Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	Rear Bumper: Sedan vs Convertible I have a 07 e93 convertible and need a new rear bumper cover. I'm willing to use a cheaper aftermarket cover. It seems not all e9x (not turbo or M), use the same bumper. Sedan is a different part number (51127141053) than the coupe/convertible (51127161490). What's the difference? I can easily find aftermarket bumper covers for the sedan for about $140 vs $400 for OEM. But there does not seem to be any aftermarket replacements for the coupe/convertible 51127161490. Has anyone fitted an aftermarket rear bumper cover to their e93 convertible? Where did you get it? Will a bumper off of a sedan fit a convertible? (you know because you've done it)
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	The sedan is a whole different shape than the coupe/convertible.....that's why they use different bumpers.... So no, sedan and coupe bumpers are not interchangeable. Coupe and convertible are the same though. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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dkdelrey New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Cabri ... [9.50] 2002 Celica GT [0.00]	I do have an aftermarket bumper on my 08 335i vert... __________________
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