E90Post
 


Extreme Powerhouse
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications (exterior/interior) > CAN'T FIND HOW TO FLARE OUT e90 REAR FENDERS TO MATCH M3 BUMPER



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-16-2012, 01:05 AM   #1
Tim M
Just a regular guy.
Tim M's Avatar
United_States
60
Rep
514
Posts

Drives: Alpine White M3 Sedan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CA

iTrader: (2)

CAN'T FIND HOW TO FLARE OUT e90 REAR FENDERS TO MATCH M3 BUMPER

Does anyone have a DIY on this? If I can't find out how to do this, I might just go with the M-Tech rear bumper, but really trying to keep this to a DIY for myself, which is going well so far for other projects. I have all the tools I need, I just need some help! Thanks!
Appreciate 0
      02-16-2012, 06:39 AM   #2
samchoi604
Colonel
60
Rep
2,334
Posts

Drives: black on black
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Burnaby, BC

iTrader: (3)

You realize this isn't as simple as rolling your fenders right? The easiest way is to cut off the old fenders, then weld on another wider piece from another car from the junk yard (someone has used the front fender of a Benz C class). You might also need a wider inner fender liner. Finally, you have to repaint.
Appreciate 0
      02-16-2012, 08:35 AM   #3
RoundelM3
Major General
RoundelM3's Avatar
United_States
1838
Rep
6,991
Posts

Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton, NC

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2022 BMW X3  [9.83]
2015 BMW M3  [6.50]
This is not a simple DIY job...it requires bodywork.
__________________

2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
Appreciate 0
      02-16-2012, 04:32 PM   #4
Jeff@TopGearSolutions
Jeff@TopGearSolutions's Avatar
United_States
3441
Rep
79,211
Posts

Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com

iTrader: (37)

Just purchase the M3 bits. There isnt enough metal to flare them out. The actual M3 fenders are bigger and have more surface area.
Appreciate 0
      02-16-2012, 05:20 PM   #5
Hey Ant
Colonel
Hey Ant's Avatar
United_States
143
Rep
2,284
Posts

Drives: E90 M3
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: 818 Los Angeles

iTrader: (18)

Appreciate 0
      02-16-2012, 05:24 PM   #6
asian010
Brigadier General
asian010's Avatar
United_States
120
Rep
3,236
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: bay area

iTrader: (6)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hey Ant View Post
+1
Appreciate 0
      02-17-2012, 08:15 AM   #7
RoundelM3
Major General
RoundelM3's Avatar
United_States
1838
Rep
6,991
Posts

Drives: 15 F80 M3, 22 G01 X3 30i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Clayton, NC

iTrader: (2)

Garage List
2022 BMW X3  [9.83]
2015 BMW M3  [6.50]
The OP wants to flare the fenders to match/mate up with an actual M3 rear bumper...those add-ons pictured above won't help with that as the M3 rear fenders themselves are wider than the non-M3 pieces.
__________________

2015 F80 ///M3 Sedan 7DCT Tanzanite, 2022 X3 sDrive30i 8AT Brooklyn Grey
Appreciate 0
      02-18-2012, 06:49 PM   #8
Tim M
Just a regular guy.
Tim M's Avatar
United_States
60
Rep
514
Posts

Drives: Alpine White M3 Sedan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CA

iTrader: (2)

So what am I best off doing?
Appreciate 0
      02-18-2012, 07:14 PM   #9
mapleridge
Banned
152
Rep
2,638
Posts

Drives: E90 N52 AT
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC

iTrader: (4)

best case is get the m3 fenders. Either way it is a lot of body work. At least this way you are OEM. Another option is to modify the rear bumper to fit your non m fenders. Both have been done.
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:31 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST