This is the full installation video for the M Sport style front bumper conversion from Pro Auto Motion.
This really is a fantastic visual upgrade for those of us with the luxury or sport line trim packages, that want the more aggressive look of the M Sport line. While I love my car, I never have been enchanted by the bumper package, so really looked forward to making this change. This adds a more aggressive, shark like look that is in like with the BMW legacy, especially of the 7-80s 6 series, that are called "sharks". The other thing I will watch closely, is just from pure design, I can easily imagine I will have better airflow into my intercooler. I am going to watch FMIC temps closely, to see if I have any improved performance from my Active Autowerke intercooler.
The install is really simple honestly and is more time consuming than anything else. That also calls out the savings of doing this work yourself, where a shop is going to charge you 4+ hours of time for simple labor. As long as you have a few simple tools and time there is no reason not to do the work yourself.
Lastly, if you look the bumper over really closely, you may be able to skip the fitment stage that I show first. That way, you are only taking your original bumper off once, when you have the new one back and painted. I wanted to show though the entire process, so it would be clear even if you dont have to follow all the steps.
Thank you to my partners on this project! Working with them has been a true pleasure, and if you are in the Pacific Northwest, Collision Specialists in Tacoma WA should be your go to place for paint and body work. Make sure to tell them the BMW DIY Guy sent you if you have them do painting for you! The owner Cody is a great guy!
Pro Auto Motion
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Collision Specialists (Tacoma WA) (painting)
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Required parts and tools:
M Sport style front bumper conversion kit
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8mm and 10mm socket and wrench
T25 and T35 torx driver
6-8'' socket extension (to reach the long 8mm bolts in the upper corners up the bumper)
3M (or other brand) plastic adhesive or glue (for sensor mounts)
3M (or other brand) thin double sided adhesive tape (for sensor mounts and/or roundel)
Masking tape or similar
Nice to have:
6-8 expanding rivets extra for new bumper or any that are missing
medium size (like brake ducts)
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Large size (bumper corners)
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Plastic trim tool kit (for pulling pin rivets and roundel)
retractable magnet wand in case you drop something
Good lighting
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Good music - BB King is always good for car work!
