The search for E36 front bumpers

[97'Scort]

My front bumper cover is getting pretty worn (curb, rock chips, and there's a nice crack by one of the fogs) so I'm trying to see what's available. Here's what I have so far:

Stock:
http://img.turbo.fr/01437542-photo-bmw-serie-3-e36-328i.jpg

M3 Style:
http://i44.tinypic.com/e9i1hw.jpg

M-Tech (available on the 328 from BMW):
http://www.bavauto.com//assets/product_images/mtech/e36mtechs.jpg

I'm at a loss for trying to find anything else that isn't a "stick on" cover...Racing Dynamics and ACS are both the "stick on" variety. The MTech is what I really want but at $700 a pop they're retarded expensive, and the M3 bumper is overdone on non-M cars. Does anybody have a recommendation other than what I've posted? If I stick with stock, I think I'll just pick up one from the wrecker here and get the RDSport lip for it.

http://www.racdyn.com/Images/E36/Cars-E36_AeroPost9-93FrontLipSpoiler300x200.gif

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[97'Scort]

I'll keep that in mind, but Bimmer-parts.ca is up in Duncan, and I can probably score an as-new one for about $75. I doubt you could ship it for that much! I'll let you know if I can't find one though.

[FiveFreshFish]

Originally posted by 97'Scort
M-Tech (available on the 328 from BMW):
http://www.bavauto.com//assets/product_images/mtech/e36mtechs.jpg

It looks like the M3 Lux bumper.

[1-Bar]

check this out, some non-m lips out there:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1289440

[blade000]

better consider the final cost as i have just replaced mine with m3 style bumper @ 340 $ and painting @ 200.
for me the m3 look is much better than stock look.

[cocoabrova]

What about adding a lip to this bumper? I'm going that route but just have to locate an add-on lip or splitter that I like..... BTW I don't know what bumper mine is-it doesn't seem to be a common one for non-M cars....

http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/09262009116.jpg

[97'Scort]

I think yours is a pre-96 non-M bumper, they're pretty common. Any lip that fits a 96+ should still work since it has the same profile.

[97'Scort]

Originally posted by blade000
better consider the final cost as i have just replaced mine with m3 style bumper @ 340 $ and painting @ 200.
for me the m3 look is much better than stock look.
Er, yes, I have a budget in mind. It includes the new front bumper/lip combo, side skirts, M3 mirrors, new glass for the mirrors, paint, and 3M film. I'm going to get a pair of fenders too and spend the summer doing the body work on them as well.

[blade000]

hey i just replaced my front bumper on a 1997 e36. i have mounting brakets i bought but didnt use. i will sell them 4 10 dollars a pice if you need them, i bought them new from BMW for alot more.
pm me if you gathering parts.

[97'Scort]

I'm good, but thanks for the offer.