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<blockquote data-quote="wc9922" data-source="post: 245970" data-attributes="member: 6000"><p>I've gone with the original M-tech package. This kit consist of everything and cost maybe 3 times the replica. </p><p></p><p>This is what I can say about the OEM and replica which I have seen in detail:</p><p></p><p>1) Original: Grill is M-tech (with a T-bar). Not M5 grill! so be aware when u buy. M5 part grill u have to buy separate. There is no such thing as a M5 kit, only M-tech. Everyone's selling the same thing.</p><p></p><p>2) M5 grills has no brake duct connections. It is blank off. M-tech bracke ducts does connect to the grill. Brack ducts on the replica are not connected to the grill but air passage is clear. use cable-tie ma.</p><p></p><p>3) All trim piece on the ori are removable. On the replica some are not. Replica is one piece molding .So if you want to leave some trim in black , painting will be a bit more difficult.</p><p></p><p>4) The quality of material of original BMW and replica are almost the same for the front bumper. The rear is poorer on the replica.</p><p></p><p>5) rear boot spoiler and side mouldings are seperate cost. Replica spoiler are high quality here especially from Motorsport Division. why bother ori for the spoiler. cost 3x more.</p><p></p><p>It was quite a bit of money to spend but I went the original route as for the long term if I broke a single trim or part like the grill or fog lamp lens or something, at least I can go back and order that single item from the stockist rather than a whole bumper.</p><p></p><p>it's your money and your car, choice is yours.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wc9922, post: 245970, member: 6000"] I've gone with the original M-tech package. This kit consist of everything and cost maybe 3 times the replica. This is what I can say about the OEM and replica which I have seen in detail: 1) Original: Grill is M-tech (with a T-bar). Not M5 grill! so be aware when u buy. M5 part grill u have to buy separate. There is no such thing as a M5 kit, only M-tech. Everyone's selling the same thing. 2) M5 grills has no brake duct connections. It is blank off. M-tech bracke ducts does connect to the grill. Brack ducts on the replica are not connected to the grill but air passage is clear. use cable-tie ma. 3) All trim piece on the ori are removable. On the replica some are not. Replica is one piece molding .So if you want to leave some trim in black , painting will be a bit more difficult. 4) The quality of material of original BMW and replica are almost the same for the front bumper. The rear is poorer on the replica. 5) rear boot spoiler and side mouldings are seperate cost. Replica spoiler are high quality here especially from Motorsport Division. why bother ori for the spoiler. cost 3x more. It was quite a bit of money to spend but I went the original route as for the long term if I broke a single trim or part like the grill or fog lamp lens or something, at least I can go back and order that single item from the stockist rather than a whole bumper. it's your money and your car, choice is yours. [/QUOTE]
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