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[Scott86]

Hi all. 
 

iv googled and googled and googled these questions. Different results. So thought it would be better to ask the guys who actually know…

 

I have a 2005/05 320d

 

1. a friend has a 2007 320d and said something about the bumpers being “facelift” and they would just fit mine with no work required, is that right? Only thing I noticed from a distance was his car had a tail fin Ariel and mine has ZERO Ariel’s

 

2.I’m not heavily in to car modification to be honest. With all previous cars it’s a standard £450 strait through exhaust, £250 new performance filter, £200 remap. Is that sufficient for an e90 320d to get above 210bhp?

(was going to go down the route of DPF delete and popcorn limiter)

 

but the exhaust garage I use builds it’s own custom exhausts and when I took me 120d for a full strait through the car came out quieter than when it went in. No sportier noise, no more loud. Nothing. When I asked the garage owner his words where “bmw Diesel engines just don’t get any louder or sportier” so eventually I felt like I’d just wasted £450 

[Greydog]

Morning Scott

Welcome to the Forum

Little confused here as you say your not into "Modding" your cars, but here you are asking can you fit a different bumper and a noisier exhaust etc etc ??

Still to try and help you first your car BMW 320d but is it E46 or E90 both models were available in 2005 ? Check your log book or I would look at www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model then check the body section to see if the Motorsport Bumpers are available get the part number and then search all the usual sites for a deal.

Engine wise providing your engine isn't a "fleet" issue model then a good remap will reach your 210bhp target without any other mods providing the engine is in reasonable condition of course.

Exhaust mods are personal taste do want Loud so people hear you coming or efficient so people wonder what the heck it was that just passed them? DPF can end up with an MOT fail so beware and also like your exhaust mod may not deliver what you think.

Again my personal advice if you are going for more power also spend money on brakes steering suspension and tyres 

Enjoy your BMW that is the main thing

Dave

 

[Scott86]

Hi greydog,

 

sorry what I meant when I said the not modifying part. Is I know serious modders can go a lot more technical, changing injectors, upgrading all sorts. 
 

im just very typical, exhaust, new filter, remap type plug and play person. 
 

iv checked my VIN on that website and it says it’s the e90. 
 

specifically it’s the rear bumper you see on slightly newer models such as the 2008. With the black plastic trim along the bottom I wish I could just replace mine with

[Greydog]

Morning Scott

That helps a bit is it LCI or pre LCI just to help with making sure bits fit if you get them 😁 Look at realoem look at and get the part numbers for the M sport trim parts (top tip) get spare mounting clips as well I have always managed to break a few. Then search the normal sites don't ignore BMW specialist dismantlers with luck you may get a complete M sport bumper in your body colour. I believe it is only the M3 trim which is different

I would guess that your car being 2005 swirl flaps have been deleted and probably the EGR. Personally I would leave the DPF in place to protect against an eagle eyed MOT technician failing it.

Good Luck with the search 

Dave