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Originally Posted by Clockwork
It is plug and play yes because it's the same bumper with a few add-on pieces, so you can even reuse your own if possible
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Here's a direct link to a 2011 thread that discussed this topic:
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...kit-4-8is.html
The facelift e53 can do a quick/easy "is" front upgrade by purchasing the lower valance for the 4.6is...paint then install it (usually professionally adhered to the existing unpainted facelift bumper). The only difference (doing this mod) from the full 4.8is upgrade is...the painted lower bumper does NOT completely encircle the lower grill/vents...only the lower valance of the front bumper would be painted.
{example of regular facelift e53 with 4.6is lower valance painted and installed}
Note the difference of the front bumper's painted areas between the 4.6is (lower valance only) & 4.8is (painted valance also encircles the lower vents/grills) :
{4.6is front bumper}
{4.8is front bumper}
