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4.6is/4.8is Pre-Facelift Bumper on Facelift 4.4i
I want to add the front spoiler from a 4.6is/4.8is to my facelift 4.4i. I’ve seen lots of fibreglass ones on eBay which I would rather avoid. Couple of questions: 1) Does a 4.6is pre-facelift entire bumper fit the 4.4i facelift front end? 2) My bumper is in really good condition so could I take the spoiler off the 4.6is and if so will it glue onto my 4.4i? I know it’s a curve ball question but someone might know. I used to own a 4.6is and sold it to a forum member so there is some love for them here and a lot of knowledgable guys. Thanks all! Last edited by Munzy; 08-20-2019 at 09:09 AM. |
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From memory the whole front has to be changed. There are so many differences. But hey, I could be wrong.
Do a search in the "Articles" about those who upgraded to facelift from pre. GL.
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+1 to the notion that this isn't really possible (or not without a bunch of bodywork...). The bumpers are NOT a straight swap - the front fender joint is totally different between the pre and post facelift cars. There's been a few thread about this... https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-question.html https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...per-06-x5.html mrbmwx5 has managed to fit the 4.6isS spoiler to a facelift bumper... https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ift-3-0-a.html *edit* BTW, your post is confusing - the title says you have a pre-facelift 4.4i but the post says facelift 4.4i.
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Don’t forget those lights have to change as well.
Get the 4.6 lip and put it on the 4.4. Cheapest. Get whole 4.8is bumper from facelift. More $$$ Get 4.6 bumper, lights, fenders, probably more stuff. Bags of $$$$$$
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That’s great, I’m only looking for the lip spoiler so sounds like I can take it off a 4.6is pre-facelift and bond it to my 4.4i facelift.
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This is correct, as wpol has already provided you the link on how someone else made it.
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...ift-3-0-a.html
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You don't need to state pre-facelift when discussing the 4.6iS - they are all pre-facelift. After the facelift they became the 4.8iS. Good luck with your project - let us know how it works out - with pics!
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This is a bummer, I too thought about the upgrade, it looks so much more aggressive. I know the ebay fiberglass front bumper isn't idea, but I guess that would be a direct bumper only replacement option. I have no interest in swapping out my fenders and all the other goodies that go along with it just for the cooler look.
Thanks for the info, I would have thought it to be a direct swap. |
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It is a direct swap, if you include the bumper, headlights, both fenders, the hood and grills in that "direct swap".
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