Help me choose [Archive] - BMW E46 330 ZHP For Sale Forum

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 09:48 AM

OEM Euro M3 bumper - I will have some sort of splitter/spoiler - so this is just a quick PS

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/Attachment-1_zpsa6b7e9ec.jpeg

OR

Stick with Mtech II and use a ultra rare (and pricey...ugh) Garbino carbon splitter from Japan

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/666423c2_zpsa7bc14d2.jpg

I can find more pics of the Garbino if needed

Hornung418

10-15-2013, 09:52 AM

Oohhh...that second option is quite worthy of the Wagone.

Sent from my GS3.

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 09:52 AM

I have used clubsport splitters since 2005 and I like the look - but I am tired of them

Other options for Mtech II - Arqray, I have just never been wowed by the look...even molded on

I do not like the Hamann "surfboard" that is a similar design to the garbino (it hangs down more and doesn't follow the bumper lines)

cakM3

10-15-2013, 09:58 AM

Stuart, I say go with the Garbino carbon splitter. If I knew about this lip, I would have gone with this instead of the Arqray lip I now have.

HokieZHP

10-15-2013, 10:00 AM

Since the wagon is so unique I would say go for the Garbino lip.

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 10:02 AM

Charlie - the lip is ultra rare. I do not know of anyone else in the U.S. with one..it is the price that scares me

cakM3

10-15-2013, 10:08 AM

Stuart....still worth researching bro! Who knows? The price might be within the range you're willing to spend? One can only hope!

Damn....now you got me looking for one for my ZHP!

kakashi169

10-15-2013, 10:34 AM

Garbino

HokieZHP

10-15-2013, 11:02 AM

Just looked them up. Found 2 places. One has the Garbino listed at a little over 700 and another in japan listed for 1300!

That is an expensive lip!

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:03 AM

exactly - can you imagine messing it up?

The lip on my truck was more...but it sits up much higher

HokieZHP

10-15-2013, 11:05 AM

exactly - can you imagine messing it up?

The lip on my truck was more...but it sits up much higher

I would probably cry

Vas

10-15-2013, 11:11 AM

My vote is for the lip.

Do you know what the lip is constructed from? If it is polyurethane then they are pretty durable. If it is fiberglass, then I would be worried.

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:12 AM

completely carbon

johnrando

10-15-2013, 11:13 AM

I might need more Garbino pics, but I kinda like the M3 better (I know that's not the prevailing sentiment at this time). It's unique, so if that's what you are going for, I'd do Garbino. It stands out. I just like the M3 flow better.

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:16 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=garbino+e46&rlz=1T4GGNI_enUS508US509&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=a5RdUqDqPNGjkQfu44HoBA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1446&bih=922

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:18 AM

http://www.beifall.jp/docs/cvs14_3b.jpg

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:19 AM

http://www.beifall.jp/docs/cvs14_1b.JPG

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 11:29 AM

If I do M3 - there are SO MANY choices for splitters:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8uVrAkspfBU/T7YCFlU_AGI/AAAAAAAAUfM/hdPbNk87l34/s1600/m3w7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/liddldevil/New%20Project/strassentech_front_lip-550.jpg

http://image.europeancarweb.com/f/9325066+w750+st0/0608_EC_14z+BMW_E46_M3+Front_Side_Shop.jpg

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/274/img0067bf8.jpg

Avetiso

10-15-2013, 11:40 AM

Garbino

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 02:25 PM

evening bump

I personally am still evenly split

The M3 has the advantage of looking more aggressive even without any splitter/lip, etc

Vas

10-15-2013, 02:38 PM

Iono but for some reason imo I think the m3 front looks the best only on the m3

Imola.ZHP

10-15-2013, 03:09 PM

Can't go wrong either way Stu, but I prefer the M-Tech II bumper myself. When you mentioned a change the other day in the touring thread on e46F I considered suggesting a lip for the M-Tech II, but refrained...

danewilson77

10-15-2013, 03:55 PM

Lip

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

kayger12

10-15-2013, 04:32 PM

Lip

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

+1

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 04:42 PM

if I do the lip - it will still be a very rare. vs. the M3 that is common

BCS_ZHP

10-15-2013, 05:47 PM

^This, lips FTW, like Mick Jagger

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 05:50 PM

I am so afraid that I will destroy the lip. At least with CS splitters they are dime-a-dozen cheap - because I have always bought fleabay

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 06:30 PM

Ok, I just made myself poorer - lip ordered from Japan.

Hermes

10-15-2013, 06:38 PM

Stu, haven't seen this till now since I've been driving most of the day. The Garbino lip has always been my favorite but I've never bought it. Glad you went with that!

Imola.ZHP

10-15-2013, 06:40 PM

YAYAYAYA!

"If we have to we can overnight the parts straight from Japan."

330i ZHP

10-15-2013, 06:43 PM

Stu, haven't seen this till now since I've been driving most of the day. The Garbino lip has always been my favorite but I've never bought it. Glad you went with that!

I have been fretting with this decision for years - I have always loved this lip and yet hated the Hamann "surf board"

az3579

10-15-2013, 07:17 PM

evening bump

I personally am still evenly split

The M3 has the advantage of looking more aggressive even without any splitter/lip, etc

Personally I disagree. I think the ZHP bumper looks more aggressive, especially with the Garbino. This is my vote.

Lanister

10-15-2013, 08:12 PM

M bumper lines don't quite match the rest of the car. If you look closely. So it wouldn't be my vote for sure.

Avetiso

10-15-2013, 09:20 PM

M bumper lines don't quite match the rest of the car. If you look closely. So it wouldn't be my vote for sure.

I'm with this. I just think it looks out of place.

330i ZHP

10-16-2013, 03:56 AM

I am going to make an aluminum or hard plastic splitter under the lip to protect (take the damage of going in and out of driveways).

Kind of along these lines:

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/AUTOTECKNIC-UNIVERSAL-FRONT-BUMPER-PROTECTOR-SPLITTER-SPLITTERS-FLIPPERS-/18/!BbGVozQBGk~$(KGrHqUH-C0EqudlQdKwBKu(90PgE!~~_35.JPG

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads16/Picture+0501265901719.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/8199058918_b0a853de98_k.jpg

It would be carbon or black and I would try my best to not have it be visible

cakM3

10-16-2013, 04:00 AM

Congrats on the Garbino lip Stuart! Looking forward to install pics!

PirateZHP

10-16-2013, 04:55 AM

Pumped to see pics on the car!

Daddyoh

10-16-2013, 07:07 AM

cakM3

10-16-2013, 08:19 AM

Garbino lip for sale here: http://autostyle-usa.com/?pkey=parts_free_word&limit_maker%5B%5D=GBN&limit_car%5B%5D=9332&page=1&max=10&car_url=bmw3seriesE46 (http://autostyle-usa.com/?pkey=parts_free_word&limit_maker%5B%5D=GBN&limit_car%5B%5D=9332&page=1&max=10&car_url=bmw3seriesE46)

330i ZHP

10-16-2013, 08:20 AM

that is who I sourced it through

johnrando

10-16-2013, 08:26 AM

Looking forward to seeing it on.

danewilson77

10-16-2013, 04:20 PM

Seems to me, as we are spending your money, the vote is overwhelming.

danewilson77

10-16-2013, 04:21 PM

LOL.....shipping is $622.....hehehehohoho.

alexandre

10-16-2013, 05:50 PM

Excellent choice :thumbsup

I've always thought the M3 bumper looked way out of place on facelift cars. Something about the headlights angled up and the M bumper lines angled down (vs the MTech2's lines being angled up).

330i ZHP

10-16-2013, 09:16 PM

well, the effers in Japan have informed me that someone JUST bought the only one they had and that if I am willing to wait they can make another...FUK - I feel like I am not meant to have the damn thing.

Hermes

10-16-2013, 10:12 PM

Bull schiesse

330i ZHP

10-17-2013, 05:07 AM

I am going to let the order stand and hope for the best

johnrando

10-17-2013, 05:48 AM

Das not good. Well, you waited all this long...

az3579

10-19-2013, 11:26 AM

If you're willing to pay, then it's worth the wait. Just wait and you'll have a cool and very rare part!

330i ZHP

11-23-2013, 07:12 PM

INSTALLED:

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0504_zps2b36237f.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0517_zpsdaae9311.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0502_zps67e39fc7.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0510_zps523b7156.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0518_zps178bcb4a.jpg

PirateZHP

11-23-2013, 07:25 PM

That looks incredible!

With fingers touching the screen...

danewilson77

11-23-2013, 07:33 PM

Looks great Stu.

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

johnrando

11-23-2013, 11:03 PM

Def looks great.

Lanister

11-24-2013, 12:51 AM

Lubz it!

echo46

11-24-2013, 06:19 AM

Madonna Mia, that is beautiful. You made the right choice, now just don't run over any speed bumps.

330i ZHP

11-24-2013, 04:09 PM

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0527_zps2f54973b.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0522_zpsec6be3e9.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0520_zps3bf5456d.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0528_zps226a88d3.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0526_zpse2e29923.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0529_zps04130f0b.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/STU_0530_zpsff05aece.jpg

PirateZHP

11-24-2013, 04:11 PM

I need new pants after those pics...

With fingers touching the screen...

danewilson77

11-24-2013, 05:01 PM

:drool

With jimmy touching the screen....

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

PirateZHP

11-24-2013, 05:22 PM

:drool

With jimmy touching the screen....

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

Lulz

With fingers touching the screen...

az3579

11-24-2013, 05:23 PM

Now that is officially the ONLY lip I would ever consider for my car. Good thing I'm not in the market for a lip considering how hard to find those are!

Lanister

11-24-2013, 06:28 PM

That's the dog's bollocks mate!

Is that a FMIC behind that grillie?

Imola.ZHP

11-24-2013, 07:11 PM

WoW

330i ZHP

11-24-2013, 10:57 PM

That's the dog's bollocks mate!

Is that a FMIC behind that grillie?

yes sir

Lanister

11-24-2013, 11:01 PM

:thumbsup

So not used to seeing them on e46's but my eye always catches them from my dsm days :)

cakM3

11-25-2013, 07:46 AM

Stu, that Garbino lip looks perfect! :drool

MrMaico

11-29-2013, 03:49 PM

Now that is officially the ONLY lip I would ever consider for my car. Good thing I'm not in the market for a lip considering how hard to find those are!

+1! Looks great Stu!

rkneeshaw

04-30-2015, 04:37 PM

jesus h christ, that is beautiful. That garbino is the only lip I would ever install on my car. Any more pics with the car completed? Where can I find a photo gallery of this car that I can pleasure myself to?