BMW Tuning Parts — Page 153

For BMW, the website offers tuning and accessories for a specific body code: body kits (front bumper lip spoilers, rear diffusers, spoilers, full bumpers, facelift conversion kits to a newer model), kidney grilles, carbon and chrome trims, automotive lighting, rubber/textile/EVA floor mats, window deflectors, roof racks, side steps, wheels, badges and emblems — for 1–8 Series, X1–X7, XM, Z3/Z4 and i3/i8/iX, from the E30 (1982) up to the latest G and U bodies. You should select a part by body code and model year (for body kits — also by the type of factory bumper and facelift), not only by the Series name: a 5 Series from 2016 is F10, while 2017 is already G30, and parts between them are not interchangeable.

How to identify your BMW body code

With BMW, one Series comes in several generations, and each has its own index: E — older bodies, F and G — newer, U — the newest. Parts between generations are mostly not interchangeable, so use the body code, not only the Series name. For example, 3 Series is both F30/F31 and G20/G21; 5 Series is F10/F11 and G30/G31; X5 is E70, F15 and G05. Buyers often confuse the codes, especially when the car was produced at the generation changeover. If you’re unsure, match the model year to the years in the model page title or send the manager your VIN. For body parts, the year alone is not enough: facelift and bumper type also matter, and for US cars — the market version as well, because American mirrors and some parts have a different shape.

Body kits: which bumper and which material

The largest section is body kits for BMW: front bumper lip spoilers, rear diffusers, spoilers, kits with full bumpers and facelift conversion kits to switch to the look of a newer version. Before choosing, pay attention to three things:

• Factory bumper type. Base bumper, M package (M Sport), M Performance, and M3/M5 bumpers have different shapes and mounting points, so parts are not interchangeable between them: M-design add-ons fit only an M-package bumper, and an M3/M4-style body kit does not fit an M-Sport bumper. A diffuser is also selected for the exhaust — the number, position, and shape of the outlets.
• Material. Genuine carbon is much more expensive than plastic equivalents of the same design and takes longer to manufacture. Plastic parts are often supplied in gloss black (can be left unpainted) or in a paintable finish — the color and coating are specified in the product card. Paintable parts should be test-fitted on the car first and only then painted.
• Installation. Bumpers and kits are installed in the factory locations. Add-ons and spoilers without factory mounts are glued on with double-sided tape or sealant, and adhesive is usually not included. You can install a body kit at the network of certified DD Tuning service centers — the manager will suggest the nearest one.

Exterior and small details worth measuring

Kidney grilles (“nostrils” M-Look or 1 Bar in gloss or matte black), carbon trims, mirrors and mirror caps help change the car’s “face.” A mirror cover and a cap are different products: a replacement cover has clips and fully replaces the original, while a cap is glued on top of it. For cars with the M package, the cover format is usually the right one. European and American BMW mirrors differ in shape and size, so for US cars please confirm compatibility separately. Caps that fully cover the mirror can block the built-in turn signal repeater — keep this in mind before ordering.

BMW badges for hood and trunk come in different diameters, so before buying, measure the factory emblem by the outer edge, and for a badge on pins — also measure the distance between the pins. The same applies to wheel center caps: BMW sizes are not standardized (55/53, 56/54, 68/64,5, 69/65 mm exist), and wheel radius or a 5×120 bolt pattern doesn’t tell you anything about them — measure the outer diameter and the clip fitment.

Interior, cargo area, and wheels

For the interior, we offer BMW floor mats in rubber, textile, and EVA. Rubber is softer and more flexible, EVA is stiffer, and textile mats are made to order. Aluminum mat badges, including M Series, are an extra option. For trips — roof racks and cross bars for standard rails, integrated rails, or a smooth roof; for X-series crossovers — side steps. Finish the look with forged wheels R16–R24, tuning headlights and taillights, and exhaust tips. Halogen, xenon, and LED headlight connectors differ, so it’s best to entrust wiring of new lighting to an auto electrician.

This description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers, and the company knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and practical, field-tested answers.