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  1. #51
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    The M-Tech kit is the only one I really like.
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    Cool skirts

    I' m purist. The 635 does not need any side skirts. Less is more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 88M6 View Post
    I have a complete Mtech kit side skirts, front & rear dams & rr trunk spoiler. no mounting hardware which still can be ordered i believe Front dam at apex is a bit ground down,missing the bottom line of ribbing but otherwise everthing else OK. front & rear red in color. sides in primer if i remember correctly. not seen them 4 awhile. rr spoiler black

    Sold my M635 and although I'd love another probably not going to happen so they(I know I'll hate myself for doing this) can be bought.
    Okay, here is the $64.00 question. I am very interested in the side skirts and rear wing (and judging from this thread, a few others are also).

    After speaking with Ary today, he says he can replicate anything if he has an original to make a mold from. Would you be willing to send them to him so that he can make a mold and have them available, if shipping were paid and they were insured? I'm not certain what turn around time would be, but I can verify with him. Doing this would allow several members to purchase these items as opposed to just one person.

    Let me know what you think...

    Any input from the group is appreciated,

    Jack

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    My skirt choice

    Oh, I see we are talking skirts.
    I like the ones that have a split on the upper thigh.
    That way they show a lot more leg.

    Here is the ONLY skirt that will ever ride in on on my BMW
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    Put me in the non skirt camp, unless short, plaid or pleated.

    I'll let these skirts go cheap if anyone wants 'em.
    Only thing is, I don't want the hassle of shipping them. Detroit area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by av8r4aa View Post
    Oh, I see we are talking skirts.
    I like the ones that have a split on the upper thigh.
    That way they show a lot more leg.

    Here is the ONLY skirt that will ever ride in on on my BMW

    These shark skorts get my vote...I love this photo

    "Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter
    "I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
    In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
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    1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
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    Where can we get stuff like BMP side skirts or M-Technic ktis. I can't find this stuff anywhere and I want it.

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    I have a line on a brand new set of M-Tech side skirts and wanted to know if you enthusiast think the M-Tech side skirts will match or look good with a Euro 6er front spoiler and or Alpina front spoiler?
    "Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter
    "I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
    In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Buffalo Anthracite)
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Napa Schwartz)
    1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
    2002 540iT Sport Auto (Schwartz/Napa Black)
    2019 740i M Sport (Carbon Black/Napa Black)
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    Imo it would ruin the entire sleek look of your sixers. It makes the car look fat and thus shorter, skirts just don't compliment the nice long lines of sixer bodystyle.
    I think your car's are pretty much perfect how they are now, If you ask me.

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    I was completely against the side skirts until I saw that black 6 ...wow that's sweet

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    I went and did a little research.

    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=51&fg=20

    I looked over on PelicanParts and the side skirt numbers come up as available parts. There are a couple of brackets that you need to make sure and purchase, but it looks like a complete m-technic skirt kit would run you about $800 for both sides with all ancillary parts.

    Jose
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    Livin the dream!

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    No side skirts or back spoilers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RokuMado View Post
    I have a line on a brand new set of M-Tech side skirts and wanted to know if you enthusiast think the M-Tech side skirts will match or look good with a Euro 6er front spoiler and or Alpina front spoiler?
    Well, since the M-tech skirts are designed to match the M-tech front spoiler and rear valance; you should probably use it as such so it does not look like someone just threw parts on the car.

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    Wisdom at its best. As always, thanks Todd. All M-Tech, or nothing at all. Sounds like a plan, however, I do like the M-Tech front air dam on a euro 6er all by itself


    Decisions, decisions...
    Last edited by RokuMado; 03-22-2012 at 06:15 PM.
    "Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter
    "I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
    In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Buffalo Anthracite)
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Napa Schwartz)
    1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
    2002 540iT Sport Auto (Schwartz/Napa Black)
    2019 740i M Sport (Carbon Black/Napa Black)
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    I installed Zenders on my 80 Euro back in 1982 and I have always liked the look. I installed Zenders om my 87 M6 right after I bought it in 2006 because I could not find M-Tek skirts. Skirts are a style that seems to come and go, but I like the look. If I ever locate a set of M-Teks I might swap them for the Zenders on the M6.
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    I think on some cars it looks ok. My preference nowadays is to remove vs add but that is just me. Todays cars use copious amounts of plastic and body cladding and I prefer the less is more of some of the 70-80's euro cars.
    With that said i sure did lust after the zender gti and scirocco when I was a kid
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    My opinion .....

    Front Air Dam ... 635 or M635 = OK
    Side Skirts = No
    Rear Apron = No
    Rear Spoiler (M6) = OK

    Just like the factory made it.

    Want to change 20% of the visual appeal = Try different wheel styles.

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    I want a rear spoiler. Preferably the smaller black rubber kind. It just looks like something is missing from the rear of my car...
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    I am torn. I saw a nice B9 that looked good. On the other hand, I don't see my car looking amazing with skirts. Maybe Zender style? Nah!

    I like airdams, my '85 valance isn't vented...maybe I will succum to the fiberwerks airdam for $300 (my '88 project needs one).
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    Lets put them up and see

    Well, I guess lets take a look at some examples...M-Tech fronts and sides.

    ...every time I get a look at the Gambini M635csi I still go ...Classic one of a kind Fikse Wheels. Shhhhweeet!
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    Last edited by RokuMado; 02-09-2011 at 02:14 AM.
    "Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter
    "I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
    In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Buffalo Anthracite)
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Napa Schwartz)
    1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
    2002 540iT Sport Auto (Schwartz/Napa Black)
    2019 740i M Sport (Carbon Black/Napa Black)
    (pics) Nori YumeHimeSaiko


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    IMO the 6 should have the front dam and rear factory spoiler but no skirts, they look too heavy.

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    I think the Zender skirts look great, especially on the series 1 e24's:

    Last edited by MrtnEbb; 03-28-2011 at 11:30 AM.

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    Still Thinking about Mr. Gambini's M635csi

    Yet another old thread bump by me because I am still contemplating the install of the super conditioned and new M-Tech goodies that I have acquired over the last couple years.

    Looking for more opinions. I want to put the M-tech front spoiler on my Schwartz 635csi, (I really love the look) However, I still have a brand new set of M-Tech side skirts to install with it, but not sure if I want to go that route with the Alpina wheels and all. Too much stuff to me.

    OR I'm thinking of installing both the M-Tech front airdam and side skirts on Polaris 635csi which will fit much better with the sporty BBS RNs that I currently have on. Then I'll have one super sporty Euro 6er and one super stock Euro 6er.

    OR I'll install the M-Tech front air-dam on one of the 6ers and sell the M-Tech side skirts for some good money for another set of wheels that I have been dreaming about



    "Simply looking at a Shark is the same as buying one " - R. Carter
    "I have to stop looking at Sharks" - RokuMado
    In Desire Of: 1985 M635CSi (Alpine White) OR ALPINA Model
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Schwartz/Buffalo Anthracite)
    1985 Euro 635CSi CR 5-Spd (Polaris/Napa Schwartz)
    1985 Euro 628CSi Auto(Zobelbraun/Buffalo Nutria)...Rehomed
    2002 540iT Sport Auto (Schwartz/Napa Black)
    2019 740i M Sport (Carbon Black/Napa Black)
    (pics) Nori YumeHimeSaiko


  24. #74
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    See my Gallery for a Black M6 with Zender Skirts. I would have prefered M Tech skirts, but the Zenders were available and I had a set on my 80 Euro with Alpina suspension. Let me know if you want to sell the M Tech side skirts.
    George My Gallery

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    Rd sides & rear
    terrible OE fit . took some custom work but alls good

    Less obtrusive with darker colors but definitley aggressive stance which Is what I was lookin for.
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