Which Side Skirt for the F80 M3?

wdskukm3 · 02-20-2018, 12:30 PM

Which side skirt would you guys choose on the F80 M3 for durability and quality? Will you go with carbon fiber or the Polyurethane. Anyone know of good poly side skirts other then the IND modified skirts?

espressoo · 02-20-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wdskukm3

Which side skirt would you guys choose on the F80 M3 for durability and quality? Will you go with carbon fiber or the Polyurethane. Anyone know of good poly side skirts other then the IND modified skirts?

Which manufacturer offers a polyurethane one? Unless you drive your car through the snow, bottom out on a speed bump or hit something like a traffic cone, I cannot see how side skirt blades if installed properly can be damaged. If you want durability, just get the OEM M4 blades and install it on your M3. It's made of ABS plastic and seems pretty durable. You just need to trim around the 4 jack points and use self tapping screws for install. If you're too lazy to trim it yourself then the IND ones are pre-trimmed but are priced higher. I'm pretty sure they are just the OEM M4 ones.

One word of caution though. Some aftermarket ones extends pretty far beyond your rocker panels and if you're not careful getting out of your car, you may step on it and rip it off. I've accidentally kicked mine getting out of tight spots but luckily have not stepped on it.

zed512 · 03-19-2019, 11:13 PM

In the same boat.
Looking to source carbon side blades for around $400. Lots of options (well perhaps not at that price) anyways I cant determine clear winner.

Are the Aeroflow carbons really thin? Hard to tell in pictures

SANYA · 03-20-2019, 05:39 AM

RKP from IND +1

wdskukm3 · 03-20-2019, 01:41 PM

I already have those installed on my car. Perfect fitment and you can definitely see the quality in them.

nbennettksu · 03-20-2019, 04:26 PM

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Which side skirt would you guys choose on the F80 M3 for durability and quality? Will you go with carbon fiber or the Polyurethane. Anyone know of good poly side skirts other then the IND modified skirts?

Do the M Perf ones from M4 and modify them. Its not that bad, I used @x.shell's template and did it with a dremel; had them cut and on in under a day.

wdskukm3 · 03-20-2019, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I already have the rkp installed. Perfect fitment.

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wdskukm3 Captain 364 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 and Model P3D Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Orland Park,IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestion. I already have the rkp installed. Perfect fitment. __________________ M Forever!!!!
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