05-18-2018, 12:53 AM | #45 |
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OK sooo. I need help.
I just installed my MP Carbon splitters today using 3m tape. I also tried to follow the awesome tutorial by Khatti to install my MP Carbon lip. However the tutorial is for the plastic OEM lip and not the CF. The CF LIP has holes on the bottom where it seems like certain screws are suppose to go. However if I drill into those holes it's definitely going through the bottom of the splitters as well. My question is. Are the CF splitters suppose to be Attached by screws from the bottom of the lip? I've tried searching all over but found nothing.I've read the tutorial a few times but it never specifically stated to do so.
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You need to drill into the splitters unfortunately. See this part of my guide. Try not to cringe. You won't see it once everything is on and if you decide to remove the lip the holes drilled into the splitters will not be noticeable unless you're under the car. |
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Looks like this can be done without removing the wheels as long as the front end is up in the air?
I figure I can put both wheels on ramps and do it? |
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I went through a front camera install yesterday and put the car on ramps to remove the oil cooler guard and dropped the oil cooler. The side pieces of plastic had to come loose from the bottom so I figured I could do this without taking the wheels off. I don’t have a dremel so I’m going to attempt trimming the guards with plastic cutters or a utility knife. I’m guessing the 6mm and 3mm drill bits don’t come with the kit? |
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06-03-2018, 09:06 AM | #52 |
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I haven’t cut my plastic pieces yet. Just bolted them right back up.
I’ve got some extra screws in bag 2. Looks like two different screw options? |
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07-05-2018, 09:01 PM | #53 |
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I'm surprised that BMW does not sell just a hardware kit for this product. There are a ton of used lips and splitters being bought and sold, and it's a nightmare to try to get your own screws and bolts for this. As someone posted earlier in this thread, you can kind-of-sort-of compile your own parts list for most of the pieces, but at OEM BMW prices and shipping that's $50 plus. I'm going to give it a try with just some comparable screws and bolts from Lowes.
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08-31-2018, 04:12 PM | #54 |
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I hit a shredded tire merging onto the freeway a few days ago and the two bolts holding this in the center popped out. I've tried popping them back in but the bolts are just loose now. Has anyone been in the same situation I'm in? Do I need to take the entire assembly off? How reusable are the rivets, nuts, and bolts?
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11-01-2018, 12:32 AM | #55 |
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Appreciate it Khatti for posting this DYI. I just did mine today and it went well thanks to you! It took me a lot longer than 2.5 hrs. I used plasti dip on the front lip, used 3 coats and it turned out really nice. [IMG][/IMG]
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I've been considering popping off the cover and spraying it with plasti as well. |
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I've considered taking everything apart to see if I could epoxy/weld a couple of M5 nyloc nuts onto the top of the reinforcement bracket. (This will require buying replacement plastic rivets since they are not reusable.) The only other option I can see is to buy an entire new lip when they're on sale (you can find them for <$400 on ebay) |
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What's the black adhesive tape that everyone is using to mask the gap between the splitter and bumper. Item Q on the item list. Anyone have a link to something I can buy.
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OP - great DIY, but need to clarify one step I think you missed regarding bag #4.
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For minor touch ups, I have found this to be a good match to matte finish - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 For full respray, I use this - https://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-Au.../dp/B005H5P5C6
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Anyone looking for the rivets I did find these. Comes in paks of 25.
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The picture above shows those plastic tabs that apparently turn to the fender when they screw in. Anyone have a picture of these plastic tabs in place/installed? I'm unsure on where to put them. |
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They go in between the cover (lip) and the inner support bracket. They are a PITA to get in there and I don't understand why this step is last since it makes it nearly impossible to get them on.
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