Turner Skid Plate Owners - Safe?

[m34m]

Does anyone know if the Turner unit works with a CS with the CS lip? Will it bolt on without disturbing the lip?

[MisterF80M3]

Has anyone considered fabricating their own with the OEM one as template?

[jpy1980]

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Has anyone considered fabricating their own with the OEM one as template?

So much easier just getting the Turner one. Very well made and the hardware of good too

[horsepower_and_hounds]

Originally Posted by m34m

Does anyone know if the Turner unit works with a CS with the CS lip? Will it bolt on without disturbing the lip?

It bolts on behind the lip so should not affect in any way

Originally Posted by MisterF80M3

Has anyone considered fabricating their own with the OEM one as template?

Not to save 400 bucks.....

Originally Posted by jpy1980

So much easier just getting the Turner one. Very well made and the hardware of good too

What he said...... 400 and done. On my 3rd one and always easy to install

[Wanted_M]

Originally Posted by m34m

Does anyone know if the Turner unit works with a CS with the CS lip? Will it bolt on without disturbing the lip?

No it does not, I bought one and ended up returning it. The CS lip is different than regular M3/4. CS has a center bracket and Turner does not account for cutout. The CS cover has slots on each corner (sides) in front of the bolting for oil cooler to fit around the metal bracket (one in each side) as the regular cover doesn't account for.

Center CS lip bracket.


Metal bracket, one on each side.


CS OEM cover on top of Turner, you can clearly see a bolt there.


OEM cover shows center slot and need side slots to fit. They will have to redesign cover to account for minor changes.

[m34m]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

No it does not, I bought one and ended up returning it. The CS lip is different than regular M3/4. CS has a center bracket and Turner does not account for cutout. The CS cover has slots on each corner (sides) in front of the bolting for oil cooler to fit around the metal bracket (one in each side) as the regular cover doesn't account for.

This sir is a magnificent reply and why I love this community so much. Thank you. I was ready to order the Turner unit only to discover all of this the hard way. Only issue now is what to do. I feel very nervous without that area protected. Thanks again buddy.

[Wanted_M]

Thanks man, I'm glad I saved you a Saturday headache lol. I sent several pics to Turner for fitment, they accepted my return but unfortunately I don't see Turner revising the cover for a small group of us CS owners. Till then, drive careful.

[maddmatth]

Originally Posted by m34m

This sir is a magnificent reply and why I love this community so much. Thank you. I was ready to order the Turner unit only to discover all of this the hard way. Only issue now is what to do. I feel very nervous without that area protected. Thanks again buddy.

I wouldn't be too nervous. 99.999% of M3s and 4s are doing just fine without it. Have road tripped mine through the countryside in the middle of winter and done 3 trackdays so far.

How often have you had things smash the underside of your cars?

[damageprone]

Originally Posted by maddmatth

I wouldn't be too nervous. 99.999% of M3s and 4s are doing just fine without it. Have road tripped mine through the countryside in the middle of winter and done 3 trackdays so far.

How often have you had things smash the underside of your cars?

It also helps protect on the off chance you hit a big pothole or dip.

[hellokitty]

A few months after I installed my turner skid plate, I ran over a darn metal shower caddie that was left on the road. That thing would have definitely caused some damage. It hit the skid plate pretty hard causing some cosmetic damage to the powder coating but no oil cooler damage.

I think this mod is a must if you are lowered and plan to keep the car long term. All it takes is one large object and you'll wish you had it.

[Wanted_M]

Looking at IND Fall Line skid plate won't fit CS. I guess we are out..
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1182474

[rborane]

Just ordered my turner skid plate after Lowering on MCS 1WNR / Eibach. Did you all purchase a separate installation hardware kit, or reuse the hardware from the OEM plate?

[9M71]

Originally Posted by rborane

Just ordered my turner skid plate after Lowering on MCS 1WNR / Eibach. Did you all purchase a separate installation hardware kit, or reuse the hardware from the OEM plate?

Reuse is perfectly fine.

[TideMD]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

No it does not, I bought one and ended up returning it. The CS lip is different than regular M3/4. CS has a center bracket and Turner does not account for cutout. The CS cover has slots on each corner (sides) in front of the bolting for oil cooler to fit around the metal bracket (one in each side) as the regular cover doesn't account for.

Center CS lip bracket.


Metal bracket, one on each side.


CS OEM cover on top of Turner, you can clearly see a bolt there.


OEM cover shows center slot and need side slots to fit. They will have to redesign cover to account for minor changes.

That's not entirely true.

I've had a CS lip (with factory hard mounts, not just stuck on with 3M VHB and screws) and Turner skid plate on my car for almost a year now. Granted, it took some work, mostly cutting down 2 corners of the plate to accommodate the lip mounts. But, it can be done.

[Wanted_M]

Originally Posted by TideMD

That's not entirely true.
I've had a CS lip (with factory hard mounts, not just stuck on with 3M VHB and screws) and Turner skid plate on my car for almost a year now. Granted, it took some work, mostly cutting down 2 corners of the plate to accommodate the lip mounts. But, it can be done.

I'm trying to understand your logic by saying its not true. You bought one and modified it to fit on your own. For the rest of us that's not a direct fit on any CS lip, IMO it doesn't fit unless you hack it hence the fitment issue.

[TideMD]

Originally Posted by Wanted_M

I'm trying to understand your logic by saying its not true. You bought one and modified it to fit on your own. For the rest of us that's not a direct fit on any CS lip, IMO it doesn't fit unless you hack it hence the fitment issue.

Well, the initial question asked:

Originally Posted by m34m

Does anyone know if the Turner unit works with a CS with the CS lip? Will it bolt on without disturbing the lip?

To which you replied, "No it does not."

My reply stated the Turner plate was modified. The lip was not modified, the mounting points were not modified, the brackets were not modified. As such, and in regard to the initial question, I managed to mount the Turner plate "without disturbing the lip." Therefore, yes the Turner plate can work with the CS lip.
(Which is why I also said, "That's not entirely true.")

So, my logic is - Yes, it can be done without disturbing the lip. But, it takes a little work.

[Bluer2]

all you have to do is cut a hole on the skid plate so the mounting bracket can fit through. easy peasy.

[11LMBiSTT]

I have the Turner Skid Plate on my M3 CS and it just needs to be notched slightly and is easily modified to fit. Turner Skid Plate is a must have mod, lowered or not! Could save your engine from catastrophic oil loss. And the price is fantastic compared to the only other one available, Fall-Line.

As low as my CS is, it's for sure saved my ass more than once.

Another must imo, is the ECPR Splitter to protect the beautiful and expensive CS front lip. Can kind of see it in this pic.

https://eurocustomspr.com/products/b...n-fiber-cs-lip

[FriedPiston]

I have a brand new (unused) Turner Motorsport skid plate with hardware kit if anyone is interested. It doesn't fit my current front aero setup of CS lip + APR splitter since the splitter requires more trimming than what the installer was comfortable doing.

Edit 06/03/21: This has been sold.

[USSEnterprise]

Originally Posted by FriedPiston

I have a brand new (unused) Turner Motorsport skid plate with hardware kit if anyone is interested. It doesn't fit my current front aero setup of CS lip + APR splitter since the splitter requires more trimming than what the installer was comfortable doing.

It's a pretty easy trimming that takes less than a half hour. Here:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=11

[FriedPiston]

Originally Posted by xxaarraa

It's a pretty easy trimming that takes less than a half hour. Here:

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=11

Looks super easy, but I have an APR splitter that's custom bolted through the CS lip > bumper splitter > bumper. It goes underneath the CS lip and runs all the way back to the belly pan.

[espressoo]

I have a replica CS lip and made the Fall Line one work. The leading edge tucks under the bumper and center lip mounting point so you either have to cut out a notch on the skid plate or forgo that bracket. There's 12-14 other screws holding the lip in place so it's still very secure. Worst case if there was something on the road I rather the lip break off but my oil cooler protected.