Lightweight Front Lip Install Notes/Photos

Kankles · 01-09-2016, 11:11 AM

Installed my lightweight lip today. I didn't use the provided spacers. When I mocked it up I could tell they were going to cause bowing. I had some thick auto-grade rubber bushings which I used instead (where i got them I can't remember). A side benefit is it gives a bit of flex to the center when needed (for when I inevitably scrape it.

Coloradom3 · 01-11-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

Installed my lightweight lip today. I didn't use the provided spacers. When I mocked it up I could tell they were going to cause bowing. I had some thick auto-grade rubber bushings which I used instead (where i got them I can't remember). A side benefit is it gives a bit of flex to the center when needed (for when I inevitably scrape it.

Thrillbilly hey man, you mind posting up a few shots for us who are interested in purchasing it.

Kankles · 01-11-2016, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Agedog2gt

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Originally Posted by Thrillbilly

Installed my lightweight lip today. I didn't use the provided spacers. When I mocked it up I could tell they were going to cause bowing. I had some thick auto-grade rubber bushings which I used instead (where i got them I can't remember). A side benefit is it gives a bit of flex to the center when needed (for when I inevitably scrape it.

Thrillbilly hey man, you mind posting up a few shots for us who are interested in purchasing it.

Here's the only one I have right now (traveling for work). I'll post a couple more when I get home Saturday. Btw, even if the provided spacers are too long you could probably get away with shortening them using a dremel.

DBV · 01-11-2016, 08:06 AM

Have any of you guys noticed any ride issues over 110mph? I notice some (aero induced I'm guessing) uneasiness from the front axle over 110. Just wondering if it's because I'm not running a more aggressive rear spoiler (to balance it out), or if it's inherent to this lip design...

ElSenor · 01-11-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Have any of you guys noticed any ride issues over 110mph? I notice some (aero induced I'm guessing) uneasiness from the front axle over 110. Just wondering if it's because I'm not running a more aggressive rear spoiler (to balance it out), or if it's inherent to this lip design...

Nope and I've had the car up to 125mph on the autobahn

But I'm also running the stock spoiler. Waiting on ModeCarbon to make/ship me my CF spoiler.

goneloco · 01-11-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DBV

Have any of you guys noticed any ride issues over 110mph? I notice some (aero induced I'm guessing) uneasiness from the front axle over 110. Just wondering if it's because I'm not running a more aggressive rear spoiler (to balance it out), or if it's inherent to this lip design...

Have you checked the incline of the lip? Is it laying level? Or could it be tilting up slightly (back to front). When I first had mine installed it did have a slight front to back decline thereby producing lift. I was thinking it could have had an additional spacer at the front to lock in the angle.

DBV · 02-02-2016, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by goneloco

Have you checked the incline of the lip? Is it laying level? Or could it be tilting up slightly (back to front). When I first had mine installed it did have a slight front to back decline thereby producing lift. I was thinking it could have had an additional spacer at the front to lock in the angle.

I have checked it, but it seems flush with everything. I can't imagine why we would have to add spacers to this lip to even it out... Can anybody else weigh in on this?

yuKon22 · 02-03-2016, 04:44 AM

The best part about this lip is the flex, I went over a deceased possum at 120kph last weekend, suffice to say the possum was actually a little bigger that I calculated, the lip just flexed and rolled over it and I looks like it never happened....its a great product, but the centre spacer issue is present on mine also, I need to get around to shaving that down...

goneloco · 02-03-2016, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by yuKon22

The best part about this lip is the flex, I went over a deceased possum at 120kph last weekend, suffice to say the possum was actually a little bigger that I calculated, the lip just flexed and rolled over it and I looks like it never happened....its a great product, but the centre spacer issue is present on mine also, I need to get around to shaving that down...

Yes it flexes but I had the misfortune of running over a tire tread on the highway and at first thought no damage. But I removed the lip for winter and then discovered all the long screws that go through the spacers were bent and the lip was permanently bent. Clearance was 3 inches in the center and 4 1/2 on the sides. Don't know though. It may have saved the bumper.

mancona · 02-15-2016, 01:55 PM

Is the finish on this lip gloss black or is it more of an unfinished flat or matte black?

TR930 · 02-15-2016, 02:14 PM

It is more like a Satin finish. Like between semi-gloss and satin.

TR930 · 02-15-2016, 02:24 PM

I used the provided spacers, 8 of the 6mm bolts were missing from my kit as well. My lip has a very slight bow in the middle of it but I think that is part of the design for downforce.

MN2///M · 02-18-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Longbow64

Here's the after. Still not completely straight. Might do a little more trimming. I was missing two as well and didn't use the shorter screws. Using 4 bolts on each side is enough.

So by the looks of it, this lip is not very stiff then? How's it holding up at almost a year?

Thanks for the closer picture at ground level; first time I've been able to see the gap along the splitter.

Could you add a close up picture from the side; wheel well to front of the car please?

MN2///M · 02-18-2016, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I recently installed this too. supremepower is definitely the place to call.

So how is it holding up? Could you post some more pictures? I'd like to see it close up by the splitters, from the side of the car and across the front if you would be so kind.

dmk08 · 02-18-2016, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MN2///M

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Originally Posted by dmk08

I recently installed this too. supremepower is definitely the place to call.

So how is it holding up? Could you post some more pictures? I'd like to see it close up by the splitters, from the side of the car and across the front if you would be so kind.

I sold it and put on M perf cause I wanted the CF splitters.

Longbow64 · 02-18-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MN2///M

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Originally Posted by Longbow64

Here's the after. Still not completely straight. Might do a little more trimming. I was missing two as well and didn't use the shorter screws. Using 4 bolts on each side is enough.

So by the looks of it, this lip is not very stiff then? How's it holding up at almost a year?

Thanks for the closer picture at ground level; first time I've been able to see the gap along the splitter.

Could you add a close up picture from the side; wheel well to front of the car please?

The lip is holding up very well and I've scraped it and hit it on just about everything. Definitely durable.

dtronics · 02-19-2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Longbow64

The lip is holding up very well and I've scraped it and hit it on just about everything. Definitely durable.

+1 I've had mine on since last May and it's holding up perfectly. My F82 is pretty low on KW V3's and the lip has handled scrapes and bumps very well (knock on wood).

TurboAL47 · 02-19-2016, 12:50 PM

had my lip since May when i got the car. at first i didn't have to modify the spacers because there was no flexing. as a little time went by, the flex became more and more evident. without removing the lip, i removed the middle 4 screws and cut the plastic spacers down by a couple of mm. after reinstalling, i still needed a little more so i took the cut pieces and stacked them on top of the outer spacers. after that, everything looked nice and straight again.

also, i added the cf splitters to this lip since i got them in a pretty cheap package deal when i ordered the upper splitters. this is how it looks right now. every time i think about switching up the front to something carbon fiber, i keep remembering how strong this lip is.

soobieajax325 · 02-21-2016, 11:50 PM

Installed mine yesterday. Had some bowing in the middle. Shaved it down about 1/8" like someone else on this thread. Looks just fine now. The lip is also painted mineral gray

amb99 · 02-23-2016, 11:35 AM

Installed mine last week.

panzer948 · 06-18-2016, 05:55 PM

Great thread. I just received mine on Friday and was thinking of doing this install myself. A shop down the road wanted like $200 just to install it

If most feel you can get it on without lifting the car I will be all over it. I just hope I don't have this bow/curve in the lip like some of you have reported.

Al Norton · 06-20-2016, 11:44 AM

Post #50. "Have you checked the incline of the lip? Is it laying level? Or could it be tilting up slightly (back to front). When I first had mine installed it did have a slight front to back decline thereby producing lift. I was thinking it could have had an additional spacer at the front to lock in the angle."

There is definitely an upward slope that could produce lift at high speed. Mine measured between 3.5 and 4.5 degrees up in the middle section. I made some new spacers for the rear that are about 1/4" tall to replace the ones that came with the kit. This resulted in raising the rear part of the splitter. I modified the height of 3 of the the spacers that came with the splitter and placed them more to the front to get the downward inclination that was needed. This also makes the overall stability of the lip much better. It doesn't look too bad as the middle section is curved downward with a radius to mirror the curvature of the bumper in that area.

There is a high speed turn (9) on the track where I run (Road Atlanta) and the car is definitely more stable around that turn than it was with no splitter and that tells me I'm getting a little downforce as opposed to the possible lift I would've gotten in stock form.

01-09-2016, 11:11 AM	#45
Kankles Rear Admiral 1485 Rep 1,706 Posts Drives: Bavarian Milk Wagon Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: € iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Installed my lightweight lip today. I didn't use the provided spacers. When I mocked it up I could tell they were going to cause bowing. I had some thick auto-grade rubber bushings which I used instead (where i got them I can't remember). A side benefit is it gives a bit of flex to the center when needed (for when I inevitably scrape it.
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DBV Captain 779 Rep 961 Posts Drives: G87 M2, G20 330d, Brabus Smart Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Berlin iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M2 [8.75] 2018 Brabus Smart [0.00] 2021 BMW 330d [0.00]	Have any of you guys noticed any ride issues over 110mph? I notice some (aero induced I'm guessing) uneasiness from the front axle over 110. Just wondering if it's because I'm not running a more aggressive rear spoiler (to balance it out), or if it's inherent to this lip design... __________________ @DBV_ Current: '23 G87 M2 6MT / '21 G20 330d / '18 Brabus Smart Gone: '21 G05 X5 M50d / '18 MB C63s (632hp) / '16 F80 M3 6MT (570hp) / '09 F01 750i / '16 Abarth 595 Competizione (202hp)
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02-03-2016, 04:44 AM	#52
yuKon22 Private First Class 43 Rep 139 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	The best part about this lip is the flex, I went over a deceased possum at 120kph last weekend, suffice to say the possum was actually a little bigger that I calculated, the lip just flexed and rolled over it and I looks like it never happened....its a great product, but the centre spacer issue is present on mine also, I need to get around to shaving that down...
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02-15-2016, 01:55 PM	#54
mancona Enlisted Member 8 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Is the finish on this lip gloss black or is it more of an unfinished flat or matte black?
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TR930 Car Enthusiast 479 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 TB/AB Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (4)	It is more like a Satin finish. Like between semi-gloss and satin.
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TR930 Car Enthusiast 479 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 TB/AB Join Date: May 2015 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (4)	I used the provided spacers, 8 of the 6mm bolts were missing from my kit as well. My lip has a very slight bow in the middle of it but I think that is part of the design for downforce.
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02-19-2016, 12:50 PM	#62
TurboAL47 Colonel 1030 Rep 2,027 Posts Drives: M4 / X5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (27) Garage List 2022 G82 M4 6MT [10.00] SOLD - 2015 F82 M4 ... [9.66] 2021 G05 X5 [0.00] SOLD - 2014 F15 X5 ... [9.00] SOLD - 2008 E92 335xi [10.00]	had my lip since May when i got the car. at first i didn't have to modify the spacers because there was no flexing. as a little time went by, the flex became more and more evident. without removing the lip, i removed the middle 4 screws and cut the plastic spacers down by a couple of mm. after reinstalling, i still needed a little more so i took the cut pieces and stacked them on top of the outer spacers. after that, everything looked nice and straight again. also, i added the cf splitters to this lip since i got them in a pretty cheap package deal when i ordered the upper splitters. this is how it looks right now. every time i think about switching up the front to something carbon fiber, i keep remembering how strong this lip is. Attached Images __________________ '22 G82 M4 - Individual Marina Bay Blue 6MT \| MBB G82 Ongoing Build Thread '21 AW G05 X5 xDrive40i MSport '15 SS/SO F82 - M4 - SOLD\| Industry City Shoot '08 AW E92 - 335xi - SOLD[/b] \| Mods and Photoshoot
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02-21-2016, 11:50 PM	#63
soobieajax325 First Lieutenant 196 Rep 395 Posts Drives: M3, WRX, S1000RR Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cali-for-nye-A iTrader: (3)	Installed mine yesterday. Had some bowing in the middle. Shaved it down about 1/8" like someone else on this thread. Looks just fine now. The lip is also painted mineral gray
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02-23-2016, 11:35 AM	#64
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panzer948 Lieutenant 82 Rep 432 Posts Drives: F82 M4 (April 2015 ED) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charlotte, N.C. iTrader: (0)	Great thread. I just received mine on Friday and was thinking of doing this install myself. A shop down the road wanted like $200 just to install it If most feel you can get it on without lifting the car I will be all over it. I just hope I don't have this bow/curve in the lip like some of you have reported. __________________ ED Trip - April 2015: SO F82 M4 Link to Trip Report ED Trip - Jan. 2007: BS E92 335i Link to Trip Report
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06-20-2016, 11:44 AM	#66
Al Norton Private 14 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Dinan Suspension Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Duluth GA iTrader: (0)	Post #50. "Have you checked the incline of the lip? Is it laying level? Or could it be tilting up slightly (back to front). When I first had mine installed it did have a slight front to back decline thereby producing lift. I was thinking it could have had an additional spacer at the front to lock in the angle." There is definitely an upward slope that could produce lift at high speed. Mine measured between 3.5 and 4.5 degrees up in the middle section. I made some new spacers for the rear that are about 1/4" tall to replace the ones that came with the kit. This resulted in raising the rear part of the splitter. I modified the height of 3 of the the spacers that came with the splitter and placed them more to the front to get the downward inclination that was needed. This also makes the overall stability of the lip much better. It doesn't look too bad as the middle section is curved downward with a radius to mirror the curvature of the bumper in that area. There is a high speed turn (9) on the track where I run (Road Atlanta) and the car is definitely more stable around that turn than it was with no splitter and that tells me I'm getting a little downforce as opposed to the possible lift I would've gotten in stock form.
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