Suggestion needed regarding the front look !!

masab321 · 11-27-2020, 10:36 PM

Hey guys !! I have the carbon fibre upper splitters/fangs installed on my F82. However, now I want to install the M performance carbon fibre lip. Should I go with the lip only or should I also install the lower splitters and remove the upper fangs?

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From5toM · 11-27-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by masab321

Hey guys !! I have the carbon fibre upper splitters/fangs installed on my F82. However, now I want to install the M performance carbon fibre lip. Should I go with the lip only or should I also install the lower splitters and remove the upper fangs?

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Lip only. Was never a fan of the upper fangs being covered.

9M71 · 11-27-2020, 11:22 PM

I thought you need the OEM cf splitters in order for the mp lip to fit correctly?

masab321 · 11-27-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 9M71

I thought you need the OEM cf splitters in order for the mp lip to fit correctly?

This is what I am not sure about and that is the reason I asked this question. I am able to purchase the lip only (without the cf splitters) from IND. But I was not sure if I can install the lip alone without the cf splitters.

JagR2611 · 11-28-2020, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by masab321

Hey guys !! I have the carbon fibre upper splitters/fangs installed on my F82. However, now I want to install the M performance carbon fibre lip. Should I go with the lip only or should I also install the lower splitters and remove the upper fangs?

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Why do you need to remove the fangs? I have the Sterckenn fangs, MP CF splitter & MP lip.

chriszach1 · 11-28-2020, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by masab321

This is what I am not sure about and that is the reason I asked this question. I am able to purchase the lip only (without the cf splitters) from IND. But I was not sure if I can install the lip alone without the cf splitters.

Yes you will need the M Performance splitters for the M Performance front lip to fit correctly. I found that out the hard way...luckily I didn't spend a lot of money on the splitters I bought.

masab321 · 11-28-2020, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JagR2611

Why do you need to remove the fangs? I have the Sterckenn fangs, MP CF splitter & MP lip.

I just never saw a car with fangs as well as CF splitters + lip. Do you have any picture of your car that you would like to share or message me? Thank you.

2SNAILS · 11-28-2020, 07:38 AM

MP lip need MP splitters to fit properly without any gapping.

careagax5m · 11-28-2020, 08:49 AM

Here you go sir

m3elmo · 11-28-2020, 08:51 AM

the photo just has too much black space. go splitters and lip or find another lip you like and go lip only?

masab321 · 11-28-2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by careagax5m

Here you go sir

Thanks for sharing the pictures. That’s a really nice front look. I guess this solves my confusion.

Adcampo · 11-28-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SNAILS

MP lip need MP splitters to fit properly without any gapping.

+1 this is what I understand.

However, I'm sure you can find an aftermarket lip that works without the OEM splitters.

goneloco · 11-28-2020, 02:52 PM

If you're going with IND consider the front lip with the accent stripe in body color to help offset the dark splitters and fangs.

Darkmann · 12-01-2020, 09:49 PM

Mine is black, and here's what the front looks like - only the lip is installed up front and I like the way it looks and fit. I struggled with doing more carbon on the front "fangs" but in the end I thought that would be too much carbon - same with the side skirts. I think this configuration will look great on a white car. I also believe that the CS lip does not require that the splitters be done for proper fitment - you can see mine doesn't gap.

Poiseuille · 12-02-2020, 03:29 PM

RKP one-piece front spoiler, also from IND, does not require "splitters"

sonnyb · 12-03-2020, 08:37 AM

A proper BMW front end...

2020-07-02_10-00-24 by Sonny Bobal, on Flickr

Humdizzle · 12-03-2020, 04:15 PM

just go with the oem m performance. its a little pricey but its a complex piece. and you want the lip braced to the underbody otherwise the downforce is just stressing your bumper and pulling it down. i bought 2 reps before and they did not fit perfect.

Taco_Bueno · 12-03-2020, 06:47 PM

Get the m-perf style lip with splitters from XPH. Looks OEM and you don't have to pay $2k for a lip you'll eventually destroy on a speed bump/road hazard.

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m3elmo Private First Class 50 Rep 117 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	the photo just has too much black space. go splitters and lip or find another lip you like and go lip only? __________________ Danny Bay Area, CA
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Darkmann Private 32 Rep 68 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: US - Maryland iTrader: (0)	Mine is black, and here's what the front looks like - only the lip is installed up front and I like the way it looks and fit. I struggled with doing more carbon on the front "fangs" but in the end I thought that would be too much carbon - same with the side skirts. I think this configuration will look great on a white car. I also believe that the CS lip does not require that the splitters be done for proper fitment - you can see mine doesn't gap. Attached Images Last edited by Darkmann; 12-01-2020 at 09:57 PM..
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Taco_Bueno Captain 956 Rep 624 Posts Drives: BSM BMW M4 F82 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Get the m-perf style lip with splitters from XPH. Looks OEM and you don't have to pay $2k for a lip you'll eventually destroy on a speed bump/road hazard. Attached Images
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