PICS M Performance front spoiler installed without CF carbon fiber splitters

schnazzy · 04-25-2015, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by supremepower

Another "close" alternative is the Lightweight lip.

Images attached below:

I clicked on the pics and looked at all of them. It is a bit difficult to really see the splitter when the pics are in the shade without a flash or lighsource and on a black car. I also checked out your site and the white M4 is a bit too far away to see any detail. This looks pretty close to the factory. Do you have any better pics AND does this bolt in the factory locations or do you need to do any drilling or gluing or tape (double sided etc).?

supremepower · 04-25-2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by schnazzy

I clicked on the pics and looked at all of them. It is a bit difficult to really see the splitter when the pics are in the shade without a flash or lighsource and on a black car. I also checked out your site and the white M4 is a bit too far away to see any detail. This looks pretty close to the factory. Do you have any better pics AND does this bolt in the factory locations or do you need to do any drilling or gluing or tape (double sided etc).?

Currently, we do not.

We have a customer coming in Monday with this lip. I'll take better pictures at that time

PM me your email

In regards to installation, the lip takes advantage of the same factory mounting points as the OEM M-Performance Matte Black Lip (PT#51192350711). It does require additional mounting points for the 4 structural knobs that support the lip.

Powerbeast · 04-25-2015, 08:22 PM

I like the actual lip and it's nice and classy with the CF but the fit isn't perfect without them. I couldn't bare to see that everyday.

RowanBuds · 04-25-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

For those who want to color match and don't have a dark color here is my SO with just the front lip. If you want anymore shots let me know, the CF spoilers should be on this weekend. I didn't realize the M perf. lip would stick out so far, I like it. Also didn't think the CF spoilers would protrude as far as the lip makes it seem.

God that car is beautiful, Great taste!

apexit · 04-25-2015, 10:24 PM

Thanks, Can't wait to see pics of your LMB F80 when you get it

sunnyboy · 04-26-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by supremepower

Another "close" alternative is the Lightweight lip.

Nice lip. However, I still prefer OEM for now

sunnyboy · 04-26-2015, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

For those who want to color match and don't have a dark color here is my SO with just the front lip. If you want anymore shots let me know, the CF spoilers should be on this weekend. I didn't realize the M perf. lip would stick out so far, I like it. Also didn't think the CF spoilers would protrude as far as the lip makes it seem.

Very interesting... did you paint the lip or wrap? I am thinking to wrap it in gloss or matte black. While wrapping, I was going to wrap over the fitment as well. That way, I won't have any fitment showing. Thoughts?

Cheers.

apexit · 04-26-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sunnyboy

Very interesting... did you paint the lip or wrap? I am thinking to wrap it in gloss or matte black. While wrapping, I was going to wrap over the fitment as well. That way, I won't have any fitment showing. Thoughts?

Cheers.

If you look at the close up pic I took you can see it's not a smooth piece. Doesn't hurt to try your idea but I don't think the vinyl will completely hide the cutouts.

If you're set on that you can try some body filler and sand it smooth. I can take a look or some different pics so you can get a better idea of what it would look like.

BMW M4 PWR · 04-27-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by supremepower

Currently, we do not.

We have a customer coming in Monday with this lip. I'll take better pictures at that time

PM me your email

In regards to installation, the lip takes advantage of the same factory mounting points as the OEM M-Performance Matte Black Lip (PT#51192350711). It does require additional mounting points for the 4 structural knobs that support the lip.

Yes please post photos and provide more information. I'm very interested. Thx

sunnyboy · 04-27-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

If you look at the close up pic I took you can see it's not a smooth piece. Doesn't hurt to try your idea but I don't think the vinyl will completely hide the cutouts.

If you're set on that you can try some body filler and sand it smooth. I can take a look or some different pics so you can get a better idea of what it would look like.

Thanks Apexit. I have actually ordered my front lip, so I am going ahead (with or without wrapping). Since I want to keep it black anyway, it may not be as apparent, so hopefully it will all look ok. In couple of years, I might wrap my car in another color, so I might then do the wrap for the lip. Who knows. hehe

Cheers.

Daveop · 05-04-2015, 12:20 PM

I really love the look of the lip but don't like the look of the CF splitter pieces (would rather it stay body color), yet I don't want the exposed notches that show if you install the lip without the CF pieces.

Anyone think I'm insane for considering painting the CF splitter pieces to body color and then attaching the lower lip to that?

jmbmm · 05-04-2015, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveO

I really love the look of the lip but don't like the look of the CF splitter pieces (would rather it stay body color), yet I don't want the exposed notches that show if you install the lip without the CF pieces.

Anyone think I'm insane for considering painting the CF splitter pieces to body color and then attaching the lower lip to that?

someone has already done that on here. i remember seeing it on one of the post last month. i believe the color was AY.
it looked really good. I liked it better than cf spoiler with painted lower lip.

Daveop · 05-04-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jmbmm

someone has already done that on here. i remember seeing it on one of the post last month. i believe the color was AY.
it looked really good. I liked it better than cf spoiler with painted lower lip.

Oh nice. Would you happen to have a link or remember the member's name so I can search out that post?

Thanks

supremepower · 05-04-2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveO

Oh nice. Would you happen to have a link or remember the member's name so I can search out that post?

Thanks

Here are the shots and the link to the thread

Bimmerpost member is Gac101177

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1099179

RocketBoots · 05-04-2015, 04:12 PM

Do you have a pic of the front of the car square on, and a side profile? That color matched lip looks really good!

I though I'd decided not to get a lip; now I'm not so sure...

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Originally Posted by apexit

For those who want to color match and don't have a dark color here is my SO with just the front lip. If you want anymore shots let me know, the CF spoilers should be on this weekend. I didn't realize the M perf. lip would stick out so far, I like it. Also didn't think the CF spoilers would protrude as far as the lip makes it seem.

apexit · 05-06-2015, 08:06 PM

Hope this helps

E92murdered · 05-08-2015, 03:34 AM

Looks great you have gloss black grill surrounds?

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Originally Posted by apexit

Hope this helps

saxon · 05-08-2015, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit

Hope this helps

looks great man! wish SO was still available

apexit · 05-08-2015, 04:30 PM

thanks guys. Gloss black Mperf. front grills & side gills with IND gloss black side vents

djali639 · 06-26-2015, 03:08 PM

So as my car is still at the VPC i have been debating on which spoiler in the front I want. There are 3 options I have come up with to address this issue:
1. Buy the CF splitter and lip combo... most expensive option but you don't have to worry about the edge piece/ gap
2. Buy the lip only as seen in OP... save $ on the CF splitters but have a gap
3. Buy a different lip so no issues.
4. This is the option that I am more inclined to take as I have not seen it done yet on the forums. I plan on applying carbon fiber vinyl wrap to the OEM lip and apply carbon fiber vinyl wrap to the area on the car where the cf splitters go but make it look like the CRT version like the attached pic. In end I'd pay like $500 for the entire project vs like $1600, for very similar look, minus the bragging rights thats its real CF

The reason I am doing it this way is because 1. I like the look of the CRT splitters but not about to pay close to $1k for them and 2. I like the OEM splitter alone. If I wrap the OEM piece and wrap where the cf splitters go it will practically look like one piece. Also, by wrapping the lip I think that should take care of any rocks lodging in between the splitter and lip.

Any thoughts? Still a work in progress.

rivesc · 09-10-2015, 12:28 PM

What are the best options on the market now for front lips that don't need the CF splitters?

x.shell · 09-10-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rivesc

What are the best options on the market now for front lips that don't need the CF splitters?

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1091233

04-25-2015, 08:22 PM	#25
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5421 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	I like the actual lip and it's nice and classy with the CF but the fit isn't perfect without them. I couldn't bare to see that everyday.
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04-25-2015, 10:24 PM	#27
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Daveop Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 3 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	I really love the look of the lip but don't like the look of the CF splitter pieces (would rather it stay body color), yet I don't want the exposed notches that show if you install the lip without the CF pieces. Anyone think I'm insane for considering painting the CF splitter pieces to body color and then attaching the lower lip to that?
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apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	Hope this helps
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05-08-2015, 04:30 PM	#41
apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	thanks guys. Gloss black Mperf. front grills & side gills with IND gloss black side vents
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06-26-2015, 03:08 PM	#42
djali639 Private 14 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	So as my car is still at the VPC i have been debating on which spoiler in the front I want. There are 3 options I have come up with to address this issue: 1. Buy the CF splitter and lip combo... most expensive option but you don't have to worry about the edge piece/ gap 2. Buy the lip only as seen in OP... save $ on the CF splitters but have a gap 3. Buy a different lip so no issues. 4. This is the option that I am more inclined to take as I have not seen it done yet on the forums. I plan on applying carbon fiber vinyl wrap to the OEM lip and apply carbon fiber vinyl wrap to the area on the car where the cf splitters go but make it look like the CRT version like the attached pic. In end I'd pay like $500 for the entire project vs like $1600, for very similar look, minus the bragging rights thats its real CF The reason I am doing it this way is because 1. I like the look of the CRT splitters but not about to pay close to $1k for them and 2. I like the OEM splitter alone. If I wrap the OEM piece and wrap where the cf splitters go it will practically look like one piece. Also, by wrapping the lip I think that should take care of any rocks lodging in between the splitter and lip. Any thoughts? Still a work in progress. Attached Images
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09-10-2015, 12:28 PM	#43
rivesc Private 31 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 15 F80 MG 6MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0)	What are the best options on the market now for front lips that don't need the CF splitters?
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