Front carbon splitter

[SteveChester]

Finally going to fit this at the weekend - it needs drilling which is ok but I think I've read somewhere that those plastic flaps that just sit behind the bumper need trimming down?

It's a EBay copy not OEM

[JustChris]

[SteveChester]

I'll post some once I've done it...

[MarkG_M5Comp]

I have the OEM (plastic) one and yes, the plastic deflector panel needs trimming on both the rubber and harder plastic material.

Took some time o get me head around it but the OEM kit comes with a template to help you cut. Could be tricky without.

[Shortyy]

What splitter is it?

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

I have the OEM (plastic) one and yes, the plastic deflector panel needs trimming on both the rubber and harder plastic material.

Took some time o get me head around it but the OEM kit comes with a template to help you cut. Could be tricky without.

What does the template look like?

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by Shortyy

What splitter is it?

One off EBay!

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

What does the template look like?

Page 5, parts D (drilling centre section) and R (cutting the sides).

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1416178907

First time around I couldn't figure out how to lay it out but it then made a sense after the first cut!

I'm away at the moment but if you want a copy made/cut I can have a look when I'm back next week.

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

Page 5, parts D (drilling centre section) and R (cutting the sides).

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1416178907

First time around I couldn't figure out how to lay it out but it then made a sense after the first cut!

I'm away at the moment but if you want a copy made/cut I can have a look when I'm back next week.

I've printed out that guide and will give it a go over the weekend.

Sure between me and my old man we can sort it......

[SteveChester]

Also I've bought the splitter and the two L shaped covers for the front intakes - which one goes on first?

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

Also I've bought the splitter and the two L shaped covers for the front intakes - which one goes on first?

The 'L shaped' covers being the Carbon corners I assume?

If so, fit the lip upper carrier piece first (if the carbon lip has one of these? If it - ignore this step!) since it goes inside the bottom of the bumper and you do lots of pulling around of stuff.

Then fit the carbon corners.

Then fit the lip - you need to drill through the carbon corners to fit the plastic rivets so it helps keep them all true.

I seems to recall the bits you need to cut go back on last anyway so you can get the whole job done them spend the time playing around and fine tuning your cuts. A Dremel type tool worked best for me.

[Wills2]

Good luck! A pictorial of every time I've done a bit of DIY on the car.....

and eventually..............

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Good luck! A pictorial of every time I've done a bit of DIY on the car.....

and eventually..............

Haha - I love this!

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

The 'L shaped' covers being the Carbon corners I assume?

If so, fit the lip upper carrier piece first (if the carbon lip has one of these? If it - ignore this step!) since it goes inside the bottom of the bumper and you do lots of pulling around of stuff.

Then fit the carbon corners.

Then fit the lip - you need to drill through the carbon corners to fit the plastic rivets so it helps keep them all true.

I seems to recall the bits you need to cut go back on last anyway so you can get the whole job done them spend the time playing around and fine tuning your cuts. A Dremel type tool worked best for me.

The splitter is a one piece job so I'll test fit that first of all and then the corners.

I'll be starting 8am tomorrow and it will probably take me all day

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

I have the OEM (plastic) one and yes, the plastic deflector panel needs trimming on both the rubber and harder plastic material.

Took some time o get me head around it but the OEM kit comes with a template to help you cut. Could be tricky without.

Did you remove those plastic trays completely and trim them off the car and refit them after the lip was installed?

Think I've sussed it out....

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

Did you remove those plastic trays completely and trim them off the car and refit them after the lip was installed?

Think I've sussed it out....

Yes I did - only 5 screws anyway I think.

You not finished yet?

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

Yes I did - only 5 screws anyway I think.

You not finished yet?

Nope... I think I've worked it out but off down to Silverstone for the WEC shortly so will do it next weekend.

Might need a copy of that template though...

My splitter is one piece and need some longer screws as well.

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by SteveChester

Nope... I think I've worked it out but off down to Silverstone for the WEC shortly so will do it next weekend.

Might need a copy of that template though...

My splitter is one piece and need some longer screws as well.

Drop me a PM with your details and I'll make a template up for you.

[SteveChester]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

Drop me a PM with your details and I'll make a template up for you.

Cool thanks sent you a PM.

[robwils]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

I have the OEM (plastic) one and yes, the plastic deflector panel needs trimming on both the rubber and harder plastic material.

Took some time o get me head around it but the OEM kit comes with a template to help you cut. Could be tricky without.

Have you a close up pic of the splitter fitted ?

[MarkG_M5Comp]

Originally Posted by robwils

Have you a close up pic of the splitter fitted ?

Here you go - some pictures along with an 'idiots guide' which SteveChester may find useful.





This shows where the deflector needs to be cut (red line) and shows the part retained (outlined in green).



The template for cutting, marked up in red. Lay the template on the deflector, aligning the holes in the template with holes in the deflector.



Front end picture showing the part of the soft rubber retained after cutting (green outline as before).

[robwils]

Originally Posted by MarkG_M3CP

Here you go - some pictures along with an 'idiots guide' which SteveChester may find useful.

Attachment 1883461

Attachment 1883462

This shows where the deflector needs to be cut (red line) and shows the part retained (outlined in green).

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The template for cutting, marked up in red. Lay the template on the deflector, aligning the holes in the template with holes in the deflector.

Attachment 1883464

Front end picture showing the part of the soft rubber retained after cutting (green outline as before).

Attachment 1883465

Thanks, appreciate it .

Rob