Front Aero Lip for e92

AWBimmer · 09-17-2012, 01:29 AM

Has any used this before and can comment on its reliability, it's fitment and quality?
They say it's made from high quality fibre glass - is that what they're usually made from? It seems 2 people have bought these exact ones and are ver happy the way it turned out but I thought FWIW, best ask here in case people knew anything about it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610799276...orig_cvip=true

E92Dan · 09-17-2012, 03:03 AM

I think they are normaly made from plastic. When i spoke to a bodyshop about fitting one from ssdd the first question was "its not fiberglass is it?" Im guesing fiberglass is more tricky to fit by the way he said it!

BoondogUK · 09-17-2012, 03:26 AM

looks mint for the price... shame there are none for e90... would almost be worth a gamble at that price

Guvernator · 09-17-2012, 03:50 AM

Do not fit a fibre glass bumper, you drive a BMW not a Corsa! The few quid saving isn't worth it. They crack, the paint peals, they don't fit properly and most decent bosdyshops won't want to touch them.

Save a few quid more and get a proper plastic one. Doesn't have to be a BMW item, SSSD and the like do perfectly reasonable plastic copies.

AWBimmer · 09-17-2012, 04:20 AM

Thanks for the heads up dude, I'll go with a preferred supplier when I'm ready for one..
Good to know for any SE owners wanting to get an Aero Lip.

Subzero2003 · 09-17-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Guvernator

Do not fit a fibre glass bumper, you drive a BMW not a Corsa! The few quid saving isn't worth it. They crack, the paint peals, they don't fit properly and most decent bosdyshops won't want to touch them.

Save a few quid more and get a proper plastic one. Doesn't have to be a BMW item, SSSD and the like do perfectly reasonable plastic copies.

What he said ^^

Fibreglass bumpers should not be on BMW's, especially modern 335d's

Greg330 · 09-17-2012, 06:47 AM

The thing with fibreglass is that if you hit anything with it will crack and is nowhere near as durable as the plastic.

I had a fibreglass front bumper on my first car, an Escort Mk4! Fcuk me the amount of hours i spent repairing it and getting it resprayed still give me nightmares!

P 5UML · 09-17-2012, 08:11 AM

sam stop being lazy and go and see teddy! its quality products any issues and you know the customer service from him is always there

as we saw at players yday the aero lip is such a lovely addition to the SE front end!!!

Reardy Mister · 09-17-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P 5UML

sam stop being lazy and go and see teddy! its quality products any issues and you know the customer service from him is always there

as we saw at players yday the aero lip is such a lovely addition to the SE front end!!!

It's added to the existing bumper, yes?

Anyone got a pic of said mod?

AWBimmer · 09-17-2012, 03:27 PM

Yes I have, from Players LOL.. looked the absolute NUTS! Will uploads pics tonight hopefully..

AWBimmer · 09-17-2012, 04:14 PM

This??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3603589916...84.m1423.l2649

They're based in Slough and these are almost double the price and also made from GRP - Glass reinforced plastic...... is this another way of saying fibreglass lol?!

Any comments on them and worth getting? If decent, then much MUCH less than Teddy's price.. Gotta look after the pennies so no offence to the man himself lol.

09-17-2012, 01:29 AM	#1
AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Front Aero Lip for e92 Has any used this before and can comment on its reliability, it's fitment and quality? They say it's made from high quality fibre glass - is that what they're usually made from? It seems 2 people have bought these exact ones and are ver happy the way it turned out but I thought FWIW, best ask here in case people knew anything about it? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2610799276...orig_cvip=true __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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E92Dan Captain 36 Rep 842 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: northampton iTrader: (0)	I think they are normaly made from plastic. When i spoke to a bodyshop about fitting one from ssdd the first question was "its not fiberglass is it?" Im guesing fiberglass is more tricky to fit by the way he said it!
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BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	looks mint for the price... shame there are none for e90... would almost be worth a gamble at that price __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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Guvernator Captain 18 Rep 617 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	Do not fit a fibre glass bumper, you drive a BMW not a Corsa! The few quid saving isn't worth it. They crack, the paint peals, they don't fit properly and most decent bosdyshops won't want to touch them. Save a few quid more and get a proper plastic one. Doesn't have to be a BMW item, SSSD and the like do perfectly reasonable plastic copies.
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the heads up dude, I'll go with a preferred supplier when I'm ready for one.. Good to know for any SE owners wanting to get an Aero Lip. __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6 Last edited by AWBimmer; 09-17-2012 at 03:26 PM..
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Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	The thing with fibreglass is that if you hit anything with it will crack and is nowhere near as durable as the plastic. I had a fibreglass front bumper on my first car, an Escort Mk4! Fcuk me the amount of hours i spent repairing it and getting it resprayed still give me nightmares!
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P 5UML Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1)	sam stop being lazy and go and see teddy! its quality products any issues and you know the customer service from him is always there as we saw at players yday the aero lip is such a lovely addition to the SE front end!!! __________________ Instagram @p5uml
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	Yes I have, from Players LOL.. looked the absolute NUTS! Will uploads pics tonight hopefully.. __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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AWBimmer Major General 344 Rep 6,176 Posts Drives: E92 335D Pre-LCI \| E63 M6 V10 Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (4)	This?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3603589916...84.m1423.l2649 They're based in Slough and these are almost double the price and also made from GRP - Glass reinforced plastic...... is this another way of saying fibreglass lol?! Any comments on them and worth getting? If decent, then much MUCH less than Teddy's price.. Gotta look after the pennies so no offence to the man himself lol. __________________ BMW E92 335D \| Lower Klasse IG: @that.m6
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