aero front lip install??

m4freak · 06-19-2009, 10:38 AM

How do I install the aero front lip? cant find a DIY

Thanks

cuban335i · 06-19-2009, 11:02 AM

i'm sure there's one somewhere.. it's pretty much common sense.. use some 3m tape..

m4freak · 06-19-2009, 11:09 AM

what about the bolts?

200Duece · 06-19-2009, 12:02 PM

I think that is just a common sense excersize. Use some masking tape to hold the lip in place while you mark where the holes need to be drilled. Then drill the holes. That is, if you want to drill the holes. If you use the adhesive then you probably wont need the bolts.

The aero lip presses on just like all the other trunk spoilers. There are a bunch of DIY's out there

m4freak · 06-19-2009, 01:19 PM

uh.. i was originally told i would not have to drill, and that i had to just take the bolts off... put the bumper on with 3M tape and put the bolts back.. if you guys know of any links please post.. i would really appreciate it. Thanks

ToadHollow · 06-19-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwguy

uh.. i was originally told i would not have to drill, and that i had to just take the bolts off... put the bumper on with 3M tape and put the bolts back.. if you guys know of any links please post.. i would really appreciate it. Thanks

You really don't need to bolt anything with this install bro .. if you spot test/fit the piece then you'll find that the 3M tape will be more than sufficient to adhere the spoiler to the bumper.

m4freak · 06-19-2009, 02:47 PM

you think the 3M tape will be enough to hold the lip? I'd feel worried every time i go over a bump

ToadHollow · 06-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Trust me ....... once you get the spoiler fitted onto the bumper with the tape installed you'll understand why you have nothing to worry about.

Place the tape at ALL of the pressure points and make sure the bumper is free of any wax to help with the tape adhering to the paint.

tolkino · 06-19-2009, 03:27 PM

you have to use 5 bolts at the bottom, thats how i did it i wouldnt put tape all around, you only need to put the tape on the corners. take the 5 bolts out first and test fit it, and u will realize where to use the tape

m4freak · 06-19-2009, 04:05 PM

awesome! thanks a lot guys

WhiteBimmer818 · 01-04-2011, 09:30 PM

check out what i did with mine

2M · 01-07-2011, 04:50 PM

Wowwwwww dont put 3M tape! Unscrew the bolts underneath they 5 or 7...put the lip on and screw the bolts through the lip's existing holes back into the bumper. Where is the lip gon go ? nowhere. Its being held by multiple bolts. If u put the tape then u prolly cant take it off properly..trust me ive had my lip on like that for over a yr, and ive taken it off with ease in just minutes

edit: just realized this is from 2 years ago ahaha... anyways whoever installs a lip take my advice

WhiteBimmer818 · 01-11-2011, 10:01 PM

i would suggest screwing in with the bolts too but i did mine with 3M, it works pretty good.. I would recommend both ways doesnt really make a difference

Lebo932 · 01-26-2011, 07:41 AM

i got some 3M tape and couldnt get it to stick to the lip itself???? i cleaned everything VERY well with soap and then with 70% alcohol... nothin. i plan on using the bolt holes as well, but those are only on the bottom of the lip, they might hold it up, but they wont hold it flush to the bumper...

dc5_champ88 · 01-26-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lebo932

i got some 3M tape and couldnt get it to stick to the lip itself???? i cleaned everything VERY well with soap and then with 70% alcohol... nothin. i plan on using the bolt holes as well, but those are only on the bottom of the lip, they might hold it up, but they wont hold it flush to the bumper...

i agree

Lebo932 · 01-31-2011, 07:57 AM

alpine: what are you talking about? yeah there are holes to attach it to the underside of your car, but using only those and those alone are not going to hold the lip up against your bumper, it would be hanging from the bottom just resting against your bumper with nothing holding it on???

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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	I think that is just a common sense excersize. Use some masking tape to hold the lip in place while you mark where the holes need to be drilled. Then drill the holes. That is, if you want to drill the holes. If you use the adhesive then you probably wont need the bolts. The aero lip presses on just like all the other trunk spoilers. There are a bunch of DIY's out there __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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m4freak Lieutenant 40 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (4)	uh.. i was originally told i would not have to drill, and that i had to just take the bolts off... put the bumper on with 3M tape and put the bolts back.. if you guys know of any links please post.. i would really appreciate it. Thanks
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m4freak Lieutenant 40 Rep 416 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario iTrader: (4)	you think the 3M tape will be enough to hold the lip? I'd feel worried every time i go over a bump
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tolkino Captain 47 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '09 BSM E92 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	you have to use 5 bolts at the bottom, thats how i did it i wouldnt put tape all around, you only need to put the tape on the corners. take the 5 bolts out first and test fit it, and u will realize where to use the tape
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2M Colonel 503 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Wowwwwww dont put 3M tape! Unscrew the bolts underneath they 5 or 7...put the lip on and screw the bolts through the lip's existing holes back into the bumper. Where is the lip gon go ? nowhere. Its being held by multiple bolts. If u put the tape then u prolly cant take it off properly..trust me ive had my lip on like that for over a yr, and ive taken it off with ease in just minutes edit: just realized this is from 2 years ago ahaha... anyways whoever installs a lip take my advice __________________ E9X Picture Game: 8 points: (High visibility jacket; Strip Club; Pizzeria; Sobriety Test; E9x dressed for Halloween, Billiards, Oil Change, Orange Cone)
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WhiteBimmer818 Private First Class 13 Rep 125 Posts Drives: F10 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	i would suggest screwing in with the bolts too but i did mine with 3M, it works pretty good.. I would recommend both ways doesnt really make a difference
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Lebo932 Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gettysburg, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 328i [0.00]	i got some 3M tape and couldnt get it to stick to the lip itself???? i cleaned everything VERY well with soap and then with 70% alcohol... nothin. i plan on using the bolt holes as well, but those are only on the bottom of the lip, they might hold it up, but they wont hold it flush to the bumper...
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Lebo932 Private 4 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gettysburg, Pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 328i [0.00]	alpine: what are you talking about? yeah there are holes to attach it to the underside of your car, but using only those and those alone are not going to hold the lip up against your bumper, it would be hanging from the bottom just resting against your bumper with nothing holding it on???
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