Cheapest Place in SoCal to install Splitters.

hongsc · 09-03-2013, 03:21 PM

I tried tried to install the new splitters but I noticed gaps that were getting on my nerves. So I called around I get a range of $60 to $110. Yes $110 almost laughed at that one. Also I want it easy to get off since I have to have my bumper resprayed. Any ideas on where to get it cheaper?

Amini77 · 09-03-2013, 03:30 PM

What area of LA are you in? Call up Ikonic Auto Garage in LA (not the Winnetka one if you're in actual LA) see if they can do for you. Tell them Michael with the 330xi sent you if they can do it.

AzureHaze · 09-03-2013, 05:03 PM

Try Minicorsa in North Hollywood. Went there a couple of weeks ago to remove my old splitters and install a new pair but found out that they had poor fitment. Danny didn't charge me anything for the removal and initially quoted me $60. That's customer service right there. Really nice guy, shop was clean and very reasonable prices. Check them out.

hongsc · 09-03-2013, 05:38 PM

Thanks will give them a call shortly. Both locations are close to me. Live in K-Town.

hongsc · 09-03-2013, 05:51 PM

Minicorsa wanted $80. And Ikonic no answer. I think I'm going to take it to LTMW at this point. Have time tomorrow.

edirtaynine · 09-03-2013, 06:28 PM

if youre going to have the bumper repainted, why not just ask the bodyshop to put it on for you after they repaint it?

hongsc · 09-03-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

if youre going to have the bumper repainted, why not just ask the bodyshop to put it on for you after they repaint it?

The splitters I had before are slightly larger and the installer used screws (drilled holes into the bumper and near the fender lining to secure them in. I want to fill the holes and have it resprayed. Also want to test out the quality of the splitters I bought from eBay. Plus the shop is going to charge $60 for it anyways. I tried to bargain with them but at least the bumper is going to be $300 to sand, repaint. Best deal I could find. Plus the driver side splitter is pretty messed up. It's an eyesore I want to fix. Hopefully it's easy to take off as well before I drop the car off at the body shop. Or should I just wait and do it all in one shot? Still have to deal with the drilled holes later though.

AzureHaze · 09-04-2013, 10:59 AM

Honestly OP, splitters were a PITA for me because the clearance sucked and with the crappy roads that we have in SoCal, mine were beaten like no other in only a couple of months. I'm definitely not replacing mine and thinking of going with an M3 front bumper replica but the price of painting it always kills it for me and my wallet.

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hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Cheapest Place in SoCal to install Splitters. I tried tried to install the new splitters but I noticed gaps that were getting on my nerves. So I called around I get a range of $60 to $110. Yes $110 almost laughed at that one. Also I want it easy to get off since I have to have my bumper resprayed. Any ideas on where to get it cheaper? __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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Amini77 Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	What area of LA are you in? Call up Ikonic Auto Garage in LA (not the Winnetka one if you're in actual LA) see if they can do for you. Tell them Michael with the 330xi sent you if they can do it.
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Try Minicorsa in North Hollywood. Went there a couple of weeks ago to remove my old splitters and install a new pair but found out that they had poor fitment. Danny didn't charge me anything for the removal and initially quoted me $60. That's customer service right there. Really nice guy, shop was clean and very reasonable prices. Check them out. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Thanks will give them a call shortly. Both locations are close to me. Live in K-Town. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Minicorsa wanted $80. And Ikonic no answer. I think I'm going to take it to LTMW at this point. Have time tomorrow. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	if youre going to have the bumper repainted, why not just ask the bodyshop to put it on for you after they repaint it? __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Honestly OP, splitters were a PITA for me because the clearance sucked and with the crappy roads that we have in SoCal, mine were beaten like no other in only a couple of months. I'm definitely not replacing mine and thinking of going with an M3 front bumper replica but the price of painting it always kills it for me and my wallet. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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