E90Post
 


 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BMW E90/E92/E93 3-series General Forums > Regional Forums > Australia > M3 style front Lip Spoiler



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-30-2020, 06:02 PM   #1
Aussieatlarge
Second Lieutenant
Australia
54
Rep
251
Posts

Drives: 2007 e93 335i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Sydney

iTrader: (0)

M3 style front Lip Spoiler

Anyone got any advice on a front lip spoiler for the M3 style bumper?
I prefer the V-style (Vorsteiner) than the GT. Mars is out of the CF V-style and its quite spendy, especially if it is ripped off.
I would be happy with plastic. I could always wrap it (will I ever learn?).
Open to suggestions.
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2020, 06:57 AM   #2
Aus335iguy
Colonel
Aus335iguy's Avatar
Australia
650
Rep
2,139
Posts

Drives: 2009 e92 335i MSport DCT
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Sydney Aus

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2009 BMW 335i  [10.00]
Flow performance or Maxton like socket uses
__________________
When you doppelkaplung you doppel your fun.
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2020, 08:53 AM   #3
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
Appreciate 0
      12-01-2020, 08:55 AM   #4
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aus335iguy View Post
Flow performance or Maxton like socket uses
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 01:41 AM   #5
Aussieatlarge
Second Lieutenant
Australia
54
Rep
251
Posts

Drives: 2007 e93 335i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Sydney

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
So the M3 splitters generally fit the M3 style bumpers? I was afraid that the M3 style bumpers required specific splitters
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 02:08 AM   #6
Aussieatlarge
Second Lieutenant
Australia
54
Rep
251
Posts

Drives: 2007 e93 335i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Sydney

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
So the M3 splitters generally fit the M3 style bumpers? I was afraid that the M3 style bumpers required specific splitters
Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Maxton design is not too easy and very robust
Tricky to fit unless you know how

https://www.maxtondesign.co.uk/front...=BM-3-92-M-FD1
What about these.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 04:06 AM   #7
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge View Post
So the M3 splitters generally fit the M3 style bumpers? I was afraid that the M3 style bumpers required specific splitters
Splitters? No M3 splitters wont fit the M2 rep bumper
I have tried these before and wasted my money

There are no spitters available for the M3 rep bumper afaik

I ended up plastidipping my vents to give it a splitter look
Lasted about a year before I peeled it off and did something else
Attached Images
 

Last edited by Socket; 12-02-2020 at 04:12 AM..
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 04:11 AM   #8
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Better pic of plastidip vents
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 04:17 AM   #9
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge View Post
So the M3 splitters generally fit the M3 style bumpers? I was afraid that the M3 style bumpers required specific splitters
Oh I see the maxton design web site refers to the lip as splitters
The Maxton lip fits, but as per above, M3 splitters (like the ones in your pic above) will not fit sry
Appreciate 0
      12-02-2020, 04:20 PM   #10
Aussieatlarge
Second Lieutenant
Australia
54
Rep
251
Posts

Drives: 2007 e93 335i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Sydney

iTrader: (0)

Thanks Socket.
I recon that while I am wrapping I'll just copy your plastidip idea but with wrap. Your car is beautiful.
Appreciate 0
      12-03-2020, 02:04 AM   #11
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge View Post
Thanks Socket.
I recon that while I am wrapping I'll just copy your plastidip idea but with wrap. Your car is beautiful.
Thanks mate.... yep wrap will be much cheaper and perfect fit
Appreciate 0
      12-06-2020, 03:37 PM   #12
Aussieatlarge
Second Lieutenant
Australia
54
Rep
251
Posts

Drives: 2007 e93 335i
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Sydney

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Socket View Post
Thanks mate.... yep wrap will be much cheaper and perfect fit
Finally got her out for a drive. Lots of looks. Neighbour came over to see "my new car".
Got home and realised that the front is LOW, the bumper was scratched really bad underneath. I will need to install the rear lowered springs to change the rake. Hopefully that will bring the nose up a bit.
Fitted the air ducts. They required some trimming but I did not do a complete redesign like Socket. I think I will end up rivetting them with black rivets and maybe shape the transition between the bumper and duct with some plastic body putty then wrap everything in there again.
Getting some seam sealing tape this week to address some areas where the vinyl is not sticking too well.
Ready for summer .
Appreciate 0
      12-08-2020, 11:12 PM   #13
Socket
Lieutenant General
Socket's Avatar
4542
Rep
11,903
Posts

Drives: 335i
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Australia

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2008 BMW E92  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge View Post
Fitted the air ducts. They required some trimming but I did not do a complete redesign like Socket. I think I will end up rivetting them with black rivets and maybe shape the transition between the bumper and duct with some plastic body putty then wrap everything in there again .
Nice work Aussie
Dont use body putty, it doesnt work well at all (been there done that)
What I use to fit the ducts is two or three small nuts and bolts along the top of the vent (out of sight) and then aluminum tape all around the vent (on the back of the bumper) to hold the vent in position
Probably doesnt make much sense but basically I position the vent where I want it and use aluminum tape to hold it in place (its super tough)
Then with the vent held in place, I drill two or three hold through the bumper/top of the vent and bolt it togther with some small nuts and bolts
I personally use three undertray screws and clips. Work great
If you want a hand, swing by and I'd be happy to fit it for you
Hope this helps

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ametalin...-tape_p0810227
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:39 PM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST