DIY: OEM CF front lip install

carlosng · 11-20-2005, 01:45 AM

thanks...
Have someone shipped to Canada before?

NaTuReB0Y · 11-20-2005, 01:58 AM

I bought mine from pacificbmw....

and impulsebrklyn is correct on how to install the cf lips!

RD Sport · 12-08-2005, 10:14 AM

I just bought the CF lips but I don't see any adhesive in the package. I only found the CF lips and the 3M stickers. Anyone can help?

Jimifighter · 12-28-2005, 06:25 PM

Do I have to go to the dealer and get "Betalink" adhesive or can I just use a generic adhesive available at the local auto parts store?

Tierfreund · 12-29-2005, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Double-Down

Whats the purpose of these carbon fiber lips? Is it just cosmetic? Can they be bought in Titanium Silver?

Purely cosmetic. They come only in the black CF, but you could paint them silver if you like (be prepared for some flaming though. Many would consider painting CF frivolous)

Jimifighter · 12-29-2005, 05:10 PM

Anyone have an answer on the betalink? The dealer is an hour away and i would just get some 3M epoxy instead if that will work. Beuller?

NaTuReB0Y · 12-30-2005, 01:41 AM

I just use some adhesive($3.99) I bought from Autozone....and they seem to work/hold better than the Betalink.....which other E90 users used......

Jimifighter · 12-30-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

I just use some adhesive($3.99) I bought from Autozone....and they seem to work/hold better than the Betalink.....which other E90 users used......

Thanks, that is what I did. Seems to work fine...will post if they spontaneously fall off.

sejobl · 08-15-2006, 12:50 PM

Please take a look at the photos of my car.....it looks like the lips do not match the jet black color. i.e. the lips are too gray compared to the exterior color. I understand that it's "carbon" pattern, but shoudn't there be more black in those lips to complement the car color? (Or do those lips only come in one shade?)

I have not seen the car yet, just the photos. (I should get the car next Monday). Maybe there is just too much glare from the show-room lights.

I would like to hear if anybody else has these lips on jet black exterior and if there is that much difference as I see in the photos? Has anybody tried repainting over those lips?

Thank you.

Chesmu · 08-15-2006, 08:52 PM

that's the way they are supposed to look. Look at some other pics of cf lips on black cars... it looks the same. IMO I don't like 'em, but if you get them, you want people to notice... even on JB.

Chesmu · 08-15-2006, 09:35 PM

by the way, what style wheels are those? I have 162's and like them very much, but your style looks really cool.

sejobl · 08-16-2006, 09:16 AM

Moocow, thanks for your reply.

I wish I knew what the exact style number is on those wheels, but I don't have my accessory catalog for 330i with me. I think they are listed as 19" star-spoke (aluminium??) wheels with low-profile Pirelli tires.

I know that in the catalog, the MSRP price on these is $4500 for a set of four (tires included). I hope this helps.

H.Solo · 08-26-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sejobl

I would like to hear if anybody else has these lips on jet black exterior and if there is that much difference as I see in the photos? Has anybody tried repainting over those lips?

I painted my CF lips and I highly recommend it:

cto702 · 09-07-2006, 02:57 PM

anyone have those lips on a sparkling graphite?

SV Concepts · 09-07-2006, 03:30 PM

Looks great, no wonder they are selling so well! Also, we have aftermarket ones for a lot cheaper at www.jlevisw.com!

Thanks
JL

virgiliosbmw · 09-13-2006, 11:03 AM

Does anyone know if the carbon lip can be used to cover up dents, or does it have to sit flush with the bumper?

SV Concepts · 09-14-2006, 02:19 AM

I'm sure a minor dent will be fine

JL

E90T · 02-21-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tierfreund

Purely cosmetic. They come only in the black CF, but you could paint them silver if you like (be prepared for some flaming though. Many would consider painting CF frivolous)

What are you talking about? I'm going to paint mine Black Saphire for sure, the raw carbon look will wear out over time. Painted CF lips look really good almost like an ///M bumper.

Now the question is, do they rub against anything? do they crack?

E90T · 02-21-2007, 09:09 AM

If it behaves anything like my CF Easton Synergy hockey sticks, they will have peices cracking off with any impact. That Is why I would like to take them off during winter, we have alot of gravel on the road. Can they be easily removed?

canucklion · 02-21-2007, 09:31 AM

no, they're not easily removed, and if you keep on removing/reapplying them, evenually they'll crack or deterioate

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Originally Posted by E90T

If it behaves anything like my CF Easton Synergy hockey sticks, they will have peices cracking off with any impact. That Is why I would like to take them off during winter, we have alot of gravel on the road. Can they be easily removed?

11-20-2005, 01:45 AM	#23
carlosng CARLUVKRIS 1 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2019 M240I m PERFORMANCE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	thanks... Have someone shipped to Canada before? __________________ 2006 330I H & R sport /rear lip spoiler/19" wheels 235f265r :rocks: :
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11-20-2005, 01:58 AM	#24
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I bought mine from pacificbmw.... and impulsebrklyn is correct on how to install the cf lips! __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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12-08-2005, 10:14 AM	#25
RD Sport Freude am Fahren 114 Rep 2,175 Posts Drives: from Deutchland Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RASKH iTrader: (0)	I just bought the CF lips but I don't see any adhesive in the package. I only found the CF lips and the 3M stickers. Anyone can help?
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12-28-2005, 06:25 PM	#26
Jimifighter Private First Class 19 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Do I have to go to the dealer and get "Betalink" adhesive or can I just use a generic adhesive available at the local auto parts store?
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12-29-2005, 05:10 PM	#28
Jimifighter Private First Class 19 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beaufort, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Anyone have an answer on the betalink? The dealer is an hour away and i would just get some 3M epoxy instead if that will work. Beuller?
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12-30-2005, 01:41 AM	#29
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	I just use some adhesive($3.99) I bought from Autozone....and they seem to work/hold better than the Betalink.....which other E90 users used...... __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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08-15-2006, 12:50 PM	#31
sejobl Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Does anybody else have the carbon lips on jet black exterior ? Please take a look at the photos of my car.....it looks like the lips do not match the jet black color. i.e. the lips are too gray compared to the exterior color. I understand that it's "carbon" pattern, but shoudn't there be more black in those lips to complement the car color? (Or do those lips only come in one shade?) I have not seen the car yet, just the photos. (I should get the car next Monday). Maybe there is just too much glare from the show-room lights. I would like to hear if anybody else has these lips on jet black exterior and if there is that much difference as I see in the photos? Has anybody tried repainting over those lips? Thank you. Attached Images
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08-15-2006, 08:52 PM	#32
Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	that's the way they are supposed to look. Look at some other pics of cf lips on black cars... it looks the same. IMO I don't like 'em, but if you get them, you want people to notice... even on JB. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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08-15-2006, 09:35 PM	#33
Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	by the way, what style wheels are those? I have 162's and like them very much, but your style looks really cool. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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08-16-2006, 09:16 AM	#34
sejobl Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Wheels Moocow, thanks for your reply. I wish I knew what the exact style number is on those wheels, but I don't have my accessory catalog for 330i with me. I think they are listed as 19" star-spoke (aluminium??) wheels with low-profile Pirelli tires. I know that in the catalog, the MSRP price on these is $4500 for a set of four (tires included). I hope this helps.
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09-07-2006, 02:57 PM	#36
cto702 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E90 ZSP that Past on the Right Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vegas, middle of Nowhere iTrader: (0)	anyone have those lips on a sparkling graphite?
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09-07-2006, 03:30 PM	#37
SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	Looks great, no wonder they are selling so well! Also, we have aftermarket ones for a lot cheaper at www.jlevisw.com! Thanks JL
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09-13-2006, 11:03 AM	#38
virgiliosbmw Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 325i (SG) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the carbon lip can be used to cover up dents, or does it have to sit flush with the bumper?
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09-14-2006, 02:19 AM	#39
SV Concepts 361 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: Vorsteiner E60 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F. Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (10)	I'm sure a minor dent will be fine JL
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02-21-2007, 09:09 AM	#41
E90T Captain 44 Rep 749 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	If it behaves anything like my CF Easton Synergy hockey sticks, they will have peices cracking off with any impact. That Is why I would like to take them off during winter, we have alot of gravel on the road. Can they be easily removed? __________________ Sapphireschawarz E90 335 /// Sports Package /// Terra-Dakota-Aluminium /// Comfort Access /// Steptronic-Paddles /// Discharged in Halifax
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