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      07-26-2020, 06:35 PM   #1
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AA Concepts Front Lip Install

I will start off by saying, if you didnt have a lip before, this is super easy to do. If you have the M-Performance lip already, plan for a day of getting the goo off your front bumper. BMW decided to put nuclear blast proof glue all over the bumper in addition to the dozens of bolts and push clips to secure the 3 pound lip. My fingers will be sore for days getting that crap off. I used everything in my arsenal and it still took the better part of 10 hours in the hot sun getting it off. Anyhow I digress...

I wanted to replace my M-Performance lip and splitters with something slightly more aggressive, but not a lip I could eat dinner off of because it stuck out so far. This was a good compromise, it's carbon fiber, goes with my look/theme, and the price was right. I also picked up the carbon fiber shark fin that I'm quite pleased with.

Links and notes!

This doesnt use the stock bumper holes, but it doesnt really matter, the stock ones also are big giant holes underneath and this gives you the ability to pick your own screws to secure it.

It comes with double sided tape on the lip, while this is fine, dont depend on that or you'll find yourself running over your lip doing 80 on the highway and obliterating your car. Use self tapping screws! It's so easy to do and you'll guarantee it wont fall off.

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Lip link:
https://aaconceptsco.com/collections...ries-front-lip

Race Ramps: Yes, you need the extender ramps or you will scrape the front getting off post lip install - these are very expensive but worth every penny if you dont have lift available:
https://www.raceramps.com/garage-ser...ace/p/RR-56-2/
https://www.raceramps.com/garage-ser...rs/p/xtenders/

Self tapping screws and washers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolute must have tools:
Trim removal set
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

3M eraser wheel - this is what I didnt have, but would have saved me a day full of frustration
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...612/10070229-P
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