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      07-08-2020, 09:35 AM   #23
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can't wait to see this on car. I have had my eyes on this for a moment.
You and me, both! My car hasn't even entered production yet, so it'll be a few months, unfortunately.
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That's the case with many lips for many cars (not the part about the holes not lining up). You typically have to drill holes if you want extra security aside from the double-sided tape. It's really not a big deal. Just go with a tiny drill bit, and then use slightly bigger self-tapping screws and you'll be good to go.
Love the pics, I might be sold! What size drill bit and self-tapping screws do you use? I'm not terribly handy....
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
I wonder if they're just reselling this one. Or is their quality actually better?
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
I wonder if they're just reselling this one. Or is their quality actually better?
That one is entirely different. That's a three-piece front lip. The one I shared is one piece. I can only speak to the one I have, and let me tell you, the carbon fiber weave is fantastic. The quality is fantastic. We'll see how the fitment is, but based on what I've heard/read/seen, I don't foresee any problems.
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
I wonder if they're just reselling this one. Or is their quality actually better?
That one is entirely different. That's a three-piece front lip. The one I shared is one piece. I can only speak to the one I have, and let me tell you, the carbon fiber weave is fantastic. The quality is fantastic. We'll see how the fitment is, but based on what I've heard/read/seen, I don't foresee any problems.
I see. Thanks for the feedback. I bought another cheap one from eBay which I did not really like as it looked like cheap plastic with sharp edges so am looking for another one that's ideally not too expensive and also looks nice.

Btw do you know of any similar side skirts? I'm having a very hard time finding one.
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
I wonder if they're just reselling this one. Or is their quality actually better?
That one is entirely different. That's a three-piece front lip. The one I shared is one piece. I can only speak to the one I have, and let me tell you, the carbon fiber weave is fantastic. The quality is fantastic. We'll see how the fitment is, but based on what I've heard/read/seen, I don't foresee any problems.
I see. Thanks for the feedback. I bought another cheap one from eBay which I did not really like as it looked like cheap plastic with sharp edges so am looking for another one that's ideally not too expensive and also looks nice.

Btw do you know of any similar side skirts? I'm having a very hard time finding one.
Unfortunately I don't.
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That's the case with many lips for many cars (not the part about the holes not lining up). You typically have to drill holes if you want extra security aside from the double-sided tape. It's really not a big deal. Just go with a tiny drill bit, and then use slightly bigger self-tapping screws and you'll be good to go.

Mine actually just came in. Now the wait for the car...








Thank you for taking time to post some close up shots....Looks like a nicely constructed piece. Following up with some video footage in case anyone is interested in a live view.

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That's the case with many lips for many cars (not the part about the holes not lining up). You typically have to drill holes if you want extra security aside from the double-sided tape. It's really not a big deal. Just go with a tiny drill bit, and then use slightly bigger self-tapping screws and you'll be good to go.

Mine actually just came in. Now the wait for the car...








Thank you for taking time to post some close up shots....Looks like a nicely constructed piece. Following up with some video footage in case anyone is interested in a live view.

Anytime! 👍🏻
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Anytime! 👍🏻
I gave in, I ordered it, can't beat the price vs. quality. My one CF splitter is almost $500 to replace, that's crazy.

My OEM lip and left side splitter FS soon
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I gave in, I ordered it, can't beat the price vs. quality. My one CF splitter is almost $500 to replace, that's crazy.

My OEM lip and left side splitter FS soon
Haha awesome. Can't wait to see the finished product!!
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
They make really nice stuff. I really like the CF grill he offers. That front lip looks great but I was turned off by it not using the factory holes. Id prefer not to have to drill new holes into my bumper even from underneath. If it used the same holes I probably would have already purchased.
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They make really nice stuff. I really like the CF grill he offers. That front lip looks great but I was turned off by it not using the factory holes. Id prefer not to have to drill new holes into my bumper even from underneath. If it used the same holes I probably would have already purchased.
Completely agree, we'll see how this goes...
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
Got me off the fence......just ordered one for myself based on your photos....
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
Got me off the fence......just ordered one for myself based on your photos....
Man, I should get some sort of commission, no? 😂

No, in all seriousness, I'm glad I could help out. I'm probably going to be ordering the Carbon fiber performance style trunk lip from them, as well.
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
Got me off the fence......just ordered one for myself based on your photos....
Man, I should get some sort of commission, no?

No, in all seriousness, I'm glad I could help out. I'm probably going to be ordering the Carbon fiber performance style trunk lip from them, as well.
Definitely owed some finders fee.....what do you think of their CF grille?
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I've heard/read good things about this one. So much so that I already placed my order for my yet to be built M340i that just received it's Production Number.
Got me off the fence......just ordered one for myself based on your photos....
Man, I should get some sort of commission, no?

No, in all seriousness, I'm glad I could help out. I'm probably going to be ordering the Carbon fiber performance style trunk lip from them, as well.
Definitely owed some finders fee.....what do you think of their CF grille?
It's not quite my style. But I'd prefer to see it in person before making a final judgement.
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Mine arrives mid next week, so next weekend I'll put it on! I also got the CF shark fin cover.
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Mine arrives mid next week, so next weekend I'll put it on! I also got the CF shark fin cover.
Photos please....mine goes on next week...
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Link?? How's the fitment?
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Link?? How's the fitment?
Fitment is good. I have no complaints. Came in a gloss black. Easy to install.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283680692121
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