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      05-27-2020, 05:40 PM   #1
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So on highway today my front lip broke off. All screws intact and was less then 3 weeks old. I had the area wiped clean and no residue or anything. Tape was holding good since I last checked yesterday not coming apart or anything. There were no gaps at all. Assuming 3M tape came lose today couldn't handle Texas heat and wind shear tore the rest apart. Almost $600 spent on this now gone to waste. I have emailed emnotek where I purchased it and Autotecknik both see if they could help as this is unacceptable.

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Autotechnik called and took care of the issue and sent a free replacement. Really happy with the outcome and customer service.
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      05-27-2020, 06:11 PM   #2
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Good thing it didn't pierce your oil cooler or damage anything else.
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Good thing it didn't pierce your oil cooler or damage anything else.
Ya it didn't hit anything except I felt it go under my rear tire. Really bummed about it and I hope they take care of this as I have spent a lot of money with them within the last month.
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thats why you buy an ebay special lip...
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Sorry to hear that - hopefully they can come back with a reasonable resolution to the matter. Failure at highway speeds is definitely concerning...
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Does that lip get held on with tape and bolts? Or just tape?
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Does that lip get held on with tape and bolts? Or just tape?
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3m tape is useless on lips. Always should be mounted with oem screws plus extra self tapers
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Does that lip get held on with tape and bolts? Or just tape?
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That sucks, sounds like few extra screws at the tip of the lip are necessary for a truly secure mounting. But many people do not want to do that, as they don't want any extra holes in the bumper, even if it's underneath.

It's not a pleasant situation, but I don't think autoteknik owes you a replacement lip in this situation. Maybe out of pity they will offer like 5-10% off a new one, but I wouldn't expect anything more than that
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From the picture of your bumper's bottom, it seems like you have a lot of imperfections on the surface.
It may have been the issue where the double sided tape doesn't grab enough surface.

Or, during installation, the surface is not clean enough or not prepped properly.
Another thing is installation process, maybe the double sided tape got dirt or grease on it.

Overall my verdict is installation issue.


I have installed a few at my shop, and so far, all of them are still intact.
Even the one that hit a curb, it still attached to the bumper, just cracked.
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From the picture of your bumper's bottom, it seems like you have a lot of imperfections on the surface.
It may have been the issue where the double sided tape doesn't grab enough surface.

Or, during installation, the surface is not clean enough or not prepped properly.
Another thing is installation process, maybe the double sided tape got dirt or grease on it.

Overall my verdict is installation issue.


I have installed a few at my shop, and so far, all of them are still intact.
Even the one that hit a curb, it still attached to the bumper, just cracked.
I used ethanol to clean, then I used windex n then alcohol wipes just to be sure. It was good got 3 weeks almost n suddenly today it came off.
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Two ways to install this:

Self tapping screws - because it's easy

Bumper off and use nuts/bolts

The second option is the security blanket - self tappers are not recommended for a part which through downforce, is pushed away from the body, which this part is.
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All I can say is it should be designed somewhat better. Also betalink would have been better based on what happened wish I knew this before.
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I don't think it can be designed better to be fair.

It's not an OEM product, so you pay your money and take your chance with anything aftermarket.

I have the similar Sterckenn lip, which uses two OEM fixing points and 5 additional holes. It is bolted in place and will not come off unless the bumper comes with it - it could damage, but certainly not come off of its own accord, so is certainly a fitting issue.

Instructions and fittings supplied are often below par, so a little common sense needs to be applied. Self tapping screws are quite frankly - crap!
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I don't think it can be designed better to be fair.

It's not an OEM product, so you pay your money and take your chance with anything aftermarket.

I have the similar Sterckenn lip, which uses two OEM fixing points and 5 additional holes. It is bolted in place and will not come off unless the bumper comes with it - it could damage, but certainly not come off of its own accord, so is certainly a fitting issue.

Instructions and fittings supplied are often below par, so a little common sense needs to be applied. Self tapping screws are quite frankly - crap!
I mean this lip broke off from screws. All the screws stayed intact I just wish I used betalink.
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I mean this lip broke off from screws. All the screws stayed intact I just wish I used betalink.
Wow - not sure how that could have happened, but yes, beta link sure is strong.
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Sorry to hear that - hopefully they can come back with a reasonable resolution to the matter. Failure at highway speeds is definitely concerning...
No response from both companies so far.
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Ive lost thousands to flown off front lips... its almost funny.
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Ive lost thousands to flown off front lips... its almost funny.
Same here .. and exactly why there's not one on my M5C.
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Got a reply from Autotecknik and they said I need to contact emnotek as I purchased through them. Emnotek replied contact Autotecknik as they are the manufacturer. Smh
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Got a reply from Autotecknik and they said I need to contact emnotek as I purchased through them. Emnotek replied contact Autotecknik as they are the manufacturer. Smh
I think you are just wasting your time tbh :
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Got a reply from Autotecknik and they said I need to contact emnotek as I purchased through them. Emnotek replied contact Autotecknik as they are the manufacturer. Smh
The correct process is to contact the store where you purchase it from.
That is why they get wholesale pricing.
The profit they make is to compensate the time taking care the customer.
Not just selling it at 5% profit then no after sales service.

But again, your position is a tough one.
Even if you purchase from me, I will say that it wasn't installed properly.
You know your car condition better than the manufacturer and reseller.
If you have a pretty beaten up bumper, you'll need to secure it better.
Either with more screw or betalink.
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