A couple of clarifications with the BMW CF splitters and front apron.

[redfox]

I just did the install. Without all the right tools and using a jack only, it took me 8 hours.

I made a few observations along the way in terms of install:

1) you can definitely install the apron without the CF splitters, no issues whatsoever
2) you can certainly install the CF splitters without the front apron
3) either way, the underbody plastic trim to the left and right of the engine shield needs to be cut
4) in total I had to drill 24 holes, I am not reversing this install anytime soon
5) BMW calls for Betalink for the CF splitters, I tried to use 3M tap. It's just too awkward. Use the Betalink

Instructions were pretty good. Hence, I took no pics. Hope this is .

[Definitive]

Did it fit tight around the bumper without the splitters. Or we're there gaps that show where the splitters go into?

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[pbar]

Originally Posted by redfox

1) you can definitely install the apron without the CF splitters, no issues whatsoever

Instructions were pretty good. Hence, I took no pics. Hope this is .

It would be really good if somebody could get a picture of the apron installed without the ugly splitters!

[Definitive]

Seriously. +1000

[kitw]

Originally Posted by Definitive

Did it fit tight around the bumper without the splitters. Or we're there gaps that show where the splitters go into?

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the gaps would show. We held up the lip during my install.

[Definitive]

Ok, well I think most of us consider that a major issue....

Thanks for the info.

[Bimmer4John]

Ya I really don't like the look with the CF splitters even with the gap I may have to just live with it.

I looked back at the M4 Concept and the lip appeared to have some integrated shims that closed the gap. Is nothing like that available with the M Lip?

[Checkcaptain]

Originally Posted by Bimmer4John

Ya I really don't like the look with the CF splitters even with the gap I may have to just live with it.

I looked back at the M4 Concept and the lip appeared to have some integrated shims that closed the gap. Is nothing like that available with the M Lip?

RKP is developing exact that lip😊

[BMWJ]

if you don't care for the splitters just paint them to match the color of the car so they aren't noticeable.

[Swancoat]

Originally Posted by BMWJ

if you don't care for the splitters just paint them to match the color of the car so they aren't noticeable.

I think for somebody that doesn't care for the splitters, it's bad enough to have to pay for them in the first place, but twice as bad to have to pay for them and then pay to have them painted.

[Definitive]

Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

RKP is developing exact that lip😊

RKP? Any more info? Date? Price? Carbon?

Originally Posted by Swancoat

I think for somebody that doesn't care for the splitters, it's bad enough to have to pay for them in the first place, but twice as bad to have to pay for them and then pay to have them painted.

+1

[redfox]

Originally Posted by Definitive

Did it fit tight around the bumper without the splitters. Or we're there gaps that show where the splitters go into?

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It would. You just have to tighten the screws more. The delta is the 1-2MM thickness of the splitters.

[redfox]

Originally Posted by kitw

the gaps would show. We held up the lip during my install.

It would go away once you tighten the lip to the bumper. There are 7 bolts on each side to "mold" the inner lip to the bumper. The instructions even list the CF splitters as an optional step.

[kitw]

Originally Posted by redfox

It would go away once you tighten the lip to the bumper. There are 7 bolts on each side to "mold" the inner lip to the bumper. The instructions even list the CF splitters as an optional step.

BMW was weird. The first few lips they shipped worked fine with no splitter, but the set I got and subsequent lips show, even when tightened down. Did you actually install the lip yourself? Sounds like you did. The inner frame that the outer part can't be tightened further up, so no "molding" can happen. The outer lip just goes over the plastic frame. It definitely would have left a gap.

[Wah]

Post the instructions?

[redfox]

I did install myself.

Instructions are in the DIY forum.

[pbar]

Originally Posted by kitw

The first few lips they shipped worked fine with no splitter, but the set I got and subsequent lips show, even when tightened down.

Sounds like you tried fitting the lip without splitters... Do you still have a car with this setup? (or a photo?)

[kitw]

Originally Posted by pbar

Sounds like you tried fitting the lip without splitters... Do you still have a car with this setup? (or a photo?)

No, I installed the whole thing.

[robertg]

I ordered the front apron from get BMWParts.com and assumed the install was straight forward. But after reading this thread it seems like it is more involved than I anticipated.

What we need is DIY thread with pics of the install so people can feel confident with the install.

I just cancelled my order because looking underneath my M3, I really don't see where it bolts up and the instructions Jason (getBMWParts) don't give me enough information.

My 2 cents.

[phantome46]

Originally Posted by Checkcaptain

RKP is developing exact that lip😊

Do you have anymore information on release dates please?