[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

This thread made me do this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-16-REAL-C...72.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber...72.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Carbon-Fi...72.m2749.l2649

Will be here next week!

Bro that's AWESOME! post sime pictures when you get them on!

[S1ammin]

I most definitely will!

[S1ammin]

I will do that for sure!

[exclusivo]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

This thread made me do this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-16-REAL-C...72.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Fiber...72.m2749.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Carbon-Fi...72.m2749.l2649

Will be here next week!

interested to hear how the roof spoiler fits; I want one but I'm worried it wont fit right. I used to have one on my e90 but it was hard to get it fitted perfectly since it's hard and won't bend. So when you tape down one side, the other side would lift up. I ended up ditching it and going with a painted plastic one that was easier to work with.

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by exclusivo

interested to hear how the roof spoiler fits; I want one but I'm worried it wont fit right. I used to have one on my e90 but it was hard to get it fitted perfectly since it's hard and won't bend. So when you tape down one side, the other side would lift up. I ended up ditching it and going with a painted plastic one that was easier to work with.

Everything came in yesterday. I did a quick test fit and the fitting seems perfect. I prepped the window spoiler and trunk spoiler (cleaned and applied double sided tape) and will be installing those today. I think I will have a body shop install the front lip though. Not sure I want to do that one. Will take a closer look today though.

[Ickdeep]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Everything came in yesterday. I did a quick test fit and the fitting seems perfect. I prepped the window spoiler and trunk spoiler (cleaned and applied double sided tape) and will be installing those today. I think I will have a body shop install the front lip though. Not sure I want to do that one. Will take a closer look today though.

Awesome. I want to see the roof spoiler once you get it... I've been on the edge about getting one for a bit but dont know if I want colored or CF

[S1ammin]

I may try the front lip tomorrow, but here's the spoilers. Turned out great with this carbon black!

Finally added the front spoiler!

[lsturbointeg]

Haha SWEET! I knew it would come out great!

[S1ammin]

Thanks! Just slightly more aggressive, but tasteful, I think. The front lip is a little toned down as well, so I'm hoping it'll all come together somewhat understated since I'm not sure if I'll ever go quad exhaust before I actually need exhaust work. Kind of the same way I can't bring myself to dump these brand new run-flats it came with lol!


edit: So, I went to install the front lip today. First, I will need new screws since the 8 self tapping screws are too short, BUT, but, how could anybody expect a front lip that is held onto some flimsy plastic with nothing but the self tapping screws that attach it to that flimsy plastic?

This lip does have the pre-drilled holes for the existing bumper, and I will also be using double-sided tape, but I cannot imagine this thing not drooping or some other weirdness without something solid holding onto the car. How is everyone else doing this?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Thanks! Just slightly more aggressive, but tasteful, I think. The front lip is a little toned down as well, so I'm hoping it'll all come together somewhat understated since I'm not sure if I'll ever go quad exhaust before I actually need exhaust work. Kind of the same way I can't bring myself to dump these brand new run-flats it came with lol!


edit: So, I went to install the front lip today. First, I will need new screws since the 8 self tapping screws are too short, BUT, but, how could anybody expect a front lip that is held onto some flimsy plastic with nothing but the self tapping screws that attach it to that flimsy plastic?

This lip does have the pre-drilled holes for the existing bumper, and I will also be using double-sided tape, but I cannot imagine this thing not drooping or some other weirdness without something solid holding onto the car. How is everyone else doing this?

I used nuts/bolts to hold my front lip as well as Gorilla tape. I didn't feel confident using self tapping scews to hold everything especially with all that wind hitting the front end

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I used nuts/bolts to hold my front lip as well as Gorilla tape. I didn't feel confident using self tapping scews to hold everything especially with all that wind hitting the front end

Ah, thanks!

I would need more room to work with and probably need to remove the bumper to use screws and bolts. Instead, I'll use a total of 18 self-tapping (8 will be new holes) screws and a few feet of gorilla tape. Pretty sure anything bad enough to rip that apart will probably tear the bumper up too.

I did wound up re-doing the rear spoiler with 30lb gorilla tape. The wimpy crap it came with started lifting after a few days. The gorilla tape is holding up!

Heading to the hardware store now.

[lsturbointeg]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Post some pictures when u do!

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Post some pictures when u do!

Added pics to original post. It turned out great!

[saad2605]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Added pics to original post. It turned out great!

Looks AMAZING!

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by saad2605

Looks AMAZING!

Thanks!

[AMT92]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Ah, thanks!

I would need more room to work with and probably need to remove the bumper to use screws and bolts. Instead, I'll use a total of 18 self-tapping (8 will be new holes) screws and a few feet of gorilla tape. Pretty sure anything bad enough to rip that apart will probably tear the bumper up too.

I did wound up re-doing the rear spoiler with 30lb gorilla tape. The wimpy crap it came with started lifting after a few days. The gorilla tape is holding up!

Heading to the hardware store now.

Make sure you put washers and bolts on those screws. I used just self tapping screws once on my AK style lip (total of 10) and it ripped off in the middle of the freeway right under my front tire. I'm lucky I had no damage to the car, but more importantly, that I didn't lose control at highway speeds.

I installed my new AK lip with a total of 12 self tapping screws with a washer on the top and bottom, along with a self locking nut. That sucker is going nowhere.

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by AMTF10

Make sure you put washers and bolts on those screws. I used just self tapping screws once on my AK style lip (total of 10) and it ripped off in the middle of the freeway right under my front tire. I'm lucky I had no damage to the car, but more importantly, that I didn't lose control at highway speeds.

I installed my new AK lip with a total of 12 self tapping screws with a washer on the top and bottom, along with a self locking nut. That sucker is going nowhere.

Wow, now that is scary! I may just take it to a body shop then so that they can replace the self-tapping screws with bolts, washers and nuts.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Wow, now that is scary! I may just take it to a body shop then so that they can replace the self-tapping screws with bolts, washers and nuts.

you can do it yourself. i did mine pretty easy!

[S1ammin]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

you can do it yourself. i did mine pretty easy!

Did you remove the bumper to do it?

[AMT92]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Did you remove the bumper to do it?

Yes, it's easy to take the bumper off. There's a thread somewhere on here that shows how to do it. Check youtube as well.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by S1ammin

Did you remove the bumper to do it?

Originally Posted by AMTF10

Yes, it's easy to take the bumper off. There's a thread somewhere on here that shows how to do it. Check youtube as well.

like AMTF10 said, it's easier to do it with the bumper off and i created a DIY for front bumper removal. i'll find it for you.

[lsturbointeg]

well this sux, i found my DIY but because Photobucket wants money now the pictures aren't showing

i'd have to dig around to see if i still have those photos somewhere?