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11-16-2014, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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M-Sports Front Bumper Splitters
Does anyone make splitters for the M-Sport front bumper? I'm not that fond of the front lips that are available and would prefer just a pair of splitters. IMO the M Performance front lip has perfect splitters, but I don't like the center portion that hangs below the bumper. Anyone know of any options out there? Right now I have black vinyl on the outer edges of my bumper to mimic the look of splitters, but would love to get some real ones if available and the design is right.
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11-17-2014, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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BMW does not make what I am looking for. I am looking for two separate pieces, one mounted on the left side of the bumper and one on the right. Similar splitters are made for other BMW models, but I haven't seen any options for the F10.
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11-17-2014, 01:26 PM | #4 |
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What if you get a replica of the M Performance front spoiler an somehow take off the lip??
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You may want to check the the AC Schnitzer front splitters: http://europeanautosource.com/ac-sch...s-m-sport.html and the full view on this page: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759062
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I had a similar dilemma, I actually wanted the full BMW splitter but when I went to order it I was told that I could not fit it on my car due to a passenger sensor that it would interfere with.
I had mine wrapped in 3M carbon vinyl a few weeks ago, which looks the same as you have on yours (great minds!). I think this looks fine, why do you want to change it? The carbon inserts are not really going to look any different... |
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OK before your info I was aware about the Night Vision with pedestrian detection which is a camera-based thing and the Active Cruise with a large front sensor and emergency breaking. Now we've got it: S8TFA AKTIVER FUSSGAENGERSCHUTZ. Active pedestrian protection. Described as "the mechanism in the bonnet hinging/locking catches, that lifts the bonnet in a collision to soften the impact zone above the engine. It is quite a complex hinge/locking mechanism on the 5-series". There are 2 sensors pos. 6 and pos. 7 see here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...g=65&lang=enUS The pos. 6 "Sensor, pedestrian protection f-optic" looks like a cable attached behind the front bumper bottom edge.
Now I saw in forums, the Active pedestrian protection is additional optional feature known better in the UK, and the purpose of it is definitely good, unlike the unclear technical realization. Theoretically a splitter made intentionally of sensor-isolating material in top of the front bumper may reduce the sensor's sensitivity, but it sounds strange that after you paid for the extra safety system that seems to be totally optional, you've got the specific obligation to use it, while 90% of owners have right to skip it at all, then got no issue with any splitters and no need of the strange disclaimers of that kind. Also all the Driver Assistance options if installed can be easily switched on/off with the button pad below the light switch. Having ordered Night Vision or Line Change Warning, or Blind Spot Detection etc. no one has obligation to keep them on all time, because they are optional indeed. You may want to check is it the S8TFA we are talking about, and make further investigation of its particular conditions of use. My opinion, BMW may recommend you how to avoid potentially reducing sensor range, but it's no way they can dictate you what to do. There are thousands of cars being driven around without having that system/issue/obligation. Not a single reason to be discriminated |
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The genuine BMW MSport splitter looks as if it can be separated into 3 pieces. I haven't done it myself, dont want to make it sound like its 100%. But, check out the images. See the clips there? I was going to separate them but buyer popper up and I needed to ship it out so I never got to separating them. |
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That's exactly what I've done to mine, using 3M 4D vinyl
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has anyone come across this?
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/2011...-p-576950.html |
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Yep. Nobody seems to make anything similar for the MSport bumper.
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