Splitter to ground clearance, what's yours?

lsturbointeg · 09-29-2015, 07:42 PM

For those running front splitters what are your clearance heights (inches)? And if you're running springs or coilovers what kind? How much scraping are you noticing...daily, once in awhile? Trying to get an idea of how low the front end is with a lip...appreciate it guys!

SLVSRFR · 09-30-2015, 04:39 AM

Currently running a Hamann style carbon fiber lip on H&R's with 20's and if I hit a normal sized dip I'll scrape. Or if I come at a speed bump a little too fast I'll scrape. I've only had it installed for about 3 days now, and I already can tell when I'll scrape. You get that feeling in your gut, grip the steering wheel, and hope you don't rip the thing in half because it's not practical to slow down to 50mph on the freeway for every imperfection you may come across. But I like the look and it pays to look good. Low and slow around bad road conditions.

lsturbointeg · 09-30-2015, 05:38 AM

Haha! Pays to look good! That should be on a license plate!

Jet in Oz · 09-30-2015, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BCK2BLN

Currently running a Hamann style carbon fiber lip on H&R's with 20's and if I hit a normal sized dip I'll scrape. Or if I come at a speed bump a little too fast I'll scrape. I've only had it installed for about 3 days now, and I already can tell when I'll scrape. You get that feeling in your gut, grip the steering wheel, and hope you don't rip the thing in half because it's not practical to slow down to 50mph on the freeway for every imperfection you may come across. But I like the look and it pays to look good. Low and slow around bad road conditions.

Well said Bud. Know the feeling and I haven't chosen a lip yet. Can you share with a Brother what your front clearance height is?

lsturbointeg · 09-30-2015, 06:21 AM

Looks like 4 fingers!

exia_m3 · 09-30-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

For those running front splitters what are your clearance heights (inches)? And if you're running springs or coilovers what kind? How much scraping are you noticing...daily, once in awhile? Trying to get an idea of how low the front end is with a lip...appreciate it guys!

The non-M 3D design lip looks pretty good! might get that if I can find a carbon version!

Russkey · 09-30-2015, 01:08 PM

I'm lowered on ACS springs and have 3D design M sport Front Lip. I have to say that I scrapped a lot. Then, some guy at BMW service scrapped it even more and I made them repaint it. They showed me a receipt and it cost them $1600 to repaint +labor. After that, I practiced angling the car. It helped me so much. So far, I have no problems with scrapping. I analyze the road going in or out driveway and if it's too deep or too high, I won't even angle the car and just find another way to get there. That's the only disadvantage and it happens very rarely.

lsturbointeg · 09-30-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xenoz535

The non-M 3D design lip looks pretty good! might get that if I can find a carbon version!

I just ordered it and that's why I'm posting this!

http://m.parts4euro.com/item/32363938

bake · 09-30-2015, 08:30 PM

M Performance Style CF Splitter/Lip. I have 5" of clearance at the lowest point (center). I am on 20" wheels and lowered on ACS Springs. I have been driving lowered cars with front lips for 16 years now so it is second nature for me to watch out for steep driveways, speed bumps, etc. but it is difficult to ever let someone else drive the car though.

lsturbointeg · 09-30-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bake

M Performance Style CF Splitter/Lip. I have 5" of clearance at the lowest point (center). I am on 20" wheels and lowered on ACS Springs. I have been driving lowered cars with front lips for 16 years now so it is second nature for me to watch out for steep driveways, speed bumps, etc. but it is difficult to ever let someone else drive the car though.

Same here been driving lowered cars all the way back in 91' when racing was underground. But back than everyone would just cut their springs lol!

Universal exhausts, universal intakes and if u had headers, u were the $hit!

5"...that's pretty damn low!

Jet in Oz · 10-01-2015, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Same here been driving lowered cars all the way back in 91' when racing was underground. But back than everyone would just cut their springs lol!

Universal exhausts, universal intakes and if u had headers, u were the $hit!

5"...that's pretty damn low!

Hilarious!

Redrckt135 · 10-03-2015, 02:19 AM

2 inches. No scraping. How is that possible you ask? Because I'm nice with it

lsturbointeg · 10-03-2015, 04:03 AM

^^^^

14AWBayArea · 10-03-2015, 01:41 PM

I've got ARKYM front lip, H&R sports springs & 20' BBS. ARKYM gives good clearance. To the front, it is exactly 4.75" from the ground.

remmib · 10-03-2015, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 14AWBayArea

I've got ARKYM front lip, H&R sports springs & 20' BBS. ARKYM gives good clearance. To the front, it is exactly 4.75" from the ground.

Very nice, are those wheels the CH-R, but with red caps?

lsturbointeg · 10-03-2015, 05:17 PM

Comon' remmib post your front end!

14AWBayArea · 10-03-2015, 05:23 PM

Yes. The red caps give it a sportier look.

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Originally Posted by remmib

Very nice, are those wheels the CH-R, but with red caps?

Bobby_Drake · 10-03-2015, 06:44 PM

Cost to floss fellaz....But a price well worth it.

.BMW. · 10-04-2015, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 14AWBayArea

I've got ARKYM front lip, H&R sports springs & 20' BBS. ARKYM gives good clearance. To the front, it is exactly 4.75" from the ground.

Beautiful F10!

SLVSRFR · 10-08-2015, 10:29 AM

People wonder why my lip is scraped on the bottom that I have for sale....the road isn't even bad here.

lsturbointeg · 10-08-2015, 12:18 PM

^^^^^

holy $hit that's low a$$ f***!

cipher5 · 10-09-2015, 08:48 AM

Here in Chicago we call that a snow shovel.

09-29-2015, 07:42 PM	#1
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SLVSRFR Captain 245 Rep 785 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Currently running a Hamann style carbon fiber lip on H&R's with 20's and if I hit a normal sized dip I'll scrape. Or if I come at a speed bump a little too fast I'll scrape. I've only had it installed for about 3 days now, and I already can tell when I'll scrape. You get that feeling in your gut, grip the steering wheel, and hope you don't rip the thing in half because it's not practical to slow down to 50mph on the freeway for every imperfection you may come across. But I like the look and it pays to look good. Low and slow around bad road conditions. Last edited by SLVSRFR; 09-30-2015 at 05:43 AM..
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Russkey Captain 155 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [10.00]	I'm lowered on ACS springs and have 3D design M sport Front Lip. I have to say that I scrapped a lot. Then, some guy at BMW service scrapped it even more and I made them repaint it. They showed me a receipt and it cost them $1600 to repaint +labor. After that, I practiced angling the car. It helped me so much. So far, I have no problems with scrapping. I analyze the road going in or out driveway and if it's too deep or too high, I won't even angle the car and just find another way to get there. That's the only disadvantage and it happens very rarely. __________________ '15 Porsche Macan S / Black & Garnet Red / 20" RS Spyder Wheels / CF trim / Red Calipers / Black Rear Badge. '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Arkym CF Spoiler / 3D Design Style Splitter / Eisenmann Race Exhaust / 20' HRE FF01 / ACS Springs / CF Grill / CF 3D Design Diffuser / Blue Calipers...
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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,196 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	M Performance Style CF Splitter/Lip. I have 5" of clearance at the lowest point (center). I am on 20" wheels and lowered on ACS Springs. I have been driving lowered cars with front lips for 16 years now so it is second nature for me to watch out for steep driveways, speed bumps, etc. but it is difficult to ever let someone else drive the car though. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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Redrckt135 Major 430 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 16 M5 & 17 X5M Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nj iTrader: (10)	2 inches. No scraping. How is that possible you ask? Because I'm nice with it Attached Images
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14AWBayArea New Member 51 Rep 14 Posts Drives: F-10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F-10 [9.00]	I've got ARKYM front lip, H&R sports springs & 20' BBS. ARKYM gives good clearance. To the front, it is exactly 4.75" from the ground. Attached Images Last edited by 14AWBayArea; 10-03-2015 at 01:50 PM..
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SLVSRFR Captain 245 Rep 785 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	People wonder why my lip is scraped on the bottom that I have for sale....the road isn't even bad here. Last edited by SLVSRFR; 10-08-2015 at 10:36 AM..
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