Carbon Fiber Front bumper splitters

Fast Intentions · 03-26-2015, 01:51 PM

I seen a few 3 series sedans have these splitters in place of a lip, nothing in the middle only the sides were the lip pieces, where can i get a set in carbon for the F10?

lsturbointeg · 03-26-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast Intentions

I seen a few 3 series sedans have these splitters in place of a lip, nothing in the middle only the sides were the lip pieces, where can i get a set in carbon for the F10?

Commercial market

kondor · 03-26-2015, 08:09 PM

Interested as well. Havent seen any for F10

gatorfast · 03-26-2015, 09:21 PM

I asked the same question the other day. Surprisingly, apparently no such splitters exist.

bake · 03-27-2015, 09:50 AM

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1103670

bake · 03-27-2015, 08:23 PM

Teaser pic. Need to work on the fitment and then either get them painted gloss black or wrapped in carbon fiber. Haven't decided yet.

kondor · 03-27-2015, 08:33 PM

Bake, where did you buy those from?

lsturbointeg · 03-27-2015, 09:30 PM

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Teaser pic. Need to work onthe fitment and then either get them painted gloss black or wrapped in carbon fiber. Haven't decided yet.

Carbon fiber! It'll look sweet!

bake · 03-27-2015, 09:37 PM

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Bake, where did you buy those from?

Bought them from another member but they are from EBay. It is a replica M Performance Splitter/Lip combo. I just separated it and ditched the middle lip. Bad part is that it is cheap fiberglass (despite what the description on EBay says) and fitment is not that great. I am going to get them adjusted a bit before painting and/or wrapping them. Ideally I would have purchased the OEM carbon fiber version, but not willing to pay $1000+ for splitters.

The Beast · 03-28-2015, 12:49 AM

I just got that section of the original msport bumper wrapped in carbon, looks great imo. Obviously not quite as aggressive as the picture above but does the job for me and didn't cost much

Bobby_Drake · 03-28-2015, 01:11 AM

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Teaser pic. Need to work on the fitment and then either get them painted gloss black or wrapped in carbon fiber. Haven't decided yet.

Interested in how this looks. Were you able to separate the middle piece on your own without causing any damages? or did you get a body shop to do it?
I think CF wrap would look better than gloss black.

bake · 03-28-2015, 06:06 AM

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I just got that section of the original msport bumper wrapped in carbon, looks great imo. Obviously not quite as aggressive as the picture above but does the job for me and didn't cost much

I have this section of my bumper wrapped as well, but in glass black. I agree it gives a nice look. I have had it for about a year now, but it was always a substitute for having a set of real splitters. If you look close at the pic I posted, you can see it is gloss black behind the splitter I am holding up to the bumper.

bake · 03-28-2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bake

Teaser pic. Need to work on the fitment and then either get them painted gloss black or wrapped in carbon fiber. Haven't decided yet.

Interested in how this looks. Were you able to separate the middle piece on your own without causing any damages? or did you get a body shop to do it?
I think CF wrap would look better than gloss black.

It was actually in three pieces when I picked it up from the member I bought it from.

The Beast · 03-28-2015, 10:19 AM

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I have this section of my bumper wrapped as well, but in glass black. I agree it gives a nice look. I have had it for about a year now, but it was always a substitute for having a set of real splitters. If you look close at the pic I posted, you can see it is gloss black behind the splitter I am holding up to the bumper.

Yep agree the splitters do look nice and more aggressive than the wrap. I would not put fibreglass one's on though, especially in an area where they can easily get damaged...

bake · 03-28-2015, 10:28 AM

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I have this section of my bumper wrapped as well, but in glass black. I agree it gives a nice look. I have had it for about a year now, but it was always a substitute for having a set of real splitters. If you look close at the pic I posted, you can see it is gloss black behind the splitter I am holding up to the bumper.

Yep agree the splitters do look nice and more aggressive than the wrap. I would not put fibreglass one's on though, especially in an area where they can easily get damaged...

That is the reason I was not willing to splurge on the OEM M Performance setup. My experience with lowered cars and front lips has taught me, it is not a matter of if they will get damaged, but when.

The Beast · 03-28-2015, 01:33 PM

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That is the reason I was not willing to splurge on the OEM M Performance setup. My experience with lowered cars and front lips has taught me, it is not a matter of if they will get damaged, but when.

Yeah I hear that! My only issue with fibreglass is that it has terrible impact resistant. Whereas a moulded plastic part will flex and maybe scratch on impact, allowing for a smart repair, fibreglass will most likely crack and be more problematic to repair.

bake · 03-28-2015, 06:14 PM

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That is the reason I was not willing to splurge on the OEM M Performance setup. My experience with lowered cars and front lips has taught me, it is not a matter of if they will get damaged, but when.

Yeah I hear that! My only issue with fibreglass is that it has terrible impact resistant. Whereas a moulded plastic part will flex and maybe scratch on impact, allowing for a smart repair, fibreglass will most likely crack and be more problematic to repair.

I totally agree. This is all that is available though.

twelve535i · 03-28-2015, 06:26 PM

I have a replica Hamman Front Lip, which is made of Fiberglass and topped with Carbon fiber. I've hit some dips in the road, and driven up steep driveways where the lip has scraped. So far, its held up.
It cost much less than the real deal and looks good enough. Maybe plastic or full carbon fiber may hold up longer, but I'll just hope for mine to last.

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bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	Teaser pic. Need to work on the fitment and then either get them painted gloss black or wrapped in carbon fiber. Haven't decided yet. Attached Images __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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The Beast Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: VW Transporter Sportline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wolverhampton iTrader: (0)	I just got that section of the original msport bumper wrapped in carbon, looks great imo. Obviously not quite as aggressive as the picture above but does the job for me and didn't cost much
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twelve535i Major 478 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	I have a replica Hamman Front Lip, which is made of Fiberglass and topped with Carbon fiber. I've hit some dips in the road, and driven up steep driveways where the lip has scraped. So far, its held up. It cost much less than the real deal and looks good enough. Maybe plastic or full carbon fiber may hold up longer, but I'll just hope for mine to last.
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