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      02-11-2014, 12:40 AM   #1
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splitter differences

looking at the arkym splitter
http://www.europeanautosource.com/bm...s-m-sport.html

but seen this 1 for almost half the price....y?

http://www.jl-motoring.com/ProductDe...S1013&CartID=1

is the cheeper 1 a replica?

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looking at the arkym splitter
http://www.europeanautosource.com/bm...s-m-sport.html

but seen this 1 for almost half the price....y?

http://www.jl-motoring.com/ProductDe...S1013&CartID=1

is the cheeper 1 a replica?

thanks
Looks to be a replica.
But trust me, you should want a replica for a front splitter, ur lucky to go 1 month without scratching the hell out of it.
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Might want to go on eBay, even cheaper!!
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on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-F10-M-...6190af&vxp=mtr
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do the replicas fit well? the Arkym splitters look great!
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      02-17-2014, 06:39 AM   #6
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This particular one is made of fiberglass, I wouldn't buy that. If you are going to go with a replica, at least make sure it is polyurethane.
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This particular one is made of fiberglass, I wouldn't buy that. If you are going to go with a replica, at least make sure it is polyurethane.
can't seem to find a single polyurethane splitter for F10 m sport , if you know one can you list it. thanks.
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Here is a corbon fiber version.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F10-AK-S...608d60&vxp=mtr

You are right, can't find any p/u, but I would stay away from fiberglass at all costs. Very fragile.
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thanks bake!
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