[PanaricanDad]

With tape, but the shop used some special tape that they claim is much better than the 20lb tape I picked up at Home Depot. Supposedly stands up to moisture better than the stuff sold at Home Depot.

[SirNicholas]

I used 3M tape, but it never stuck. I guess I could've done a better job to force the tape to stick, but I just never bothered. I've had the lip on for a year and a half now without any issues. The front of the lip hangs slightly, but you can't notice unless you get up close and personal

[gre8tw8LL]

Personally the 3m tape didn't do justice. I end up screwing in 6 screws in additional to the bolts. The screw closed the gaps 100% and looks very clean. I'm 110% satisfied now

[SirNicholas]

Originally Posted by gre8tw8LL

Personally the 3m tape didn't do justice. I end up screwing in 6 screws in additional to the bolts. The screw closed the gaps 100% and looks very clean. I'm 110% satisfied now

Drilled through? Or in pre-existing holes?

[gre8tw8LL]

Pre-existing holes On the very edge of the lip. The screws will not be noticeable

[gre8tw8LL]

I was able to put my pinky finger between the bumper and lip as the 3m tape didn't hold. After screwing in 2 screws, zero gap now.

Before added the screws, I losses all the nuts to the bolts so the nut was flush to the bottom of the bolt to release tension. Once I hand tighten the screws then I tighten all the nuts to the bolts.

[flyguy0]

So I am looking under the front bumper of my 2013 550i M-sport and have a few questions.

I was looking at the cover also attached the the bumper how do you get behind it to be able to hold the nut to screw in the bolts?

are yall jacking up the car to get under it easier or just working from ground level?

Great write up just an important step missing that I need to understand about how to secure the bolts under the car.

Thanks,
Craig

[Highpriest0303]

I know that this was an old post but i am curious as well how you guys managed to reach on top of the bolt with the protective covering sitting inside the bumper?

Originally Posted by flyguy0

So I am looking under the front bumper of my 2013 550i M-sport and have a few questions.

I was looking at the cover also attached the the bumper how do you get behind it to be able to hold the nut to screw in the bolts?

are yall jacking up the car to get under it easier or just working from ground level?

Great write up just an important step missing that I need to understand about how to secure the bolts under the car.

Thanks,
Craig

[clone000]

Thanks for this write up, my Lip came yesterday, I will try to install it this weekend. I will also go to the hardware store and pick up your nut/bolt set.

Wish my luck, 3M tape in hand .

Will take pictures and videos.

[clone000]

Hi Everyone,

Just installed my lip.

Thanks for the info and help.

I bought the same screws that the OP posted.

I used 3M tape, I also used screws to drill into the front bumper to hold the Lip in even more.

Trickiest part was removing the 3M tape then putting the bumper up.


We placed the screws in the same pattern (Lip between the two washers). The Locking washer worked very well!

I ordered the Lip from the same person OP ordered from as well.

My LIP came with screws, I only used the 6-8 screws that attached to my bumper did not use the rest. My HomeDepot screws worked great as well (same ones as the OP)


After the Install:







Will try to post pics in day light. Overall very happy, drilling into the bumper reinforced the lip even more, no gaps.

This was somewhat difficult because the alignment is important, but having two people helps Greatly, I attached two screws (loosely first), then peeled off the tape, slowly placed it in place. Note: My car is stock, stock height, wheels/rims etc.. I must say, it makes the front bumper look lower, overall great compliments!


Next on my list is the Gloss Black grill (Dual slat) with the //M colors.

[Sylverlee]

Anyone know if this scrapes against parking bricks on stock height?

[The_M6]

Originally Posted by Sylverlee

Anyone know if this scrapes against parking bricks on stock height?

I'd say absolutely yes. I have the Arkym style carbon front lip and I did a curb check in a shopping center and it will scrape. I'm currently still on stock suspension with BMW Style 464M 20" wheels.

[Sylverlee]

Originally Posted by Blu550

I'd say absolutely yes. I have the Arkym style carbon front lip and I did a curb check in a shopping center and it will scrape. I'm currently still on stock suspension with BMW Style 464M 20" wheels.

damnn thx. Hate having the back hanging out all the time while parked.

[clone000]

Stock heigh this beast will get bent and knocked hard. Price you gotta pay for looking good.

[SirNicholas]

Originally Posted by Sylverlee

damnn thx. Hate having the back hanging out all the time while parked.

I had the lip along with a drop...so it was even worse for me. I tend to back up since the back is much higher and can often go above the curb. But be careful, as you might hit the exhaust.

[AMT92]

Originally Posted by jdmfrogg

Mine only uses the 4 oem screws in the rear center and then 2 bolts, washers and nuts on the outside edges, no self tapping or non oem holes for my setup. This holds the lip fine on its own but there is a gap on the front edge so I use 3m molding tape to keep things tight.

There seems to be a few different reps sold - some with or without additional pre drilled mounting holes for self tapping screws. The one I got does have these holes for the very front edge of the lip but since I don't want self tapped holes in my bumper (for when I decide to change lips) I currently use double sided tape. The reps have different fits due to different molds used so you'll have to experiment on how much tape to use, where to place the tape and what kind (3m molding tape available at retail stores or one of 30 different 3m VHB models available online only).

Is your plastic underbody connected to the bumper? I can't figure out how to get the plastic underbody screwed into the bumper and the lip all while using the OEM holes.

[Spc Rax]

Your post was grt help. thanks for sharing pics and instructions. I bought hamann style lip from ikonmotorsports for $123...and wraped it in 3M carbon fiber vinyl wrap. there was minor defect in lip. a chip was broken at the bottom... but got covered under vinyl wrap.

Bought Side skirt extension from ebay for $99. wraped it too with vinyl. Installed it on car.

Car is 2014 bmw 535i M sports. carbon black color. 19'' wheel all stock. tinnted windows, powder coated black wheels ext.

let me know your thoughts.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Spc Rax

Bought Side skirt extension from ebay for $99. wraped it too with vinyl. Installed it on car.
let me know your thoughts.

looks SWEET! anymore shots of the skirts from different angles i'd suggest if you're not planning on some aftermarket wheels to add some spacers to get the wheels flush!

[Spc Rax]

Thanks for the response. I am not planning for after market wheels for now. Got these few pics focusing on front lip... Other pics are bigger in size and in different computer. installing these lower size pics for now. Will upload more side skirt pics later tomorrow.

Please take a look.

[Spc Rax]

more pics

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by Spc Rax

more pics

there! that 2nd shot is the one i was looking for. looks good. i was checking to see about how far you had them extending out and i think it extends out just right

[Spc Rax]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

there! that 2nd shot is the one i was looking for. looks good. i was checking to see about how far you had them extending out and i think it extends out just right

Its like extending an inch from front and rear snd half inch in the middle