4 Series Replica MP Front Splitter Questions

syenisch · 12-04-2016, 05:21 AM

I am considering getting an M Performance front splitter, but I am concerned about clearance. I currently have a Magic Drift splitter installed and am comfortable with its clearance. If the M Performance splitter is the same or better then I know I am good. Also I am curious about the color of the raw plastic. Can someone please answer the following questions? Thanks!

1. What is the vertical clearance from the front of the splitter to the front?
2. How far forward does the splitter extend past the front edge of the bumper (under the big opening in the bumper)?
3. Does the color of the unpainted plastic of a replica lip match the color of the BMW M Performance side skirt extensions? If I purchase a splitter, it will be replica, I will have the upper parts that fit over the bumper painted body color and the splitter left unpainted to match the side skirt extensions.

syenisch · 12-06-2016, 03:29 PM

Anybody?

maxdobe · 02-20-2017, 08:46 PM

Syenish, how did the install go? I'm surfing around this board wondering the exact same thing about splitters on M bumpers. I'm thinking about getting the "M Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitter" added to my gray 2017 440ix GC with M sports bumper this week at my dealer, although I'm starting to debate it if the anxiety around scraping ruins the fun.

syenisch · 02-24-2017, 06:38 AM

I never got any help so I didn't bother. Going to stick with my Magic Drift lip I think. It's cheaper so I don't cringe whenever it bottoms out, but still looks decent. I may tuck it under the bumper a bit more for a more subtle look.

maxdobe · 02-25-2017, 10:36 PM

I had the m splitter installed on my F36 440 M sport bumper today and the clearance is very ample. Actually, it barely changed from the original clearance IMO. I have NOT measured it but visually I honestly couldn't tell AND I have been pondering and worried about this exact topic for weeks. I was VERY pleasantly surprised when I walked into the dealership and saw my car. It hugs the existing msport bumper VERY nicely. I would suggest you consider it because it would stink to get something else and regret not getting the carbon OEM part. Seems like a ton of adhesive is placed on these things for the installation so I'm thinking this is a one-time ordeal. $.02. Here are some pics in case it helps. Good luck!

12-04-2016, 05:21 AM	#1
syenisch Captain 111 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	4 Series Replica MP Front Splitter Questions I am considering getting an M Performance front splitter, but I am concerned about clearance. I currently have a Magic Drift splitter installed and am comfortable with its clearance. If the M Performance splitter is the same or better then I know I am good. Also I am curious about the color of the raw plastic. Can someone please answer the following questions? Thanks! 1. What is the vertical clearance from the front of the splitter to the front? 2. How far forward does the splitter extend past the front edge of the bumper (under the big opening in the bumper)? 3. Does the color of the unpainted plastic of a replica lip match the color of the BMW M Performance side skirt extensions? If I purchase a splitter, it will be replica, I will have the upper parts that fit over the bumper painted body color and the splitter left unpainted to match the side skirt extensions.
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12-06-2016, 03:29 PM	#2
syenisch Captain 111 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	Anybody?
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02-20-2017, 08:46 PM	#3
maxdobe Private First Class 36 Rep 128 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 F36: 440iX Gra ... [0.00]	Syenish, how did the install go? I'm surfing around this board wondering the exact same thing about splitters on M bumpers. I'm thinking about getting the "M Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitter" added to my gray 2017 440ix GC with M sports bumper this week at my dealer, although I'm starting to debate it if the anxiety around scraping ruins the fun.
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02-24-2017, 06:38 AM	#4
syenisch Captain 111 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	I never got any help so I didn't bother. Going to stick with my Magic Drift lip I think. It's cheaper so I don't cringe whenever it bottoms out, but still looks decent. I may tuck it under the bumper a bit more for a more subtle look.
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02-25-2017, 10:36 PM	#5
maxdobe Private First Class 36 Rep 128 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 F36: 440iX Gra ... [0.00]	I had the m splitter installed on my F36 440 M sport bumper today and the clearance is very ample. Actually, it barely changed from the original clearance IMO. I have NOT measured it but visually I honestly couldn't tell AND I have been pondering and worried about this exact topic for weeks. I was VERY pleasantly surprised when I walked into the dealership and saw my car. It hugs the existing msport bumper VERY nicely. I would suggest you consider it because it would stink to get something else and regret not getting the carbon OEM part. Seems like a ton of adhesive is placed on these things for the installation so I'm thinking this is a one-time ordeal. $.02. Here are some pics in case it helps. Good luck!
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