[GOWRIN]

So I have been looking at the M Performance Body Kit for my F36. Initially wanted Gloss Black but now I am swaying more towards CF.

Both of Unit17 and POWER Body Styling do the kits in CF, been looking through their pictures and can't really tell what is best from the pictures and there is a price difference between the two too. Both look like they do a great job, looking for a place that will supply and fit and these two pop up.
Will have to make a trip up there but suggestion of places in and around south London is welcome or Leatherhead area too as these would be closer for me.

Just want to see if anyone on here has their kits installed and if they would recommend either or compared the two previously.

Pictures welcome

[Chris_340i]

I bought my M Performance Style Kit from Power Body Styling. Fitted it myself. The diffuser and splitter were mega easy and straight forward.

However their version of the side blades are for many different BMW's and you have to trim them down to a length that fits your car.

When I fitted it I took it easy and it came out looking great.

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by Chris_340i

I bought my M Performance Style Kit from Power Body Styling. Fitted it myself. The diffuser and splitter were mega easy and straight forward.

However their version of the side blades are for many different BMW's and you have to trim them down to a length that fits your car.

When I fitted it I took it easy and it came out looking great.

Thanks for the reply, I was more worried about sticking the splitter incorrectly and the taking it off again. The two sections on either side did you stick them on with 3M tape?

Thanks for the heads up, I might try ask them to pre cut it down to length.

[Chris_340i]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Thanks for the reply, I was more worried about sticking the splitter incorrectly and the taking it off again. The two sections on either side did you stick them on with 3M tape?

Thanks for the heads up, I might try ask them to pre cut it down to length.

Yea the 2 sides do stick on with 3M Tape of the splitter. However I found that what they added was not enough so I'd suggest you have a roll spare when fitting. You get screws to go under the splitter into the under part of the bumper.

I did a test fit to gauge the fit and then stuck it on. The 3M survived me removing and re-doing it as I was not happy with my first attempt. It has survived a year so far and its as solid as a rock.

You can try and ask them to trim the side blades to the correct size of the car but they would not for me. It wasn't to difficult to do - just a 2 man operation. I fitted them to the car and then trimmed them down once fitted so I could get the curve in the rear arch correct. You trim from the rear of the car. Top tip is to jack the car up and remove rear wheel - gives you more room to work. It is super easy to do though. The side blades did not come with any plastic pop rivets, however you can get them from eBay for peanuts. Again I recommend using more 3M tape than supplied with the blades.

Good luck.

The Fast Lane Styling Kit does look great when fitted - I was well chuffed with price and quality.

[Chris_340i]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Thanks for the reply, I was more worried about sticking the splitter incorrectly and the taking it off again. The two sections on either side did you stick them on with 3M tape?

Thanks for the heads up, I might try ask them to pre cut it down to length.

If you are not far from Bluewater you are more than welcome to meet up and view the quality of the items on my car and I can should you how to do the side blades.

Although mine is an F31 you will get the General idea.

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by Chris_340i

If you are not far from Bluewater you are more than welcome to meet up and view the quality of the items on my car and I can should you how to do the side blades.

Although mine is an F31 you will get the General idea.

Thanks for the detailed advice, feel like it is a job that I might be able to do now.

I do pop to Bluewater every so often for some shopping but expecting a little one due imminently so that has thrown a spanner in the works of me carrying out any work for at least a month of two. If I get a chance will try message you next time and check it out before I go ahead and buy.

Cheers
Gaz

[Chris_340i]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Thanks for the detailed advice, feel like it is a job that I might be able to do now.

I do pop to Bluewater every so often for some shopping but expecting a little one due imminently so that has thrown a spanner in the works of me carrying out any work for at least a month of two. If I get a chance will try message you next time and check it out before I go ahead and buy.

Cheers
Gaz

Anytime buddy.

Congrats on the little one

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by Chris_340i

Congrats on the little one

Thanks mate

Originally Posted by B58_f32

i follow unit17 on insta and they seem like they do a good job, lots of satisfied customers. Do m3, m4, m2 and f32.

The only thing i did not like is their replica splitters do look like they dont screw in the middle of the front bumper, so may be flimsy.
i wish i brought their carbon diffuser and fitted it. they are expensive

It is the price that separates the two, unit17 do get a lot of the M cars come through, they only sell carbon kits.
I think PBS do the carbon 'style' so can do it cheaper, if the quality and look are the same I would go for it.

Doesn't look like many on here have gone for CF kits from either

[JeffBMW4Series]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

So I have been looking at the M Performance Body Kit for my F36. Initially wanted Gloss Black but now I am swaying more towards CF.

Both of Unit17 and POWER Body Styling do the kits in CF, been looking through their pictures and can't really tell what is best from the pictures and there is a price difference between the two too. Both look like they do a great job, looking for a place that will supply and fit and these two pop up.
Will have to make a trip up there but suggestion of places in and around south London is welcome or Leatherhead area too as these would be closer for me.

Just want to see if anyone on here has their kits installed and if they would recommend either or compared the two previously.

Pictures welcome

@GOWRIN did you go for this in the end? I'm aslso in the same situation and looking. How did you get on?

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by JeffBMW4Series

@GOWRIN did you go for this in the end? I'm aslso in the same situation and looking. How did you get on?

JeffBMW4Series No I have not got around to this yet, with the current situation I don't think I will be going ahead with this until next year to be honest.

But from a bit more research what I found was Unit17 do real carbon parts where are PBS do carbon looking kit hence the price difference. A lot of people do use PBS but like someone mentioned their front splitter doesn't have the little support in the middle not entirely sure how that affects the structure. They do however do real cable rear spoiler.

I am leaning more towards a real carbon kit but due to the price I might wait a bit and do it. Focusing on the inside as that is where I spend most of my time

[skipraider]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Thanks for the reply, I was more worried about sticking the splitter incorrectly and the taking it off again. The two sections on either side did you stick them on with 3M tape?

Thanks for the heads up, I might try ask them to pre cut it down to length.

I think for the price of them, you might as well just get some that are designed to fit the F30 rather than trimming them down.

[otee10]

It would appear Unit 17 is genuine carbon fibre in contrast to PBS. I think the 'carbon look' isn't too bad from a distance but upon close inspection, it is majorly noticeable.

[2JPW]

I have unit17 carbon splitter and side sills on my F32 and I really cannot fault the quality and fit.

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by 2JPW

I have unit17 carbon splitter and side sills on my F32 and I really cannot fault the quality and fit.

Any chance you have some pictures?

[2JPW]

Here's some pics

[shuzzy]

I had a gloss black kit fitted by PBS and can confirm the quality is top notch. All lines up and fits perfectly. The quality is also first rate, my front splitter has suffered knocks, bangs and many scrapes. It's still solid and to be honest Im surprised it's holding up so well.

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by 2JPW

Here's some pics

Looks great mate
Is the front splitter a single piece?

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by shuzzy

I had a gloss black kit fitted by PBS and can confirm the quality is top notch. All lines up and fits perfectly. The quality is also first rate, my front splitter has suffered knocks, bangs and many scrapes. It's still solid and to be honest Im surprised it's holding up so well.

Nice, thanks for the details and if I do go with gloss black I have more confidence. But I think I am quite fixed on carbon fibre now.
It seems a lot of people have either black or gloss black, not come across many with carbon fibre kits.

[2JPW]

Originally Posted by GOWRIN

Looks great mate
Is the front splitter a single piece?

Yep, single piece carbon and great quality.

[GOWRIN]

Originally Posted by B58_f32

Unit 17 guys have a m2 with mclarenn senna seats in. They seem to know there stuff

Been following them for a while now and they seem to get so many M cars. Will have to check that post out to see how the senna seats look in the M2.