Ebay front lip installed on F30 M-Sport

YasM3 · 07-23-2018, 07:22 PM

I was looking for a cheap front lip for my F30 with M sport. I am not a huge fan of the BMW performance lip. I was looking for something cheap just in case I bang it up, I will not feel so bad. I found a cheap Ebay front lip from Ikon Motorsports. I was also looking for something simple and clean looking.

This lip actually worked out very well. I was a bit weary due to the price. But the thing actually fit perfect. I would give it an A in fitment.

There are no holes drilled in the lip and they give you some self tapping screws. So what I did was. Under the car on each side removed the factory push clips and screws that hold the side undershields on (not the main large one) the ones under the fogs. Lined the lip up and drilled holes in the lip and used the factory hardware to hold it in. In the center I used double sided tape and the self tapping screws(there is no factory hardware to use in this location) so the center did not sag. It fit perfect. The lip was a bit warped from the box so I let it sit in the sun for a bit and it flattened out perfect. I left it unpainted but am very happy with how it turned out.

jlorenzo125 · 07-24-2018, 06:38 AM

Looks great!

madmortar · 07-24-2018, 08:30 PM

pretty neat

tobefair-idontcare · 07-25-2018, 09:00 AM

I’m thinking about doing the exact same lip. I want to paint it gloss black to match my F80 style grilles. Any complaints or problems so far?

MrZeeMan · 07-28-2018, 06:24 PM

Thanks for posting! I was debating on buying the same lip but couldn't find any real pictures of it.

theEZV · 07-28-2018, 07:36 PM

That looks great - I would rock rock this thing all day. It would not last long around here tho. Stupid coilovers

Still might give it a shot, price is decent.

How thick is it - how much lower does it hang from the bumper? Looks kinda chunky in the pics - in a good way, although not good for clearance

YasM3 · 07-29-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tobefair-idontcare

I’m thinking about doing the exact same lip. I want to paint it gloss black to match my F80 style grilles. Any complaints or problems so far?

No complaints so far. Like I said, fitment was very good. I am happy with it.

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Originally Posted by theEZV

That looks great - I would rock rock this thing all day. It would not last long around here tho. Stupid coilovers

Still might give it a shot, price is decent.

How thick is it - how much lower does it hang from the bumper? Looks kinda chunky in the pics - in a good way, although not good for clearance

So the lip is actually very thin. The front edge is rolled to make it actually look thicker then what it really is. From the bottom of the bumper to the bottom of the lip it hangs down 3/4" that is all. the lip is probably only 3/8" to 1/2" thick if you did not take into account the rolled edge.

The car is lowered on H&R sports. From the ground to the bottom of the lip is 5"

Tan_N26 · 07-29-2018, 06:50 PM

Do you have the Link of where u ordered from?

MrZeeMan · 07-31-2018, 03:49 PM

I went ahead and ordered mine on Sunday. It'll be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-12-18-...U/392028786585

YasM3 · 07-31-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrZeeMan

I went ahead and ordered mine on Sunday. It'll be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-12-18-...U/392028786585

Nice!

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Originally Posted by Tan_N26

Do you have the Link of where u ordered from?

Link is quoted above.

EstorilMSport · 08-28-2018, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrZeeMan

I went ahead and ordered mine on Sunday. It'll be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-12-18-...U/392028786585

Just ordered one as well. Looking forward to installing it.

mlev · 08-31-2018, 01:46 PM

Considering the carbon fiber version of this lip. Looks very good OP

2TIRESOUT · 09-02-2018, 03:08 PM

looks good very simplistic.

mlev · 09-07-2018, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MrZeeMan

I went ahead and ordered mine on Sunday. It'll be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-12-18-...U/392028786585

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Originally Posted by EstorilMSport

Just ordered one as well. Looking forward to installing it.

Did you guys end up installing yet? Hoping to see some more pics

EstorilMSport · 09-07-2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mlev

Did you guys end up installing yet? Hoping to see some more pics

I got mine this week but won’t have time to install it until next week. I’ll post a pic once it’s done.

B58 · 09-08-2018, 04:14 PM

Looks good. I have this, but i can't seem to find any instructions on installing it so I'm holding off on it for now until i can get my car on a lift and look

mwilks · 09-14-2018, 02:34 PM

Looks great! Anyone by chance have an install pick on a Alpine White f30?

IK6SPEED · 09-14-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mwilks

Looks great! Anyone by chance have an install pick on a Alpine White f30?

Work in progress but gives you the idea.

mlev · 09-15-2018, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mwilks

Looks great! Anyone by chance have an install pick on a Alpine White f30?

I ended up purchasing this DP style (same as OP) for my AW F30. Will post a pic when it's installed.

EstorilMSport · 09-15-2018, 04:33 PM

I installed my lip today and KW Clubsports. Will post pics when I’m home.

EstorilMSport · 09-17-2018, 12:08 PM

Here are a few pics from the front lip install. Overall it was really easy to put on but it does not come with any pre-drilled holes. I used the two existing bolts holding on the bellypan on either side along with all of the self tapping screws included in the kit. I'm happy with it overall as it matches my spoilers and side skirts.

mlev · 09-17-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by EstorilMSport

Here are a few pics from the front lip install. Overall it was really easy to put on but it does not come with any pre-drilled holes. I used the two existing bolts holding on the bellypan on either side along with all of the self tapping screws included in the kit. I'm happy with it overall as it matches my spoilers and side skirts.

Looks great thanks for sharing...definitely completes the look.

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YasM3 Lieutenant 258 Rep 487 Posts Drives: A BMW Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Out here iTrader: (0)	Ebay front lip installed on F30 M-Sport I was looking for a cheap front lip for my F30 with M sport. I am not a huge fan of the BMW performance lip. I was looking for something cheap just in case I bang it up, I will not feel so bad. I found a cheap Ebay front lip from Ikon Motorsports. I was also looking for something simple and clean looking. This lip actually worked out very well. I was a bit weary due to the price. But the thing actually fit perfect. I would give it an A in fitment. There are no holes drilled in the lip and they give you some self tapping screws. So what I did was. Under the car on each side removed the factory push clips and screws that hold the side undershields on (not the main large one) the ones under the fogs. Lined the lip up and drilled holes in the lip and used the factory hardware to hold it in. In the center I used double sided tape and the self tapping screws(there is no factory hardware to use in this location) so the center did not sag. It fit perfect. The lip was a bit warped from the box so I let it sit in the sun for a bit and it flattened out perfect. I left it unpainted but am very happy with how it turned out. Attached Images
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EstorilMSport Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Here are a few pics from the front lip install. Overall it was really easy to put on but it does not come with any pre-drilled holes. I used the two existing bolts holding on the bellypan on either side along with all of the self tapping screws included in the kit. I'm happy with it overall as it matches my spoilers and side skirts. __________________ 2014 335i M Sport: bootmod3 Stg 2 E30 Custom, AA CP, CSF FMIC, GFB DV , VRSF catless DP, aFe stage 2 intake, KW Clubsport coilovers, MP LSD, aFe sway bars, F80 LCAs, monoball thrust arms, Delrin rear subframe bushings, xHP Stage 3. IG: German_car_connection
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