[IanW555]

So today, I finally managed to fit my Christmas presents, gloss black splitter and diffuser, non-OEM.

After watching loads of YouTube videos, I had a fair idea of what to expect, but I guess when you go non-OEM you never know quite what to expect. Well mine certainly fitted into this camp. The rear diffuser did not want to locate in the top slots. The front splitter didn't line up with the bottom holes and the top fit was about 98%.

Oh yeah, FYI the electric towbar, makes things even harder!!

However, still really pleased with the results, especially for the price.

[IanW555]

Oh FFS just found out the diffuser fouls the towbar, meaning it retracts again and cannot be used!!



Not sure what to do now, don't use the towbar that often, but it has been handy in the past?

[.BMW.]

Looks great!

[Michael340i]

Originally Posted by IanW555

Oh FFS just found out the diffuser fouls the towbar ...

Not sure what to do now, don't use the towbar that often, but it has been handy in the past?

Just get a hacksaw and remove the bit that gets in the way, it will be down out of sight, and the splitter isn't a structural part, so it doesn't matter what you do to it. Its pretty common to remove bits of plastic when fitting towbars

[IanW555]

Originally Posted by Michael340i

Just get a hacksaw and remove the bit that gets in the way, it will be down out of sight, and the splitter isn't a structural part, so it doesn't matter what you do to it. Its pretty common to remove bits of plastic when fitting towbars

Cheers, although I have found that I can simply push the diffuser in until the towbar has finished its pirouette, the towbar electric housing sits on the centre fin. I’m okay with this as I will put some insulation tape on when using.

[IanW555]

Before front, bloody low, the low-height ramps gave just enough lift.


BMW F31 LCI 330i M Sport Gloss Black Splitter and Diffuser fitting. by Ian Waller, on Flickr

The rear was a right pain, not helped by towbar!


BMW F31 LCI 330i M Sport Gloss Black Splitter and Diffuser fitting. by Ian Waller, on Flickr


BMW F31 LCI 330i M Sport Gloss Black Splitter and Diffuser fitting. by Ian Waller, on Flickr

[IanW555]

After clean on weekend decided to stop and take a few pics on way home, even though car already covered in pollen


BMW 330i M Sport Touring in mineral grey with gloss black accents by Ian Waller, on Flickr

BMW 330i M Sport Touring in mineral grey with gloss black accents by Ian Waller, on Flickr

BMW 330i M Sport Touring in mineral grey with gloss black accents by Ian Waller, on Flickr

BMW 330i M Sport Touring in mineral grey with gloss black accents by Ian Waller, on Flickr

BMW 330i M Sport Touring in mineral grey with gloss black accents by Ian Waller, on Flickr

Looks like I also have an upcoming dilemma. My 442Ms look like they have the dreaded corrosion by the centre caps. Given my wife's X5 diamond cut wheels were replaced and are corroding again, my view is to get BMW to refurbish the wheels by painting as I do not diamond cut again. If I can, what do you think will look better grey (not mineral) or black? Given all the gloss black bits on the car, I'm leaning towards black.

[Wayne-G]

I'm currently debating on getting gloss black front and rear splitters or matte for my MG Lci Saloon with the same wheels, I've got gloss black mirror caps too. These pics could help my decision, it looks good!

Black wheels would look good, I have a set of matte black winter wheels and I miss the look with them on. My 442's were re-done by Bmw before I bought it (AUC) but I'm scared they'll corrode so I'm debating to sell up soon and get some aftermarket rep's in black to replace them, I love the 704's from the shadows edition though..

[Ace320]

Originally Posted by IanW555

Oh FFS seem to be having a run of bad luck!! 😢😢

Someone scratched my car at the train station earlier in the week, and now today someone's driveway ripped the splitter off.

I'm off to cry in some beer!!

Bumper respray and new splitter inc. ?

You are in the same position like me, I need bumper respray cos of lots of rock chips + last week I hit a parked car with my rear left side and scratched my rear bumper, nothing serious, but it still need a bit of painting.

Bad luck man.

[Ace320]

Originally Posted by IanW555

Gonna polish out the bumper for now, will get spray later. Really struggling with whether to replace the splitter, heart says yes, head says no! In the process of getting ripped off the splitter has done a fair amount of damage under the bumper ☹️

I used a little bit of touch up paint and polish for now, will respray later.

Damage on other car will be covered by my insurance.

[wdeerfield]

nice work on the polish to remove 90% of the damage! how in the world did you do that to the lip?

[BigJack75]

Wow a BMW station wagon!!!

[super51fan]

Originally Posted by jack10525

Wow a BMW station wagon!!!

Are you 17?

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by super51fan

Are you 17?

I would have guessed 12, a 17 year old would know wagons are shagarrific.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by IanW555

So today, I finally managed to fit my Christmas presents, gloss black splitter and diffuser, non-OEM.

After watching loads of YouTube videos, I had a fair idea of what to expect, but I guess when you go non-OEM you never know quite what to expect. Well mine certainly fitted into this camp. The rear diffuser did not want to locate in the top slots. The front splitter didn't line up with the bottom holes and the top fit was about 98%.

Oh yeah, FYI the electric towbar, makes things even harder!!

However, still really pleased with the results, especially for the price.

Envious of the rear tow bar! Nice work and rotten luck on the corner scrape and splitter strike. Lovely motor however.

[Muscle m]

Awesome car and great color!