F30 M3 style bumper/front lip fitment

SpudGT · 11-10-2018, 09:08 AM

I loosened all the hardware in the wheel well and along the front of the belly pan in an attempt to get the bumper to settle in a wider position that would fit the front lip.

I was able to get it a fraction of an inch wider by holding the bumper while tightening the hardware, but not wide enough for the lip to fit properly.

Spent way too much time on this project already, so I decided to surrender (sent the lip back).

Kailec · 11-10-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudGT

I loosened all the hardware in the wheel well and along the front of the belly pan in an attempt to get the bumper to settle in a wider position that would fit the front lip.

I was able to get it a fraction of an inch wider by holding the bumper while tightening the hardware, but not wide enough for the lip to fit properly.

Spent way too much time on this project already, so I decided to surrender (sent the lip back).

I'm just getting my car back today too! Couldn't you have just had someone locally install it?

pnguyen310 · 11-14-2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SpudGT

I ordered the M3 style front bumper from MB after my daughter had a minor incident with her 2015 328. Really happy with the fitment and quality of the bumper.

She recently ordered the front lip (for the M3 style bumper) from MB, and I am pulling my hair out trying to figure out how to get the splitter mounted. Seems like the splitter is just too wide (or the bumper is too narrow at the bottom).

Part numbers ordered from MB (which the sales folks say are a proper match):
- bumper I ordered for her: 1534424306
- front lip she ordered: 1540231386

The MB folks have been trying to help me out, and insist the lip is the proper part for the bumper.

Anyone else encounter this issue?

I'm actually have the same bumper and splitter installed in a couple weeks at MB. I'll take pictures of the finished product and send them to you. Wondering why it didn't fit.. 🤔🤔

MONSTAR · 11-14-2018, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudGT

I loosened all the hardware in the wheel well and along the front of the belly pan in an attempt to get the bumper to settle in a wider position that would fit the front lip.

I was able to get it a fraction of an inch wider by holding the bumper while tightening the hardware, but not wide enough for the lip to fit properly.

Spent way too much time on this project already, so I decided to surrender (sent the lip back).

Sorry to hear that the lip didn't work out for you, but look at it this way -- now you get to appreciate the awesome curves at the bottom of the bumper that the lip totally ruins. Every other car out there has a flat bottom of the front bumper. The lip turns it into a camry real quick

D041987 · 11-14-2018, 08:08 PM

You got the lip that is meant for the revised bumpers that have the wider lower grills. I know this because I have that new version bumper and Lip with the wider lower grills etc. You will need to get the splitter from Salema or make sure it fits the salema style bumper.

D Unit · 12-30-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by D041987

You got the lip that is meant for the revised bumpers that have the wider lower grills. I know this because I have that new version bumper and Lip with the wider lower grills etc. You will need to get the splitter from Salema or make sure it fits the salema style bumper.

I have the GoodGo m3 bumper with the GoodGo lip. Does the newer version have the same ground clearance as the GoodGo/Selma? I'm on H&R springs and recently trashed my 3rd lip because it's so damn low.

D041987 · 01-09-2020, 04:26 PM

It is higher as the LIP doesn't have such a step down on it. Almost like a flat sheet of plastic. Fitment was 95%. Had to modify the Brake ducts just a little to fit correctly and I removed the FMIC shrouding as you need to get the M3 shrouding to fit correctly. Other than that it looks great and no issues.

D Unit · 01-09-2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by D041987

It is higher as the LIP doesn't have such a step down on it. Almost like a flat sheet of plastic. Fitment was 95%. Had to modify the Brake ducts just a little to fit correctly and I removed the FMIC shrouding as you need to get the M3 shrouding to fit correctly. Other than that it looks great and no issues.

Thanks. Based on the looks from v1 and v2, I honestly can't tell them apart but wish I got v2 now.

DarkF30 · 01-27-2020, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mallorca328

Ah, the f30 m3 bodykit is the next upgrade on my black f30... looking your photos makes waiting harder

Agreed the bumper looks amazing, could you post more pics and angles of your bumper

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SpudGT Private 27 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Idaho iTrader: (2)	Lip Update I loosened all the hardware in the wheel well and along the front of the belly pan in an attempt to get the bumper to settle in a wider position that would fit the front lip. I was able to get it a fraction of an inch wider by holding the bumper while tightening the hardware, but not wide enough for the lip to fit properly. Spent way too much time on this project already, so I decided to surrender (sent the lip back).
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D041987 Big Turbo Boys N Girls 327 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 2012 328I 6speed Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	You got the lip that is meant for the revised bumpers that have the wider lower grills. I know this because I have that new version bumper and Lip with the wider lower grills etc. You will need to get the splitter from Salema or make sure it fits the salema style bumper. __________________ 2012 F30: G25-660 Bottom Mount Mani+ DP+ Intake, CSF FMIC, VRSF CP, Walbro 450 LPFP, PR Injection with AIC 4, S63TU Injectors, Tuned with BM3, ZF Race 4 Puck and Non SSA Pressure plate, Catless, 3.5" Quad Muffler, Custom Valved Bilstein B8 + H&R SS. Max 456 WHP - 452 WTRQ. Currently tuned down to 434 WHP and 362 WTRQ to save the rods.
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D041987 Big Turbo Boys N Girls 327 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 2012 328I 6speed Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (0)	It is higher as the LIP doesn't have such a step down on it. Almost like a flat sheet of plastic. Fitment was 95%. Had to modify the Brake ducts just a little to fit correctly and I removed the FMIC shrouding as you need to get the M3 shrouding to fit correctly. Other than that it looks great and no issues. __________________ 2012 F30: G25-660 Bottom Mount Mani+ DP+ Intake, CSF FMIC, VRSF CP, Walbro 450 LPFP, PR Injection with AIC 4, S63TU Injectors, Tuned with BM3, ZF Race 4 Puck and Non SSA Pressure plate, Catless, 3.5" Quad Muffler, Custom Valved Bilstein B8 + H&R SS. Max 456 WHP - 452 WTRQ. Currently tuned down to 434 WHP and 362 WTRQ to save the rods.
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