Front bumper splitters

radarlarry · 10-15-2019, 01:47 PM

What do you think of these splitters? I hesitate to buy the whole lip, as I'll probably just grind it down on curbs, etc. This is from AliExpress. Would these be just tape, or tape and bolt-on? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3285...chweb201603_52

psyki · 10-15-2019, 02:25 PM

I just installed a CF aliexpress splitter, I really like the look and it fits rather well but I am not optimistic about its longevity. In general I think tape and self-tapping screws are the preferred hardware for mounting, I did not use nuts and bolts as I don't want my bumper torn if something snags the splitter.

That particular piece would probably be fine with just heavy duty tape as it rests on your existing bumper where the airflow applies downward force. I'd probably put

radarlarry · 10-15-2019, 03:08 PM

@psyki
Do you have the 2 piece like these in the link? What do you think of the price?

psyki · 10-15-2019, 03:18 PM

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@psyki
Do you have the 2 piece like these in the link? What do you think of the price?

No I don't have that set (or an F30 for that matter), it's not exactly my cup of tea but it's not bad. Price is pretty good.

Solidjake · 10-15-2019, 03:30 PM

If you get that splitter be sure to apply sealant on it every few months. Cheap aftermarket gloss carbon fiber has a tendency to yellow

radarlarry · 10-15-2019, 04:08 PM

@solidjake
Thanks for the heads up!

Solidjake · 10-15-2019, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by radarlarry

@solidjake
Thanks for the heads up!

You got it larry

zeyad.habeeb · 10-16-2019, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

If you get that splitter be sure to apply sealant on it every few months. Cheap aftermarket gloss carbon fiber has a tendency to yellow

Which sealant you mean?

I was gonna tell him to spray 2 layers of clear coat, isn't that better?

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psyki E36fiend 285 Rep 637 Posts Drives: 2014 435i xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 435i xDrive [0.00] 2014 X5 [0.00]	I just installed a CF aliexpress splitter, I really like the look and it fits rather well but I am not optimistic about its longevity. In general I think tape and self-tapping screws are the preferred hardware for mounting, I did not use nuts and bolts as I don't want my bumper torn if something snags the splitter. That particular piece would probably be fine with just heavy duty tape as it rests on your existing bumper where the airflow applies downward force. I'd probably put
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radarlarry Private First Class 26 Rep 106 Posts Drives: BMW 328i f30 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	@psyki Do you have the 2 piece like these in the link? What do you think of the price?
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radarlarry Private First Class 26 Rep 106 Posts Drives: BMW 328i f30 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	@solidjake Thanks for the heads up!
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