Despecing a 440i withM Performance Pack....

petez · 12-03-2020, 01:47 PM

I'm getting a 2018 440i which comes with the M Performance Pack and could do with some advice on how to remove some items (I know some people will say 'keep as is' but I prefer it a bit more low key):

1 - rear carbon spoiler on boot
2 - Black 'Performance' side wrapping above sills
3 - Side sill attachments
4 - Carbon Exhuast tips
5 - Carbon Lower Front Apron on spoiler

Also any thoughts on if you would keep the parts for vehicle resale or just sell now ?

Panchoa · 12-03-2020, 03:02 PM

I would keep the lot on the car or just find another car without them on?!?

Not keen on the side sill sticker however so that could go

M33DLO · 12-03-2020, 03:11 PM

All that is an easy remove. You just need the replacement parts.
The carbon bits will fetch good money too on here and the ebay.
The only issue I see is the rear spoiler, it might need some gentle persuasion.
I'll take the side sill attachements if you want to move them on. :-)

petez · 12-03-2020, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Medslow

The only issue I see is the rear spoiler, it might need some gentle persuasion.

Thanks - Is it fixed by screws/bolts or just adhesive ?

M33DLO · 12-03-2020, 04:22 PM

Pretty certain it's adheasive or sticky tape.

smrtypants44 · 12-03-2020, 05:17 PM

If they are OEM/Dealer installed I imagine both the spoiler and front splitter were glued (betalink) on, which would probably require panel replacements. It would be very difficult to get the glue residue off.

aquazi · 12-04-2020, 02:00 AM

Does depend if they were installed by the dealer.... as above the front splitter and boot spoiler are stuck down and will leave a right mess.

The side sticker and sills are easy to remove and the holes left for the sill will not be noticeable.

The exhaust tips just pull off... but are you sure its just the tips and not the M performance exhaust?

rlmesq · 12-04-2020, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by aquazi

The exhaust tips just pull off... but are you sure its just the tips and not the M performance exhaust?

Or maybe the MPPSK exhaust, which comes with a tune as well?

If that's what you have, you'll need some kind of exhaust tips; in other to get it port installed when I bought my car, I had to buy either CF or chrome exhaust tips as well. The ends of the pipes are unfinished and look awful if they aren't covered.

Samuaw · 12-04-2020, 04:01 AM

As much as I would love to see the carbon front splitter goes on the "for sale" section for my own benefit.
I have a feeling that you'll end up having a tough time removing the front lip and the boot lip whilst preserving the part underneath in its stock form, factory upgrades are fixed on with Betalink.

I have never used it myself, but from other places i have read- this is pretty hardcore stuff. But have heard it is possible to heat it up to then remove. Probably takes a while seeing as you don't want to burn the paint.

If you do decide to remove it! I would be interested in the front lip!
(or maybe we should just do a car swap!)

smrtypants44 · 12-05-2020, 12:42 AM

Yeah this is what my bumper looked like after I had to get my front lip removed (I couldn't pry it off myself) because it cracked in half. Good thing I had another one waiting to go on.

petez · 12-05-2020, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by smrtypants44

Yeah this is what my bumper looked like after I had to get my front lip removed (I couldn't pry it off myself) because it cracked in half. Good thing I had another one waiting to go on.

Do you know if that was Betalink adhesive or just double sided tape ?

NISFAN · 12-06-2020, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by petez

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Originally Posted by smrtypants44

Yeah this is what my bumper looked like after I had to get my front lip removed (I couldn't pry it off myself) because it cracked in half. Good thing I had another one waiting to go on.

Do you know if that was Betalink adhesive or just double sided tape ?

The thin top line closest to the grille looks like 3M tape remnants. That you can clean off, but the big dark shape is definitely beta link type glue. The paint will come off before that does.

beerglass007 · 12-06-2020, 03:31 PM

I use auto brite products like just the tonic and also PVC cleaner and it removes that stuff

petez · 04-30-2021, 01:20 PM

Front splitter now removed and listed on eBay

Genuine BMW F32 M Performance Carbon Fibre Front Splitter PN 51192408994
(Item ID: 274780030975)
Thanks

Phill-330e · 05-02-2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by petez

Front splitter now removed and listed on eBay

Genuine BMW F32 M Performance Carbon Fibre Front Splitter PN 51192408994
(Item ID: 274780030975)
Thanks

Did that sell?
Couldn't find it,, thanks

petez · 05-03-2021, 04:24 PM

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petez · 05-08-2021, 03:10 AM

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petez Enlisted Member 11 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Despecing a 440i withM Performance Pack.... I'm getting a 2018 440i which comes with the M Performance Pack and could do with some advice on how to remove some items (I know some people will say 'keep as is' but I prefer it a bit more low key): 1 - rear carbon spoiler on boot 2 - Black 'Performance' side wrapping above sills 3 - Side sill attachments 4 - Carbon Exhuast tips 5 - Carbon Lower Front Apron on spoiler Also any thoughts on if you would keep the parts for vehicle resale or just sell now ? Last edited by petez; 12-03-2020 at 01:48 PM.. Reason: .
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M33DLO Captain 361 Rep 636 Posts Drives: F31 340i MPPSK. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	All that is an easy remove. You just need the replacement parts. The carbon bits will fetch good money too on here and the ebay. The only issue I see is the rear spoiler, it might need some gentle persuasion. I'll take the side sill attachements if you want to move them on. :-) __________________ F31 340i MPPSK Estoril and Coral - MPPSK Carbon / MP Diffuser + blades / Adaptive LED / 18" 398 Orbit Grey / Pro Nav / HK / Heated / Tinted E81 130i Limited Edition - MP Exhaust + Intake + BBK + SSK + side sills / Tinted E86 Z4 Coupe Montego - Eisenmann / Koni
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M33DLO Captain 361 Rep 636 Posts Drives: F31 340i MPPSK. Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Cambs iTrader: (0)	Pretty certain it's adheasive or sticky tape. __________________ F31 340i MPPSK Estoril and Coral - MPPSK Carbon / MP Diffuser + blades / Adaptive LED / 18" 398 Orbit Grey / Pro Nav / HK / Heated / Tinted E81 130i Limited Edition - MP Exhaust + Intake + BBK + SSK + side sills / Tinted E86 Z4 Coupe Montego - Eisenmann / Koni
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smrtypants44 Captain 518 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (2)	If they are OEM/Dealer installed I imagine both the spoiler and front splitter were glued (betalink) on, which would probably require panel replacements. It would be very difficult to get the glue residue off. __________________
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aquazi Major 461 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: 18 M4C Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sutton coldfield iTrader: (0)	Does depend if they were installed by the dealer.... as above the front splitter and boot spoiler are stuck down and will leave a right mess. The side sticker and sills are easy to remove and the holes left for the sill will not be noticeable. The exhaust tips just pull off... but are you sure its just the tips and not the M performance exhaust?
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Samuaw Private 82 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 440i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	As much as I would love to see the carbon front splitter goes on the "for sale" section for my own benefit. I have a feeling that you'll end up having a tough time removing the front lip and the boot lip whilst preserving the part underneath in its stock form, factory upgrades are fixed on with Betalink. I have never used it myself, but from other places i have read- this is pretty hardcore stuff. But have heard it is possible to heat it up to then remove. Probably takes a while seeing as you don't want to burn the paint. If you do decide to remove it! I would be interested in the front lip! (or maybe we should just do a car swap!)
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