Do I Win?? **UPDATE**

jm3as · 06-03-2013, 12:10 PM

doesn't look like it can be saved, so you'll have to just sell it to me

Moony · 06-03-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jm3as

doesn't look like it can be saved, so you'll have to just sell it to me

haha getting it repaired and repainted so maybe in the future

Bronz · 06-03-2013, 12:22 PM

Bummrr. If you like the carbon look you can get it repaired and re-wrapped in carbon and re-cleared since that is how it started out. Probably cost more than painting but will look new at a fraction of the cost and it could be stronger since you'll have double the carbon fiber

jm3as · 06-03-2013, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cchong4

haha getting it repaired and repainted so maybe in the future

lol. dangit.

jonnylin1 · 06-03-2013, 12:46 PM

erm, holy shit??

reading this is making me super paranoid O_O

I didn't even use 3m tape until a few days ago, and i couldn't use much since the way the lip is, the 3m tape doesn't even grab both the lip and bumper together at most areas.

i don't think i've gone past 75mph with the lip on yet...now i don't know if i want to try X_x

but it looks to me a shop could reinforce it then paint over it...best of luck to you man

natelam · 06-03-2013, 12:52 PM

ouch man

jonnylin1 · 06-03-2013, 12:58 PM

so are you able to tell if the screws in the middle holding the lip failed or the lip pulled out of it?

TurboAL47 · 06-03-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

erm, holy shit??

reading this is making me super paranoid O_O

I didn't even use 3m tape until a few days ago, and i couldn't use much since the way the lip is, the 3m tape doesn't even grab both the lip and bumper together at most areas.

i don't think i've gone past 75mph with the lip on yet...now i don't know if i want to try X_x

but it looks to me a shop could reinforce it then paint over it...best of luck to you man

i've gone over 120 with this and it's fine. we used longer screws, washers and double stick tape.

OP - really sorry to hear that. hopefully you can make that thing work.

Amini77 · 06-03-2013, 03:01 PM

You can probably restore it then color match it. It'd probably be cheaper than doing it in CF again (although I'm not sure how much that costs)

pwr hungry · 06-03-2013, 05:41 PM

I mounted my lip with factory clips and screws. Just had to cut the little squares for the clips and predrill the lip. Easy peasy and looks factory. Oh, and f*ck double sided tape

Moony · 06-03-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

so are you able to tell if the screws in the middle holding the lip failed or the lip pulled out of it?

All the screws held in its just the center of the bumper didn't have enough tape to hold it in place.

I'm gonna try to add 2 additional screws near the front of the bumper to help hold it in place next, then add a crap ton of 3M tape to make sure that it sticks this time. I do a lot of highway driving and this thing needs to be able to handle high speeds lol

Moony · 06-03-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Amini77

You can probably restore it then color match it. It'd probably be cheaper than doing it in CF again (although I'm not sure how much that costs)

dropped it off at a bodyshop today and am getting it painted and repaired for $100. better than buying a new one lol

intensee92 · 06-03-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnylin1

erm, holy shit??

reading this is making me super paranoid O_O

I didn't even use 3m tape until a few days ago, and i couldn't use much since the way the lip is, the 3m tape doesn't even grab both the lip and bumper together at most areas.

i don't think i've gone past 75mph with the lip on yet...now i don't know if i want to try X_x

but it looks to me a shop could reinforce it then paint over it...best of luck to you man

just use 3M extreme outdoor tape and longer bolts and you'll be fine. of course make sure it seals up for about 15 minutes before driving it. i've hit about 130+ mph and its still on there like a champ.

ichi_ban · 06-03-2013, 11:46 PM

I cracked mine within a few days too haha

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 06-05-2013, 11:10 AM

I feel partially responsible. I didnt jinx it in the other thread did i

Moony · 06-05-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ichi_ban

I cracked mine within a few days too haha

dang haha did you repair yours right away?

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Originally Posted by BoogeyMan'sBMW

I feel partially responsible. I didnt jinx it in the other thread did i

no worries. sh*t happens haha

ForgedDistributing · 06-05-2013, 12:31 PM

Who hasn't destroyed their lip?
I think you should just touch it up and roll with it!

khaye1 · 06-05-2013, 01:28 PM

I just re-installed mine a couple of days ago...fixed it with resin and it's all good now. It just has a scar but not noticeable form 5 ft away. The cost was about $25 for resin, sand paper and clear coat.

before

after...the damage is to the right, the center is just glare from the flash.

I might have to re-do the clear...I want to get rid of the light stress cracks on the clear.

Moony · 06-05-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by khaye1

I just re-installed mine a couple of days ago...fixed it with resin and it's all good now. It just has a scar but not noticeable form 5 ft away. The cost was about $25 for resin, sand paper and clear coat.

before

after...the damage is to the right, the center is just glare from the flash.

I might have to re-do the clear...I want to get rid of the light stress cracks on the clear.

wow that looks great!

jonnylin1 · 06-05-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ForgedDistributing

Who hasn't destroyed their lip?
I think you should just touch it up and roll with it!

as much as i agree, i think his main drive is the fact that he's only owned the brand new version for 2 days...=/

johnnyboi418 · 06-05-2013, 08:42 PM

put a bandaid on it

Manny335i17 · 06-05-2013, 11:03 PM

Same thing happen to me. 2nd day broke it in half.

06-03-2013, 12:10 PM	#23
jm3as Brigadier General 273 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Renton, Wa iTrader: (4)	doesn't look like it can be saved, so you'll have to just sell it to me __________________ facebook.com/jmeasphotography \| jmeas.4ormat.com \| IG: jmeasphotography
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Bronz Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 07 e93 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Bummrr. If you like the carbon look you can get it repaired and re-wrapped in carbon and re-cleared since that is how it started out. Probably cost more than painting but will look new at a fraction of the cost and it could be stronger since you'll have double the carbon fiber
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06-03-2013, 12:46 PM	#27
jonnylin1 Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 335i \| 2012 m3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW \| Vegas iTrader: (1)	erm, holy shit?? reading this is making me super paranoid O_O I didn't even use 3m tape until a few days ago, and i couldn't use much since the way the lip is, the 3m tape doesn't even grab both the lip and bumper together at most areas. i don't think i've gone past 75mph with the lip on yet...now i don't know if i want to try X_x but it looks to me a shop could reinforce it then paint over it...best of luck to you man __________________ IG:Jlin_e92 / Curiously.m3 Never low enough.
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06-03-2013, 12:52 PM	#28
natelam Major 22 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335i SG MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue Wa iTrader: (5)	ouch man __________________ JB4, Injen DCI, Vanguard Exhaust, Eibach Front & Rear Sways, Hotchkis Endlinks, BMW SSK, KW Variant V2 Coilovers, ETS FMIC, 19in VMR VB3
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06-03-2013, 12:58 PM	#29
jonnylin1 Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 335i \| 2012 m3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW \| Vegas iTrader: (1)	so are you able to tell if the screws in the middle holding the lip failed or the lip pulled out of it? __________________ IG:Jlin_e92 / Curiously.m3 Never low enough.
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06-03-2013, 03:01 PM	#31
Amini77 Brigadier General 194 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	You can probably restore it then color match it. It'd probably be cheaper than doing it in CF again (although I'm not sure how much that costs)
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06-03-2013, 05:41 PM	#32
pwr hungry Banned 42 Rep 1,257 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Amer'ca iTrader: (2)	I mounted my lip with factory clips and screws. Just had to cut the little squares for the clips and predrill the lip. Easy peasy and looks factory. Oh, and f*ck double sided tape
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06-03-2013, 11:46 PM	#36
ichi_ban Major 37 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (24)	I cracked mine within a few days too haha __________________ @ichi_ban
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06-05-2013, 11:10 AM	#37
BoogeyMan'sBMW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,940 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (4)	I feel partially responsible. I didnt jinx it in the other thread did i
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06-05-2013, 12:31 PM	#39
ForgedDistributing Lieutenant 25 Rep 561 Posts Drives: FBO N55 >:) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida/Michigan iTrader: (3)	Who hasn't destroyed their lip? I think you should just touch it up and roll with it! __________________ PH: (616) 914-6677 FAX: (305) 255-5446 Contact me for exclusive forum and wholesale pricing! Email: Sean@Forgeddistributing.com Site: http://www.forgeddistributing.com/
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06-05-2013, 01:28 PM	#40
khaye1 Colonel 161 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: 24 G87 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List [10.00]	I just re-installed mine a couple of days ago...fixed it with resin and it's all good now. It just has a scar but not noticeable form 5 ft away. The cost was about $25 for resin, sand paper and clear coat. before after...the damage is to the right, the center is just glare from the flash. I might have to re-do the clear...I want to get rid of the light stress cracks on the clear. __________________ Last edited by khaye1; 06-05-2013 at 01:45 PM..
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06-05-2013, 08:42 PM	#43
johnnyboi418 Lieutenant 14 Rep 433 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan 09 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NOR CAL iTrader: (6)	put a bandaid on it
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06-05-2013, 11:03 PM	#44
Manny335i17 New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 4 door stick shift 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Same thing happen to me. 2nd day broke it in half.
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