M-Force_Design | E92 M3 Style Side Skirt - Direct Fit *Group Buy*

jpsimon · 04-16-2009, 06:18 PM

i'm putting my stock skirts back on. i can't wait any longer

looks like i won't be installing these until the weekend

ThorsHammer · 04-16-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

i'm putting my stock skirts back on. i can't wait any longer

looks like i won't be installing these until the weekend

How sad. Sorry for all you guys who actually did all this labor, only to find the install not working.

cn555ic · 04-16-2009, 06:21 PM

Just got home from vacation to see the box and inspect it...The skirts are definitely thinner, but like always the paint is spot on perfect...waiting for what instructions PAT has to offer before I do the install....

jpsimon · 04-16-2009, 07:15 PM

I'm a pro at getting these stock skirts on and off. If anyone local wants any help, let me know!

92tripleblack · 04-16-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 92tripleblack

Rather than look through 70+ pages of posts, can someone tell me if this will fit my E93 or are they only for E92. Also, the front Aerolip. Is it OEM or is it exact duplicate or different in materials, etc. Finally, how long a wait for this stuff at this point. Thanks for the help.

Bueller?

ThorsHammer · 04-16-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 92tripleblack

Bueller?

Just stay subscribed to the thread and wait to see how this all plays out.

There's a reason there are so many pages.

That said, they should "fit" an E93 that is if they ever fit anything at all.

The aerolip is a replica with OEM paint and clear coat.

cn555ic · 04-16-2009, 11:02 PM

I just tried to install the driver's side and it seems impossible...I would like to see what PAT has to say about the install that I wouldn't know...The rear clips do not line up at all!! The weight difference from the first batch and these latest ones are SIGNIFICANT...I reinstalled the first batch one back on the driver's side without a hitch...waiting to see what the instructions are...

punksterz626 · 04-16-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I just tried to install the driver's side and it seems impossible...I would like to see what PAT has to say about the install that I wouldn't know...The rear clips do not line up at all!! The weight difference from the first batch and these latest ones are SIGNIFICANT...I reinstalled the first batch one back on the driver's side without a hitch...waiting to see what the instructions are...

Im curious to know what material is being used on these skirts. Im pretty sure these are made with ABS plastic compare to the old badge which were problably pu.

ThorsHammer · 04-16-2009, 11:13 PM

Is it possible that there is a difference in the hole placement on Pat's car? Maybe in the manufacturing process, he got like a Euro version or something?

Wouldn't that suck if all those molds were designed and made off of a car that isn't even the same as ours?

Whoa. THAT would suck.

cn555ic · 04-16-2009, 11:19 PM

All I know is that I am pretty familiar with the install of these skirts from the original batch, that I was stumped on why the rear clips wouldn't line up...I even tried to dremel one of the areas where the clips gets attached and it was still about 3-4 mm lower than the green gromets wear it clips onto the body...I am puzzled and pretty exhausted after coming home from vacation and playing around with the skirts for 2 hours...I will wait to see what PAT has to give me for instructions...I will check this thread tomorrow!

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 12:18 AM

Yeah I had no issues installing the original batch either

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ThorsHammer

Is it possible that there is a difference in the hole placement on Pat's car? Maybe in the manufacturing process, he got like a Euro version or something?

Wouldn't that suck if all those molds were designed and made off of a car that isn't even the same as ours?

Whoa. THAT would suck.

Highly doubt that's the resaon, as the first batch lined up fine.

ThorsHammer · 04-17-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

Highly doubt that's the resaon, as the first batch lined up fine.

Huh. Well, I hope it all gets sorted out for you...for all of us.

Don't understand why there weren't any updates for instructions today.

lpphreakx06 · 04-17-2009, 12:28 AM

Roh uh

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 12:29 AM

instructions please!!! just give us the tawainese version or whatever, we'll translate it.

I'm really curious. This is not like assembling a complex electronic machine. It's just basic aligning, poping in and screw it down. There are only so many ways u can do it. There must be some kind of modifications to the mounting points or something to get it to work. Sigh....

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-17-2009, 02:53 AM

Please wait till this weekend, as Pat was busy all day working on other stuff. We are rushing as fast as we can, we are making the instructions as detailed as possible, so that we can include it when we ship the side skirts. This way, we won't have any damaged side skirts due to improper installation.
Sorry for the wait, but rest assure, it will all be over and everyone will have their side skirts on with no worries

, we guarantee this!

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 11:42 AM

can you give us a basic run-down of what is needed in the mean time? the skirts are just sitting in the garage taunting me. I'm really curious to see what can be done to make them work

ThorsHammer · 04-17-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

can you give us a basic run-down of what is needed in the mean time? the skirts are just sitting in the garage taunting me. I'm really curious to see what can be done to make them work

Yeah, at least a concept of how it's supposed to work would be nice.

Based on what the end users are saying, it seems like the basic laws of physics and geometry are preventing the installation.

ICE_MAN · 04-17-2009, 11:46 AM

One of the members who received the second batch has been successful at completing the install. I believe he mention that they were flush with excellent fitment. Maybe he can chime in with his procedure.

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 12:31 PM

I think he did a bunch of trimming... I did some trimming and was about 90% successful... but 90% isn't good enough. I'm just waiting on the instructions before i trim any more

ICE_MAN · 04-17-2009, 12:48 PM

Totally agree JP. I wouldn't be happy about 90% either.

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 12:52 PM

i could trim more and make it work, but i just want to wait and see what m-force is doing in their installs

04-16-2009, 06:18 PM	#1761
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	i'm putting my stock skirts back on. i can't wait any longer looks like i won't be installing these until the weekend
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04-16-2009, 06:21 PM	#1763
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Just got home from vacation to see the box and inspect it...The skirts are definitely thinner, but like always the paint is spot on perfect...waiting for what instructions PAT has to offer before I do the install....
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04-16-2009, 07:15 PM	#1764
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	I'm a pro at getting these stock skirts on and off. If anyone local wants any help, let me know!
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04-16-2009, 11:02 PM	#1767
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I just tried to install the driver's side and it seems impossible...I would like to see what PAT has to say about the install that I wouldn't know...The rear clips do not line up at all!! The weight difference from the first batch and these latest ones are SIGNIFICANT...I reinstalled the first batch one back on the driver's side without a hitch...waiting to see what the instructions are...
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04-16-2009, 11:13 PM	#1769
ThorsHammer Major 88 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (10)	Is it possible that there is a difference in the hole placement on Pat's car? Maybe in the manufacturing process, he got like a Euro version or something? Wouldn't that suck if all those molds were designed and made off of a car that isn't even the same as ours? Whoa. THAT would suck. __________________ "SYONRA" is for sale! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366678 BSM '09 e92 335i \| Performance: JB3, RR Catted DP's, INJEN DCI, Britalman Exhst, AA FMIC, FORGE DVs \| Suspension: ST-V1 Coils, Hotchkis Chassis Brace & F/R Sways \| Wheels: Bremmer Kraft BR03s, Brake Performance Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads, ECS Lines \| Exterior: OEM Aero Lip/Rear, ****** CF Trunk Lid, BLUX5 Angels, M-Force M3 Sides \| Interior: Passport 9500ci, Black Trim, M3 Wheel
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04-16-2009, 11:19 PM	#1770
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	All I know is that I am pretty familiar with the install of these skirts from the original batch, that I was stumped on why the rear clips wouldn't line up...I even tried to dremel one of the areas where the clips gets attached and it was still about 3-4 mm lower than the green gromets wear it clips onto the body...I am puzzled and pretty exhausted after coming home from vacation and playing around with the skirts for 2 hours...I will wait to see what PAT has to give me for instructions...I will check this thread tomorrow!
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04-17-2009, 12:18 AM	#1771
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	Yeah I had no issues installing the original batch either
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04-17-2009, 12:28 AM	#1774
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 331 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Roh uh __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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04-17-2009, 12:29 AM	#1775
thisguyhere Captain 77 Rep 736 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (7)	instructions please!!! just give us the tawainese version or whatever, we'll translate it. I'm really curious. This is not like assembling a complex electronic machine. It's just basic aligning, poping in and screw it down. There are only so many ways u can do it. There must be some kind of modifications to the mounting points or something to get it to work. Sigh....
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04-17-2009, 02:53 AM	#1776
Mach@M-Force_Design Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (13)	Please wait till this weekend, as Pat was busy all day working on other stuff. We are rushing as fast as we can, we are making the instructions as detailed as possible, so that we can include it when we ship the side skirts. This way, we won't have any damaged side skirts due to improper installation. Sorry for the wait, but rest assure, it will all be over and everyone will have their side skirts on with no worries , we guarantee this!
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04-17-2009, 11:42 AM	#1777
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	can you give us a basic run-down of what is needed in the mean time? the skirts are just sitting in the garage taunting me. I'm really curious to see what can be done to make them work
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04-17-2009, 11:46 AM	#1779
ICE_MAN Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	One of the members who received the second batch has been successful at completing the install. I believe he mention that they were flush with excellent fitment. Maybe he can chime in with his procedure.
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04-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#1780
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	I think he did a bunch of trimming... I did some trimming and was about 90% successful... but 90% isn't good enough. I'm just waiting on the instructions before i trim any more
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04-17-2009, 12:48 PM	#1781
ICE_MAN Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Totally agree JP. I wouldn't be happy about 90% either.
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04-17-2009, 12:52 PM	#1782
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	i could trim more and make it work, but i just want to wait and see what m-force is doing in their installs
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