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

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MarinoB

guys its really not that complicated...the tabs that the yellow clips go onto need to be trimmed. Mine even had black marker on the bottom of them almost looked like a guide as to what you need to trim off. I had to trim a little above that to get them to fit perfect. in the front of the skirt measure the width of the tab, mine was 1/4 of an inch too wide. After trimming the front went in all the way. Oh and if your yellow tabs are too loose after cutting stick in a piece of plastic/cardboard whatever in them to make them fit snug on the tabs.

I think there is about 2-3 tabs in the front, which one did u trimmed off? and on the left end or right end of the tab did u trim...thanks.

MarinoB · 04-17-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

I think there is about 2-3 tabs in the front, which one did u trimmed off? and on the left end or right end of the tab did u trim...thanks.

The first tab in the front. Measure it on the stock one and its 1 inch wide. The tab on my M3 ones was about 1 1/4 inch wide. I trimmed the side NOT facing the front of the car.

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MarinoB

The first tab in the front. Measure it on the stock one and its 1 inch wide. The tab on my M3 ones was about 1 1/4 inch wide. I trimmed the side NOT facing the front of the car.

Thanks a lot bro, that helps.

ThorsHammer · 04-17-2009, 04:14 PM

Okay I'm ready for mine now. Ship 'em!!!!!!

MarinoB · 04-17-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

Thanks a lot bro, that helps.

PM me if you need any more help

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 05:04 PM

My patience has worn too thin. I trimmed the tabs some more, stuck cardboard under to keep the yellow clips in place... they click into the holes but then i go and shut the door and they fucking pop out. Now 2 of them have a crack in them so they are worthless. I cut down the tab in the front of the skirt, that seemed to help that go into place... but then on the fucking bottom of the car, the holes for the plastic screws don't line up... only 2 or 3 of them can be screwed in.

I've been a good sport about this up until now, I installed the first batch perfectly fine... i was hoping this batch would be the same just without the bulging issues.... but I'm entirely too fucking sick of the work that needs to be done. I'm going to a body shop and I'm giving them these god damn skirts. I just want these fucking things on and to never deal with them again.

The paint is the only good thing about this product.... I'm sorry Mach, but I'm sick of dealing with this and taking the stock skirts on and off. I wish this batch fit like the first batch... at least they didn't need to be modified

ArmyBimmerDude · 04-17-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

My patience has worn too thin. I trimmed the tabs some more, stuck cardboard under to keep the yellow clips in place... they click into the holes but then i go and shut the door and they fucking pop out. Now 2 of them have a crack in them so they are worthless. I cut down the tab in the front of the skirt, that seemed to help that go into place... but then on the fucking bottom of the car, the holes for the plastic screws don't line up... only 2 of them can be screwed in.

I've been a good sport about this up until now, I installed the first batch perfectly fine... i was hoping this batch would be the same just without the bulging issues.... but I'm entirely too fucking sick of the work that needs to be done. I'm going to a body shop and I'm giving them these god damn skirts. I just want these fucking things on and to never deal with them again.

The paint is the only good thing about these skirts.

That bad? Man i'm not looking forward to tomorrow...

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

My patience has worn too thin. I trimmed the tabs some more, stuck cardboard under to keep the yellow clips in place... they click into the holes but then i go and shut the door and they fucking pop out. Now 2 of them have a crack in them so they are worthless. I cut down the tab in the front of the skirt, that seemed to help that go into place... but then on the fucking bottom of the car, the holes for the plastic screws don't line up... only 2 or 3 of them can be screwed in.

I've been a good sport about this up until now, I installed the first batch perfectly fine... i was hoping this batch would be the same just without the bulging issues.... but I'm entirely too fucking sick of the work that needs to be done. I'm going to a body shop and I'm giving them these god damn skirts. I just want these fucking things on and to never deal with them again.

The paint is the only good thing about this product.... I'm sorry Mach, but I'm sick of dealing with this and taking the stock skirts on and off. I wish this batch fit like the first batch... at least they didn't need to be modified

awe man, that's what i was afraid of. sorry bro

I can understand your frustration as i was up until 4am the first night trying to get it to fit right without having to experiment with any modifications.

ThorsHammer · 04-17-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

My patience has worn too thin. I trimmed the tabs some more, stuck cardboard under to keep the yellow clips in place... they click into the holes but then i go and shut the door and they fucking pop out. Now 2 of them have a crack in them so they are worthless. I cut down the tab in the front of the skirt, that seemed to help that go into place... but then on the fucking bottom of the car, the holes for the plastic screws don't line up... only 2 or 3 of them can be screwed in.

I've been a good sport about this up until now, I installed the first batch perfectly fine... i was hoping this batch would be the same just without the bulging issues.... but I'm entirely too fucking sick of the work that needs to be done. I'm going to a body shop and I'm giving them these god damn skirts. I just want these fucking things on and to never deal with them again.

The paint is the only good thing about this product.... I'm sorry Mach, but I'm sick of dealing with this and taking the stock skirts on and off. I wish this batch fit like the first batch... at least they didn't need to be modified

Wow.

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 05:40 PM

Maybe my post was a little harsh, but at the time i was rip shit that it didn't stay clipped in. I'll wait to see what the instructions are, but i'm sick of dealing with it. If the instructions are essentially what i've been doing (which didn't end up working as I thought), i'm going to a body shop and letting them deal with it their own way.

ThorsHammer · 04-17-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Maybe my post was a little harsh, but at the time i was rip shit that it didn't stay clipped in. I'll wait to see what the instructions are, but i'm sick of dealing with it. If the instructions are essentially what i've been doing (which didn't end up working as I thought), i'm going to a body shop and letting them deal with it their own way.

No man, I was totally feeling your pain.

Maybe you should just epoxy them on. LOL

Bimmeration · 04-17-2009, 06:12 PM

damn... sorry to hear...

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-17-2009, 06:29 PM

cn555ic has just informed me his side skirts fit perfectly!
He will be posting pictures in 30 mins!

You just gotta install the side skirts correctly and you'll be just fine! We will have the instructions up by tonight, PST.

jpsimon · 04-17-2009, 06:33 PM

now i'm even more interested to see these instructions... does it involve any magical spells?

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-17-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

now i'm even more interested to see these instructions... does it involve any magical spells?

No, it's fairly easy, just gotta know the secret

Cyrax91 · 04-17-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

now i'm even more interested to see these instructions... does it involve any magical spells?

HAHAHA! Im just glad I get to see this before I order any. Because im highly skeptical now. Hope it all works out for you guys

Cyrax91 · 04-17-2009, 06:37 PM

Mach? If I ordered today when would I be looking at getting mine in? Thanks

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-17-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dpavlakos91

Mach? If I ordered today when would I be looking at getting mine in? Thanks

Well once we start handing out the instructions and we have more confirmed perfect fitment, we will ship em out like hot cakes. We have a BUNCH on hold for the second batch. Once we get a confirmation from the office, the side skirts are ready to go~!

Everyone will have them before July!

Oh and sidenote, we tested 2 other skirts, and they fit perfectly!

cn555ic · 04-17-2009, 06:42 PM

I have successfully installed the driver's sideskirt, the other side I will tackle maybe tomorrow!..After getting some sleep, I guess it wasn't really that hard!!! Here are some pics for you guys to see for yourself...I still haven't had the chance to do the passenger side just yet, maybe tomorrow...I had a chance because the kids went to the park for an hour!! I only used two clips for the rear...the first one towards the front fender and the last one towards the rear bumper...I shaved off 2mm off of the rear skirt where it holds this clip and made a new notch with it to hold it into place, also adding double sided tape to wedge it into place.....The front one you really need to bend it upwards towards the grommet, it will fit...Don't be nervous bending this stuff as it proves to be very flexible....The front part you guys need to look at the fenderlining where the sideskirt meets the fender....You need to trim off some of that lining to allow the front of the sideskirt to fully lock into place, without trimming the sideskirt will not lock into place and pop out...I also cut about 2mm lenrth from the front part of the side skirt, the part that fits into the ledge...I cut off 1mm front each side of the front tab and the second tab is the longer one, I cut also 1mm from both sides to make sure it pops into the ledge without restriction If you are confused, just take a look at the fenderlining where it meets the sideskirt and front fender...

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 06:45 PM

cn555ic, can you tell us what modifications you had to do if any?

Cyrax91 · 04-17-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach@M-Force_Design

Well once we start handing out the instructions and we have more confirmed perfect fitment, we will ship em out like hot cakes. We have a BUNCH on hold for the second batch. Once we get a confirmation from the office, the side skirts are ready to go~!

Everyone will have them before July!

Oh and sidenote, we tested 2 other skirts, and they fit perfectly!

Cool thanks

Ill be waiting to see how it goes and get my order in asap

!

thisguyhere · 04-17-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach@M-Force_Design

No, it's fairly easy, just gotta know the secret

Wow, that's not very nice....

I wished this 'secret' was known beforehand.

I shall wait for this 'secret'

04-17-2009, 04:14 PM	#1808
ThorsHammer Major 88 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (10)	Okay I'm ready for mine now. Ship 'em!!!!!! __________________ "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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04-17-2009, 05:04 PM	#1810
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	My patience has worn too thin. I trimmed the tabs some more, stuck cardboard under to keep the yellow clips in place... they click into the holes but then i go and shut the door and they fucking pop out. Now 2 of them have a crack in them so they are worthless. I cut down the tab in the front of the skirt, that seemed to help that go into place... but then on the fucking bottom of the car, the holes for the plastic screws don't line up... only 2 or 3 of them can be screwed in. I've been a good sport about this up until now, I installed the first batch perfectly fine... i was hoping this batch would be the same just without the bulging issues.... but I'm entirely too fucking sick of the work that needs to be done. I'm going to a body shop and I'm giving them these god damn skirts. I just want these fucking things on and to never deal with them again. The paint is the only good thing about this product.... I'm sorry Mach, but I'm sick of dealing with this and taking the stock skirts on and off. I wish this batch fit like the first batch... at least they didn't need to be modified
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04-17-2009, 05:40 PM	#1814
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	Maybe my post was a little harsh, but at the time i was rip shit that it didn't stay clipped in. I'll wait to see what the instructions are, but i'm sick of dealing with it. If the instructions are essentially what i've been doing (which didn't end up working as I thought), i'm going to a body shop and letting them deal with it their own way.
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04-17-2009, 06:12 PM	#1816
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04-17-2009, 06:29 PM	#1817
Mach@M-Force_Design Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (13)	cn555ic has just informed me his side skirts fit perfectly! He will be posting pictures in 30 mins! You just gotta install the side skirts correctly and you'll be just fine! We will have the instructions up by tonight, PST.
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04-17-2009, 06:33 PM	#1818
jpsimon Team Zissou 3200 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	now i'm even more interested to see these instructions... does it involve any magical spells?
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04-17-2009, 06:37 PM	#1821
Cyrax91 YNWA 209 Rep 1,814 Posts Drives: Imola Red F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NM iTrader: (18)	Mach? If I ordered today when would I be looking at getting mine in? Thanks __________________ Imola Red ZCP F80 M3
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04-17-2009, 06:42 PM	#1823
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I have successfully installed the driver's sideskirt, the other side I will tackle maybe tomorrow!..After getting some sleep, I guess it wasn't really that hard!!! Here are some pics for you guys to see for yourself...I still haven't had the chance to do the passenger side just yet, maybe tomorrow...I had a chance because the kids went to the park for an hour!! I only used two clips for the rear...the first one towards the front fender and the last one towards the rear bumper...I shaved off 2mm off of the rear skirt where it holds this clip and made a new notch with it to hold it into place, also adding double sided tape to wedge it into place.....The front one you really need to bend it upwards towards the grommet, it will fit...Don't be nervous bending this stuff as it proves to be very flexible....The front part you guys need to look at the fenderlining where the sideskirt meets the fender....You need to trim off some of that lining to allow the front of the sideskirt to fully lock into place, without trimming the sideskirt will not lock into place and pop out...I also cut about 2mm lenrth from the front part of the side skirt, the part that fits into the ledge...I cut off 1mm front each side of the front tab and the second tab is the longer one, I cut also 1mm from both sides to make sure it pops into the ledge without restriction If you are confused, just take a look at the fenderlining where it meets the sideskirt and front fender... Last edited by cn555ic; 04-21-2009 at 09:16 PM..
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04-17-2009, 06:45 PM	#1824
thisguyhere Captain 77 Rep 736 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (7)	cn555ic, can you tell us what modifications you had to do if any?
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