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

ThorsHammer · 04-18-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

and the big secret is?!?!?!?!

read post #1797 but use a dremel instead of a blade.

I would have done this few days ago, but was led to believe there was a better solution. oh well.

So I am going to have to buy a Dremel now?

I kid...I kid. I'm sure my batch will be fixed before shipping.

**335i** · 04-18-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorsHammer

So I am going to have to buy a Dremel now?

I kid...I kid. I'm sure my batch will be fixed before shipping.

lol

Kriston · 04-18-2009, 01:05 PM

If you have to trim and modify, this is not direct fitment. Might as well get the OEM part.... Atleast you know you dont have a knock off and get it done right by a body shop.

cn555ic · 04-18-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

If you have to trim and modify, this is not direct fitment. Might as well get the OEM part.... Atleast you know you dont have a knock off and get it done right by a body shop.

lol...OEM M3 skirts require much more than just trimming!!! If it was minor trimming I would think alot of us would have gone that route already...The lines on the OEM ones do not match the front fender or the rear quarter's lines of a E92/E93!

**335i** · 04-18-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

If you have to trim and modify, this is not direct fitment. Might as well get the OEM part.... Atleast you know you dont have a knock off and get it done right by a body shop.

well as i wrote its better to wait for 100% fitment

CV335 · 04-18-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach@M-Force_Design

all Instructions Sent Out by email

Please check your email that you used to pay for the side skirts with

We will make batch 2 easier to install! We will do some adjustments so that the mounting points are not as difficult to install.

Mach I thought this was batch #2. Are you referring to batch#2 with the OE material instead?

jpsimon · 04-18-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kriston

If you have to trim and modify, this is not direct fitment. Might as well get the OEM part.... Atleast you know you dont have a knock off and get it done right by a body shop.

OEM m3 skirts require much more to make fit, and then they still look haggard .

ThorsHammer · 04-18-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CV335

Mach I thought this was batch #2. Are you referring to batch#2 with the OE material instead?

That's gotta be what he means.

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-18-2009, 02:31 PM

You guys don't understand what I said in the other post,
Batch 2 is PERFECT fitment, it's just we did not make the mounting points too easy to install, because if we did it might be too lose for your car. So you need to adjust it so it will be perfect fit for your car.

You just need to shave off the ledge of a mounting point by using a a filer or dremel. Whatever you prefer.
This way you can keep testing the clip and making sure it fits snug.

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Originally Posted by Kriston

If you have to trim and modify, this is not direct fitment. Might as well get the OEM part.... Atleast you know you dont have a knock off and get it done right by a body shop.

Buy the OEM skirt. Have fun getting it to fit.
It's a.) too long b.) the mounting points are for the m3. c.) even a body shop won't even get it to fit properly.

A knock off? Our quality is far beyond a "knock off". We use Genuine OEM BMW Paint and Genuine OEM BMW Clear Coat. All our products is painted in BMW Taiwan. Not only that, we offer a 3 year limited warranty. We use the strongest and most pure material when making all our products, our PUR is the EXACT same PUR AC Schnitzer uses.

If you wanna see a knock off, try ebay. M-Force_Design is far from a knock off. We know how HARD it is to install OEM M3 Side Skirts, which is why we are doing people a SERVICE to create a set for non m3 drivers. If OEM M3 Side Skirts were SO easily to install, then why would we bother wasting thousands of $$ just to create two different molds?

You guys gotta understand. The M3 Side Skirts were NEVER made to be installed on a non-m3, which is why the OEM ones will NEVER fit properly.
However, we have found a way. We are the ONLY VENDOR to attempt this, and have it complete.

We also stand by our product. If you encounter any problems, feel free to pm me and we will have it taken care of for you.

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

OEM m3 skirts require much more to make fit, and then they still look haggard .

You know it.

I mean the next SHIPMENT(NEXT 10 SIDE SKIRTS) will be easier for people to install. No instructions needed.

discoboy1 · 04-18-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorsHammer

Start reading from page one. Once you're done, then decide if you still think that is a relevant question.

Followed the first 20 pages, seemed to be going nowhere, just wanted to know if that second batch was all presold...

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-18-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by discoboy1

Followed the first 20 pages, seemed to be going nowhere, just wanted to know if that second batch was all presold...

Pm me

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-18-2009, 02:55 PM

M-Force Design is built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
We are not here for the business, but here because we want to provide what you want.
We are just like you guys. Ask anyone who knows me, I'm not just a sales person on e90post. But I am also an enthusiast.

CV335 · 04-18-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ThorsHammer

That's gotta be what he means.

Thanks man. I assume I'm mine will be in that batch

discoboy1 · 04-18-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach@M-Force_Design

Pm me

check your PM!

Former_Boosted_IS · 04-18-2009, 03:58 PM

Ok, I have spent hours working on this and have some details on it from a customer side. I have worked on both the first set and this second set. The first batch were simply too short on the driver's side. They just did not fit. It is clear that M-Force changed everything on this set. The good news is they are not short at all anymore. The front clears the fender lining without problem. I had to shave the front tab slightly to get it to insert properly, but it was simple. The rear lines up perfectly as well. The lines are gorgeous and the paint is perfect. This actually looks like it came on the car. That is the good.

Now the bad, the rear simply will not clip in properly. The male parts of the yellow pops don't line up properly with the green grommets. You can try to deform the side skirt to try to get them to line up properly and even get them snapped in. However, the pops were not designed to have any real force on them and they will unsnap with a door closed or hitting a bump. That is not good.

So, can this be fixed? I believe it can easily because they line up perfectly. There are a few options:

1. Fix the place you mount the yellow pops to raise them up and raise the angle up on the side skirts themselves.

2. M-Force can include a new set of yellow clips that adjust where the male part is located (raise it up), angle the male portion up about 20 degrees, and make it slightly longer.

#2 is the easy fix in my opinion. Regardless, the side skirts fit the car perfectly, but the mounting solution on the rear pops is not working right now. Let's see what M-Force suggests. I sincerely think this can be solved by them within a week. We are a whole lot closer than we were on the last batch.

thisguyhere · 04-18-2009, 04:35 PM

I'll post my results tonight.

jpsimon · 04-18-2009, 04:37 PM

i'll try again tomorrow, i'm not home unfortunately

magik123 · 04-18-2009, 06:02 PM

Hey Mach, I'm interested in this second batch too, I've sent you a pm

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Originally Posted by Mach@M-Force_Design

Pm me

MarinoB · 04-18-2009, 07:57 PM

Dont be worried they fit! So you got to cut some tabs and make adjustments BIG DEAL. The important thing is that the lines match up perfect. The last 2 days everytime I look at the car im like wow those things look like it came from BMW with these skirts and my friends all think so as well. Ive installed many other repo parts that were way more off and a pain in the ass to make fit well not even perfect.

Just wanted to stick up for Mach, even though I def was one of the more negative people before these came because I was getting fed up with the wait but in my opinion he delivered.

cn555ic · 04-18-2009, 09:21 PM

I finally installed the passenger side with success and total fitment...I had to alter the clip mounting points as the instructions stated and one little tip that I used was, once the mounting points are trimmed used some double sided tape to ensure the yellow clips stays in place..Also I used double sided tape about 2mm thick and stuck it under the clip to make sure it stood upright and not slanted...WIth that done the clips went into place without a hitch! Front tabs on the sideskirts need to be trimmed alittle also but not a big deal...All in all, these fit 1000X better than the old batch...I am a happy camper! Post pics tomorrow of both sides done!

Mach@M-Force_Design · 04-18-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I finally installed the passenger side with success and total fitment...I had to alter the clip mounting points as the instructions stated and one little tip that I used was, once the mounting points are trimmed used some double sided tape to ensure the yellow clips stays in place..Also I used double sided tape about 2mm thick and stuck it under the clip to make sure it stood upright and not slanted...WIth that done the clips went into place without a hitch! Front tabs on the sideskirts need to be trimmed alittle also but not a big deal...All in all I these fit 1000X better than the old batch...I am a happy camper! Post pics tomorrow of both sides done!

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Originally Posted by MarinoB

Dont be worried they fit! So you got to cut some tabs and make adjustments BIG DEAL. The important thing is that the lines match up perfect. The last 2 days everytime I look at the car im like wow those things look like it came from BMW with these skirts and my friends all think so as well. Ive installed many other repo parts that were way more off and a pain in the ass to make fit well not even perfect.

Just wanted to stick up for Mach, even though I def was one of the more negative people before these came because I was getting fed up with the wait but in my opinion he delivered.

Woo hoo~! Thanks guys!

Drop us a review in the vendor comments section, or post some pictures in the Photo/Video section

MarinoB · 04-18-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I finally installed the passenger side with success and total fitment...I had to alter the clip mounting points as the instructions stated and one little tip that I used was, once the mounting points are trimmed used some double sided tape to ensure the yellow clips stays in place..Also I used double sided tape about 2mm thick and stuck it under the clip to make sure it stood upright and not slanted...WIth that done the clips went into place without a hitch! Front tabs on the sideskirts need to be trimmed alittle also but not a big deal...All in all I these fit 1000X better than the old batch...I am a happy camper! Post pics tomorrow of both sides done!

looks like us New Yorkers could figure it out haha

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04-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#1863
Former_Boosted_IS Major General 328 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	Ok, I have spent hours working on this and have some details on it from a customer side. I have worked on both the first set and this second set. The first batch were simply too short on the driver's side. They just did not fit. It is clear that M-Force changed everything on this set. The good news is they are not short at all anymore. The front clears the fender lining without problem. I had to shave the front tab slightly to get it to insert properly, but it was simple. The rear lines up perfectly as well. The lines are gorgeous and the paint is perfect. This actually looks like it came on the car. That is the good. Now the bad, the rear simply will not clip in properly. The male parts of the yellow pops don't line up properly with the green grommets. You can try to deform the side skirt to try to get them to line up properly and even get them snapped in. However, the pops were not designed to have any real force on them and they will unsnap with a door closed or hitting a bump. That is not good. So, can this be fixed? I believe it can easily because they line up perfectly. There are a few options: 1. Fix the place you mount the yellow pops to raise them up and raise the angle up on the side skirts themselves. 2. M-Force can include a new set of yellow clips that adjust where the male part is located (raise it up), angle the male portion up about 20 degrees, and make it slightly longer. #2 is the easy fix in my opinion. Regardless, the side skirts fit the car perfectly, but the mounting solution on the rear pops is not working right now. Let's see what M-Force suggests. I sincerely think this can be solved by them within a week. We are a whole lot closer than we were on the last batch.
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MarinoB Captain 286 Rep 931 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (6)	Dont be worried they fit! So you got to cut some tabs and make adjustments BIG DEAL. The important thing is that the lines match up perfect. The last 2 days everytime I look at the car im like wow those things look like it came from BMW with these skirts and my friends all think so as well. Ive installed many other repo parts that were way more off and a pain in the ass to make fit well not even perfect. Just wanted to stick up for Mach, even though I def was one of the more negative people before these came because I was getting fed up with the wait but in my opinion he delivered.
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04-18-2009, 09:21 PM	#1868
cn555ic 485 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I finally installed the passenger side with success and total fitment...I had to alter the clip mounting points as the instructions stated and one little tip that I used was, once the mounting points are trimmed used some double sided tape to ensure the yellow clips stays in place..Also I used double sided tape about 2mm thick and stuck it under the clip to make sure it stood upright and not slanted...WIth that done the clips went into place without a hitch! Front tabs on the sideskirts need to be trimmed alittle also but not a big deal...All in all, these fit 1000X better than the old batch...I am a happy camper! Post pics tomorrow of both sides done! Last edited by cn555ic; 04-18-2009 at 10:27 PM..
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