[MPR]

Originally Posted by BabyM240i

Did those bolt right into the factory holes? This was for the back two bolts correct? Did you do anything different for the front four screws? I think I stripped one and now with my lip they could be a few threads longer. .

Yes, they are replacements for the large bolts that connect the bracket to the car.

Initially I used the factory large bolts without washers and had washers on only the small bolts. I decided to remove the washers on the small bolts and instead put washers on the longer large bolt I linked above. I put blue loctite on all bolts just in case.

On the second image you will see only 4 washers, I ended up adding one more for a total of 5, with this many I was able to slide a credit card between the stainless mesh/rivets that I added and the oil cooler.

The washer comparison shows the gap provided by the washers I had on the small bolts versus the 5 on the large bolts.

[oldbmwtech]

What I did is use an oversized nut instead of stacking washers. Either way will work as long as you have a gap. Also, I didn't need to use a longer bolt, I thought the threads were fine and as long as there are threads to tighten the bolt you will be fine.

Edit: I used nuts under the hex bolts not the main bolt.

[Antique-ace]

I installed my Turner skid plate without the steel mesh modification and was able to get an adequate clearance gap with just one 2.5mm thick M10 washer between the skid plate mounting bracket and the frame.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MTBXHFW...t_details&th=1
I also used the M10-1.5 x 30mm hex bolts to make sure I would have enough thread length.

[AlexC2er]

Can someone take a photo of where the bracket is. Tms customer service was not helpful

[AlexC2er]

Something tells me that it shouldn’t be tilted like this

[AlexC2er]

Spent fucking three hours in the afternoon to do this shit. This is for sure manufacturing defect or wrong part. Fuck man, wasted all this god damn time for this bs

[MJH2157]

Did you ever resolve this with Turner?

[AlexC2er]

Originally Posted by MJH2157

Did you ever resolve this with Turner?

I have a black insulation which he says is blocking the proper fitment. I think not. The bracket is too long/ plate not wide enough.

[MPR]

Originally Posted by AlexC2er

I have a black insulation which he says is blocking the proper fitment. I think not. The bracket is too long/ plate not wide enough.

Maybe measure from hole to hole and send that distance to TMS, there’s no way you have the only G42 that the plate doesn’t fit on. It has to be the wrong part, or a manufacturing defect.

[AlexC2er]

Originally Posted by MPR

Maybe measure from hole to hole and send that distance to TMS, there’s no way you have the only G42 that the plate doesn’t fit on. It has to be the wrong part, or a manufacturing defect.

Good call! I’m gonna do that and send it to them

[MPR]

Originally Posted by AlexC2er

Good call! I’m gonna do that and send it to them

Did you ever get this figured out?

[AlexC2er]

Originally Posted by MPR

Did you ever get this figured out?

Apparently there is a layer of insulation that did not exist on the previous years. That’s what they think, but I think it won’t fit regardless. Anyways, they offer to return it, however I’m taking my chance. I think one screw per side will hold it.