OEM Aero Lip

BayMoWe335 · 12-03-2009, 11:23 PM

Hey Guys...I just installed my OEM Aero lip on my 2010 E92. It went on pretty easily, but a buddy of mine did it in about 40 degree weather. I think that might have made it a little tougher than normal.

It's on there and it's probably about 1mm or less short on one side by the wheel well. It's honestly barely even noticeable, but it seems slightly short on the one side. I also had a little trouble with the tape sticking, but a hair dryer seemed to help that.

2 things:

Will the lip "settle" at all and perhaps expand a little when it gets warmer?

It feels very secure, but the middle part of the lip on the bottom pops a little because the tape didn't completely stick. Will that ever stick if it gets a little warmer? I used Windex SPARINGLY.

Overall, great mod for around $500 painted and installed!

MCMLXXXIX · 12-03-2009, 11:27 PM

what kind of tape did you use?

BayMoWe335 · 12-03-2009, 11:43 PM

3M automotive tape. The red stuff.

SV Concepts III · 12-04-2009, 02:05 PM

That's not right, it should sit flush with the side. Did you try test fitting it without the tape? Did you bolt it from underneath as well? Also are there any gaps in the center section where it wraps around the center grill?

acerboo · 12-04-2009, 03:48 PM

its also a good idea to fil the gaps around the grill section with clear sillicone to prevent the ingress of dirt and water.

BayMoWe335 · 12-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

That's not right, it should sit flush with the side. Did you try test fitting it without the tape? Did you bolt it from underneath as well? Also are there any gaps in the center section where it wraps around the center grill?

I test fit the piece and it was flush if I pushed it. If I had to guess, I'd say it needs a little push on the sides. Now, the tape is stuck and it is a TAD misaligned. It's like the tape stuck a little too early before it got to the end. Honestly, I'll forget about it in a couple days...just wish it were 100% perfect.

I bolted it underneath. Is that something that could adjust the alignment a little, ie how tightly I make the bolts?

There are no gaps around the center grill. That looks perfect.

12-03-2009, 11:23 PM	#1
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1241 Rep 2,143 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	OEM Aero Lip Hey Guys...I just installed my OEM Aero lip on my 2010 E92. It went on pretty easily, but a buddy of mine did it in about 40 degree weather. I think that might have made it a little tougher than normal. It's on there and it's probably about 1mm or less short on one side by the wheel well. It's honestly barely even noticeable, but it seems slightly short on the one side. I also had a little trouble with the tape sticking, but a hair dryer seemed to help that. 2 things: Will the lip "settle" at all and perhaps expand a little when it gets warmer? It feels very secure, but the middle part of the lip on the bottom pops a little because the tape didn't completely stick. Will that ever stick if it gets a little warmer? I used Windex SPARINGLY. Overall, great mod for around $500 painted and installed!
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MCMLXXXIX wat 242 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	what kind of tape did you use?
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1241 Rep 2,143 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	3M automotive tape. The red stuff.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	That's not right, it should sit flush with the side. Did you try test fitting it without the tape? Did you bolt it from underneath as well? Also are there any gaps in the center section where it wraps around the center grill?
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acerboo Brigadier General 194 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	its also a good idea to fil the gaps around the grill section with clear sillicone to prevent the ingress of dirt and water.
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