Front Aero Lip Question

mholmes205 · 04-13-2007, 10:33 AM

Ok, so here is the deal. I ordered the front aero lip for my e92. It came in the other day and is currently at the paint shop. I am expecting it to be ready for install some time next week. My problem is this. I am not 100% comfortable just using the adhesive for this install.

Am I being paranoid? Are there other ways that this can be installed, perhaps bolting it on? I have all the faith in the world with the shop at the dealership and I know that they know what they are doing. It just seems that the adhesive is not the safest or most secure way to do this.

Your input would be appreciated.

kRUNCHe90 · 04-13-2007, 10:35 AM

The adhesive works fine.. Have them add a few screws for piece of mind. We haven't had any problems with any so far..

ahcjar103 · 04-13-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mholmes205

Ok, so here is the deal. I ordered the front aero lip for my e92. It came in the other day and is currently at the paint shop. I am expecting it to be ready for install some time next week. My problem is this. I am not 100% comfortable just using the adhesive for this install.

Am I being paranoid? Are there other ways that this can be installed, perhaps bolting it on? I have all the faith in the world with the shop at the dealership and I know that they know what they are doing. It just seems that the adhesive is not the safest or most secure way to do this.

Your input would be appreciated.

it uses the existing screws on the bottom of the bumper.

mholmes205 · 04-13-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ahcjar103

it uses the existing screws on the bottom of the bumper.

As I understand it, it just put on there by the adhesive that has to be ordered at the same time as the part is. The existing screws are not touched.

stooken · 04-13-2007, 11:51 AM

What's the price difference for lip coming unpainted and prepainted?

kRUNCHe90 · 04-13-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mholmes205

As I understand it, it just put on there by the adhesive that has to be ordered at the same time as the part is. The existing screws are not touched.

It uses both. Glue on the front and screws on the bottom.

mholmes205 · 04-13-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by stooken

What's the price difference for lip coming unpainted and prepainted?

Well, I bought the OEM lip, and they are always unpainted.

All in all, for the part, paint and installation, you are looking at about $500.

ehhhwik · 04-13-2007, 12:22 PM

i just used the bolts underneath, and then bought some 3M double sided autobody tape from Walmart for $3 to tape up the middle section of the lip, and it works great~!

purplewidow · 04-13-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ehhhwik

i just used the bolts underneath, and then bought some 3M double sided autobody tape from Walmart for $3 to tape up the middle section of the lip, and it works great~!

oh my god the kit was already made half assed!!! then you had the balls to go buy doublesided tape from walmart!!!! sounds like you should go buy a civic!!!!! that tape won't last...hello

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vtrain · 04-13-2007, 08:27 PM

Where exactly does the adhesive go? Would it be possible to ever remove the lip with the adhesive and not mess up the original paint of the bumper?

lkraven · 04-13-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by purplewidow

oh my god the kit was already made half assed!!! then you had the balls to go buy doublesided tape from walmart!!!! sounds like you should go buy a civic!!!!! that tape won't last...hello

Relax.

The kit isn't made half-assed. Between the screws/bolts underneath and the very strong 3M double-sided tape, he should be fine.

RRGOO7 · 04-13-2007, 09:34 PM

What if you want to remove the lip?

tek818 · 04-13-2007, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ehhhwik

i just used the bolts underneath, and then bought some 3M double sided autobody tape from Walmart for $3 to tape up the middle section of the lip, and it works great~!

That's how the shop did my friends aero lip, the 3Mtape works great. Planning on installing mine like this as well

stooken · 04-14-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mholmes205

Well, I bought the OEM lip, and they are always unpainted.

All in all, for the part, paint and installation, you are looking at about $500.

Oh okay. I thought there was an option to have it prepainted. Seems a lot more convenient.

picus · 04-14-2007, 12:16 AM

I used exterior double sided tape on mine. It will not come off. You *can* use the adhesive, which will likely *never* come off (Betalink is some seriously strong stuff). Either way the lip *BOLTS ON* using 5 hex nuts underneath the bumper, so even if all the glue/tape fails it will still not come off.

The problem with betalink is it is literally almost impossible to get that crap off once it's cured. I want the ability to remove the lip at a later date if I need to repaint or something. The double sided tape is very difficult to remove *unless* you heat it up, which I will do if I need to remove it. And again, you still need to unfasten all 5 bolts to get it off.

n0s · 04-14-2007, 04:24 AM

Guys i live in Turkey and want to order this front lip but over here they sell the lip with the whole kit painted and fitted and it is way too expensive plus i i only like the front lip. So I was wondering if you guys know anywhere i can find the lip on its own online or not so i can have them courier it to me.

Thanks in Advance
n0s

vAnt826 · 04-14-2007, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by purplewidow

oh my god the kit was already made half assed!!! then you had the balls to go buy doublesided tape from walmart!!!! sounds like you should go buy a civic!!!!! that tape won't last...hello

Thanks for making yourself look stupid.

3M Automotive doublesided tape is the way to go. Using Betalink is overkill since the bumper is already attatched by screws on the bottom of the original bumper (which can hold the whole kit alone without any help).

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mholmes205 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 286 Posts Drives: '07 335 Coupe (Soom: e92 M3) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Malvern, PA iTrader: (0)	Front Aero Lip Question Ok, so here is the deal. I ordered the front aero lip for my e92. It came in the other day and is currently at the paint shop. I am expecting it to be ready for install some time next week. My problem is this. I am not 100% comfortable just using the adhesive for this install. Am I being paranoid? Are there other ways that this can be installed, perhaps bolting it on? I have all the faith in the world with the shop at the dealership and I know that they know what they are doing. It just seems that the adhesive is not the safest or most secure way to do this. Your input would be appreciated. __________________ '07 335i Coupe. Sapphire Black, Coral Red, Brushed Aluminum. ZSP/ZPP/ZCW. 6MT. 30% Tint. OEM Front Aero Kit. OEM Aluminum Pedals. M3 Short Shifter. 19" V715's.
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kRUNCHe90 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SLC,UT iTrader: (0)	The adhesive works fine.. Have them add a few screws for piece of mind. We haven't had any problems with any so far..
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ehhhwik Brigadier General 121 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	i just used the bolts underneath, and then bought some 3M double sided autobody tape from Walmart for $3 to tape up the middle section of the lip, and it works great~! __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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vtrain New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: l.a. iTrader: (0)	Where exactly does the adhesive go? Would it be possible to ever remove the lip with the adhesive and not mess up the original paint of the bumper?
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picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I used exterior double sided tape on mine. It will not come off. You can use the adhesive, which will likely never come off (Betalink is some seriously strong stuff). Either way the lip BOLTS ON using 5 hex nuts underneath the bumper, so even if all the glue/tape fails it will still not come off. The problem with betalink is it is literally almost impossible to get that crap off once it's cured. I want the ability to remove the lip at a later date if I need to repaint or something. The double sided tape is very difficult to remove unless you heat it up, which I will do if I need to remove it. And again, you still need to unfasten all 5 bolts to get it off.
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n0s Private 7 Rep 88 Posts Drives: G80 M3 C xDrive Aventurine Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	Guys i live in Turkey and want to order this front lip but over here they sell the lip with the whole kit painted and fitted and it is way too expensive plus i i only like the front lip. So I was wondering if you guys know anywhere i can find the lip on its own online or not so i can have them courier it to me. Thanks in Advance n0s
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