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      05-14-2014, 02:39 PM   #1
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Finally done with my front end conversion

After toils with the body shop's terrible paint job and fitment problems, everything is done on the front of the e92!

recent mods:

V4 Angel Eyes
M3 Replica Front Bumper
HID Fog Lights
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V Style Carbon Fiber front lip (courtesy of E92JVMSGM)
M3 Replica Side Skirts

BTW- would anyone suggest/suggest against drilling holes through the lip and bumper so i have 100% guarantee that the lip doesnt come off? I covered it in 3m tape but id rather be safe than sorry

Let me know what you think!
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      05-14-2014, 03:14 PM   #2
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looking good!
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      05-14-2014, 03:44 PM   #3
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Looks great! Maybe nix the spoiler. Still solid though.
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      05-14-2014, 09:15 PM   #4
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Ditto - watch the curbs!
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      05-14-2014, 09:52 PM   #5
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Thanks for posting! Been on the fence with what lip to put on my tiag e90 with m3 rep. This sealed the deal. Unfortunately they are out of stock at JG mods last I checked.

Car looms fantastic...but I agree with other posters that the spoiler is not my cup of tea. CF performance spoiler would match perfectly, IMO.
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      05-14-2014, 11:49 PM   #6
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Nice now time for a engine conversation to N54 ... JK

Front looks a tad busy, I would remove the badge from grille, and get a different license plate holder then that black advertisement.

As for the rear lots of wrong going on. Spoiler needs to go, grab a performance rep even m3 lip would look better. If u don't actually track the car loose the tow hook.

Other then that few minor changes lip looks good.
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      05-15-2014, 07:50 AM   #7
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That lip looks great.

I hope Avant Garde is paying you a nice chunk of cash every month.
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      05-15-2014, 11:43 AM   #8
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I wouldn't trust a lip with just 3m tape. Secure it on more permanently. Your side skirts are not held on with 3m tape for a reason. That lip is going to experience a lot more downforce from both airflow and gravity than a side skirt will. When, and not if, it falls off it will be at highway speed which is extremely dangerous for you and everyone on the road. use the tape + drill holes, secure with SS washers, lock nuts, and threaded bolt. If you don't believe me just google it. my 1st results was an m forum and the lips flew off, second was a subie forum, lips flew right off.

My personal opinion is you're trying to make the car look like a 'race car' when it isn't. Anyone who knows about car sis going to look at it and know exactly what you have done. most people don't know squat about cars so you'll probably impress them I guess. To each their own.

Your side skirt doesn't look like the paint was matched correctly. And yes any good body shop will have it match perfectly.

I would remove the wing, AV stickers, AV license plate frames, Toe hook(just put it on when you are at the track, if you track it), repaint side skirts, install N54.


At the end of the day it's your car, mod it how you want; but when you post it on the net expect there to be criticism especially from car guys.

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Looks good, but lose the tow hook.
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      05-15-2014, 03:40 PM   #10
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looks great!! and i had the same bumper and lip on my last e90 just got a e92 a few weeks back anywho mine ripped off my car when i went through a huge puddle and mine had 3m tape and 2bolts through it, def find a better way to secure it!! car looks good though
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I wouldn't trust a lip with just 3m tape. Secure it on more permanently. Your side skirts are not held on with 3m tape for a reason. That lip is going to experience a lot more downforce from both airflow and gravity than a side skirt will. When, and not if, it falls off it will be at highway speed which is extremely dangerous for you and everyone on the road. use the tape + drill holes, secure with SS washers, lock nuts, and threaded bolt. If you don't believe me just google it. my 1st results was an m forum and the lips flew off, second was a subie forum, lips flew right off.

My personal opinion is you're trying to make the car look like a 'race car' when it isn't. Anyone who knows about car sis going to look at it and know exactly what you have done. most people don't know squat about cars so you'll probably impress them I guess. To each their own.

Your side skirt doesn't look like the paint was matched correctly. And yes any good body shop will have it match perfectly.

I would remove the wing, AV stickers, AV license plate frames, Toe hook(just put it on when you are at the track, if you track it), repaint side skirts, install N54.


At the end of the day it's your car, mod it how you want; but when you post it on the net expect there to be criticism especially from car guys.
Dang thought I was being harsh..

I did not see on my phone but ya stickers need to go and a matching plate holder, kinda reminds when people wear clothes and the brand name is plastered all over, for reasons why nobody knows.

Also this is my personal preference, I never understood the roof spoiler on any car. It does not serve a purpose, "unless race car" looks tacky and just adds bulkyness. The car has nice lines by itself this just blocks it.

Re-do some things, take pics, post up for feedback.
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Dang thought I was being harsh..
I wasn't trying to be a jerk fwiw. Constructive criticism.
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Dang thought I was being harsh..
I wasn't trying to be a jerk fwiw. Constructive criticism.
Haha yes I know. If anything best advise was lock down lip.

Car looks good just a few minor changes just will add.
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      05-16-2014, 10:02 AM   #14
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It looks great mate!
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Looks beautiful!
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looks good.. but put screws in it. I had a abs hamman lip on my e46 and put the 4 screws on the sides that came with it and went on the highway hit 120km/h and the lip disintegrated!! talk about gone in 60seconds!!lol
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So I ran into this car on the highway and I have to say it looks clean in person. The rear spoiler looks MUCH better in person than in the pictures. I was so surprised I commented to @zgresh11 on the highway about it.
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So I ran into this car on the highway and I have to say it looks clean in person. The rear spoiler looks MUCH better in person than in the pictures. I was so surprised I commented to @zgresh11 on the highway about it.
Thanks amigo! Nice meeting you yesterday!
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