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      06-08-2020, 09:45 PM   #74
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Drives: 2020 BMW X5 M50i
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Originally Posted by Ninefourteener View Post
Cool.... I would recommend it.

In addition.... I recommend before it even arrives, go out and purchase:

1) 12 feet of double-sided automotive tape
2) 14 standard 1-inch long bolts, with "about" a 3mm shaft diameter.
3) 14 standard washers to fit the bolts, that are "about" 1/2 inch outside diameter
4) 14 nutplates that match the bolt threads.
5) A 3mm drill bit to drill holes, if you don't already have one.

The spoiler didnt come with tape at all. And the hardware it came with was garbage. Trust me on this one.

The spoiler is not marked with drill hole locations at all, and the directions are useless. You'll have to remove all 3 covers under the car (all 8mm bolts), then tape up the spoiler, then choose appropriate drill hole locations. My best advice is to "feel" behind the bumper first with your fingers, make sure you can fit a nutplate, and THEN drill. There were instances when I couldnt even fit the short end of an allen wrench behind it, because it was so tight. Hold the nutplate behind the bumper with a thick glove, push the bolt/washer through from the bottom, and then use a socket to turn it tight.
How long did it take to install?
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