REVIEW: Maxton Design G05 front lip spoiler

atlas · 08-16-2021, 08:06 AM

Just look at the underside and take an educated guess - that's what I did. From memory I think there were some indicated markings.

ADY282 · 08-16-2021, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VertigoAtHome

These look great, going to order the front. It looks like the rear won't work with a factory hitch... but has anyone tried it? The company asked me to send them pictures which I just did but thought I check here as well.

I just cut a square out of my rear to allow for the towbar and you cant see it at all when installed

VertigoAtHome · 08-16-2021, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ADY282

I just cut a square out of my rear to allow for the towbar and you cant see it at all when installed

Awesome... did you use a Dremel or something like that? Can you post some pictures?

IrishSpuds · 08-16-2021, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VertigoAtHome

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Originally Posted by ADY282

I just cut a square out of my rear to allow for the towbar and you cant see it at all when installed

Awesome... did you use a Dremel or something like that? Can you post some pictures?

+1 for pictures!

motherkin · 09-26-2021, 02:24 AM

Can someone who has installed this lip share a close-up picture of their lower bumper where it meets the lip?

Questions:
1. Is there supposed to be any gap at the crease section? (see picture)
2. Is the tip of the bolts and nuts supposed to stick out and visible on the lower bumper (behind the black mesh grill)?

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X5M50D · 09-26-2021, 05:37 AM

Would be interested in purchasing the full kit for my X7. Couple of questions to those who have installed it to their X5s
1. Seems to be quite cheap? What is the quality like and are they a close fit to the existing body work - front, rear and sides?
2. For those in the UK, do you have any recommended installers as I'm not keen to do it myself on a £90k car?
Thanks in advance.

IrishSpuds · 09-28-2021, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by motherkin

Can someone who has installed this lip share a close-up picture of their lower bumper where it meets the lip?

Questions:
1. Is there supposed to be any gap at the crease section? (see picture)
2. Is the tip of the bolts and nuts supposed to stick out and visible on the lower bumper (behind the black mesh grill)?

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Not sure if these help -

motherkin · 09-29-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishSpuds

Not sure if these help -

Thanks for the picture!
Question - is the tip of the bolt and nut supposed to be visible behind the honeycomb grill?

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IrishSpuds · 09-29-2021, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by motherkin

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Originally Posted by IrishSpuds

Not sure if these help -

Thanks for the picture!
Question - is the tip of the bolt and nut supposed to be visible behind the honeycomb grill?

Attachment 2707703

I don't think so, I couldn't see mine but to be honest I did not look closely. My installer has OCD so guessing they may not be visible.

silverstar335 · 10-16-2021, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motherkin

Can someone who has installed this lip share a close-up picture of their lower bumper where it meets the lip?

Questions:
1. Is there supposed to be any gap at the crease section? (see picture)
2. Is the tip of the bolts and nuts supposed to stick out and visible on the lower bumper (behind the black mesh grill)?

Attachment 2704999

Just installed the Maxton front lip today, the answer to both questions is no.

Btw, you need to have a dremel handy, additional longer bolts are needed and extra washers.

jlinn1 · 10-23-2021, 09:31 PM

Thanks for all the pics and suggestions on this thread. Ordered the lip Wednesday and it arrived today. All the same comments as above.

- arrives looking beat up but when you take the film off, its fine.

- instructions were pretty basic and not that helpful. Used all the tips here with the double sided tape and screws.

- 3M double sided tape was a lot stronger than I thought. I ended up doubling up on it because I wasn't too keen on screwing holes all over the bumper. I put a few screws in places that will hopefully be harder to see if I ever take it off.

- once I took the backing off the tape, I used the big pack of Costco Toilet paper in one of the pics to rest the lip on and just inched it towards bumper until I had it aligned. Worked like a charm. It was perfect height. [IMG][/IMG]

ksavostin · 10-24-2021, 02:52 AM

Can you guys make a picture of how these bolts looks installed underneath ?

Teit7 · 05-20-2022, 11:58 AM

Will it witstand high speeds of 200km/h (125mph)

Greg876 · 05-20-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCaY

I did mine yesterday as well. Went different way. Used 1.5" construction grade clear 3M tape with 3M activator and put few SS #10 screws(don't use selftapers, they make to big hole in plastic. No washers or nuts needed. I had few body kits installed. I tried to remove it once on my 750i and it was almost impossible.

Can you send pics or links to the installation items you bought

elite-fusion · 05-21-2022, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IrishSpuds

I don't think so, I couldn't see mine but to be honest I did not look closely. My installer has OCD so guessing they may not be visible.

Hello,
Do you happen to have instructions or any tips on how to remove the front bumper? I see you have it removed in the photo and I am currently trying to do so. Getting stuck on the take off part of it. I got all the screws out etc, but cannot unclip it on each of the sides.

silverstar335 · 05-21-2022, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by elite-fusion

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrishSpuds

I don't think so, I couldn't see mine but to be honest I did not look closely. My installer has OCD so guessing they may not be visible.

Hello,
Do you happen to have instructions or any tips on how to remove the front bumper? I see you have it removed in the photo and I am currently trying to do so. Getting stuck on the take off part of it. I got all the screws out etc, but cannot unclip it on each of the sides.

You don't have to remove the front bumper but you have to use a Dremel to drill holes through your front lip.

elite-fusion · 05-24-2022, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstar335

You don't have to remove the front bumper but you have to use a Dremel to drill holes through your front lip.

Yep that I know. I just quoted that person because on his pic, his bumper was off, and I was trying to remove my bumper at the time of the post and was stuck, so figured I would ask for some guidance

Installsplus · 03-16-2023, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MaCaY

I did mine yesterday as well. Went different way. Used 1.5" construction grade clear 3M tape with 3M activator and put few SS #10 screws(don't use selftapers, they make to big hole in plastic. No washers or nuts needed. I had few body kits installed. I tried to remove it once on my 750i and it was almost impossible.

Do you have the link for the rear diffuser. It looks amazing

NTOwens · 08-03-2023, 02:34 PM

Can anyone verify if the rear splitter can work with the integrated bumper tow receiver setup, possibly with some modification?

The vendor I emailed said "the splitter was designed for the bumper without the tow package that is built into the bumper, so there may be some interference in the center".

I don't want to assume it absolutely WON'T work. But obviously don't want to order it and it be impossible to make it fit.

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jlinn1 New Member 6 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the pics and suggestions on this thread. Ordered the lip Wednesday and it arrived today. All the same comments as above. - arrives looking beat up but when you take the film off, its fine. - instructions were pretty basic and not that helpful. Used all the tips here with the double sided tape and screws. - 3M double sided tape was a lot stronger than I thought. I ended up doubling up on it because I wasn't too keen on screwing holes all over the bumper. I put a few screws in places that will hopefully be harder to see if I ever take it off. - once I took the backing off the tape, I used the big pack of Costco Toilet paper in one of the pics to rest the lip on and just inched it towards bumper until I had it aligned. Worked like a charm. It was perfect height. [IMG][/IMG] Attached Images
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NTOwens New Member 14 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 M50i Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Oxford, MS iTrader: (0)	Can anyone verify if the rear splitter can work with the integrated bumper tow receiver setup, possibly with some modification? The vendor I emailed said "the splitter was designed for the bumper without the tow package that is built into the bumper, so there may be some interference in the center". I don't want to assume it absolutely WON'T work. But obviously don't want to order it and it be impossible to make it fit. Attached Images
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