03-15-2017, 06:33 PM | #1 |
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Recommendation for Front Lip and Installer
I have a White 2012 640i Coupe and just now decided to get a front lip, particularly in black.
Any recommendations or good/bad experiences? I'm in DC but the prices I've seen were upwards to $1,300. So looking for something cheaper and a good installer. - James |
03-16-2017, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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Unless you really have your heart set on an original 3D, Vorsteiner or M Performance, you can always go with chinese replicas. Depending on the style you want, they're normally around $400 shipped for CF. PU ones are obviously cheaper but you'll need to have it painted. I've installed various lips, skirts, diffusers in the past and they're pretty straightforward, lips being the easiest to install. It'll attach to existing screw holes underneath your bumper and held on by both screws and 3M tape. No need to remove the front bumper. Original ones will have better fitment, whereas reps will normally need additional screws here and there to look seamless. I'm getting a H-style (hamann rep) so I'll let you know how it fits.
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03-16-2017, 06:38 PM | #3 |
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Guessing your 640 has the m sport package? I would recommend taking a look at ebay. There are quite a few lips for the m sport. Not really sure about the non m sport. Like ndinh, I think the H style is the best looking and should be easy to install. That is what I am veering towards. I am only concerned about how it will look with the V style side blades and rear diffuser.
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03-20-2017, 07:07 PM | #6 |
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I just ordered some CF reps this past weekend:
1. Mainland china made V style rear diffuser 2. Taiwan made V style side blades 3. Mainland china made V style trunk spoiler for the F12 Still on the fence about the lip. I like the H style but just don't like how it wraps around on the side. I wish there was a simple lip that was straight. Decisions, decisions. I will post pics when all these parts finally start rolling in. |
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03-22-2017, 10:02 AM | #10 |
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The 3D Design version is about double the price? I actually like the end.cc one more but to each his own. The 3D Design is definitely my second favorite. The right picture ndinh showed above I think is supposed to be a rep of the 3D but for some reason, that one looks much more squared off and longer out from the bumper than the genuine. If 3D could just make the lip and not have that piece that just goes over the entire bottom side of the bumper, I think they'd save a lot of cost and have a big winner.
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There is a Japanese or Chinese 3D knock off on eBay, but I don't think it looks as good. It reminds me of the white trash body kits they make for shitbox Hondas with fartcan mufflers. |
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