M performance Front lip/splitter

[Ftenner]

I got my f15 2 weeks ago and ordered the front lip/splitter. The front lip came in Monday but the dealership i went to told me they have to wait for the glue to come in before they install it.I am wondering if you can safely install this without using that specific bmw glue and just use industrial double sided tape and and all the harness/brackets that came with it.

[Taran.J]

Wait for beta link. But it will be permanent. 3M should be able to but Id remove the bumper to let it bond correctly.

[cenix]

Do it right with the k2 beta link adhesive. Unless you are using another type of heavy duty spread on type of product, I doubt you will be able to mold tape style adhesive properly to affix the support frame and cf panels themselves.

[Ninjaoz]

Please upload photos once you've installed the lip, can't wait to see it!

[Ftenner]

Ok ill wait for the glue then, ill def. post pictures when its done

[SpdAddictRY]

Definitely wait for the beta link. It took an extra few days for the dealer to track down an application tool, but it was worth the wait.

[Alan l.]

I've always used the 3M moulding tape on all of my spoilers and they have never gotten loose. If anything its a pain to remove because it holds so strong. You need the grey/black 3M tape with the red backing. I don't like using betalink since its permanent. I don't think there is any way to remove it without damaging the paint.

Alan

[Kzang]

Are the front splitter and rear diffuser functional or are they for looks?

[X5Jouster]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Are the front splitter and rear diffuser functional or are they for looks?

they are functionaly awesome

[Ftenner]

SpdAddictRY just wondering how much did your dealer charge you for the installation ?
If you dont mind me asking

[Ftenner]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I've always used the 3M moulding tape on all of my spoilers and they have never gotten loose. If anything its a pain to remove because it holds so strong. You need the grey/black 3M tape with the red backing. I don't like using betalink since its permanent. I don't think there is any way to remove it without damaging the paint.

Alan

Hey allan,
Im totally excited that your on this thread, you know i base my setups from your research. Still contemplating on glue or double sided, the dealer charge me for the labor install already, if i decide to just pullout my lip from them and do it somewhere else, is there a good place in jersey/ny to have this installed? The dealer said it will be a 5-6 hour job, not including the drying period, i was like thats only brackets and harness plus the glue/tape. Should i just do it somewhere?

[Alan l.]

5-6 hours of labor seems way excessive. I am assuming there is no cutting and its just bolt/glued on. Hard for me to comment since i don't have a F15 yet but I will be getting some of these pieces when I do and I will be installing it myself with 3M tape.

Honestly any reputable body shop could install these pieces for you easily. Fitment should be 100% spot on which is the beauty of oem parts.

Alan

[SpdAddictRY]

Originally Posted by Ftenner

SpdAddictRY just wondering how much did your dealer charge you for the installation ?
If you dont mind me asking

They charged me for 7 hours of labor. That was for all the M Performance parts as well as the brake kit.

[cy07]

Originally Posted by SpdAddictRY

They charged me for 7 hours of labor. That was for all the M Performance parts as well as the brake kit.

SpdAddictRY Looks great with white, but I think dealer really charges too much for 7 hours labor lol. I usually go to the auto shop I trust for these type of work including the grill swap.

[SpdAddictRY]

Originally Posted by cy07

SpdAddictRY Looks great with white, but I think dealer really charges too much for 7 hours labor lol. I usually go to the auto shop I trust for these type of work including the grill swap.

Normally I would have taken the car elsewhere or done the install myself, but having the dealer install the parts allowed them to be included under the factory warranty. At first they wanted to charge me 11 hours of labor!

[stewy604]

That looks sick! I want!

[Mrfresh4533]

I would like to buy these for my 2014 x5 m sport where can I get them front thanks

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by Mrfresh4533

I would like to buy these for my 2014 x5 m sport where can I get them front thanks

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...b3J5IFBhZ2U%3D

*Note - that X5 in your profile is not an M Sport