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      03-26-2017, 09:30 PM   #111
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Thanks Kzang, that's exactly what I did
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      07-20-2017, 06:11 PM   #112
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Stay away from replica lips from china.
Crappy fiberglass brackets, it didnt even come with the z bracket to hold down the center lip.
You would have to bend it to shape it to the bumper then cut off the other side pieces (it didnt have a pre-cut dent)
If you must save on $ with these replica lips use betalink or some sort of perm adhesive agent or this will happen.

I wish I found this thread sooner.
We installed it wrong it wrong too
Four screws on the side for side support
Two screws in the middle for support
And regular 3m tape on the support area and sides.

:/

Gotta invest in the genuine lip now :/
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      07-20-2017, 06:25 PM   #113
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Stay away from replica lips from china.
Crappy fiberglass brackets, it didnt even come with the z bracket to hold down the center lip.
You would have to bend it to shape it to the bumper then cut off the other side pieces (it didnt have a pre-cut dent)
If you must save on $ with these replica lips use betalink or some sort of perm adhesive agent or this will happen.

I wish I found this thread sooner.
We installed it wrong it wrong too
Four screws on the side for side support
Two screws in the middle for support
And regular 3m tape on the support area and sides.

:/

Gotta invest in the genuine lip now :/
Would you mind sharing where you got the replica from?? I am looking to go the rep route so want to see who to avoid. Thanks
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      07-20-2017, 09:22 PM   #114
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Would you mind sharing where you got the replica from?? I am looking to go the rep route so want to see who to avoid. Thanks
I tried the RW Carbon components. Rear diffuser wouldn't ever fit right and wasn't going to and they acknowledged it. Got a full refund and they were easy to work with. Unfortunately I tried to install the rear spoiler and it had some flex in it and began to pull up the ends. I have already ordered the BMW version and will be ordering the rear piece as well. I have to throw away that spoiler, which was about $275.

The front lip has been a bit of a hassle. Like the other person, it didn't come with the Z bracket but did come with the others. It has taken a bit of effort and I might try one more time or see if using betalink would help it. It is a decent piece but fit might be 95%. It might work but certainly needs some effort.

Hopefully this helps.
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      07-21-2017, 01:58 PM   #115
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Stay away from replica lips from china.
Crappy fiberglass brackets, it didnt even come with the z bracket to hold down the center lip.
You would have to bend it to shape it to the bumper then cut off the other side pieces (it didnt have a pre-cut dent)
If you must save on $ with these replica lips use betalink or some sort of perm adhesive agent or this will happen.

I wish I found this thread sooner.
We installed it wrong it wrong too
Four screws on the side for side support
Two screws in the middle for support
And regular 3m tape on the support area and sides.

:/

Gotta invest in the genuine lip now :/
Would you mind sharing where you got the replica from?? I am looking to go the rep route so want to see who to avoid. Thanks
After doing some extensive research, you cant avoid any crappy ones because they are all crappy coming from one factory just different sellers. Cnautofan ******** aliexpress sells the same shit. ******** is from Cali, its a bit more $ but comes quicker. All comes from the same factory so youre getting the same product.

Replica splitter comes with shitty non drilled holes brackets that doesnt even fit properly on the bumper and also doesnt come with the mounting z brackets so you would have to fabricate one.

After said than done youll be spending around $600.

$1200 for oem kit

Lesson learned, going to go with the $1200 kit.
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      07-21-2017, 05:53 PM   #116
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I will add this settle any questions about the quality.

Just received my BMW spoiler today vs the one from RWC, which is basically junk now.

This is symbolic of the quality of the pieces in question that are not genuine BMW.

BMW piece in back. No wonder it wanted to lift at the ends.
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I will add this settle any questions about the quality.

Just received my BMW spoiler today vs the one from RWC, which is basically junk now.

This is symbolic of the quality of the pieces in question that are not genuine BMW.

BMW piece in back. No wonder it wanted to lift at the ends.
I mean there is really no comparison. The lip itself from china isnt too bad but they cheaped out on the brackets and make you work more just to make it fit properly.

Just ordered my oem one for $1200, cant wait to install it when it comes in.
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      07-21-2017, 06:29 PM   #118
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I will add this settle any questions about the quality.

Just received my BMW spoiler today vs the one from RWC, which is basically junk now.

This is symbolic of the quality of the pieces in question that are not genuine BMW.

BMW piece in back. No wonder it wanted to lift at the ends.
Let me know if you are getting rid of the rw lip, i can use a spare one. Lmk how much u want for it.
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      07-21-2017, 09:51 PM   #119
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I got RW Carbon mirror caps and the quality is bad. I already see defective bubbling on mine.

Stick with the OEM for the front splitter and rear splitter.
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      08-17-2017, 10:13 PM   #120
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I got RW Carbon mirror caps and the quality is bad. I already see defective bubbling on mine.

Stick with the OEM for the front splitter and rear splitter.
that sucks ;(
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      09-25-2017, 08:40 PM   #121
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it has been a while but this thread is still helping folks. just installed my rear diffuser tonight, thanks for the photos and tips!
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      09-26-2017, 05:55 AM   #122
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Has anyone tried autotecknic mirror caps? Worried about fitment.
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      09-26-2017, 09:43 AM   #123
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Has anyone tried autotecknic mirror caps? Worried about fitment.
Yea I installed the autoteckni cf mirror caps. They're pretty good quality. They're not a 100% OEM fit, but I'd say probably a ~97% fit. They don't leave any big gaps or have any visual defects, but they're a bit thicker than the regular plastic OEM caps... by maybe like 1mm. So any passerby wouldn't notice that additional thickness, but I can tell since I installed it.
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Has anyone tried autotecknic mirror caps? Worried about fitment.
Yea I installed the autoteckni cf mirror caps. They're pretty good quality. They're not a 100% OEM fit, but I'd say probably a ~97% fit. They don't leave any big gaps or have any visual defects, but they're a bit thicker than the regular plastic OEM caps... by maybe like 1mm. So any passerby wouldn't notice that additional thickness, but I can tell since I installed it.
Thank u.
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      11-11-2017, 03:25 PM   #125
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Just curious, how does one go about to fabricate the bracket for a front replica spoiler? did anyone successfully put a replica spoiler to the car and how was it done?

mm.. if it is too much trouble, I might just sell mine and buy an oem one instead.. but that's like 3x the price..
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      11-14-2017, 08:49 PM   #126
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Found this the other day. Really want this front spoiler but the price of a oem here in Canada is insane. Vendor claims to be in the U.k but ships out of the U.S. ?wish I can find a good replica that works for our X5's


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F122499339646
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      03-17-2018, 08:29 PM   #127
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Please dont laugh at me if I resort to lip support bar...lol. Any fans and veterans?
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      03-19-2018, 11:33 PM   #128
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Too much Tnaks to your detail information.

Thanks.
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Moral of this post is... "don't buy reps kids".

Any other experiences people want to share? I am going to just save up and buy OEM lip (can't do diffuser b/c of my trailer hitch).
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Just ordered my oem one for $1200, cant wait to install it when it comes in.
Link to where you ordered the oem lip/kit?
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Just ordered my oem one for $1200, cant wait to install it when it comes in.
Link to where you ordered the oem lip/kit?
I got them off ebay, one of the BMW dealerships out of NJ was selling them.
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Just ordered my oem one for $1200, cant wait to install it when it comes in.
Link to where you ordered the oem lip/kit?
I got them off ebay, one of the BMW dealerships out of NJ was selling them.
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