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There are some great stories where it didn’t end so well. It only takes that one time for it not to hold, and it’s crushed along the road. Possibly damaging other vehicles and insurance claims.
Proceed with caution.
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I used Betalink K1 on the Rear Diffuser and K2 on the Front Splitter. Tight and flush to OEM spec.
If you don't want to deal with buying the K2 applicator ($$$$), you could honestly stick with K1 for the front; it's a longer bonding time but just as strong.
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How much should I look to pay a dealer to do this install if I decide not to tackle it myself? |
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Also you should for sure install yourself, save your money it's honestly not hard. If someone like me can figure it out, most people should be A ok lol
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F15/F16 M perf lips seem different than other lips with the huge gap of nothing in the middle which with all that down force will eventually make the front of the lip gap if put on with just tape. Ive reinstalled my lip 3 times at shops using everything from 3m vhb,3m automotive and gorilla tape prepping it well sanding it down using 3m adhesion promoter but each and everytime after a few weeks of highway driving the front starts to gap little by little which then my ocd kicks in. I eventually had it betalinked at the dealer and after a month it's rock hard with no gaps now I don't have to check my lip everytime I get in and out of my car..
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I think for this type of install, if it's something you really want, go the permanent route. Drill the holes, load it up with your favourite automotive adhesive and call it a day. If you don't want to make that kind of commitment, especially driving highway speeds and higher, don't bother. While some may get away with tape only, it's just not worth it.
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Proper preparation is crucial with using the 3M tape method. Sanding the back side of the carbon, wiping down the areas with alcohol to remove any wax/oils and heating up the tape before application is very important. Also if you are pulling it on and off over and over again to try to get the fitment perfect at some point you will just have to use fresh tape because everytime you pull it off you are weakening the adhesive.
No question betalink is stronger but it is nearly impossible to remove and if you don't apply enough of it the lip can still come off. I know someone that had this happen using betalink.
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Some questions about the Betalink.
In the DIY they say you have to sand down the spoiler parts before putting betalink on it. But do you have to sand down the car also? (the parts where you will glue the spoiler on to?) And betalink is just like normal glue? You put it on, press the parts on, and leave it to dry 24h? |
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I went with 3m bc sooner of later it's going to get damaged, I want the option to go back to stock easily if needed to. |
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You are also 100% correct on replacing the tape if you are taking it off and on repeatedly for proper positioning.
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Had a question about the front lip/spoiler. I ordered the OEM front lip from BMW dealership up north via eBay. I received the first lip and it had what looked to be like a crease on the outside of the lip on the passenger side.
See attached pictures. I contacted the dealership and they have been very nice to replace the lip. I received the 2nd lip and finding it has the exact same mark as the other one. Is this normal? |
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Just finding it strange that the 2nd one has a crack in almost the exact same spot. Here are some pictures of the 2nd one very bizarre.
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Yeah it seems very likely that they were damaged at the warehouse. Especially if they are damaged in the same area. Think it would be a fluke to have the shipping company damage 2 in the same spot.
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I got the bracket on but can't seem to get the Z bracket aligned so it lines up with the hole in the spoiler bottom. Updated: I think I got it I will upload a better angle of it for others. Would have been nice if the parts are labeled L and R would make install faster. Last edited by PanthersFX; 06-21-2019 at 04:32 PM.. |
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