OEM MPerf Front Splitter....how low?

JustChris · 04-11-2016, 03:31 PM

For those that have it on the F80, how low is this please, big concern over speed bumps and in multi storey NCPs etc? Mine is to be a DD workhorse too.

I think I know the answer..it's pretty low right!? Current 335D is not lowered so on higher springs and get away with everything really.

ajfoggy · 04-11-2016, 04:03 PM

Not an F80 yet but:

Not putting one on the new car. Can't be arsed with the worrying about it every time I drive somewhere.

I have not had any issue with speed bumps but caught it the day after I had it fitted on the slope from car park, only very slight. But not been a issue since.

Mines got the ACS springs on as well so a bit lower.

Ragged Edge · 04-11-2016, 04:13 PM

I have an F80 with the OEM splitter. Also a DD.
I do have to be careful on dramatic changes in approach angle, such as a steep driveway and some extra large speed bumps, but otherwise very little concern. I will take these obstacles slowly, and if I can, at an angle, which totally eliminates the problem. If I don't, the occasional scrape occurs, however the splitter is firmly attached and is made of a plastic that is quite resistant to scratches. Nothing visible, and I can only just feel them as I run my hand under the splitter. No concern for me, even on the occasional 'hard' scrape into a bump (that sounds awful) will have no effect on the splitter except for a scratch on the splitter that isn't visible. There appears to be rounded, 1cm nubs on the underside of the splitter that take the brunt of the scratches.
Very well designed for daily use.

gtsussex · 04-11-2016, 04:22 PM

I found splitter on normal suspension on 335d was absolutely fine. With RS fitted you had to think about things. Have one being fitted from delivery on M3 and no doubt I'll end up with RS again. Just have to think about ramps and speed bumps but otherwise was never a chore.

workpermit · 04-12-2016, 02:30 AM

On standard ride height, I've not had any issues. I really thought I'd be catching speed humps and having problems getting on and off my drive, but it's not been a problem at all.

JustChris · 04-12-2016, 02:45 AM

Thanks all.....although you might just have cost me a bit

There are 2 versions on the M car is that right, black unfinished ABS and CF, exactly the same design just differing finishes?

gtsussex · 04-12-2016, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MCarChris

Thanks all.....although you might just have cost me a bit

There are 2 versions on the M car is that right, black unfinished ABS and CF, exactly the same design just differing finishes?

And a whole HEAP difference in price. I've gone for standard matt ABS as it's sacrificial and I'm not hugely bothered. Just couldn't have the CF on as I'd just cry if I scraped it. If you looked at the underside of my splitter, it was absolutely trashed to pieces with scratches etc... but ABS just takes it and great thing is there's some flexibility - it bends. Couldn't see anything unless you were underneath it though.

Quite a few people have had the ABS painted gloss. Quite happy with matte as like contrast to CF blades.

M5essex · 04-12-2016, 05:29 AM

Hi Chris,

I was concerned about this too, but I have yet to catch the splitter on any bumps. it sits about 10mm lower than the existing bumper I think. I personal think it could go a little bit lower still. I have many speed humps and pedestrian middle of the road mounds near me that I tackle daily that look like they are going to take out my exhaust back box let alone the front splitter but they are cleared easily. my Porsche sits even lower and i have no probs with that either.

I have not taken on any steep inclines in car parks or driveways yet and probably wont bother trying either... I think that with catch the splitter...

JustChris · 04-12-2016, 06:36 AM

Thanks for the feedback all.

Front splitter is a 'GO'

Turboextreme · 04-12-2016, 01:37 PM

Standard ride height with the carbon splitter, has plenty of clearance and as said above it only comes down another 10mm or so from the standard bumper:

Yessir · 04-12-2016, 01:54 PM

For me that 10 mm made a big difference as my driveway is pretty steep and I do scrape just a bit when entering and exiting. But like others have mentioned, stock height driving has been fine as far as speed bumps and curbs are concerned, just do the necessary angling like your car is lowered, and I believe you'll be fine. If you do lower the car, that will be a whole different story, so keep that in mind as well. Additionally, as cool as carbon fiber is for a lip, I believe it is a ticking time bomb as inevitably, you will scrape or run into something as lips will always see wear and tear no matter how hard you try to avoid damaging it. Because of this I stuck with a matte black lip. I am glad I did because if I were to go CF and hear lip scrape daily while entering and exiting my driveway, I would die a little each time thinking about how much money I threw away. With the matte black lip it is not so bad because I look at it like a wear item. It will eventually be changed or replaced and when the time comes, it won't cost a small fortune.

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JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	OEM MPerf Front Splitter....how low? For those that have it on the F80, how low is this please, big concern over speed bumps and in multi storey NCPs etc? Mine is to be a DD workhorse too. I think I know the answer..it's pretty low right!? Current 335D is not lowered so on higher springs and get away with everything really. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	Not an F80 yet but: Not putting one on the new car. Can't be arsed with the worrying about it every time I drive somewhere. I have not had any issue with speed bumps but caught it the day after I had it fitted on the slope from car park, only very slight. But not been a issue since. Mines got the ACS springs on as well so a bit lower.
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Ragged Edge First Lieutenant 365 Rep 358 Posts Drives: '16F80,TR6,Defender,PA23-250T Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CYVR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I have an F80 with the OEM splitter. Also a DD. I do have to be careful on dramatic changes in approach angle, such as a steep driveway and some extra large speed bumps, but otherwise very little concern. I will take these obstacles slowly, and if I can, at an angle, which totally eliminates the problem. If I don't, the occasional scrape occurs, however the splitter is firmly attached and is made of a plastic that is quite resistant to scratches. Nothing visible, and I can only just feel them as I run my hand under the splitter. No concern for me, even on the occasional 'hard' scrape into a bump (that sounds awful) will have no effect on the splitter except for a scratch on the splitter that isn't visible. There appears to be rounded, 1cm nubs on the underside of the splitter that take the brunt of the scratches. Very well designed for daily use.
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gtsussex Brigadier General 1854 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: SMB M3 CP with lots of carbon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	I found splitter on normal suspension on 335d was absolutely fine. With RS fitted you had to think about things. Have one being fitted from delivery on M3 and no doubt I'll end up with RS again. Just have to think about ramps and speed bumps but otherwise was never a chore. __________________ San Marino Blue M3 Competition Package with Carbon tat, ACS RS suspension, uprated brakes, 'modded' exhaust and a weeny bit more power courtesy of JF Automotive; M235i Convertible with ACS Sports Suspension; Disco 5 HSE Lux
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workpermit Private 62 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Competition Pack Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	On standard ride height, I've not had any issues. I really thought I'd be catching speed humps and having problems getting on and off my drive, but it's not been a problem at all.
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JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks all.....although you might just have cost me a bit There are 2 versions on the M car is that right, black unfinished ABS and CF, exactly the same design just differing finishes? __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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M5essex Lieutenant Colonel 642 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: RR sport SVR, Vent S, 650s spi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Chris, I was concerned about this too, but I have yet to catch the splitter on any bumps. it sits about 10mm lower than the existing bumper I think. I personal think it could go a little bit lower still. I have many speed humps and pedestrian middle of the road mounds near me that I tackle daily that look like they are going to take out my exhaust back box let alone the front splitter but they are cleared easily. my Porsche sits even lower and i have no probs with that either. I have not taken on any steep inclines in car parks or driveways yet and probably wont bother trying either... I think that with catch the splitter... __________________ Current - 2016 McLaren 650s Spider, Aurora Blue Current - 2016 Range Rover Sport SVR- Black Current- 2018 Aventador S. Nereid blue Gone - 2016 F80 CP, 2015 991 Turbo S, 2016 LCI M135i. 2015 F10 CP M5. 2015 X5, 2012 E92 CP M3. 2009 E92 335i
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JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback all. Front splitter is a 'GO' __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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Turboextreme Private First Class 81 Rep 125 Posts Drives: X3M Comp/E46 330Ci Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Standard ride height with the carbon splitter, has plenty of clearance and as said above it only comes down another 10mm or so from the standard bumper:
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Yessir Lieutenant 372 Rep 465 Posts Drives: car Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: california iTrader: (-1)	For me that 10 mm made a big difference as my driveway is pretty steep and I do scrape just a bit when entering and exiting. But like others have mentioned, stock height driving has been fine as far as speed bumps and curbs are concerned, just do the necessary angling like your car is lowered, and I believe you'll be fine. If you do lower the car, that will be a whole different story, so keep that in mind as well. Additionally, as cool as carbon fiber is for a lip, I believe it is a ticking time bomb as inevitably, you will scrape or run into something as lips will always see wear and tear no matter how hard you try to avoid damaging it. Because of this I stuck with a matte black lip. I am glad I did because if I were to go CF and hear lip scrape daily while entering and exiting my driveway, I would die a little each time thinking about how much money I threw away. With the matte black lip it is not so bad because I look at it like a wear item. It will eventually be changed or replaced and when the time comes, it won't cost a small fortune.
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