Add OEM CF Splitters after installed OEM Carbon front lip?

psun786 · 08-08-2018, 02:39 AM

If I install OEM Carbon Fiber Front Lip Part #51192410360 first and decide to add OEM Carbon Fiber Front Splitters Part #51192350712 later, do I have to remove front lip for the splitter installation?

Thanks!

SherM4n · 08-08-2018, 11:58 AM

They're designed to be used together, no? There's a picture of a car with the lip and no spoilers in this thread. I wouldn't think the lip would have to be totally removed to retrofit the splitters, but if you attach the lip like the car in the picture the outer sections under the splitters would of course have to be unscrewed and reattached. If you don't attach the outer sections there will be a decent gap between the lip and the bumper where the splitters would normally be.

M3 Esq · 08-08-2018, 12:33 PM

The lip spoiler is attached by screws underneath with mounting points where the splitter would normally be, so at the very least you'd need to take those screws out to slide the splitters in.

gatorfast · 08-08-2018, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psun786

If I install OEM Carbon Fiber Front Lip Part #51192410360 first and decide to add OEM Carbon Fiber Front Splitters Part #51192350712 later, do I have to remove front lip for the splitter installation?

Thanks!

You cant install the front lip without the splitters unfortunately, it wont look right.

psun786 · 08-08-2018, 02:03 PM

arhh!!! I am just not a fan of those splitters. My car is alpine white. Will it look good with them?

allinon72 · 08-08-2018, 04:46 PM

Look into this RKP lip - it's the M-Performance design but does not require the use of splitters.

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=RKP-F8X-FL

Mp3Supply · 08-11-2018, 06:02 PM

I had the M-Perf lip installed without the CF Scoops for a few months. It truly didn't look that bad at all, barley noticeable IMO.

When I went back a month or so later to install the scoops, the tuner shop did have to somewhat "uninstall" my lip to mouth the scoops. The had to loosen it to get the scoops on.ere is

If you look at the bottom right corner you can kind of see the white mounting screw. You can see that because the scoops aren't there. Now that the scoops are there, you can't see it. Also, if you look real close you can kind of see how there is a little valley for where the scoop fills. Again, not a major deal IMO unless you are up close. I also intended to get the scoops though.

gemini.m3 · 08-12-2018, 12:49 AM

ugh did that screw penetrate? i see an outline of it on your bumper

DWEI · 08-13-2018, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

You cant install the front lip without the splitters unfortunately, it wont look right.

This^^^

They are designed to be used together. You screw the lip into the splitters.

Nothing · 08-13-2018, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by psun786

arhh!!! I am just not a fan of those splitters. My car is alpine white. Will it look good with them?

My car is also alpine white. There are many other CF lips out there that will work great without the splitters.

If you're looking for something that looks almost identical to the OEM part but was made to be used without the splitters, I think the RKP BMW Carbon Front Lip is your choice.

https://www.vividracing.com/rkp-bmw-...151864169.html

Mp3Supply · 08-13-2018, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deceptiv.M3

ugh did that screw penetrate? i see an outline of it on your bumper

It did, wasn’t all too thrilled it happened at the shop but I knew I was putting on the scoops. With the scoops on, you don’t see it.

allinon72 · 08-13-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mp3Supply

It did, wasn’t all too thrilled it happened at the shop but I knew I was putting on the scoops. With the scoops on, you don’t see it.

It's not a big deal for you because you were planning on installing the splitters, but your advice really doesn't apply to someone who doesn't want the splitters. I certainly wouldn't be happy with that screw penetrating.

And why would you when you can save $200 and get the RKP lip?

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SherM4n M4 748(a) 630 Rep 427 Posts Drives: '18 M4, '12 TT RS, '02 TT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WV, USA iTrader: (1)	They're designed to be used together, no? There's a picture of a car with the lip and no spoilers in this thread. I wouldn't think the lip would have to be totally removed to retrofit the splitters, but if you attach the lip like the car in the picture the outer sections under the splitters would of course have to be unscrewed and reattached. If you don't attach the outer sections there will be a decent gap between the lip and the bumper where the splitters would normally be. __________________ *2018 Ferrarirot* F82**
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Mp3Supply Private First Class 257 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	I had the M-Perf lip installed without the CF Scoops for a few months. It truly didn't look that bad at all, barley noticeable IMO. When I went back a month or so later to install the scoops, the tuner shop did have to somewhat "uninstall" my lip to mouth the scoops. The had to loosen it to get the scoops on.ere is If you look at the bottom right corner you can kind of see the white mounting screw. You can see that because the scoops aren't there. Now that the scoops are there, you can't see it. Also, if you look real close you can kind of see how there is a little valley for where the scoop fills. Again, not a major deal IMO unless you are up close. I also intended to get the scoops though. Last edited by Mp3Supply; 08-11-2018 at 06:08 PM.. Reason: add photo
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