JL Motoring VRS style front lip install question

Kenyon · 11-15-2009, 05:22 PM

Hey, are you guys using doublesided tape along with the screws or just screws alone?

Thanks

Johnny Lin · 11-15-2009, 05:31 PM

Didnt get the VRS lip, but 3M from JL as well. I used both 3M tapes all around to the back side edge of the lip and the three screws at the cntr.

Kev · 11-15-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenyon

Hey, are you guys using doublesided tape along with the screws or just screws alone?

Thanks

Screws alone worked well for me. However, be careful with the screws that go on to the protruding part of the lower front bumper on the corners. They are awfully close to the edge of the bumper.

montreal red · 11-15-2009, 07:10 PM

i used both...6 screws and some mounting tape...

Kenyon · 11-15-2009, 07:36 PM

Yea I think I'll use the 3M at the back portion of the lip since the screw mounts are towards the front. Thanks fellas, you all rock!!!

MrHarris · 11-15-2009, 07:53 PM

Screws alone is ALL YOU NEED.

MShao825 · 11-15-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

Screws alone is ALL YOU NEED.

+1, minus the yelling.

appleguy · 11-29-2009, 12:23 PM

Has anyone successfully installed the VRS (real or rep) without using the screws and only using 3M tape?

Is there anyway to use the existing bolts/holes under the OEM bumper?

I'm interested in this mod, yet i'm not keen on the idea of making new holes in my bumper for it.

Just wondering...

Thanks!

Kev · 11-29-2009, 02:14 PM

The replica lip is pretty heavy so I'm pretty sure the 3M tape won't hold the weight of the lip.

Kenyon · 11-29-2009, 03:34 PM

No way it will hold without screws. Also, the lip needs to be "bent" and "shaped" into the bumper and than screwed in. I ended up just using screws with no tape. A total of 7 screws. 2 on each side and 3 in the center.

Bart@AUTOcouture · 12-21-2009, 01:19 AM

i used both screws and 3m.

Technic · 12-21-2009, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by appleguy

Has anyone successfully installed the VRS (real or rep) without using the screws and only using 3M tape?

Is there anyway to use the existing bolts/holes under the OEM bumper?

I'm interested in this mod, yet i'm not keen on the idea of making new holes in my bumper for it.

Just wondering...

Thanks!

My replica lip is held by only 3M tape and silicone (all gaps are sealed), tight as hell.

Gladius · 12-21-2009, 12:30 PM

I used tape and screws. I'm considering taking the tape off because it creates an additional gap. My lip is not the VRS Style, but it's similar. It's very light.

isabayo · 12-21-2009, 05:27 PM

Mine is held on with only screws and its on there tight.

Mavrick151 · 12-21-2009, 05:59 PM

Use the tape just for the little extra security.

11-15-2009, 05:22 PM	#1
Kenyon Captain 102 Rep 780 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA / NYC iTrader: (20)	JL Motoring VRS style front lip install question Hey, are you guys using doublesided tape along with the screws or just screws alone? Thanks
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11-15-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 833 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Didnt get the VRS lip, but 3M from JL as well. I used both 3M tapes all around to the back side edge of the lip and the three screws at the cntr.
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11-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i used both...6 screws and some mounting tape... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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11-15-2009, 07:36 PM	#5
Kenyon Captain 102 Rep 780 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA / NYC iTrader: (20)	Yea I think I'll use the 3M at the back portion of the lip since the screw mounts are towards the front. Thanks fellas, you all rock!!!
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11-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,025 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Screws alone is ALL YOU NEED. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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11-29-2009, 12:23 PM	#8
appleguy Lieutenant 32 Rep 501 Posts Drives: Space Gray 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (3)	Has anyone successfully installed the VRS (real or rep) without using the screws and only using 3M tape? Is there anyway to use the existing bolts/holes under the OEM bumper? I'm interested in this mod, yet i'm not keen on the idea of making new holes in my bumper for it. Just wondering... Thanks!
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11-29-2009, 02:14 PM	#9
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	The replica lip is pretty heavy so I'm pretty sure the 3M tape won't hold the weight of the lip. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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11-29-2009, 03:34 PM	#10
Kenyon Captain 102 Rep 780 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA / NYC iTrader: (20)	No way it will hold without screws. Also, the lip needs to be "bent" and "shaped" into the bumper and than screwed in. I ended up just using screws with no tape. A total of 7 screws. 2 on each side and 3 in the center.
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12-21-2009, 01:19 AM	#11
Bart@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1007 Rep 4,619 Posts Drives: F95X5M \| E46M3 \| E92M3 \| E60M5 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	i used both screws and 3m.
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I used tape and screws. I'm considering taking the tape off because it creates an additional gap. My lip is not the VRS Style, but it's similar. It's very light. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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12-21-2009, 05:27 PM	#14
isabayo First Lieutenant 44 Rep 319 Posts Drives: G05 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (7)	Mine is held on with only screws and its on there tight.
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12-21-2009, 05:59 PM	#15
Mavrick151 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: OC CA --> Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	Use the tape just for the little extra security.
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