best options for this style lip?

AllBlackBimmer · 07-10-2012, 08:23 PM

i think its the "aero lip" or something... but ssw this one on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-10-BMW-E9...8f041a&vxp=mtr

Not sure who else makes these lips? Obviously looking for good fitment and quality. Buying from a vender on here would be nice too

I have a 2008 sedan. stock bumpers, so I would need that style lip to fit my bumper.

Just started looking for lips, thanks for the help.

E90Company · 07-10-2012, 08:32 PM

That is for coupes. Your options for front lips are Hartge lip, MMW lip, ACS front lip, and a few others I don't know off the top of my head.

AllBlackBimmer · 07-10-2012, 08:36 PM

Yea I realized that after posting...

what is so different about the 2 dr and 4 dr bumpers anyway?

I guess I am looking for that style lip for a sedan. I will check out those you mentioned now...

And then aren't the 2008 and newer models have different bumpers than the 2007 and lower models?

EDIT: after looking... looking for the AC or ACS style for a 4 dr sedan, 2008 model.

E90Company · 07-10-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AllBlackBimmer

Yea I realized that after posting...

what is so different about the 2 dr and 4 dr bumpers anyway?

I guess I am looking for that style lip for a sedan. I will check out those you mentioned now...

And then aren't the 2008 and newer models have different bumpers than the 2007 and lower models?

EDIT: after looking... looking for the AC or ACS style for a 4 dr sedan, 2008 model.

2006-2008 Sedans are called pre-LCI E90's
2009-2011 Sedans are called LCI E90's

2007-2010 Coupes are called Pre-LCI E92's
2011 Coupes are called LCI E92's

Each one of these's bumpers and overall features vary slightly. Maye sure you get parts for Pre-LCI E90. The difference is your bumper has finisher rods running through the lower grill section among other differences.

AllBlackBimmer · 07-10-2012, 08:47 PM

Thanks for the help!

Now looking for a vender to chime in that has some quality ones for sale

AllBlackBimmer · 07-13-2012, 11:40 PM

what lip is this????

Notice the sides where it meets the fron the of wheel wells, not a "splitter" look

Revision2 · 07-14-2012, 12:53 AM

That's the Hartge lip!

Love the look of it.

AllBlackBimmer · 07-14-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Revision2

That's the Hartge lip!

Love the look of it.

Thanks...

and I agree.. that lip looks pretty good. I have seen some different versions of that lip... I like the one above that has the sides flow right with the bumper and NOT the "splitter look" ones...

next question... what venders on here carry one? I need one in Jet black

...looking for a "replica" lip, rather not shell out $1000 for the real lip...

Revision2 · 07-14-2012, 10:05 AM

I think the different variations you're talking about are just people doing different combinations of splitters and lips because as far as I know the Hartge lip just comes in the form shown in the picture. As for vendors, I don't think any vendors here carry it. You could try constructauto.com as I think they were the only people who carry it still but I think they were on the pricier side for a rep. The alternative route is to post up a WTB / LF thread in the classifieds and see what luck you have. That's the route I took and I was shocked to find a local seller who was moving to an mtech front so you never know. One thing is for sure, it seems to be a fairly rare lip.

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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	best options for this style lip? i think its the "aero lip" or something... but ssw this one on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/07-10-BMW-E9...8f041a&vxp=mtr Not sure who else makes these lips? Obviously looking for good fitment and quality. Buying from a vender on here would be nice too I have a 2008 sedan. stock bumpers, so I would need that style lip to fit my bumper. Just started looking for lips, thanks for the help. __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	That is for coupes. Your options for front lips are Hartge lip, MMW lip, ACS front lip, and a few others I don't know off the top of my head.
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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	Yea I realized that after posting... what is so different about the 2 dr and 4 dr bumpers anyway? I guess I am looking for that style lip for a sedan. I will check out those you mentioned now... And then aren't the 2008 and newer models have different bumpers than the 2007 and lower models? EDIT: after looking... looking for the AC or ACS style for a 4 dr sedan, 2008 model. __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710 Last edited by AllBlackBimmer; 07-10-2012 at 08:43 PM..
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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	Thanks for the help! Now looking for a vender to chime in that has some quality ones for sale __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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AllBlackBimmer Colonel 815 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 m40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1)	what lip is this???? Notice the sides where it meets the fron the of wheel wells, not a "splitter" look __________________ 2019 X3 m40i:Carbon Black:Executive:Premium:Adaptive:Vernasca:699M:HK: Ambient:IND trim:M Mirrors:15mm spacers:Maxton lip:20% tint windows/pano:dsg paddles:TLG mudflaps 2008 328i E90 Jet Black:6MT:RWD:Premium:Sport:Xenon:MTEC V3 AEs:Front Splitters:CF spoiler:19" VMR FF v710
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Revision2 Captain 37 Rep 744 Posts Drives: JB 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (6)	That's the Hartge lip! Love the look of it.
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Revision2 Captain 37 Rep 744 Posts Drives: JB 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (6)	I think the different variations you're talking about are just people doing different combinations of splitters and lips because as far as I know the Hartge lip just comes in the form shown in the picture. As for vendors, I don't think any vendors here carry it. You could try constructauto.com as I think they were the only people who carry it still but I think they were on the pricier side for a rep. The alternative route is to post up a WTB / LF thread in the classifieds and see what luck you have. That's the route I took and I was shocked to find a local seller who was moving to an mtech front so you never know. One thing is for sure, it seems to be a fairly rare lip.
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