My carbon fiber splitter got ripped off on the highway

50shadesofhockenheim · 07-25-2013, 08:33 PM

It looks naked now, anyone got any ideas on what I can put on the front bumper?

before pic

P1120719 by e90lci, on Flickr

Astephens94 · 07-25-2013, 08:35 PM

Dude! How fast we're you going to rip it off??!

50shadesofhockenheim · 07-25-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Astephens94

Dude! How fast we're you going to rip it off??!

85-90 then up to 100 for like 20 seconds.. not that fast. I heard a scraping noise then a thud, I thought I blew out my tire.

It was a Hamann lip which is only for pre-lci but it can work with lci but doesnt fit perfectly so this was the result.. Had both screws and the extra strong double sided tape

AndyR83 · 07-25-2013, 08:47 PM

Man, this is the last thing I wanted to see. I just bought a CF lip and am about to install it, lol

Gamboa989 · 07-25-2013, 08:50 PM

This just happened to me last weekend. Mine was a cf m3 lip. After going 50mph through some huge puddles on the highway and then pulls of 100+ I came home to find a naked bumper as well ;(. Time for cf splitters now.

roll_the_dice · 07-25-2013, 08:56 PM

That bites! I almost bought the same lip recently...Can't believe it came off with bolts in it!

50shadesofhockenheim · 07-25-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamboa989

This just happened to me last weekend. Mine was a cf m3 lip. After going 50mph through some huge puddles on the highway and then pulls of 100+ I came home to find a naked bumper as well ;(. Time for cf splitters now.

Yea I'm thinking splitters now but I have a stock bumper.

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Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

That bites! I almost bought the same lip recently...Can't believe it came off with bolts in it!

Yea I wouldn't do it since you have an LCI. The space in the middle between the splitter and the bumper probably cause a ton of downforce on it which caused it to come off.

50shadesofhockenheim · 07-25-2013, 09:17 PM

anyone know what this carbon fiber lip is called?

DanielGonz · 07-26-2013, 12:44 AM

Do people really believe double-sided tape and 2 screws is enough to hold a splitter on?!

If it was my splitter, you'd bet your ass that it'd have 15 screws AND double-sided tape at the bare minimum... Hell.. I'd go so far as getting brackets made and mounting securely to the frame or other integral support. Especially if the splitter is $400+ like most are...

But really...

2 screws and some tape!?

AndyR83 · 07-26-2013, 06:03 AM

I was considering using that beta link stuff. I'm just afraid of commitment...

ZSP.3R · 07-26-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90 LCI

anyone know what this carbon fiber lip is called?

2nd that.

roll_the_dice · 07-26-2013, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by E90 LCI

anyone know what this carbon fiber lip is called?

I believe that lip is this one...

There is a post we are talking about that very lip now...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855669

benzo23 · 07-26-2013, 08:58 AM

Its ok we all know you really wanted the performance bumper now anyways, forget all of this splitter stuff lol

insane79 · 07-26-2013, 04:12 PM

Betalink is the best way to secure it, thats why the dealers only use that..

miringrains · 07-26-2013, 04:39 PM

eyyy it's my misc brah. I never liked those lips, they they increase drag

AzureHaze · 07-26-2013, 07:46 PM

Time for an LCI conversion m-tech bumper...

Snaggletooth · 07-26-2013, 08:27 PM

You guys should honestly considering getting under the car and drilling and blind riveting the splitters on if you want them to stick.

50shadesofhockenheim · 07-27-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielGonz

2 screws and some tape!?

I love the part where I wrote that I only put 2 screws...

dmatre · 07-27-2013, 09:24 AM

The splitter was installed with SCREWS or BOLTS (with washers)?

Mounting with a screw into plastic is next to worthless. The only thing more likely to fail is tape.

I've had my splitter on for 2.5 years , through puddles, debris, parking blocks (damn!), and other impacts. If properly attached, they stay attached. Don't go the easy way & try to install it without pulling the bumper. It's a 1 hour job to pull the bumper, mount the splitter, and reinstall the bumper. Search the DIY section for details.

Sorry about your loss, hope the next one stays on longer...

shadow191 · 07-27-2013, 06:28 PM

I have a Kerscher style lip and mounted with 8 bolts and washers. You need washers to distribute the load. The lip is cf and fiberglass which is brittle. Bolts or screws will pull right through without washers. Ive gone 100+mph lots of times without issue. Ive also hit deep puddles accidentally and it didnt budge even with the water submerging it.

black335i · 07-28-2013, 12:08 PM

My csl spoiler flew off at 100 mph lol I tried to go find it but it was gone. Double sidded tape doesnt cut it.

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DanielGonz Lieutenant 19 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	Do people really believe double-sided tape and 2 screws is enough to hold a splitter on?! If it was my splitter, you'd bet your ass that it'd have 15 screws AND double-sided tape at the bare minimum... Hell.. I'd go so far as getting brackets made and mounting securely to the frame or other integral support. Especially if the splitter is $400+ like most are... But really... 2 screws and some tape!? __________________ 07 AW E92 335 6MT [18" OEM 193's For Sale, PM me] OEM Aero Lip \| OEM Gloss Black Kidney Grills \| KW V2 \| Vorsteiner CSL trunk \| M-Tech Rear Bumper \| LCI Rear Taillights \| Angel ibright Angel Eyes \| 3000K HID fogs \| 6000k HID low beams \| AFE DCI \| Full LED conversion
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dmatre Captain 674 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	The splitter was installed with SCREWS or BOLTS (with washers)? Mounting with a screw into plastic is next to worthless. The only thing more likely to fail is tape. I've had my splitter on for 2.5 years , through puddles, debris, parking blocks (damn!), and other impacts. If properly attached, they stay attached. Don't go the easy way & try to install it without pulling the bumper. It's a 1 hour job to pull the bumper, mount the splitter, and reinstall the bumper. Search the DIY section for details. Sorry about your loss, hope the next one stays on longer...
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