HELP!! M performance front splitters/lip fitment

yxc145 · 01-24-2018, 07:50 PM

Hi Fellow G30 owners

I need your help. I installed the M performance style front splitters and lip on M550 last week. Everything looks good from far away. But when I took a closer look, I noticed that the upper splitters, especially the left side, don't fit the bumper 100%. There is a little space/void between the front of the splitter and the front of the bumper.(as if the splitter wasn't pushed all the way in) In the attached picture, you can see the splitter doesn't sit flush against the bumper.

So I am here asking for your help. G30 owners that have installed the M performance front splitters/lip. Would you please tell me if your fitment is similar? I will greatly appreciate it if you could show me pictures, too.
Thank you in advance!!

r33_RGSport · 01-24-2018, 08:55 PM

I opted out on that pieces.
I did test fit it before, and I don't like the way it sit.
I believe the kit includes black vinyl to cover up the gap.

yxc145 · 01-24-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I opted out on that pieces.
I did test fit it before, and I don't like the way it sit.
I believe the kit includes black vinyl to cover up the gap.

but, I am not talking about the "gap" or "area" that's not covered by the splitter. I am talking about a "space" or "void" between the splitter and the bumper. Imagine the splitter is not pushed all the way in, so now there is a void between the splitter and the bumper. Vinyl doesn't help with that.

yxc145 · 01-25-2018, 11:10 AM

anyone? Please help.

mobilejo · 01-25-2018, 05:43 PM

Mine sits totally flush on both sides.

Who did the install?

yxc145 · 01-25-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilejo

Mine sits totally flush on both sides.

Who did the install?

A professional body shop that I trust. I am attaching another picture. Would you please confirm that yours doesn't have the gap which can cast show on the bumper?

yxc145 · 01-25-2018, 07:55 PM

here is better picture showing the void/gap. due to the gap, there is shadow casting on the bumper.

mobilejo · 01-25-2018, 07:57 PM

I don't have that at all, I'll take better pics in the day tomorrow

yxc145 · 01-25-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mobilejo

I don't have that at all, I'll take better pics in the day tomorrow

Yes, Please. If you can take one with the same angle without flash. I realized using the flash will not show the shadow due to the gap. Thank you so much.

is_niice · 01-25-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

Hi Fellow G30 owners

I need your help. I installed the M performance style front splitters and lip on M550 last week. Everything looks good from far away. But when I took a closer look, I noticed that the upper splitters, especially the left side, don't fit the bumper 100%. There is a little space/void between the front of the splitter and the front of the bumper.(as if the splitter wasn't pushed all the way in) In the attached picture, you can see the splitter doesn't sit flush against the bumper.

So I am here asking for your help. G30 owners that have installed the M performance front splitters/lip. Would you please tell me if your fitment is similar? I will greatly appreciate it if you could show me pictures, too.
Thank you in advance!!

Just from looking, I feel that maybe your parts are replicas and the other posters are original from BMW. The weave is totally different.

mobilejo · 01-26-2018, 07:52 AM

mobilejo · 01-26-2018, 07:53 AM

Is yours OEM yxc145?

yxc145 · 01-26-2018, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilejo

Is yours OEM yxc145?

thank you so much for the pictures.
Mine is generic. But it is suppose to be top quality. The seller/manufacturer told me the gap is common, even with OEM. now I know it is not the case.

mobilejo · 01-26-2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

thank you so much for the pictures.
Mine is generic. But it is suppose to be top quality. The seller/manufacturer told me the gap is common, even with OEM. now I know it is not the case.

I looked at a good quality replica, but the seller warned me it may need some sanding and modifications to fit, so i went for OEM. IT probably cost me the same as a good replica would have after paying for shipping and import tax to the UK.

yxc145 · 01-26-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mobilejo

I looked at a good quality replica, but the seller warned me it may need some sanding and modifications to fit, so i went for OEM. IT probably cost me the same as a good replica would have after paying for shipping and import tax to the UK.

To be honest, the quality of the one I got isn't too bad. I would say it is about 97-98% good fitment. What bothers me is that the seller told me OEM is the same way. I will take your pictures to him and see what he is going to do about this.
Thanks again!

Canuck99 · 01-26-2018, 04:19 PM

The fit of mine (OEM) isn't perfect but fairly good. Cars a bit dirty and the reflection of the surround grass & twigs makes it look like it's all scratched up. Personally, yxc145 I understand that yours isn't perfect but it's fine. No one is going to notice...

yxc145 · 01-26-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuck99

The fit of mine (OEM) isn't perfect but fairly good. Cars a bit dirty and the reflection of the surround grass & twigs makes it look like it's all scratched up. Personally, yxc145 I understand that yours isn't perfect but it's fine. No one is going to notice...

yours looks perfect to me. It looks very thin, which is amazing. Thank you for your help.

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