| 10-18-2022, 12:09 PM | #1 |
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2022 M550i: cf grille, front lip, cf wing mirror covers, cf side skirts & spoiler
AliExpress grille: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US (seller name “D. S Tuning & Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.”)
Wanted a cf-style grille to give the front a little contrast. Could not find this for an LCI anywhere on eBay, but finally got one on AliExpress. 2-week shipping and one broken mounting clip, no other issues otherwise. My car does not have the front camera, and they did not have a grille with a smooth front and provided a little circular cover for the hole, doesn’t look too bad. eBay front lip: https://www.ebay.com/itm/354155401681 (seller “dg-motor”) Had to use self-tappers in addition to double-sided 3M. Only criticism design-wise is that the left and right edges of the lip stick out a bit too much for my liking; they could have chopped off about an inch on each side. Didn’t like any of the other available lips because they were a bit too subtle for my taste. eBay wing mirrors: https://www.ebay.com/itm/334438032850 (seller name “amgaerokit”) Ok quality; cf wrap on these could have been done better around the edges, but not complaining for what I paid. eBay side skirts: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194204111835 (seller name “primeautobuy”) Self-tappers and double-sided 3M here as well. Have noticed that about 50% of the time your feet/legs will catch on the side skirts, I think they protrude about an inch too far. Something I’ll have to get used to and be mindful of. Visually, not a huge impact pre- vs post- installation; could have left these out and it wouldn’t have been that much of a difference in appearance. eBay rear spoiler: https://www.ebay.com/itm/195342653086 (seller name “primeautobuy”) Factory strip spoiler was a bit of a chore to remove. Not super pleased with fitment; the edges seem slightly off and the 3M tape isn’t holding as strongly as I’d like (no screws). *** Good fitment for all parts, definitely can’t beat the value for money. Sorry for the dirty pics.     
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Incorrect install; taking it back soon. Till then, flame suit on while driving  
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