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      08-01-2012, 12:01 AM   #19
andrey_gta
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Drives: 130i coupé ;)
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2008 BMW 128i  [10.00]
Here is an update on e87 Msport Splitters

Received my non carbon replicas, they are fiberglass not plastic, primered white. :S oh well this is an experiment,so the savings over Carbon are worth it

Fit:
As expected the overhang is 1.5 inches and does look bit out of place,much less when plasti-dipped or painted dark.
The arch is a 5mm flatter at the apex of 128i front, not noticeable

Quality:
Overall, I will need to sand & fill a few areas to make it perfect.

Mount:
Will have to use both washers &screws and 3m Tape

I plasti-dipped them to simulate carbon look and painted look:
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128i Sport 6MT converted to Euro 130i spec, 3.73 diff, tuned by evolve ~220 whp 207 wtq(ft-lb) SAE
In-progress: //M front arm, M3 rack, e36M lip Wishlist: Coils, n55 mnts, headers, LSD, e60 finn diff


"The 1-series is the last car that BMW engineered before the Germans, as a car-making culture, fell out of love with driving." - R&T 2013 135is

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