M Sport bumper mod / unique trunk spoiler

850tgul · 07-06-2015, 08:06 PM

When I picked up my M Sport front bumper a few months ago, I bought two extra pieces of the center mesh and cut them to fit behind the side intake ducts. I always liked the idea of removing the horizontal bars in these ducts like others have done but I always felt they left it looking a bit unfinished.
However, with the mesh in there, I think it alleviates that and matches the center section quite well.

I've been looking at trunk spoilers forever but really wanted something a little more aggressive than the oem lip spoiler and not quite as large as the performance spoilers. I came across the 3D Design spoiler, which is essentially an E46 M3 stlye lip, and though it fit the bill quite well. Their version is astronomically priced, so I began looking for a replica. Came across a fleebay one which looked pretty close. $70 painted from Taiwan, took 5 days to get here, and I think it's well worth the money. If anyone is interested in the seller, pm me and I'll send over.

ShocknAwe · 07-06-2015, 09:15 PM

Bumper mesh looks great. Could you take a picture from farther out?

The spoiler doesnt look like it matches the boot lines.

3002 tii · 07-06-2015, 09:42 PM

Like the mesh, not a fan of the spoiler.

850tgul · 07-07-2015, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Bumper mesh looks great. Could you take a picture from farther out?

The spoiler doesnt look like it matches the boot lines.

This spoiler sits in the same space as the oem lip spoiler, i.e. along the top curvature of the trunk edge. I agree that a better solution would be a version which matches the contour of the lower edge and sits 100% flush. The authentic 3D Design looks to get close but it's $850 for a friggin' lip spoiler. To each his own, but to me, the performance spoiler looks a little boy racer and I can't stand the recess above the third brake light. It just looks too big and chunky, imo, and the oem lip is barely noticeable. Not many options out there for the E82.

ShocknAwe · 07-07-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 850tgul

This spoiler sits in the same space as the oem lip spoiler, i.e. along the top curvature of the trunk edge. I agree that a better solution would be a version which matches the contour of the lower edge and sits 100% flush. The authentic 3D Design looks to get close but it's $850 for a friggin' lip spoiler. To each his own, but to me, the performance spoiler looks a little boy racer and I can't stand the recess above the third brake light. It just looks too big and chunky, imo, and the oem lip is barely noticeable. Not many options out there for the E82.

Thanks for the pic. Mesh looks nice, something different and subtle.

The spoiler would be pretty cool if it tapered at the ends like the OEM spoilers.

Man if you think the BMWP spoiler is too much, have you seen the Mode Carbon one? Heh.

850tgul · 07-07-2015, 08:28 AM

Haha, yeah maybe I have to see one in person b/c they always look real chunky to me in the photos.

AGAV13 · 07-07-2015, 01:06 PM

Wow! The mesh in the two front side intake completely changes the look of the car. Love it! Do you have any thoughts an doing a DIY?

850tgul · 07-07-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

Wow! The mesh in the two front side intake completely changes the look of the car. Love it! Do you have any thoughts an doing a DIY?

Did one last year.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ht=51118045432

All I did this time around was cut out the horizontal bars on the side ducts. Easiest way is to remove the front wheels, remove the inner fender liner, and access the ducts that way. They just snap out. Cut/saw the bars out and finished off with a dremel. Then just re-attached the mesh.

mistawall · 07-30-2015, 10:07 PM

what rims you got can i see better pic

850tgul · 07-31-2015, 05:39 AM

Apex arc8

Suhb · 08-01-2015, 11:51 AM

My understanding is that behind the mesh is nothing for a 128i. The air just flows into the empty space, correct? I also read that it does not screw in perfectly to the 128i under tray. Were either of these a problem?

Suprgnat · 08-01-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Suhb

My understanding is that behind the mesh is nothing for a 128i. The air just flows into the empty space, correct? I also read that it does not screw in perfectly to the 128i under tray. Were either of these a problem?

A 128i with the factory M-Sport bumper has proper brake ducts.

ShocknAwe · 08-01-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

A 128i with the factory M-Sport bumper has proper brake ducts.

Ducts directing air to the general vicinity of the wheel well, but not in any effective way at the brakes, you mean.

Suprgnat · 08-01-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Ducts directing air to the general vicinity of the wheel well, but not in any effective way at the brakes, you mean.

"Proper", as opposed to proper

07-06-2015, 08:06 PM	#1
850tgul Captain 279 Rep 998 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, F87 M2, F30 330xi, X3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (15)	M Sport bumper mod / unique trunk spoiler When I picked up my M Sport front bumper a few months ago, I bought two extra pieces of the center mesh and cut them to fit behind the side intake ducts. I always liked the idea of removing the horizontal bars in these ducts like others have done but I always felt they left it looking a bit unfinished. However, with the mesh in there, I think it alleviates that and matches the center section quite well. I've been looking at trunk spoilers forever but really wanted something a little more aggressive than the oem lip spoiler and not quite as large as the performance spoilers. I came across the 3D Design spoiler, which is essentially an E46 M3 stlye lip, and though it fit the bill quite well. Their version is astronomically priced, so I began looking for a replica. Came across a fleebay one which looked pretty close. $70 painted from Taiwan, took 5 days to get here, and I think it's well worth the money. If anyone is interested in the seller, pm me and I'll send over. __________________ Current: 718 GT4 6MT, F87 M2 6MT, F30 330xi, F25 xdrive35i Gone: E82 128i M-Sport, 997.2 911, B8.5 S5, 987.2 Cayman, W211 E550, E92 M3, B8.5 S4, 981 Cayman, E82 128i, E46 M3, Z4MC, Mk5 GTI VR6, MZ3R, C5 Z06, B5 S4, Volvo T-5R, Volvo 740Ti
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850tgul Captain 279 Rep 998 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, F87 M2, F30 330xi, X3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (15)	Haha, yeah maybe I have to see one in person b/c they always look real chunky to me in the photos. __________________ Current: 718 GT4 6MT, F87 M2 6MT, F30 330xi, F25 xdrive35i Gone: E82 128i M-Sport, 997.2 911, B8.5 S5, 987.2 Cayman, W211 E550, E92 M3, B8.5 S4, 981 Cayman, E82 128i, E46 M3, Z4MC, Mk5 GTI VR6, MZ3R, C5 Z06, B5 S4, Volvo T-5R, Volvo 740Ti
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Suhb First Lieutenant 119 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Coupe 6-Speed Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (3)	My understanding is that behind the mesh is nothing for a 128i. The air just flows into the empty space, correct? I also read that it does not screw in perfectly to the 128i under tray. Were either of these a problem?
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