Preformance Areo side skirts

1Fasst1 · 01-03-2012, 03:47 PM

I took a liking to the BMW Areo side skirts as no other I series has this in my area. I can get the skirts pre-painted ready for install. As body mods is not one of my strong points I have the following questions:
1. Can this be done by a dealer or does it need to go to a body shop
2. What is involved in the installation
3. What is an average price of the install
4. Any pros or cons are comments of this mod
A I have not actualy seem this mod except in pics I rely on imput from forum members. Thanks for any imput

ulrichd · 01-03-2012, 04:03 PM

Lots of info right here. Did it on my 128 with no problems about 20 mins per side.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218428

Satalite · 01-03-2012, 04:08 PM

It is a fairly simple install. You might break the clips on the lower door plates though since BMW has them placed in where they brake no matter how you take them out

1Fasst1 · 01-03-2012, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the info, alot eaiser than I thought. Thanks again

debadgedbmw1 · 01-03-2012, 05:34 PM

Thinking of getting them also, not sure from where ..any recommendations other than dealership????
Dan @ united may not ship because they will crack and are fragile.

Also, anyone know difference between these and the BMW perf side skirts?

RaihaX · 01-03-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by debadgedbmw1

Thinking of getting them also, not sure from where ..any recommendations other than dealership????
Dan @ united may not ship because they will crack and are fragile.

Also, anyone know difference between these and the BMW perf side skirts?

they are the same.

Satalite · 01-04-2012, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by debadgedbmw1

Thinking of getting them also, not sure from where ..any recommendations other than dealership????
Dan @ united may not ship because they will crack and are fragile.

Also, anyone know difference between these and the BMW perf side skirts?

Best bet is to go through your dealership and price match Tischer. Paint is expensive though. I got in on the Group Buy through Dan@United before the summer and I believe thats why he stopped shipping because he had at least 3-5 break on him

All in all its well worth it in the end sharpens up the side of the car!

ulrichd · 01-04-2012, 10:07 AM

I got mine from Dan before the embargo. Too bad they won't ship any more.

S54dan · 01-04-2012, 02:57 PM

I'd like to continue shipping them. However, doing so would mean a huge increase in shipping costs in order to pack them more securely. It already costs around $35.00 to ship, such a shame on such a beautiful product.

audi4t · 01-05-2012, 10:10 AM

I don't think the cracking is caused in shipping. It's more likely the nature of the material when it removed from the mold, probably before it's fully cured.

If you buy local you should open the box before you take them home.

BTW - Dan at United is the best !!!!!

I would definitely recommend doing this mod - the performance side skirts look way better than stock.

Satalite · 01-05-2012, 11:04 AM

Yah the cracking seems to be a known issue with the side skirts. Here are some pics on AW -

ulrichd · 01-05-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

I'd like to continue shipping them. However, doing so would mean a huge increase in shipping costs in order to pack them more securely. It already costs around $35.00 to ship, such a shame on such a beautiful product.

Dan sent me a front a rear bumper for my 128 to 135 look conversion and both were flawless in fit and paint. They were shipped in huge boxes and expertly packed. I wouldn't mind paying extra shipping for a new rear bumper. Chances are it's still less than my local dealer.

RaihaX · 01-05-2012, 06:33 PM

I want but no $$$ right now

hyper1 · 01-05-2012, 06:52 PM

i like to have a set of cf.....

debadgedbmw1 · 01-05-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Yah the cracking seems to be a known issue with the side skirts. Here are some pics on AW -

Mine is also AW with similar rims, looks amazing, just what im looking for!

debadgedbmw1 · 01-05-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by debadgedbmw1

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Yah the cracking seems to be a known issue with the side skirts. Here are some pics on AW -

Mine is also AW with similar rims, looks amazing, just what im looking for!

Also, might look at switching the factory 128 headlights from halo's to depot angel eyes!

Satalite · 01-06-2012, 10:21 AM

Ya! I want too but I'm about done putting money into my car

Sylon · 01-08-2012, 06:32 AM

I plan on getting these skirts for my car, but its winter now and I don't see a point in it right now. Waiting until later this year.

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1Fasst1 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 09 135i, Jet Black 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Preformance Areo side skirts I took a liking to the BMW Areo side skirts as no other I series has this in my area. I can get the skirts pre-painted ready for install. As body mods is not one of my strong points I have the following questions: 1. Can this be done by a dealer or does it need to go to a body shop 2. What is involved in the installation 3. What is an average price of the install 4. Any pros or cons are comments of this mod A I have not actualy seem this mod except in pics I rely on imput from forum members. Thanks for any imput
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	Lots of info right here. Did it on my 128 with no problems about 20 mins per side. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218428
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	It is a fairly simple install. You might break the clips on the lower door plates though since BMW has them placed in where they brake no matter how you take them out __________________
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1Fasst1 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 09 135i, Jet Black 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, alot eaiser than I thought. Thanks again
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ulrichd Colonel 210 Rep 2,233 Posts Drives: 128i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (6)	I got mine from Dan before the embargo. Too bad they won't ship any more.
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audi4t audi4t 22 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 08 135i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madison Ct iTrader: (0)	I don't think the cracking is caused in shipping. It's more likely the nature of the material when it removed from the mold, probably before it's fully cured. If you buy local you should open the box before you take them home. BTW - Dan at United is the best !!!!! I would definitely recommend doing this mod - the performance side skirts look way better than stock.
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Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	Yah the cracking seems to be a known issue with the side skirts. Here are some pics on AW - Attached Images __________________
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	I plan on getting these skirts for my car, but its winter now and I don't see a point in it right now. Waiting until later this year. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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