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KKS · 08-13-2012, 12:57 AM

So finally got around to posting some (cellphone) pictures. I got the Kerscher 1M lip from Stu @ BMR, great guy, awesome service.

The instructions were in German but luckily there was a picture. There are a total of 15 screws to mount the lip to the car. 13 need to be drilled and the other 2 use existing screw holes. I didn't want to drill that many holes so I ended up drilling 5 holes where it counts and used 3M exterior tape for the rest of the lip.

See pic below:
Green - drilled
Blue - existing
Red - tape

I removed the bumper to make mounting the screw/nut easier but maybe it can be done without removing it. Just followed existing guides on this forum for 1 series with the exception of 1 extra screw on the 1M bumper which was a PITA to get to (had to remove fender liner). See arrow below

Here's the finished product, excuse the lame quality

The front is not a lot lower but because it sticks out more, it can scrap on gradient declines in car parks. Not sure how drivable it will be once its lowered.

Alpine* · 08-13-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KKS

So finally got around to posting some (cellphone) pictures. I got the Kerscher 1M lip from Stu @ BMR, great guy, awesome service.

The instructions were in German but luckily there was a picture. There are a total of 15 screws to mount the lip to the car. 13 need to be drilled and the other 2 use existing screw holes. I didn't want to drill that many holes so I ended up drilling 5 holes where it counts and used 3M exterior tape for the rest of the lip.

See pic below:
Green - drilled
Blue - existing
Red - tape

I removed the bumper to make mounting the screw/nut easier but maybe it can be done without removing it. Just followed existing guides on this forum for 1 series with the exception of 1 extra screw on the 1M bumper which was a PITA to get to (had to remove fender liner). See arrow below

Here's the finished product, excuse the lame quality

The front is not a lot lower but because it sticks out more, it can scrap on gradient declines in car parks. Not sure how drivable it will be once its lowered.

Looks bloody good though, High Gloss black for me please Stu???

Zuzu · 08-13-2012, 01:25 AM

Looks good..Great job.

I placed the same lip under my car which is lowered 1.2 inches...

No Go...

Mine scrapes as it is, if I am not careful..

Don't lower your car if you want the lip to remain intact..

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-13-2012, 01:56 AM

Wow you removed the bumper to do this, I guess that's one way to do it!

Looks great

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-13-2012, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Looks bloody good though, High Gloss black for me please Stu???

Only got CF (2x2 Weave)... I can maybe get it wrapped in gloss vinyl or painted if you want it gloss black?

Nugget · 08-13-2012, 07:55 PM

I was thinking mine would look good in gloss black (right now it's the only CF on the car). But I cbf taking it off to paint or wrap.

Rob32R · 08-13-2012, 09:33 PM

Well detailed pictures of the installation. I didn't know that you had to remove the front bumper to install a Kerscher lip. Perfect fitment!

I think every single 1'er owner needs a Kerscher lip IMO

they make the front of the car.

ReyT · 08-13-2012, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob32R

Well detailed pictures of the installation. I didn't know that you had to remove the front bumper to install a Kerscher lip. Perfect fitment!

I think every single 1'er owner needs a Kerscher lip IMO

they make the front of the car.

you don't have too but it does make life easier if you can't put your car on a lifter.

Moocow · 08-13-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

Only got CF (2x2 Weave)... I can maybe get it wrapped in gloss vinyl or painted if you want it gloss black?

don't worry, it'll scrape on the 2nd driveway you carefully drive on and the CF will get damaged - then you'll decide to get it painted!

We that's what happened to me

Wasn't damaged too badly. A warning to all I suppose. I can't believe it happened and I thought i was being so careful as well - i'd hate to imagine what it would be like if the car also lowered.

Haven't painted it yet though.

ReyT · 08-13-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Moocow

don't worry, it'll scrape on the 2nd driveway you carefully drive on and the CF will get damaged - then you'll decide to get it painted!

We that's what happened to me

Wasn't damaged too badly. A warning to all I suppose. I can't believe it happened and I thought i was being so careful as well - i'd hate to imagine what it would be like if the car also lowered.

Haven't painted it yet though.

You get used to it when you are lowered

Moocow · 08-13-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ReyT

You get used to it when you are lowered

I used to drive a lowered XR5 and was always very careful, but as the CF splitter sticks out so far, it make scraping so much easier.

IMO, the CF splitter on stock suspension would scrape more that most 135's without a splitter that are lowered.

The CF splitter does look awesome though!

pavo335 · 08-13-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Moocow

I used to drive a lowered XR5

shhhhhh keep that one to your self

ReyT · 08-14-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Moocow

I used to drive a lowered XR5 and was always very careful, but as the CF splitter sticks out so far, it make scraping so much easier.

IMO, the CF splitter on stock suspension would scrape more that most 135's without a splitter that are lowered.

The CF splitter does look awesome though!

Yeah just have to be careful, no problem on mine so far *touch wood*

Zuzu · 08-14-2012, 12:26 AM

OT: But I have scraped my car several times, before I even lowered..

The 1M is deffinatly lower at the front stock, than a stock 135i coupe.

Since I have lowered, I am super extra careful.. So NO lip for this Zuzette..

ReyT · 08-14-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

So NO lip for this Zuzette..

Famous last word mate

Zuzu · 08-14-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ReyT

Famous last word mate

Ha... Stu has been at me from the start to showcase the lip..

Besides it scrapping, I am probably the only one on this post who actually doesn't like the look of it..

Don't like the " baseball cap" look it gives..

Looks good if you like that "bolt on" look, but not for me mate..

MrBlonde · 08-14-2012, 01:08 AM

I don't care for how this looks. I agree with Joey, it's gonna get damaged with much real world driving.

ReyT · 08-14-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Ha... Stu has been at me from the start to showcase the lip..

Besides it scrapping, I am probably the only one on this post who actually doesn't like the look of it..

Don't like the " baseball cap" look it gives..

Looks good if you like that "bolt on" look, but not for me mate..

haha fair enough - is there a icarbon style lip for the 1M where it doesn't poke out like the kerscher or slek?

Rob32R · 08-14-2012, 01:20 AM

I don't why you guys are complaining about scraping lol. I scrape on stock suspension with the MKV R32. Why doesn't council make everything flat

ReyT · 08-14-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob32R

I don't why you guys are complaining about scraping lol. I scrape on stock suspension with the MKV R32. Why doesn't council make everything flat

they should make every kerb made out of jelly

Rob32R · 08-14-2012, 01:26 AM

They refused to fix my driveway because I have brought the issue up 8 years later according to them

jaffa12 · 08-14-2012, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Ha... Stu has been at me from the start to showcase the lip..

Besides it scrapping, I am probably the only one on this post who actually doesn't like the look of it..

Don't like the " baseball cap" look it gives..

Looks good if you like that "bolt on" look, but not for me mate..

Not my cup of tea either. I like the various lines in the front bar especially its bottom edge. All aftermarket splitters put a straight edge across, just like any 1er or any car for that matter. It also distorts the side profile of the car imo

08-13-2012, 12:57 AM	#1
KKS Enlisted Member Drives: OJ 1M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Installed this the other day... So finally got around to posting some (cellphone) pictures. I got the Kerscher 1M lip from Stu @ BMR, great guy, awesome service. The instructions were in German but luckily there was a picture. There are a total of 15 screws to mount the lip to the car. 13 need to be drilled and the other 2 use existing screw holes. I didn't want to drill that many holes so I ended up drilling 5 holes where it counts and used 3M exterior tape for the rest of the lip. See pic below: Green - drilled Blue - existing Red - tape I removed the bumper to make mounting the screw/nut easier but maybe it can be done without removing it. Just followed existing guides on this forum for 1 series with the exception of 1 extra screw on the 1M bumper which was a PITA to get to (had to remove fender liner). See arrow below Here's the finished product, excuse the lame quality The front is not a lot lower but because it sticks out more, it can scrap on gradient declines in car parks. Not sure how drivable it will be once its lowered.
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08-13-2012, 01:25 AM	#3
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 6,971 iTrader: (0)	Looks good..Great job. I placed the same lip under my car which is lowered 1.2 inches... No Go... Mine scrapes as it is, if I am not careful.. Don't lower your car if you want the lip to remain intact.. __________________ : COBB tune ... ETS FMIC ... aFe CAI ... Meisterschaft GT exhaust ... BM OCC ... H&R springs :

08-14-2012, 12:26 AM	#14
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 6,971 iTrader: (0)	OT: But I have scraped my car several times, before I even lowered.. The 1M is deffinatly lower at the front stock, than a stock 135i coupe. Since I have lowered, I am *super extra careful.. So NO lip for this Zuzette.. __________________ : COBB tune ... ETS FMIC ... aFe CAI ... Meisterschaft GT exhaust ... BM OCC ... H&R springs :*

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MrBlonde Welcome! To the House of Batiatus! Drives: 368 M Coupe, E82 135i, E70 X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,581 iTrader: (0)	I don't care for how this looks. I agree with Joey, it's gonna get damaged with much real world driving. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.

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08-13-2012, 01:56 AM	#4
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,394 iTrader: (3)	Wow you removed the bumper to do this, I guess that's one way to do it! Looks great

08-13-2012, 07:55 PM	#6
Nugget Lieutenant Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 575 iTrader: (2)	I was thinking mine would look good in gloss black (right now it's the only CF on the car). But I cbf taking it off to paint or wrap.

08-13-2012, 09:33 PM	#7
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	Well detailed pictures of the installation. I didn't know that you had to remove the front bumper to install a Kerscher lip. Perfect fitment! I think every single 1'er owner needs a Kerscher lip IMO they make the front of the car.

08-14-2012, 01:20 AM	#19
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	I don't why you guys are complaining about scraping lol. I scrape on stock suspension with the MKV R32. Why doesn't council make everything flat

08-14-2012, 01:26 AM	#21
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	They refused to fix my driveway because I have brought the issue up 8 years later according to them