Installing Tii SideSkirts

IndyMike · 08-31-2009, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin(OKC)

nice job!! Is that Lemans/Lemon?

Thanks. Turned out better than I imagined. Actually one of the most enjoyable mods I've ever done by myself.

And yes, it is LMB & Lemon.

ChrisK · 08-31-2009, 01:34 PM

This is next on my list of mods.

Mega Man · 10-05-2009, 09:11 PM

Does the sill pull up, or out?

ulrichd · 10-06-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

Does the sill pull up, or out?

It pulls up.

Mega Man · 10-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Wow! Those clips are fragile!

syenisch · 01-08-2011, 09:43 PM

Is there a specific tool that is designed to handle those fragile clips, or at least something people with experience installing these side skirts can recommend?

jkoral · 04-01-2011, 11:18 AM

I really hated these side skirts at first, although my view is softening a little now.

The 135i I'm buying already has them, but the seller is giving me the old ones in case I decide to go back to stock.

Does everyone love these? Maybe I'll feel differently when I see them in person.

infinitekidM2C · 04-01-2011, 11:22 AM

I think they bring a little more interest to the side profile of the car and take away from the sag look (i.e. potbelly pig look). Make it look a little sportier...

Satalite · 04-01-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

I think they bring a little more interest to the side profile of the car and take away from the sag look (i.e. potbelly pig look). Make it look a little sportier...

+1

They make the side profile of the car look a lot more aggressive and sportier for sure. The same can be said about the 135 bumper!

I will be picking up a pair in the next weeks from Dan's GB on the commercial forum, so I can't wait to try these on!

Groundpilot · 04-01-2011, 04:11 PM

Can someone tell me if those vents in the back of the side skirts are functional?

infinitekidM2C · 04-01-2011, 04:14 PM

They arent. but you can diy and make them functional (sort of)...what "function" were you thinking about? downforce?

Satalite · 04-01-2011, 11:00 PM

I think they would be minimal if anything if you cut them out for real.. lol

Satalite · 05-04-2011, 02:18 AM

The door sill clips are almost impossible to get out without breaking. Just have to wedge something in there... they are all turned different directions too... I broke a lot, but they still snap back perfect.

audi4t · 08-17-2011, 05:32 PM

Bought the performance side skirts and took them to my body shop to be painted but both skirts had cracks in the plastic. Have to send them back and get replacements.

Satalite · 08-17-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by audi4t

Bought the performance side skirts and took them to my body shop to be painted but both skirts had cracks in the plastic. Have to send them back and get replacements.

This is a common occurrence with these side skirts for some reason. I remember Dan@United had to order around 5 new ones because they cracked. Not sure why.

Sucks that you couldn't install right away. Remember that lifting up the door sills can be a PITA. My clips broke almost every time...

GuamX1 · 03-04-2012, 04:56 PM

nice

Derek8819 · 03-05-2012, 11:41 AM

I used an interior trim removal tool to remove my sills, no broken clips and no damage.

When I removed the BMW ones to put the M ones when I first got the car, I just pulled and broke every clip.

Lesson learned......use the right tool for the job.

Silverblack · 07-02-2012, 06:31 AM

Hi guys can anyone remember the size of the hex screws underneath the skirt?
I've just tried a 5mm Allen key and it doesn't fit.

Silverblack · 07-02-2012, 07:03 AM

Ok just had a better look it's actually a Torx head T25 T27 anyone confirm?

Silverblack · 07-29-2012, 10:13 AM

Got them fitted today look great

NYC6 · 07-30-2012, 06:51 PM

They really do look nice. Think Im going to pull the trigger on these.

Silverblack · 07-31-2012, 09:23 AM

Go for it bud its an inexpensive upgrade and ive not seen any others around my area with them on.

08-31-2009, 01:34 PM	#24
ChrisK Major General 4500 Rep 7,588 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	This is next on my list of mods.
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10-05-2009, 09:11 PM	#25
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 334 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Wow! Those clips are fragile! __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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01-08-2011, 09:43 PM	#28
syenisch Captain 118 Rep 810 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winter Garden, FL iTrader: (1)	Is there a specific tool that is designed to handle those fragile clips, or at least something people with experience installing these side skirts can recommend?
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04-01-2011, 11:18 AM	#29
jkoral Colonel 1400 Rep 2,268 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	I really hated these side skirts at first, although my view is softening a little now. The 135i I'm buying already has them, but the seller is giving me the old ones in case I decide to go back to stock. Does everyone love these? Maybe I'll feel differently when I see them in person.
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04-01-2011, 11:22 AM	#30
infinitekidM2C Major General 4329 Rep 5,738 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.75] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.56]	I think they bring a little more interest to the side profile of the car and take away from the sag look (i.e. potbelly pig look). Make it look a little sportier...
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04-01-2011, 04:11 PM	#32
Groundpilot Banned 487 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	Can someone tell me if those vents in the back of the side skirts are functional?
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04-01-2011, 04:14 PM	#33
infinitekidM2C Major General 4329 Rep 5,738 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 M2 COMPETITION [9.75] 2008 135i (my old car) [7.56]	They arent. but you can diy and make them functional (sort of)...what "function" were you thinking about? downforce?
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04-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#34
Satalite Colonel 178 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	I think they would be minimal if anything if you cut them out for real.. lol __________________
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05-04-2011, 02:18 AM	#35
Satalite Colonel 178 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	The door sill clips are almost impossible to get out without breaking. Just have to wedge something in there... they are all turned different directions too... I broke a lot, but they still snap back perfect. __________________
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08-17-2011, 05:32 PM	#36
audi4t audi4t 24 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 08 135i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Madison Ct iTrader: (0)	Bought the performance side skirts and took them to my body shop to be painted but both skirts had cracks in the plastic. Have to send them back and get replacements.
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03-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#38
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03-05-2012, 11:41 AM	#39
Derek8819 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (4)	I used an interior trim removal tool to remove my sills, no broken clips and no damage. When I removed the BMW ones to put the M ones when I first got the car, I just pulled and broke every clip. Lesson learned......use the right tool for the job.
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07-02-2012, 06:31 AM	#40
Silverblack New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi guys can anyone remember the size of the hex screws underneath the skirt? I've just tried a 5mm Allen key and it doesn't fit. Last edited by Silverblack; 07-02-2012 at 06:47 AM..
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07-02-2012, 07:03 AM	#41
Silverblack New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ok just had a better look it's actually a Torx head T25 T27 anyone confirm? Last edited by Silverblack; 07-02-2012 at 07:21 AM..
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07-29-2012, 10:13 AM	#42
Silverblack New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Got them fitted today look great
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07-30-2012, 06:51 PM	#43
NYC6 Banned 83 Rep 2,070 Posts Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY iTrader: (0)	They really do look nice. Think Im going to pull the trigger on these.
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07-31-2012, 09:23 AM	#44
Silverblack New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Go for it bud its an inexpensive upgrade and ive not seen any others around my area with them on.
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