El Cheapo 1M Ebay Lip Install

moveswiftly · 12-09-2013, 08:17 PM

Was looking to get a lip to protect the front bumper. Didn't want to spend 1K+ on a bumper than costs 500-600. (PS: I have a 1M conversion)

I purchased the lip: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151085156374...84.m1497.l2649

Pictures of the lip:

The lip looks similar to the lip that cyba sells.

The holes that are pre-drilled into the lip do not line up with the 1M bumper holes. Part of my bumper is lightly trimmed because I have an HPF Intercooler.

I had to use trial / error to get the screw holes to match up. But it was a bit of a hassle.

Pictures installed (Don't mind the 135i Winter Wheels):

Harlequin · 12-09-2013, 09:35 PM

Nice... I've been considering getting one of those myself...

So, now that you've seen it in person and you've installed it... Would you buy it again? Recommend it?

I also don't want to spend a heap on a lip that I'm probably gonna snap off on a speed bump at some point...

moveswiftly · 12-09-2013, 09:52 PM

Would I buy it again? Probably not because the install is a pain in the ass because the screw holes were not properly aligned with the 1Ms.

I'll post better photos in the day time and also will let you guys know how it lasts haha

Harlequin · 12-09-2013, 10:44 PM

more pics is always good...

OrangeCrush · 12-10-2013, 08:56 AM

I think I might have to get one of these. How is the quality other than the holes being off? Are all four slots off?

Joaco135 · 12-10-2013, 03:26 PM

Maybe the holes match the 135 bumper!!

moveswiftly · 12-10-2013, 03:54 PM

More photos

yemski · 12-11-2013, 05:40 PM

so did you have to drill new holes into your 1M bumper? What is the quality of the weave like? This price point is tempting.

moveswiftly · 12-12-2013, 01:42 AM

I did not drill any holes into my bumper. I simply drilled
Holes into the lip to match the bumper. The quality is 5/10. I've seen better but I don't think it'll just crack. Most of all it should protect your front bumper.

moveswiftly · 12-12-2013, 02:32 PM

Lip cracked on the highway. Don't get it haha.

OrangeCrush · 12-12-2013, 04:00 PM

Well that sucks. Where did it crack?

moveswiftly · 12-12-2013, 04:43 PM

The holes that I drilled to match the factory bumper. Probably a result of cold weather + 120 MPH test run haha. Had to pull over and remove it on the spot.

yemski · 12-12-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

Lip cracked on the highway. Don't get it haha.

thanks for the info and warning! much appreciated!

Joaco135 · 12-13-2013, 11:04 AM

+1

Venom · 12-13-2013, 11:25 AM

I want more info on your conversion! Got any pics of the rear? Curious which route you went

Edit: get new wheels!

Harlequin · 12-14-2013, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

Lip cracked on the highway. Don't get it haha.

Thanks for being our Beta Tester... Sorry it didn't work out...

Did it crack from air pressure or did you snag it on something?

moveswiftly · 12-14-2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Thanks for being our Beta Tester... Sorry it didn't work out...

Did it crack from air pressure or did you snag it on something?

Air pressure / From drilling holes into the lip.

lightning · 12-17-2013, 09:34 AM

i bought the one from cyba and mine cracked too so don't bother.

M3 Adjuster · 12-17-2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

Would I buy it again? Probably not because the install is a pain in the ass because the screw holes were not properly aligned with the 1Ms.

ummm? that's par for the course on aftermarket parts ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

The holes that I drilled to match the factory bumper. Probably a result of cold weather + 120 MPH test run haha. Had to pull over and remove it on the spot.

DOH! Sorry to hear this. And thanks for the info.

MINInDalila · 12-17-2013, 09:09 PM

Not sure if it's relevant or not but it seems that the Moto GP frontlip by Lightweight Titanauspuffanlagen requires a total of 10 screws to be installed properly... And the extra holes to be drilled into the bumper instead of the lip...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuchsröhre

We have a detailed, pictured installation guide for the Installation - I only have to translate everything from German in english spoken

The Installation guide is in the transport box of the lip, also the screws and everything you need ! 4 Slots with 2 screws in one slot = 8 Screws. And two screws at the end of the lip, fitted in original fittings from the bumper = alltogether 10 screws

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

Got about fitting the motogp safety car splitter on Sat.

Very straight forward and lined up well, required 8 x 8mm holes to be drilled to the back underside of the bumper with the sides secured to existing fixings, a small modification required to the small plastic cover that attaches to the bumper and undercarriage cover (minor cutting where 2 screws and nuts are fixed, nothing major).

Takes no time at all to fit, subtle and looks bloody good I must say, so thanks Marc and Lightweight for the fast service and group buy price......

Source: post #79 of the related thread as well as post #1 of Aussie's showthread.

Guessed worth putting out here.

moveswiftly · 12-18-2013, 04:16 AM

I saw that. But quality wise that lip seems to be thicker and higher quality material.

12-09-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	El Cheapo 1M Ebay Lip Install Was looking to get a lip to protect the front bumper. Didn't want to spend 1K+ on a bumper than costs 500-600. (PS: I have a 1M conversion) I purchased the lip: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151085156374...84.m1497.l2649 Pictures of the lip: The lip looks similar to the lip that cyba sells. The holes that are pre-drilled into the lip do not line up with the 1M bumper holes. Part of my bumper is lightly trimmed because I have an HPF Intercooler. I had to use trial / error to get the screw holes to match up. But it was a bit of a hassle. Pictures installed (Don't mind the 135i Winter Wheels): __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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12-09-2013, 09:35 PM	#2
Harlequin Brigadier General 331 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 428i M-Sport [8.40] 2012 1M Coupé [9.25] 2011 135i M-Sport [9.14]	Nice... I've been considering getting one of those myself... So, now that you've seen it in person and you've installed it... Would you buy it again? Recommend it? I also don't want to spend a heap on a lip that I'm probably gonna snap off on a speed bump at some point... __________________
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12-09-2013, 09:52 PM	#3
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Would I buy it again? Probably not because the install is a pain in the ass because the screw holes were not properly aligned with the 1Ms. I'll post better photos in the day time and also will let you guys know how it lasts haha __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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Harlequin Brigadier General 331 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: F32 Coupé Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia BMW Club QLD Member iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 428i M-Sport [8.40] 2012 1M Coupé [9.25] 2011 135i M-Sport [9.14]	more pics is always good... __________________
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12-10-2013, 08:56 AM	#5
OrangeCrush Lieutenant Colonel 1236 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: VO 1M #513/740 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I think I might have to get one of these. How is the quality other than the holes being off? Are all four slots off?
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12-10-2013, 03:26 PM	#6
Joaco135 Captain 176 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C LBB Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (6)	Maybe the holes match the 135 bumper!!
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12-10-2013, 03:54 PM	#7
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	More photos Attached Images __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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12-11-2013, 05:40 PM	#8
yemski Lieutenant 35 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 1M Coupe [0.00]	so did you have to drill new holes into your 1M bumper? What is the quality of the weave like? This price point is tempting.
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12-12-2013, 01:42 AM	#9
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	I did not drill any holes into my bumper. I simply drilled Holes into the lip to match the bumper. The quality is 5/10. I've seen better but I don't think it'll just crack. Most of all it should protect your front bumper. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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12-12-2013, 02:32 PM	#10
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	Lip cracked on the highway. Don't get it haha. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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12-12-2013, 04:00 PM	#11
OrangeCrush Lieutenant Colonel 1236 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: VO 1M #513/740 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Well that sucks. Where did it crack?
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12-12-2013, 04:43 PM	#12
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	The holes that I drilled to match the factory bumper. Probably a result of cold weather + 120 MPH test run haha. Had to pull over and remove it on the spot. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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12-13-2013, 11:04 AM	#14
Joaco135 Captain 176 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C LBB Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (6)	+1
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12-13-2013, 11:25 AM	#15
Venom Colonel 375 Rep 2,388 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Bay, CA iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.50]	I want more info on your conversion! Got any pics of the rear? Curious which route you went Edit: get new wheels!
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12-17-2013, 09:34 AM	#18
lightning First Lieutenant 69 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 1M Pure S2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	i bought the one from cyba and mine cracked too so don't bother.
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12-18-2013, 04:16 AM	#21
moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	I saw that. But quality wise that lip seems to be thicker and higher quality material. __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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