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      02-06-2019, 02:10 PM   #23
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Thanks! Im still a bit confused about the measurements for trimming the plastic oem panel


I think the Step 5 pictures are showing via the green tape where to trim and how much. The big photo is the end result so as long as you match that you should be fine.
I think once you get the piece and lay it over your plastic one it should make sense.

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Guys, the question of going back to stock.....

Unbolt it, buy a new plastic under-tray, reinstall. Shouldn't be very difficult.
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I just discovered IND mounting instructions and I'm afraid of the work to be done (I thought the oil coller guard was quite "plug and play").
IMO the assembly will require a car lift.
Can IND answer this question ?
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If you have ramps (Race Ramps for example), it should be no problem
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I just discovered IND mounting instructions and I'm afraid of the work to be done (I thought the oil coller guard was quite "plug and play").
IMO the assembly will require a car lift.
Can IND answer this question ?
Ramps or jack stands to give you some room underneath in front is sufficient.
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Are there any pictures from the front head on? It looks like this might hang down pretty low.
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Groupbuy update! I shared with everyone the calculation and information. So far the following people have confirmed:

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I will give it a bit more time into the new week to have everyone the chance to reply to my PMs and then when I am back home at the end of next week, I will move it forwards and see how I can fully set it up for you guys.

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Eagerly anticipating this to come back into stock
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Eagerly anticipating this to come back into stock
Same here! Ordered already and my M2C won't be ready for delivery for another couple of months still...have asked the dealer to install this for me when I pick it up
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Unbolt it, buy a new plastic under-tray, reinstall. Shouldn't be very difficult.
This is what I thought until I saw that you have to enlarge some holes on M4 version...
This is why I asked the question, in case somehow who actually saw a car with and without it, could comment (I guess the best would be IND guys but they don't see to want to)

I am asking about the "return to stock" in order to cover the various cases where it may have to happen: car crash (if it is bent, BMW will only propose to set the car back to stock... as long as it is not much complicated than how "the manual" states), issues while fixing something on the car etc.
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This is what I thought until I saw that you have to enlarge some holes on M4 version...
This is why I asked the question, in case somehow who actually saw a car with and without it, could comment (I guess the best would be IND guys but they don't see to want to)

I am asking about the "return to stock" in order to cover the various cases where it may have to happen: car crash (if it is bent, BMW will only propose to set the car back to stock... as long as it is not much complicated than how "the manual" states), issues while fixing something on the car etc.
I guess that IND-Distribution should answer before group buy so that we will be more comfortable
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nidfix: Switzerland


Is there is someone from IND who could answer to the following questions?
- How easily car can be restore to genuine (which parts will have to be bought again. I have already noticed that some existing holes have to be enlarged - impact of that ?, the underpanel that will have to be replaced etc...) ?
- Nuts & bolt in SAE or metric ?
- Impact of that change on regular maintenance operations (if for oil change a specific procedure is required etc...) ?
If the guard is removed the only piece that would need to be replaced is the under panel since you will be trimming your stock one. The parking blocks will just be bolted in after the removal instead of riveted like factory.

No impact on regular maintenance once installed.
All the hardware comes in metric sizing as well

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Any chance IND-Distribution can powder coat this one black like they do for their F90 M5 cooler guard (https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...hp?t=1566129)?

I just checked the price and it's pretty steep, but after reading this post (https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1550991) I can see why this product would be worth purchasing. M2C ownership just gets more expensive the more time I spend on this forum

P.S. can someone tell me how to @ someone's name in a post so they get notified? Cheers!
We can do these in the same powdercoat finish as the F90 M5. Price is $795 for this version

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I just discovered IND mounting instructions and I'm afraid of the work to be done (I thought the oil coller guard was quite "plug and play").
IMO the assembly will require a car lift.
Can IND answer this question ?
You will need to raise the car to perform this modification. A lift is best, but can be done on car ramps. We recommend having this one professionally installed- Labor time is 2 hours.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to email us at info@ind-distribution.com or give us a call at 866-963-4520.
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If the guard is removed the only piece that would need to be replaced is the under panel since you will be trimming your stock one. The parking blocks will just be bolted in after the removal instead of riveted like factory.

No impact on regular maintenance once installed.
All the hardware comes in metric sizing as well



We can do these in the same powdercoat finish as the F90 M5. Price is $795 for this version



You will need to raise the car to perform this modification. A lift is best, but can be done on car ramps. We recommend having this one professionally installed- Labor time is 2 hours.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to email us at info@ind-distribution.com or give us a call at 866-963-4520.
An IND DIY on Youtube would be awesome! I know I see alot of DIY's from IND on youtube of products you guys sell!
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      02-13-2019, 09:48 AM   #35
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I installed it last night. Everything went fine with 2 exceptions:

1) Trimming the under panel to the correct size opening was easy BUT the fine tune trimming to get the two front plastic holes to line up with the two front metal holes took WAY longer than I had expected.

I think the instructions don't do a great job explaining exactly where to trim. The bottom trimming above the M2 logo was easy along with the middle section and top. It's the sides and top corners that were tricky to allow the plastic holes to line up perfectly with the metal holes where you have to pay attention. I did it by small cuts and trial and error at that stage.

I used aluminum shears as I was in a hurry - maybe a dremel or whiz wheel would have been a better idea..


2) The provided replacement U nuts and bolts for the very front 2 mounting points... When you tighten those down the thickness of the nut between the bumper plastic and the metal splash guard causes a little gap. So instead of the bumper plastic laying perfectly flat against the metal it's effectively shimmed down a bit.
Not a big deal but hurts my ocd a bit. I'll still take that over a hole in my oil cooler though. I'd like to see an example from IND how they had the U-nuts and where they put them. I only used them for the very front 4 holes and the front two aren't happy how they sit.


The little tool they included was nifty and worked fine for squashing the nut cert.



As for going back to stock - The only modification (other than hacking up a plastic under tray which you can buy a new one) is drilling out a rivet holding in the stock parking blocks. Once you nut cert that area and bolt the replacement parking blocks in - there is no difference from stock anymore. You just have the ability to unbolt your parking blocks where as before you couldn't.. Stock = riveted in, now = bolted in.
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Guys, I am still planning to look into the groupbuy for you.

The group has become smaller so far. I will drop you an update end of next week.

I am flat out the coming five days, so I will not have any time to deal with it.

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Guys, I am still planning to look into the groupbuy for you.

The group has become smaller so far. I will drop you an update end of next week.

I am flat out the coming five days, so I will not have any time to deal with it.

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So far we are 5? 4 + you?
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So far we are 5? 4 + you?
Four! I am not getting it. Too expensive for what it is in my opinion, but I am happy to help you getting it to Europe. If anyone wants to take over also fine by me

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Four! I am not getting it. Too expensive for what it is in my opinion, but I am happy to help you getting it to Europe. If anyone wants to take over also fine by me

MR
I don't think we will make it this time. I am out too.
As I am not even within EEC, if I buy it, it will be easier to ship it straight to Switzerland.
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Guys, these three people are left...

CJ41BIG
CSL335i
quenotte

At this moment it might be smarter if one of you three takes over for the sake of dealing with one location at your end where this product goes to

I am happy to help, but I think it is smarter if one of you guys reaches it and ships it onwards.

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Does anyone know the part number for the oem intercooler guard?
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I don’t have my car yet, so forgive this question if it’s obvious. Does airflow for the oil cooler start in the lower section of the front fascia, and then air exits from the open rear portion of this metal guard piece? Do we have assurances that this piece won’t restrict airflow across the cooler, causing increased oil temps?
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I don't have my car yet, so forgive this question if it's obvious. Does airflow for the oil cooler start in the lower section of the front fascia, and then air exits from the open rear portion of this metal guard piece? Do we have assurances that this piece won't restrict airflow across the cooler, causing increased oil temps?
Yes flow is from front to lower back as you said. As far as I know the opening of this upgraded guard is the same as the plastic oem one so there should be no restrictions
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Does anyone know the part number for the oem intercooler guard?
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