[BMWTurbo]

Hi everyone.

I'm running a 2018 M2. I'm looking for some carbon fiber front lip options that are easily available to install and remove. I've seen a bunch of options, brands and pics. Can I hear from some of you with what you have, pics on how it looks, and ease of installation? I'm not super techy on car parts installations.

Thanks
Ryan

[AndrewC1989]

Almost everything out there requires some drilling and the addition of self tapping screws. Even if it isn't required it's highly recommended. I wouldn't trust 3M tape and OEM screw locations as being adequate enough to hold a front lip on at highway speeds.

[BMWTurbo]

Andrew, drilling into the stock bumper? I wasn't sure if there was bolts on the stock bumper that could be reused, adding the lip on the bumper and reattaching stock bolts. Something in that manner

[detroitm2]

As far as I'm, aware they don't drill into the bumper, it's actually into the plastic skid plate under the frontend.

[BMWTurbo]

Anyone have any recommendations on specific carbon fiber models that aren't an insane amount of costs?

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Anyone have any recommendations on specific carbon fiber models that aren't an insane amount of costs?

Depends on what you're looking for

How much do you consider "insane"?

[BMWTurbo]

Trying to keep lip and install under 1k

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Trying to keep lip and install under 1k

If you're having a shop install it, I doubt you'll be able to keep it under $1000. Most shops are likely going to charge ~ 2 hours of labor. Depending on the shop, thats around $200-300.

You're looking for an option under $700. Short of Chinese knockoffs, theres only a couple that fall into that range if you're looking for a full front lip.

https://www.perl-carbon.de/en/artike...mw-m2-f87.html

I actually just ordered one of these, expect to get it in a few weeks. This is likely the only full front lip available at this price range.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Andrew, drilling into the stock bumper? I wasn't sure if there was bolts on the stock bumper that could be reused, adding the lip on the bumper and reattaching stock bolts. Something in that manner

Some lips will reuse stock bolt locations under the car but these are too far back and too sparse to be effective at keeping the front of the lip stable at high speeds. To counteract this they usually include 3M tape for the front of the lip since there are no stock bolt holes to reuse there, but again, that's not what I would call sufficient. You'd have to drill into the underside of the bumper to really get it seated and mounted well enough to not risk it ripping off at speed.

Originally Posted by Ryanm235i

Anyone have any recommendations on specific carbon fiber models that aren't an insane amount of costs?

Google "RW Carbon"

[MiStR StEvO]

Originally Posted by detroitm2

If you're having a shop install it, I doubt you'll be able to keep it under $1000. Most shops are likely going to charge ~ 2 hours of labor. Depending on the shop, thats around $200-300.

You're looking for an option under $700. Short of Chinese knockoffs, theres only a couple that fall into that range if you're looking for a full front lip.

https://www.perl-carbon.de/en/artike...mw-m2-f87.html

I actually just ordered one of these, expect to get it in a few weeks. This is likely the only full front lip available at this price range.

Would like to see what you think of this lip and what all is involved with installing it as I'm considering this one as well.

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by MiStR StEvO

Would like to see what you think of this lip and what all is involved with installing it as I'm considering this one as well.

Yup. Will post up a review when I get it. Also ordered the side skirts.

There's not too many people with this setup in the states, or anywhere for that matter.

[WSU2M2]

Ii have the same setup
Install of the front lip and side skirts was not too bad.

Here is another member on here with the same lip

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1520211

[detroitm2]

Originally Posted by WSU2M2

Ii have the same setup
Install of the front lip and side skirts was not too bad.

Here is another member on here with the same lip

https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1520211

Yup, found both of you when I was looking for examples of the lip. Mine is supposed to be here mid next week along with my side skirts. Looking forward to getting them installed.