12-16-2018, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Front Lip Protection
Wondering what people are using for protecting the bottom of their front lip from rashes and scrapes. For my Z4M, I had thin fiberglass plates fabricated by a club member that taped to the bottom of the splitter. The clearance on my 2017 M2 seems even less since I have to be careful getting out of my own driveway which I never had a problem with the Z4M. I am not looking for a complete aero add-on splitter that will reduce my ground clearance even further. The only thing I've seen so far is this Acexxon protector, but have seen no reviews or photos of it installed: https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=T50-1-1000-01.
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Okay, don't understand why this got moved to engine and drive train tuning. Maybe if it didn't belong in the general forum it should move to cosmetic?
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12-16-2018, 05:28 PM | #3 |
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I would have it clear or gloss black wrapped on the underside.
The you can just remove and reapply if it gets nasty
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12-19-2018, 02:12 PM | #4 |
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hard to tell how thick those things are - i'd be concerned about making the bottom edge even lower than it is. The fat that it creates a lip on the backside is of concern as well. I don't know well the adhesive works, but i'd hate to accidentally get it stuck over something and damage the bumper backing up (I tore the bumper skin off my E46 this way last winter)
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12-21-2018, 09:35 PM | #6 |
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Actually previous owner had it wrapped in 3m film. The piece covering the front fascia wraps to the underside of the spoiler. But the bottom edge of the front lips is already ragged torn film from a couple of small misjudgements. Thinking I need something a little more substantial than just the film at this point.
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12-22-2018, 02:54 AM | #8 |
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I use Scrape Armor under my M2’s front bumper. It’s custom-made for the M2 and fits/looks great. My local detailer iinstalled it for around $400. It’s in three separate pieces for the M2 so if you tore up one piece you could presumably replace just that piece. I’m very happy with it.
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12-22-2018, 05:40 PM | #11 |
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found these which look like they might be a good option for people with aftermarket lips
https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=T50-1-1000-01 |
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12-23-2018, 09:41 AM | #15 |
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Scrape Armor is something like 5 times the price. Id love to see a pic of the IND product installed!
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12-23-2018, 10:16 AM | #16 |
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Just a thought. Modifying a skateboard rail might work. I’d probably put 2 on each corner, cut to fit & either tape or screw to underside of lip. But it will only protect against curbs or continuous horizontal objects. My lip got damaged by a parking curb. It wasn’t the curb that did it but the rebar that secures it to the spot. The rebar wasn’t cut flush to the curb and gouged the spoiler.
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12-23-2018, 10:29 AM | #17 |
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They also make a piece to protect tail of skateboard that could work. I’d angle back of it to keep it from getting caught on stuff.
https://www.amazon.com/Powell-Peralta-Tail-Bone-White-8/dp/B016BZYFC6/ref=pd_sim_468_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B016BZYFC6 &pd_rd_r=b65e8c95-06ce-11e9-add8-73a0b1357621&pd_rd_w=F8o0z&pd_rd_wg9JTQW1CBDS4 |
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12-30-2018, 12:34 PM | #18 |
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Sorry about the delay. Here are some (admittedly poor) pictures of the Scrape Armor on my M2.
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12-30-2018, 03:53 PM | #19 |
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Thanks, that is exactly what I'm looking for
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NEW! Do It Yourself Protection
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Thanks for your reply. SLiPLO is made out of a special blend of polyurethane, which absorbs impact and glides on asphalt. This is actually the same material they use for snowplows. It improves gliding by 40% while reducing friction.
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