Help with installing the OEM CS front lip

synkro · 12-28-2020, 02:47 AM

I've been looking around the forum and internet but wasn't able to find a clear answer.

I got my hands on a OEM CS front lip and my understanding so far is that it needs some special mounting hardware as a part of it connects under the bonnet somewhere?
Some websites show a $500 mounting hardware kit but didn't find any details about it, part numbers etc.

All the CS VINs I tried are showing up as invalid so couldn't look up the diagrams neither.

Does anyone have any details about the mounting hardware?
Part numbers, alternatives, anything?

At this moment I'm really considering to sell it as I was already concerned that I'll destroy it. If mounting it requires additional $500 you'll find it on eBay

StephGOD · 12-31-2020, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synkro

I've been looking around the forum and internet but wasn't able to find a clear answer.

I got my hands on a OEM CS front lip and my understanding so far is that it needs some special mounting hardware as a part of it connects under the bonnet somewhere?
Some websites show a $500 mounting hardware kit but didn't find any details about it, part numbers etc.

All the CS VINs I tried are showing up as invalid so couldn't look up the diagrams neither.

Does anyone have any details about the mounting hardware?
Part numbers, alternatives, anything?

At this moment I'm really considering to sell it as I was already concerned that I'll destroy it. If mounting it requires additional $500 you'll find it on eBay

Lol don't have any answers for you buddy but I'll take the lip off your hands if you decide to part with it

synkro · 01-01-2021, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StephGOD

Lol don't have any answers for you buddy but I'll take the lip off your hands if you decide to part with it

I'm still hoping to get to the end of it, but will keep you posted in case I decide on selling it.

ebisu8 · 01-07-2021, 08:02 PM

synkro can you post pics of the mounting hardware? If it's the same as what I'm using I have a pic for reference and it is not difficult to install at all.

David1 · 01-08-2021, 06:43 PM

I would just use whatever factory mounting points there is and then just use 3M tape on the rest and call it a day. That's what I plan to do. When you start riveting stuff thats when if you bump it the bumper rips.

BMW DIY Guy · 01-20-2021, 02:46 PM

Check REALOEM.. it shows all of the various pieces involved.

synkro · 01-26-2021, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebisu8

synkro can you post pics of the mounting hardware? If it's the same as what I'm using I have a pic for reference and it is not difficult to install at all.

Pictures attached (hopefully, I'm on mobile)

Quote:

Originally Posted by David1

I would just use whatever factory mounting points there is and then just use 3M tape on the rest and call it a day. That's what I plan to do. When you start riveting stuff thats when if you bump it the bumper rips.

I'm actually not trying to improvise and looking to mount using the OEM hardware. If I were to use tape and stuff I'd just sell this one and get a good replica to be honest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Check REALOEM.. it shows all of the various pieces involved.

I wasn't able to look up any CS VIN and using the part number it cannot find anything so can't browse diagrams. You got any hints about this?

Thanks

BMW DIY Guy · 01-26-2021, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synkro

Pictures attached (hopefully, I'm on mobile)

I'm actually not trying to improvise and looking to mount using the OEM hardware. If I were to use tape and stuff I'd just sell this one and get a good replica to be honest.

I wasn't able to look up any CS VIN and using the part number it cannot find anything so can't browse diagrams. You got any hints about this?

Thanks

Its the same piece from earlier models, though (I realize now) Realoem doesnt cover 2020 or 2021 yet.

Here is the diagram though:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4619

nioh_lbbm2 · 01-26-2021, 06:33 PM

perhaps the diagram on this listing will give you an idea:
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...JjaCBSZXN1bHRz

2020M2Competition · 01-26-2021, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Its the same piece from earlier models, though (I realize now) Realoem doesnt cover 2020 or 2021 yet.

Here is the diagram though:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4619

The M2 CS front lip is not the same as the M Performance front lip

BMW DIY Guy · 01-26-2021, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2020M2Competition

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Its the same piece from earlier models, though (I realize now) Realoem doesnt cover 2020 or 2021 yet.

Here is the diagram though:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4619

The M2 CS front lip is not the same as the M Performance front lip

ok then.. call your local dealership, their parts lists will be up to date.

StephGOD · 01-27-2021, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synkro

Pictures attached (hopefully, I'm on mobile)

I'm actually not trying to improvise and looking to mount using the OEM hardware. If I were to use tape and stuff I'd just sell this one and get a good replica to be honest.

I wasn't able to look up any CS VIN and using the part number it cannot find anything so can't browse diagrams. You got any hints about this?

Thanks

synkro Yes yes...you should definitely sell this one to me and purchase a replica lip instead

synkro · 01-27-2021, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nioh_lbbm2

perhaps the diagram on this listing will give you an idea:
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/oem-par...JjaCBSZXN1bHRz

It does, that's the website I was referring in my first post, where I got the $500 mounting hardware costs. But no part numbers available so I can double check some alternatives or at least to see how they look in real life.

Thanks!

Klutten · 01-31-2021, 09:54 AM

You need different parts for mounting the CS frontlip and you need the manual from BMW.

Price for the parts is heavy

Bracket left ~280€
Bracket right ~280€
Bracket middle (3x) ~85€
Screws and Rivets ~25-30€

Especially the manual is important (you get it from your BMW aftermarket dealer), because there are templates where to cut and drill the front bumper.

...expensive but original

synkro · 02-03-2021, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klutten

You need different parts for mounting the CS frontlip and you need the manual from BMW.

Price for the parts is heavy

Bracket left ~280€
Bracket right ~280€
Bracket middle (3x) ~85€
Screws and Rivets ~25-30€

Especially the manual is important (you get it from your BMW aftermarket dealer), because there are templates where to cut and drill the front bumper.

...expensive but original

Can't thank you enough for this! Much appreciated!

So I assume you already went through the steps above. Does all of this really make sense?

I mean, I imagine there's a purpose of those brackets but I don't see THAT much of a downforce being generated. I'm thinking about the e36 M3 GT that had an adjustable splitter and brackets going up to the bumper support, but with the M2 CS it doesn't look it would have the same impact.

synkro · 02-07-2021, 04:49 PM

So my lip is now officially on sale - https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post27208059

cherz · 06-09-2021, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klutten

You need different parts for mounting the CS frontlip and you need the manual from BMW.

Price for the parts is heavy

Bracket left ~280€
Bracket right ~280€
Bracket middle (3x) ~85€
Screws and Rivets ~25-30€

Especially the manual is important (you get it from your BMW aftermarket dealer), because there are templates where to cut and drill the front bumper.

...expensive but original

As I can see you are also from germany.
I have now an issue to get an approval by the TÜV, did you get it easily?
Can you share your experience with me?

Cheers

Klutten · 06-12-2021, 02:56 PM

Yes, because I am working for DEKRA and approve it with my collegs.

...schreib mir eine PN oder schau mal im 2er-Talk vorbei. ;-)

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synkro @danisnk 22 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M2 Competition / M3 e36 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	Help with installing the OEM CS front lip I've been looking around the forum and internet but wasn't able to find a clear answer. I got my hands on a OEM CS front lip and my understanding so far is that it needs some special mounting hardware as a part of it connects under the bonnet somewhere? Some websites show a $500 mounting hardware kit but didn't find any details about it, part numbers etc. All the CS VINs I tried are showing up as invalid so couldn't look up the diagrams neither. Does anyone have any details about the mounting hardware? Part numbers, alternatives, anything? At this moment I'm really considering to sell it as I was already concerned that I'll destroy it. If mounting it requires additional $500 you'll find it on eBay __________________ - daily & track toy ///M2 Competition - side hustle ///M3 / 2.8i / 2.5i
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Klutten New Member 46 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M2 Competition / G31 530d Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	You need different parts for mounting the CS frontlip and you need the manual from BMW. Price for the parts is heavy Bracket left ~280€ Bracket right ~280€ Bracket middle (3x) ~85€ Screws and Rivets ~25-30€ Especially the manual is important (you get it from your BMW aftermarket dealer), because there are templates where to cut and drill the front bumper. ...expensive but original Attached Images
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synkro @danisnk 22 Rep 27 Posts Drives: M2 Competition / M3 e36 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	So my lip is now officially on sale - https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9#post27208059 __________________ - daily & track toy ///M2 Competition - side hustle ///M3 / 2.8i / 2.5i
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