Pic Request: Vorsteiner front lip install

mmm_03 · 07-06-2010, 03:26 AM

hi, can someone post pictures on how they installed their vorsteiner front lip. did you need to drill underneath the bumper to install the front lip?

thanks

M3-FAST · 07-06-2010, 04:14 AM

The front bumper is quite a soft plastic - I just made a VERY small pilot hole first and then used a self tapping screw - it really bit into the plastic and the spoiler is rock solid. No glue/bonding necessary and all the holes are underneath so even when removed they would not be noticed

bape · 07-06-2010, 08:22 AM

where I went to have it installed the guy said there was no way it would stay on at high speed even with extra screws!!

so had mine screwed and glued - judging by the fact that other people have used just screws I am not looking forward to getting all the glue off esp now the fact that ive got a scuff on the lip!!

mmm_03 · 07-07-2010, 04:58 AM

thanks guys! appreciate your help and inputs. I'm heading to our local bmw dealer to have them installed. I have been trying to contact Vorsteiner for help but it seems that most of them are on vacation.

mmm_03 · 07-08-2010, 09:33 AM

Hi again, how many screws did you guys use in total to bolt the vorsteiner front lip spoiler to the bumper? Is it 8 screws total? I think I saw 4 pre-drilled holes on each side of the cf lip spoiler. Has anyone experienced the clear coat of the cf lip to crack when drilled? Our local workshop called me up awhile ago and is quite hesitant to install them. Please help. Thanks!

mmm_03 · 07-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Can any of you guys with Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Front Add On Spoiler tell me how you installed this spoiler? Our local car shop is asking for a step by step procedure and non of Vorsteiner's personnel has answered any of my e-mail inquiries. Please help. Thanks!

M3-FAST · 07-09-2010, 04:39 PM

Mine is a replica so only made of GRP and not CF so was dead easy to drill!

Made larger holes in the outer skin so the screws sink inside and clamp against the bumper nice and tight.

I made the holes in the splitter big enough so the screws had clearance, and drilled VERY small pilots in the bumper and used short self tappers to install.

crazeone · 07-09-2010, 10:32 PM

07-06-2010, 03:26 AM	#1
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	Pic Request: Vorsteiner front lip install hi, can someone post pictures on how they installed their vorsteiner front lip. did you need to drill underneath the bumper to install the front lip? thanks
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07-06-2010, 04:14 AM	#2
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	The front bumper is quite a soft plastic - I just made a VERY small pilot hole first and then used a self tapping screw - it really bit into the plastic and the spoiler is rock solid. No glue/bonding necessary and all the holes are underneath so even when removed they would not be noticed
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07-06-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
bape Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e92 m3 DCT Join Date: May 2009 Location: London iTrader: (1)	where I went to have it installed the guy said there was no way it would stay on at high speed even with extra screws!! so had mine screwed and glued - judging by the fact that other people have used just screws I am not looking forward to getting all the glue off esp now the fact that ive got a scuff on the lip!!
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07-07-2010, 04:58 AM	#4
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	thanks guys! appreciate your help and inputs. I'm heading to our local bmw dealer to have them installed. I have been trying to contact Vorsteiner for help but it seems that most of them are on vacation.
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07-08-2010, 09:33 AM	#5
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	Hi again, how many screws did you guys use in total to bolt the vorsteiner front lip spoiler to the bumper? Is it 8 screws total? I think I saw 4 pre-drilled holes on each side of the cf lip spoiler. Has anyone experienced the clear coat of the cf lip to crack when drilled? Our local workshop called me up awhile ago and is quite hesitant to install them. Please help. Thanks!
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07-09-2010, 12:18 PM	#6
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	Can any of you guys with Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber Front Add On Spoiler tell me how you installed this spoiler? Our local car shop is asking for a step by step procedure and non of Vorsteiner's personnel has answered any of my e-mail inquiries. Please help. Thanks!
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07-09-2010, 04:39 PM	#7
M3-FAST Defected to the dark side..... 210 Rep 5,795 Posts Drives: BMW M5 LCi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stafford, UK iTrader: (11) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [10.00] 2007 325i M-sport C ... [9.00]	Mine is a replica so only made of GRP and not CF so was dead easy to drill! Made larger holes in the outer skin so the screws sink inside and clamp against the bumper nice and tight. I made the holes in the splitter big enough so the screws had clearance, and drilled VERY small pilots in the bumper and used short self tappers to install.
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07-09-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
crazeone New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)
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