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      06-12-2024, 08:05 PM   #45
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I wound up ordering the Lightweight lip, Tom. For the life of me I couldn't figure out how the Maxton lip can be mounted (see my updated comment: https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...3&postcount=22) & without any instructions or videos specific to the G87, it just isn't worth the trouble. It's nice looking - goes all of the way across the bumper & follows the contours very nicely, but what's the point if you can't figure out how to install the damned thing & then, reattach the bumper properly & securely?
Appreciate the business, just saw the order come through. Your new Lightweight Lip will be shipping bright and early tomorrow!
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      06-12-2024, 09:32 PM   #46
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HEY! THAT'S FAST!! I will post pics as soon as I get it installed. Which will be the day I receive it. LOL
Sweet, I have been waffling on ordering this. I am excited to see it on your BSM.
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      06-13-2024, 12:22 AM   #47
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Sweet, I have been waffling on ordering this. I am excited to see it on your BSM.
I figured out how to install the maxton splitter! I canceled my order. Feels better to not lose the $270 & get the maxton installed. I will post pics on my own mod thread, not here since this is EAS' thread.
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Appreciate the business, just saw the order come through. Your new Lightweight Lip will be shipping bright and early tomorrow!
Any information as to whether one will be made for the G42?
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      06-14-2024, 12:35 PM   #49
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Any information as to whether one will be made for the G42?
Nothing yet, but we’ll create a new G42 specific thread once announced.
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+1 I originally bought a Maxton lip for the G80 b/c is was cheap and simple in design. It arrived and the mounting instructions left a lot to be desired and you needed to drill into the bumper to fit it. I sold it before I ever tried to install it.

Now I have the Lightweight front lip (got it from you guys) that I had painted gloss black and I'm way happier with it. Bolted right up using stock mounting points and hardware. Super sturdy lip, too. Really glad I went this route. YMMV.
Can you post a pic of it perhaps? I wouldn’t mind getting mine painted gloss. How much was that if I may ask?
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Can you post a pic of it perhaps? I wouldn’t mind getting mine painted gloss. How much was that if I may ask?
Sure, here you go. So part of the reason I ended up painting it gloss black was because my buddy is a GM of a body shop and painted it on-the-house. If I had to guess, I'd imagine it would be anywhere from $250-$300 range to paint it.

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Sure, here you go. So part of the reason I ended up painting it gloss black was because my buddy is a GM of a body shop and painted it on-the-house. If I had to guess, I'd imagine it would be anywhere from $250-$300 range to paint it.

Wow, that looks great! I may have to do the same for mine on my G87. I do like the matte finish, but that gloss looks incredible against the OEM front gloss pieces.
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Wow, that looks great! I may have to do the same for mine on my G87. I do like the matte finish, but that gloss looks incredible against the OEM front gloss pieces.
Thanks! Yea with having a gloss black CSL grill and the gloss black oem front trim pieces, it matches a lot better; so I'm happy I did it.
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Hey Tom, I have a great idea. Let’s save some money by bundling the Mikimoto and the Lightweight.
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Hey Tom, I have a great idea. Let’s save some money by bundling the Mikimoto and the Lightweight.
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Both are in stock, they would ship together!
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Just wanted to give a shoutout to Robert from EAS for setting me up with a more favorable shipping fee. Got my order in for the Lightweight lip and Mishimoto Skid Plate.
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Just wanted to give a shoutout to Robert from EAS for setting me up with a more favorable shipping fee. Got my order in for the Lightweight lip and Mishimoto Skid Plate.
Glad we were able to help. The checkout isn't always exact on international, but we'll help if there wiggle room there.
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Glad we were able to help. The checkout isn't always exact on international, but we'll help if there wiggle room there.
Looks like i'm gonna have to get in touch on this too.

Anyone with an EU G87 tried this install? i thought i saw a video that the european front lip spoiler has to be removed/modified for this.
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is there special hardware if you are running a different oil protection cooler. i have a aliexpress cooler that uses oem bolts.



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The Lightweight pieces are 3/4" CNC routed ABS and super rigid, these are a real race part intended to take abuse from the track. The only comparable unit on the market is the one offered from AC Schnitzer. Hold the lip on its edge and it remains rigid - not a bit of flex.

You can't compare the two unless you've seen both in person. In all fairness, the Maxton really isn't even a valid comparison as it's a completely different design, and as they use a very soft/flexible compound, not very durable at all. It's almost a rubber texture that you can actually dig a fingernail into. Hold the lip on it's edge and it'll bend over and touch the ground, the material used is very pliable. But they're cheap and that's what makes them attractive.

In the end, you get what you pay for. We've even uninstalled a couple of Maxtons that ended up melting in during Summer heat and eventually upgraded to Lightweight lips.
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is there special hardware if you are running a different oil protection cooler. i have a aliexpress cooler that uses oem bolts.
We have a hardware kit for those running Mishimoto guards, can’t guarantee the AliExpress stuff.
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did the mishimoto plate require different hardware by itself?

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We have a hardware kit for those running Mishimoto guards, can’t guarantee the AliExpress stuff.
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did the mishimoto plate require different hardware by itself?
Yes, we have longer bolts to accommodate the Mishimoto guard + Lightweight Performance Splitter combo.

We've only tested Lightweight fitment with the Mishimoto guard, since that's the more popular guard on the market.
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Can you post some pics where the Lightweight spoiler and Mishimoto overlap please? I’m not seeing it. Does the spoiler sit lower because of the Mishimoto?
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Can you post some pics where the Lightweight spoiler and Mishimoto overlap please? I’m not seeing it. Does the spoiler sit lower because of the Mishimoto?
It's not enough of a focal point for pictures to be taken.

Edit: Located an installed pic from underneath.

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Thanks but I’m still not seeing where the need for longer hardware. Will my installer see it?
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Thanks but I’m still not seeing where the need for longer hardware. Will my installer see it?
It's not something you would catch in a photograph.

However, it's required if you plan to run both the Mishimoto guard and Lightweight Lip together. Links to both are below.

Lightweight Performance - ABS Front Lip Spoiler - BMW G87 M2
https://europeanautosource.com/produ...ler-bmw-g87-m2

Lightweight Performance - Mishimoto Skid Plate Hardware Kit - BMW G8X M2/M3/M4
https://europeanautosource.com/produ...w-g8x-m2-m3-m4
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