AERO FRONT LIP again...advice and opinion please

zltm089 · 03-23-2009, 09:41 AM

OK....I know I've been talking about that getting that aero front lip for ages!

Called BMW Derek Woodman in Blackpool today.

Prices I got for a painted front lip was £348 incl. postage.

and fitted is £410.

I live in London and Blackpool is about 5 hours drive away!!!

Has anyone used their services before?

Is it worth it for me to drive there to get a front lip fitted? what would you guys do?

Spoke to a few of you at the meet and apparently, its not that hard to fit. Just worried, if I mess up!!! I hate messing about with the car! and even letting other people mess about with it! (Had some bad experience before where going for a simple oil change, they start breaking things up and tell you these need replacing etc)

Looked at fitting/ installing the BMS JB3 remap....so many wires!!!! and there was a video guide!!! and I seriously think, I'm not risking it!!! then, I'll have to "deal" with all these warning lights coming on!!!...it was already a pain to see my lightbulb warning lights come on!!! was really tempted though when reading all your remap reviews and looking at your times at the POD!

Anyway, think I'm just gona stick to cosmetic mods! the BMW PERFORMANCE wheels look nice!!! might start saving for these!!! and their induction kit!!! and strut brace....

so, coming back to my question....what should I do with the AERO Front Lip? Get it fitted by Derek Woodman? or fit it myself?

dxb335d · 03-23-2009, 09:45 AM

Mate find someone more local.

RCUK · 03-23-2009, 09:57 AM

Dude,

If they only want £50 ish to fit it it cant be that hard - though i will happily be corrected as im gonna try and do it myself when mine arrives.

Alternatively speak to BMWmstyle down in Romford ... they quoted me £415 sprayed and fitted a while ago.

http://www.bmwmstyle.co.uk/

Im going to pop to them to have the M3 lip put on sometime soon - £195 sprayed and fitted.

zltm089 · 03-23-2009, 10:15 AM

When is your one coming RCUK? let me know hows the fitting!!! Might just fit it myself then...

willhollin · 03-23-2009, 10:21 AM

If I can do it, anyone can.

Choose tape or bonding agent?

Tape is good in that you can take it off easily if need be, but once it sticks it sticks fast. Downside is you can see a gap at each end.

Bonding agent will be permanent but will allow a tighter fit and will look better.

zltm089 · 03-23-2009, 10:30 AM

Will, I will probably use that betalink bonding agent?...you're one was looking good...did you use the bonding agent?

willhollin · 03-23-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

Will, I will probably use that betalink bonding agent?...you're one was looking good...did you use the bonding agent?

No mate, UNIBOND No More Nails Tape.

To be honest, once you take the screws out of the original front bumper. then offer up the new one, it sits there pretty well on its own.

You don't need much tape at all. Mine has a gap at the top, not big but it does bug me.

There was a guy from a dealer selling for £299 painted on here a while back wasn't there?

dxb335d · 03-23-2009, 10:35 AM

Will you had it painted first?

willhollin · 03-23-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Will you had it painted first?

Yes mate.

£100.

dxb335d · 03-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Match ok?

ed335d · 03-23-2009, 11:07 AM

Have bought mine for £195 from C3 BMW (genuine part), having it sprayed & fitted by Thorpe Tone (Egham) for £120. Cocked up with the lip part, as there are two versions, one for cars with ACC and cars without. Have managed to trim mine down perfectly!

willhollin · 03-23-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Match ok?

Reasonable, did you notice it at UK7?

dxb335d · 03-23-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed335d

Have bought mine for £195 from C3 BMW (genuine part), having it sprayed & fitted by Thorpe Tone (Egham) for £120. Cocked up with the lip part, as there are two versions, one for cars with ACC and cars without. Have managed to trim mine down perfectly!

explain mate? acc?

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

Reasonable, did you notice it at UK7?

Didnt inspect it mate.

zltm089 · 03-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

Reasonable, did you notice it at UK7?

I did inspect it! lol...match was fine to me!!!

ThorsHammer · 03-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Don't be afraid of a JB3 install!!!! All you need is an 8mm socket wrench, a regular flat head screwdriver, and a tiny (like eyeglass repair) flat head screwdriver, and some electrical tape.

It's so incredibly easy once you get into it, and the increase to performance is amazing.

The most difficult part is getting to the ECU for the first time. It will take you a while as it's hard figuring out what's what and how much pressure/force to use on certain things.

It probably took me an hour the first time. I can get to the ECU in literally five minutes now. If nothing else, you learn about your engine and gain a certain comfort-level.

Highly recommend you reconsider!

ed335d · 03-23-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

explain mate? acc?

Didnt inspect it mate.

Active cruise control - the radar gets in the way of the standard lip

03-23-2009, 09:41 AM	#1
zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	AERO FRONT LIP again...advice and opinion please OK....I know I've been talking about that getting that aero front lip for ages! Called BMW Derek Woodman in Blackpool today. Prices I got for a painted front lip was £348 incl. postage. and fitted is £410. I live in London and Blackpool is about 5 hours drive away!!! Has anyone used their services before? Is it worth it for me to drive there to get a front lip fitted? what would you guys do? Spoke to a few of you at the meet and apparently, its not that hard to fit. Just worried, if I mess up!!! I hate messing about with the car! and even letting other people mess about with it! (Had some bad experience before where going for a simple oil change, they start breaking things up and tell you these need replacing etc) Looked at fitting/ installing the BMS JB3 remap....so many wires!!!! and there was a video guide!!! and I seriously think, I'm not risking it!!! then, I'll have to "deal" with all these warning lights coming on!!!...it was already a pain to see my lightbulb warning lights come on!!! was really tempted though when reading all your remap reviews and looking at your times at the POD! Anyway, think I'm just gona stick to cosmetic mods! the BMW PERFORMANCE wheels look nice!!! might start saving for these!!! and their induction kit!!! and strut brace.... so, coming back to my question....what should I do with the AERO Front Lip? Get it fitted by Derek Woodman? or fit it myself?
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	Dude, If they only want £50 ish to fit it it cant be that hard - though i will happily be corrected as im gonna try and do it myself when mine arrives. Alternatively speak to BMWmstyle down in Romford ... they quoted me £415 sprayed and fitted a while ago. http://www.bmwmstyle.co.uk/ Im going to pop to them to have the M3 lip put on sometime soon - £195 sprayed and fitted. __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	When is your one coming RCUK? let me know hows the fitting!!! Might just fit it myself then...
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zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	Will, I will probably use that betalink bonding agent?...you're one was looking good...did you use the bonding agent?
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	Have bought mine for £195 from C3 BMW (genuine part), having it sprayed & fitted by Thorpe Tone (Egham) for £120. Cocked up with the lip part, as there are two versions, one for cars with ACC and cars without. Have managed to trim mine down perfectly! __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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ThorsHammer Major 82 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (10)	Don't be afraid of a JB3 install!!!! All you need is an 8mm socket wrench, a regular flat head screwdriver, and a tiny (like eyeglass repair) flat head screwdriver, and some electrical tape. It's so incredibly easy once you get into it, and the increase to performance is amazing. The most difficult part is getting to the ECU for the first time. It will take you a while as it's hard figuring out what's what and how much pressure/force to use on certain things. It probably took me an hour the first time. I can get to the ECU in literally five minutes now. If nothing else, you learn about your engine and gain a certain comfort-level. Highly recommend you reconsider! __________________ "SYONRA" is for sale! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366678 BSM '09 e92 335i \| Performance: JB3, RR Catted DP's, INJEN DCI, Britalman Exhst, AA FMIC, FORGE DVs \| Suspension: ST-V1 Coils, Hotchkis Chassis Brace & F/R Sways \| Wheels: Bremmer Kraft BR03s, Brake Performance Rotors, Cool Carbon Pads, ECS Lines \| Exterior: OEM Aero Lip/Rear, ****** CF Trunk Lid, BLUX5 Angels, M-Force M3 Sides \| Interior: Passport 9500ci, Black Trim, M3 Wheel
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