[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by m4ml

Can you elaborate on this? What do you mean it's stretched your front bumper out? I've got the Turner Skid Plate and I'm not exactly sure what to look for.

When you install the skid plate, the leading edge of the skid plate goes under the front bumper plastic, and you need to push the rear of the skid plate up as in vertically perpendicular to the ground. What I didn’t notice it was doing, until I installed the OEM front lip, was it was stretching the lower lip of the front bumper, all the way around. Now when you go to install the 3 piece front lip, there are gaps between the center and edge pieces, because the skid plate is pushing the bumper forward, and out. I’ve been able to fix it a little from this picture, but, it’s still not perfect, because it’s behind pushed out from behind the lip. The OEM front lip, shouldn’t fit like this.

[m4ml]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

When you install the skid plate, the leading edge of the skid plate goes under the front bumper plastic, and you need to push the rear of the skid plate up as in vertically perpendicular to the ground. What I didn’t notice it was doing, until I installed the OEM front lip, was it was stretching the lower lip of the front bumper, all the way around. Now when you go to install the 3 piece front lip, there are gaps between the center and edge pieces, because the skid plate is pushing the bumper forward, and out. I’ve been able to fix it a little from this picture, but, it’s still not perfect, because it’s behind pushed out from behind the lip. The OEM front lip, shouldn’t fit like this.

I wonder if that's why my replaced M-Perf front lip doesn't fit like the original. I hit a tire shred in the middle of the road and it ripped my M-Perf lip. I had it replaced, but it had a gap like you're showing. I took it back and they tried to fix it. It's better, but it's still not as good as the original port installed lip.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by m4ml

I wonder if that's why my replaced M-Perf front lip doesn't fit like the original. I hit a tire shred in the middle of the road and it ripped my M-Perf lip. I had it replaced, but it had a gap like you're showing. I took it back and they tried to fix it. It's better, but it's still not as good as the original port installed lip.

After spending time trying to figure out why my OEM front lip didnt fit correctly, thats what I came up with. I took the Turner off and loosened the fitment bolts for the front bumper to loosen it up, to make sure I was releasing any slack from it getting pushed forward, and the front lip fit correctly. So, I put the skid plate back on, and as soon as I had it all bolted up, that gap was better, but, it opened back up.

The Mishimoto just got delivered 10 minutes ago. Im not sure when Im going to get it installed, but I will be working on it, soon. Im contemplating getting rid of my Project Gamma front grille, and going with the OEM CSL grill, and that OEM lower cooler rock guard.

If I decide to do the grill, I will obviously be doing everything at the same time. I'll take the front lip back off, and redo everything to make sure if fits correctly.

[GolfCoyote]

Ceramic coated the car today. First time I’ve ever ceramic coated anything, turned out pretty good I think.

[McLaren720s]

Installed Millway monoballs. Very nice improvement to front axle and steering

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by McLaren720s

Installed Millway monoballs. Very nice improvement to front axle and steering

Did you install them yourself, if so, how was the install? I’m considering doing this when I put my springs on.

[christianb5s4]

Sold the A6, last shot of my trio sans my wife's X5. Every car takes a piece of you with it!

[McLaren720s]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Did you install them yourself, if so, how was the install? I’m considering doing this when I put my springs on.

I had a BMW service tech install them. He did it in 1.5 hours and charged $375.
Very reasonable since I’ve heard quotes as high as $600 and 3-4 hours of labor.

[automaz_]

Originally Posted by MaC-N54-E82

Zunsport oil cooler guard and OEM carbon mirror covers. Extremely happy with how both turned out!

Did you remove the mirror portion for the install!

Or did you just tilt the mirror down to expose the tabs and push out

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by McLaren720s

I had a BMW service tech install them. He did it in 1.5 hours and charged $375.
Very reasonable since I’ve heard quotes as high as $600 and 3-4 hours of labor.

Ya that’s not a terrible price at all.

[MaC-N54-E82]

Originally Posted by automaz_

Did you remove the mirror portion for the install!

Or did you just tilt the mirror down to expose the tabs and push out

The local BMW dealership did the install when it went in for its annual post hibernation oil change. The service manager told me they did not remove the mirrors.

[christianb5s4]

Originally Posted by McLaren720s

I had a BMW service tech install them. He did it in 1.5 hours and charged $375.
Very reasonable since I’ve heard quotes as high as $600 and 3-4 hours of labor.

That's what one of the best shops out by me charged for mine too, $350ish.

[Vinnrox250]

Gave it a little spa day while. The weather was nice!

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Tint and PPF

Is that lowered or stock height? I see you also got pirelli and read on prior page that you did 12mm spacers? Both front and back or did you go 12.5? Sitting flush or you think there's more room up front for 15 or 18 since you did the fender mod.

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Is that lowered or stock height? I see you also got pirelli and read on prior page that you did 12mm spacers? Both front and back or did you go 12.5? Sitting flush or you think there's more room up front for 15 or 18 since you did the fender mod.

Not lowered yet but I have springs in the garage that I’ll put on after my break in service.
12mm front and rear. No rubbing but I also have the R44 fender liner inserts

[Jax327]

35% xpel xr plus tint all the way around.

[Jax327]

Originally Posted by Vinnrox250

Gave it a little spa day while. The weather was nice!

Is that the turner front lip?

[TaroBaapG35]

Originally Posted by GolfCoyote

Not lowered yet but I have springs in the garage that I’ll put on after my break in service.
12mm front and rear. No rubbing but I also have the R44 fender liner inserts

Looks really good! Could you have gone 12.5 or more or is it fully flush?

[Vinnrox250]

Originally Posted by Jax327

Is that the turner front lip?

Yes sir! Good eye!

[yocubed]

Not really anything to my frog but did get a little desktop bling. Color isn't perfect but the detail and 3D printing is top notch. Quite impressed

[GolfCoyote]

Originally Posted by TaroBaapG35

Looks really good! Could you have gone 12.5 or more or is it fully flush?

Thanks!
I honestly havnt gotten down to look at how much more I could have gone. It looks flush enough for me so I’m good with it.

[BrooklynGreyM3]

Originally Posted by Rotherd31

Alpha N hood? Happy with the fit? Looks great with the BG!

Thanks! Yeap, perfect fitment. Quality is great too.