4.6is Kits finally on!!!!

[teknic]

Originally Posted by nra0707

I think i have this kit lying around somewhere left unused. I can snap a picture later and post. After ordering it and going through the install process, I found that the items in that kit were useless. I didn't use adhesive tape or windshield sealer either. When you first get the rear spoiler/valence, it comes with plastic tabs that the Xoutpost link on the homepage suggests you should remove. I kept them on and actually used them with stainless screws to hold it in place on the bumper cover.

Actually the "plastic tabs" that the DIY suggests that you remove are not the one you used to screw the piece to the car, but are the inner tabs that you'll notice after being removed with a dremel tool or a good blade( like i did myself) gives you a more snugged/perfect fitting of the spoiler to the car. Just my $0.02

[chile1]

Originally Posted by nra0707

I think i have this kit lying around somewhere left unused. I can snap a picture later and post. After ordering it and going through the install process, I found that the items in that kit were useless. I didn't use adhesive tape or windshield sealer either. When you first get the rear spoiler/valence, it comes with plastic tabs that the Xoutpost link on the homepage suggests you should remove. I kept them on and actually used them with stainless screws to hold it in place on the bumper cover.

thanks. I just got my rear spoiler/valence today from the shop and I hope to put them on this weekend. Not a good pic taken from my BB:

[mrbmwx5]

For the rear no 3M double sided tape or a special adhesive need just use 7 seft taping screws (Installation time 5 minutes max)

[chile1]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

For the rear no 3M double sided tape or a special adhesive need just use 7 seft taping screws (Installation time 5 minutes max)

You make it seem very simple. Would you mind indicating the measurements of the self tapping screws. Are they all the same length/diameter? What about possible water collecting inside without the proper tape/sealant? Thanks for the input.

[mrbmwx5]

It is very simple.... You need 7 seft tapping screws in lenght of 1'' to 1'' 1/4.no need to worry about the water collecting inside .

[03MstyleX5]

^^ doesnt seem like the proper way to mount that rear lower spoiler. my question is how do those other fins on the side remove. i need to have one filled and painted and i would rather take that piece instead of having it painted on the car.

[chile1]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

It is very simple.... You need 7 seft tapping screws in lenght of 1'' to 1'' 1/4.no need to worry about the water collecting inside .

Thanks for the input. I'd be interested to hear from those with 4.6is or 4.8is X5's if their rear spoilers are fastened with some kind of adhesive + self tapping screws (or rivets) or just w/screws. I would prefer to follow OEM procedures as much as possible.

[mrbmwx5]

Originally Posted by 03MstyleX5

^^ doesnt seem like the proper way to mount that rear lower spoiler. my question is how do those other fins on the side remove. i need to have one filled and painted and i would rather take that piece instead of having it painted on the car.

You put screw on the side before you snap on those side caps.
BTW you don't need a rocket science to put on bmw body kit.

[nra0707]

I did it exactly the way MrBMWx5 did. Use self tapping or pre-drill holes with the dremel/drill. There are no instructions on how to install the rear valence. At least none that I could find anywhere. That's why I didn't use the OEM kit. It's useless, plus there are parts in there that I couldn't figure out how they install.

[Halston Pitman]

I am a newb on this front but is there a 'kit' for an 04-06 4.4i to update the looks that is as simple as adding on the 4.6iS?