X5 4.8 Rear Spolier Help

[Benx5]

I have a face lift (2006) 3.0d and bought off ebay the front bumper and rear spolier off a 4.8is. I already have the running boards, 20" wheels and wheel arch kit already fitted and managed to fit the front bumper on over the weekend which looks wicked!! But..... I have the standard rear bumper and the rear spoiler has tabs in it which looks like I have to either drill holes in the old bumper so these tabs slot in (1 on each end and 3 in the middle) or snap them off and pray that the bolts hold it in place!!
Has anyone done this retro fit before, a few people have spoke about it but I cant find how it's done!!!

[powers1]

Originally Posted by Benx5

I have a face lift (2006) 3.0d and bought off ebay the front bumper and rear spolier off a 4.8is. I already have the running boards, 20" wheels and wheel arch kit already fitted and managed to fit the front bumper on over the weekend which looks wicked!! But..... I have the standard rear bumper and the rear spoiler has tabs in it which looks like I have to either drill holes in the old bumper so these tabs slot in (1 on each end and 3 in the middle) or snap them off and pray that the bolts hold it in place!!
Has anyone done this retro fit before, a few people have spoke about it but I cant find how it's done!!!

All you need is to use self tapping screws..
I did mine ages ago and if I remember correctly,its 4-5 screws on the bottom and 2 on each side.
To place the sides evenly ,I even used some spacers with the screws

[Benx5]

Thanks mate, did you snap the clips off though?? I didnt want to break them off and then find out there the most important bit!!!!!

[powers1]

Yes..you have to snap them off because the 4.8 is bumper has slots that these clip on to ,but yours doesnt.
You will find that just with self-tapping is sufficient,no need to glue it .
I have a pre-facelift and I fitted the 4.6is front spoiler and I also had to cut off all clips and to fix it I had no choice but to permanently glue it with black windscreen sealant..

[Naz24]

There's a do it yourself article that discusses exactly this. I think it's the 4.6 spoiler, which is exactly the same

[Benx5]

Thanks guys for you help, can't wait to put it on

[powers1]

Originally Posted by Benx5

Thanks guys for you help, can't wait to put it on

Just noticed you have a 3.0D Special Edition which has the flares kit.
Theres an ongoing thread about the flares here
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-arches-3.html

Can you see if the flare that goes on the bumper is clipped on,please?

[Benx5]

Hi powers

Its got 2 bolts on the flare that screws onto the bumper, if I get a chance later I will send a photo.

Ben

[Benx5]

Pic's as promised!!

[powers1]

Thanks mate.I can see the 2 bolts on the inside of the fender !Do you think this is the only thing securing the flare?Is it not clipped on the outside,like in the 4.8is flare?