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balx5 03-29-2013 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lordshin808 (Post 929851)
Happy to report that aero kit was delivered today. I examined all the pieces and they seem to be good quality. sturdy and well-made. I haven't started the install yet. Have to find a body shop to paint the pieces first.

BalX5: These are the 3 types of screws that came with the kit. I know that self-tapping screws are the middle one, but did you use the long one on the left and the short ones on the right during your install?

The aftermarket kit came with extra rivets and screws that are not needed. In fact I still have half a bag left in the garage. The rivet on the left is not needed but for the rear I used like 4 of the short ones for the center, but not neccassary.

lordshin808 03-29-2013 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 929858)
The aftermarket kit came with extra rivets and screws that are not needed. In fact I still have half a bag left in the garage. The rivet on the left is not needed but for the rear I used like 4 of the short ones for the center, but not neccassary.

ok thanks! :thumbup:

1naztyx5 04-15-2013 10:41 PM

Order mine yesterday! cant wait, question for you, on the pdf it talks about using some glue for the front piece, but you didnt mention any, what did you use for this piece?

thnx

balx5 04-15-2013 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1naztyx5 (Post 932617)
Order mine yesterday! cant wait, question for you, on the pdf it talks about using some glue for the front piece, but you didnt mention any, what did you use for this piece?

thnx

The adhesive kit is not needed

EZDozzit 04-16-2013 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 928980)
Wanted to share my weekend DIY with folks.

I purchased an aftermarket replica kit on eBay after reading several writeups and reviews from members.

Aero Kit = $300
Paint = $300
BMW hardware (additional) = $20
PDF instruction found on this forum
Total Time = 3 hours

Nice job! :thumbup: Where did you get the paint?

balx5 04-18-2013 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EZDozzit (Post 932634)
Nice job! :thumbup: Where did you get the paint?

I got my paint done at a local body shop. Just call around your area as the $$$ will range from $250-$450 depending. If you add all the pieces together its is not more than a full bumper to paint and prep.

lordshin808 04-18-2013 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by balx5 (Post 933086)
I got my paint done at a local body shop. Just call around your area as the $$$ will range from $250-$450 depending. If you add all the pieces together its is not more than a full bumper to paint and prep.

+1 also, if you can't leave your car with the body shop, take off your gas cover and leave it with them so they have something to match. that's what I did.

EZDozzit 04-18-2013 03:18 PM

Good idea. Thanks guys.

'10-X5-35d 04-18-2013 06:58 PM

:thumbup: Looks good !

Let me know if it fits with the hitch.
Would be interested to hide the butchered back bumper...

stypeshaun 04-18-2013 08:32 PM

nice job i cant wait to put mines on this was a big help


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