AC Schnitzer carbon front flippers

KAY-OS · 06-28-2015, 04:28 AM

Hello all. Previously I had the M performance front splitter installed. Unfortunately, I bashed it a few times a couple of months ago while going down steep carparks. I live in Hong Kong where the carparks are a nightmare. My suspensions are stock, ride height stock. The M performance splitter diminishes the ground clearance significantly even with stock suspensions, especially in steep carparks. I plan to change suspensions so I couldn't live with the MP splitter anymore.

Enter the AC schnitzer carbon front flippers!

It looks simple yet elegant. And best of all, the ground clearance is MUCH better than the MP splitter. Went through a couple of carparks and so far no problem. Ground clearance with mildly lowered suspensions should be fine. It was straight forward DIY. 4 steps in total: 1) sandpaper 2) clean 3) glue and 4)secure with tape. It took a bit more than 2 hrs in total with an extra pair of hands to help out.

Sure, it's more expensive than the MP splitter, but if I had the choice, given the steep carparks here, I would have gone with the AC flippers in the first place and save cost on the MP splitter plus multiple paint jobs.

Picardias · 06-28-2015, 05:42 AM

I really like it! ¿How much did they cost you? I also have clearance problems on my carpark, I think the lightweight lip is also a good solution.

Icy J · 06-28-2015, 06:16 AM

more unique than the MP one too!

KAY-OS · 06-28-2015, 07:10 AM

Picardias: I got it for a bit less than USD$1500. It is a probably a bit cheaper to buy in UK or Europe due to better exchange rates.

Icy J: Yes, I agree.

NEUE02 · 06-28-2015, 01:12 PM

I really like them. Well done!

KAY-OS · 06-29-2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

I really like them. Well done!

Cool Thanks!

eclipes · 06-30-2015, 08:38 PM

Wow they look good. But 1500usd is steep...

Iceman51sn · 06-30-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eclipes

Wow they look good. But 1500usd is steep...

Agreed. I absolutely love them but damn that price tag!!!!

configt · 07-03-2015, 11:13 AM

If these were more affordable I would totally swap them in for my LightWeight lip!!

OrangePeanut · 11-20-2015, 11:41 PM

sorry to revive this but just came across it on a search and I'm loving that look! How have they been holding up for you?

Spydeputy · 11-21-2015, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by configt

If these were more affordable I would totally swap them in for my LightWeight lip!!

Are you happy with your lightweight full splitter?
It seem so thin, but they claim durable.
Does it make the front any lower?
Is it mat or gloss black?
Thanks

Picardias · 11-21-2015, 12:46 PM

I wish RW Carbon did a similiar lip

KAY-OS · 11-21-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangePeanut

sorry to revive this but just came across it on a search and I'm loving that look! How have they been holding up for you?

Hi there. Thanks! The AC front flippers are fantastic. I have lowered the car by about 1 cm with KW's V2. No problems with getting in and out of steep carparks now whereas I was bashing my old MP splitter with stock suspensions previously. Looks great. Fits great. Nothing to complain about!

SteveInfante · 11-27-2015, 11:13 AM

I wish there were some options for the regular 228 front bumper. This looks great OP.

KAY-OS · 11-29-2015, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

I wish there were some options for the regular 228 front bumper. This looks great OP.

Thanks!

OrangePeanut · 12-02-2015, 03:24 PM

stupid question - what is the "M-technic SA 715?"

KAY-OS · 12-03-2015, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangePeanut

stupid question - what is the "M-technic SA 715?"

M-technic SA715 is the standard bodykit that comes with the m235i.

configt · 12-08-2015, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spydeputy

Are you happy with your lightweight full splitter?
It seem so thin, but they claim durable.
Does it make the front any lower?
Is it mat or gloss black?
Thanks

Very happy. It is actually pretty thick and extremely durable. No worries there. It makes the front lower by about 3/4 of an inch. It is gloss black.

Spydeputy · 12-09-2015, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by configt

Very happy. It is actually pretty thick and extremely durable. No worries there. It makes the front lower by about 3/4 of an inch. It is gloss black.

Plus 1 !

Uridian · 12-09-2015, 10:37 AM

I absolutely love the look of these splitters, but almost $1500 for two small pieces of carbon fiber is downright insulting.

ohohoh123456 · 01-29-2016, 11:45 AM

1395 for 2 pieces of carbon fiber

As much as I love it, I might just have to go for a used one if it ever comes up

Drpoomanchu · 01-29-2016, 11:50 PM

These look amazing but the price is insane...!! $700 would be bad and that's half what they are selling these for... All AC schnitzer products are outrageously priced... They do look Nasty tho

06-28-2015, 04:28 AM	#1
KAY-OS Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW m235i F22 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	AC Schnitzer carbon front flippers Hello all. Previously I had the M performance front splitter installed. Unfortunately, I bashed it a few times a couple of months ago while going down steep carparks. I live in Hong Kong where the carparks are a nightmare. My suspensions are stock, ride height stock. The M performance splitter diminishes the ground clearance significantly even with stock suspensions, especially in steep carparks. I plan to change suspensions so I couldn't live with the MP splitter anymore. Enter the AC schnitzer carbon front flippers! It looks simple yet elegant. And best of all, the ground clearance is MUCH better than the MP splitter. Went through a couple of carparks and so far no problem. Ground clearance with mildly lowered suspensions should be fine. It was straight forward DIY. 4 steps in total: 1) sandpaper 2) clean 3) glue and 4)secure with tape. It took a bit more than 2 hrs in total with an extra pair of hands to help out. Sure, it's more expensive than the MP splitter, but if I had the choice, given the steep carparks here, I would have gone with the AC flippers in the first place and save cost on the MP splitter plus multiple paint jobs. Attached Images
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06-28-2015, 05:42 AM	#2
Picardias New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 228i EB Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reino Unido iTrader: (0)	I really like it! ¿How much did they cost you? I also have clearance problems on my carpark, I think the lightweight lip is also a good solution.
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06-28-2015, 06:16 AM	#3
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06-28-2015, 07:10 AM	#4
KAY-OS Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 211 Posts Drives: BMW m235i F22 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Picardias: I got it for a bit less than USD$1500. It is a probably a bit cheaper to buy in UK or Europe due to better exchange rates. Icy J: Yes, I agree.
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06-28-2015, 01:12 PM	#5
NEUE02 Lieutenant 267 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	I really like them. Well done! __________________ The Stable 2015 BMW M235i \| 2014 Porsche Carrera S \| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS \| 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
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06-30-2015, 08:38 PM	#7
eclipes Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 228i Msport Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Wow they look good. But 1500usd is steep...
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07-03-2015, 11:13 AM	#9
configt First Lieutenant 150 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	If these were more affordable I would totally swap them in for my LightWeight lip!!
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11-21-2015, 12:46 PM	#12
Picardias New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 228i EB Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reino Unido iTrader: (0)	I wish RW Carbon did a similiar lip
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11-27-2015, 11:13 AM	#14
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OrangePeanut Private 17 Rep 63 Posts Drives: M235i BSM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 M235i [0.00]	stupid question - what is the "M-technic SA 715?"
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12-09-2015, 10:37 AM	#20
Uridian Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 269 Posts Drives: E36 M3, 228i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I absolutely love the look of these splitters, but almost $1500 for two small pieces of carbon fiber is downright insulting.
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01-29-2016, 11:45 AM	#21
ohohoh123456 First Lieutenant 113 Rep 303 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: IL iTrader: (1)	1395 for 2 pieces of carbon fiberAs much as I love it, I might just have to go for a used one if it ever comes up __________________ 2020 M4 Heritage Edition///Velvet Blue
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Drpoomanchu Captain 308 Rep 647 Posts Drives: AW M235i Man FBO Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	These look amazing but the price is insane...!! $700 would be bad and that's half what they are selling these for... All AC schnitzer products are outrageously priced... They do look Nasty tho
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