[M24Oi]

In doing my research for how I wanted to spec my port installed options, I found that while I kind of liked the front splitter, 90% of the photos showed a small gap between the splitter and the brake duct where you can see the body color.

My OCD is killing me whenever I see it but I've never read or heard anyone say anything about this. Is it just me?

Has anyone had this and managed to get rid of it?

Here's a few examples:






And these one's don't seem to have it:

[Xenny]

mine has no gap. I think I recall someone saying that there is some black tape that needs to be used when installing the front lip. Some like having that little strip of body color showing so they don't apply the black tape. Of course I could be imagining all of this...

[M24Oi]

That might make sense about the tape/strip.

I don't know if I could ever think it looks good -- A large gap would seem deliberate but a tiny sliver just comes off as sloppy and a bad fitment/install

[Marmugmotleocay]

I just installed this on Saturday . I didn't use the black decals because my car is black.

[DanielGr]

Yep. There is a specially cut/shaped black decal that goes on the car before fitting the splitter to cover that gap up.

Give it about 3 weeks and I'll be able to show you some photos of how it all happens when I get my car and put the splitter on.

[virtguy]

Seeing that gap in pictures bothered me, too. As others have said, black tape is what covers it. In order to get the black tape on properly, you have to remove the grille inserts. In order to do that, the bumper has to come off.

Instead of going through all that hassle, I took extra care to apply the stickers by sliding them under the grilles as good as I possibly could. It took some time and patience, but the end result is no visible gap, at least not any you would see without getting your face right next to it.

[Anthony235]

I used the black decals without taking the bumper off. Just cut the little tabs on the decals that would normally go under the grills.

Sorry for the big pic. It's actually one pic and not two.

[M24Oi]

Originally Posted by Anthony235

I used the black decals without taking the bumper off. Just cut the little tabs on the decals that would normally go under the grills.

Sorry for the big pic. It's actually one pic and not two.

Nicely done!

[MrBucket]

I pulled the grills out and put the stickers on before I installed the lip so no color strip for me.

[MrBucket]

Originally Posted by virtguy

Seeing that gap in pictures bothered me, too. As others have said, black tape is what covers it. In order to get the black tape on properly, you have to remove the grille inserts. In order to do that, the bumper has to come off.

Instead of going through all that hassle, I took extra care to apply the stickers by sliding them under the grilles as good as I possibly could. It took some time and patience, but the end result is no visible gap, at least not any you would see without getting your face right next to it.

I just pulled the grills out no problem.

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

My M235i does have this gap. This would bother some of my friends but it really doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.

[csg]

Originally Posted by Anthony235

Which wheels are these? they are tasty!

[Ivanz0709]

Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

I just installed this on Saturday . I didn't use the black decals because my car is black.

Is the front splitter easy to install?

[Marmugmotleocay]

Yes, you just need a socket with a screw driver bit. The new screws are a Phillips head instead of a regular bolt head. It would have been easier if it had the bolt heads. I hope this helps.