M Performance side skirt blades **DIY**

leeadam · 06-17-2016, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

Glad to help. It was your original post that made me brave enough to attempt this DIY! Thanks a lot!

looks good, yes i noticed that about the lugs, and in instructions doesnt tell you which area the shorter ones go in, so thats good tip. Like the dog

nike001 · 08-03-2016, 08:07 PM

Can the blades only be installed so far out from the skirt itself? Or do you have some wiggle room to extend the blades out a little if need be?

I ordered mine today and am trying to get an idea of what to expect

NEUE02 · 08-03-2016, 09:00 PM

Technically, you could position them a tiny bit further out but I believe the ends, which are narrower, will be less supported and not look as nicely integrated. When you get them in hand and hold them up it will become clear.

Drpoomanchu · 08-03-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nike001

Can the blades only be installed so far out from the skirt itself? Or do you have some wiggle room to extend the blades out a little if need be?

I ordered mine today and am trying to get an idea of what to expect

I agree with Neo, just dryfit the blade to the skirt. It will become apparent how you will need to position the blade.. There is wiggle room but the blade only wants to sit in a particular position. Its not too difficult just wait until you have the blades in hand to dry fit

nike001 · 08-04-2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

Technically, you could position them a tiny bit further out but I believe the ends, which are narrower, will be less supported and not look as nicely integrated. When you get them in hand and hold them up it will become clear.

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Originally Posted by Drpoomanchu

I agree with Neo, just dryfit the blade to the skirt. It will become apparent how you will need to position the blade.. There is wiggle room but the blade only wants to sit in a particular position. Its not too difficult just wait until you have the blades in hand to dry fit

Okay,so basically like the performance rear lip spoiler: it doesn't set in a particular way but it's apparently on how it's supposed to be positioned.

Thanks guys!

jase2addict · 05-19-2017, 11:56 AM

are the blades the same exact color as the splitter?

bryan_G01 · 05-19-2017, 01:46 PM

do these block access to the jack pads? I seem to constantly be jacking my car up for wheel swaps, oil changes, etc...

NEUE02 · 05-19-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jase2addict

are the blades the same exact color as the splitter?

Yes, a satin black.

NEUE02 · 05-19-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bryan_f22

do these block access to the jack pads? I seem to constantly be jacking my car up for wheel swaps, oil changes, etc...

No, not at all.

jase2addict · 05-19-2017, 07:49 PM

I just ordered them!

Drpoomanchu · 05-26-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jase2addict

I just ordered them!

Nice..! Let us know how it goes

jase2addict · 05-31-2017, 03:11 PM

I had them put in yesterday. The look is subtle but pulls things together for those who like a slight aggressiveness to their rides. I don't have the black decal. My car has a small M Performance decal (came with Msport) towards the rear of the side skirts. So when you are close enough to read the decal the added dimension from the skirt becomes apparent. I think it looks wide and mean now.

justin4 · 06-01-2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jase2addict

I had them put in yesterday. The look is subtle but pulls things together for those who like a slight aggressiveness to their rides. I don't have the black decal. My car has a small M Performance decal (came with Msport) towards the rear of the side skirts. So when you are close enough to read the decal the added dimension from the skirt becomes apparent. I think it looks wide and mean now.

Hey jase, where did you order and get the sideskirts installed?

jase2addict · 06-01-2017, 08:28 PM

Justin I got them from here. And had them installed at Auto Talent.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...subcat1=217025

Drpoomanchu · 06-01-2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justin4

Quote:

Originally Posted by jase2addict

I had them put in yesterday. The look is subtle but pulls things together for those who like a slight aggressiveness to their rides. I don't have the black decal. My car has a small M Performance decal (came with Msport) towards the rear of the side skirts. So when you are close enough to read the decal the added dimension from the skirt becomes apparent. I think it looks wide and mean now.

Hey jase, where did you order and get the sideskirts installed?

Contact Brian at son motor cars...he is awesome. Brian will have the best price and quick shipping.
BKeller@sunmotorcars.com

Clarkwgrizwald · 11-27-2017, 01:02 PM

greetings from F31 land. I would very much like to see the pics in this DIY. are they archived anywhere?

Drpoomanchu · 11-27-2017, 01:20 PM

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greetings from F31 land. I would very much like to see the pics in this DIY. are they archived anywhere?

I'll see what I can dig up...

Clarkwgrizwald · 11-27-2017, 02:44 PM

Drpoomanchu · 11-27-2017, 07:06 PM

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Products I used... as well as the 3m softener that comes with the side skirts

Drpoomanchu · 11-27-2017, 07:14 PM

Here I tried to capture the depth of the blade toward the center of the car and how I dry fit the blade.

Drpoomanchu · 11-27-2017, 07:18 PM

This was the final process where the tape was peeled slightly and cleaned with 3m softer before final attachment.

Drpoomanchu · 11-27-2017, 07:26 PM

Finished results

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jase2addict Private First Class 16 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2021 M2Comp Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I had them put in yesterday. The look is subtle but pulls things together for those who like a slight aggressiveness to their rides. I don't have the black decal. My car has a small M Performance decal (came with Msport) towards the rear of the side skirts. So when you are close enough to read the decal the added dimension from the skirt becomes apparent. I think it looks wide and mean now.
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jase2addict Private First Class 16 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2021 M2Comp Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Justin I got them from here. And had them installed at Auto Talent. https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...subcat1=217025
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