what do you do with poor fitment on bumper lips? any1 have any idea it'd cost to fix?

lul77 · 07-02-2008, 11:24 AM

sorry for the long topic. i searched for poor and bad fit lip but i didn't find anything of relevance. the lip is about 1/4 short on the sides. how much do you think it would cost to have that fixed and painted?

i only ask bc the lip is practically free but idk if i want to deal with the headache of fitment issues. and if it ends up being close to JleviSW's replica aero lip i'll just pick that up instead.

Dragonman4 · 07-02-2008, 11:29 AM

If it's a 1/4" short on both sides, they'll have to cut it and elongate it. The price of fabrication for that is probably going to be close to the price of a normal OEM lip.

EastCoast335i · 07-02-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lul77

sorry for the long topic. i searched for poor and bad fit lip but i didn't find anything of relevance. the lip is about 1/4 short on the sides. how much do you think it would cost to have that fixed and painted?

i only ask bc the lip is practically free but idk if i want to deal with the headache of fitment issues. and if it ends up being close to JleviSW's replica aero lip i'll just pick that up instead.

Since the lip was practically free.. why not spend the money you would have otherwise spent to get it molded

HAWT

nj335i · 07-02-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoast335i

Since the lip was practically free.. why not spend the money you would have otherwise spent to get it molded

HAWT

+1

MyE92 · 07-02-2008, 04:20 PM

Since its practically free, why not spend the extra cash and get them to fix the fitment....
Are you leasing? If so, then I recommend that you don't mold it on...

lul77 · 07-02-2008, 05:10 PM

not leasing the car so i'll be owning it. i'm just kinda scared of molding it onto the bumper. it'd cost quite a bit to do that too wouldn't it. if i understand correctly they'd strip the paint off the bumper then mold it flush then paint.... that seems like some serious $$$$$

328i · 07-02-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lul77

not leasing the car so i'll be owning it. i'm just kinda scared of molding it onto the bumper. it'd cost quite a bit to do that too wouldn't it. if i understand correctly they'd strip the paint off the bumper then mold it flush then paint.... that seems like some serious $$$$$

If they mold it you'll need to repaint the whole bumper, it might be cheaper just to get a painted oem aero lip that just attaches to your stock bumper.

fizzle · 07-03-2008, 08:27 AM

just dont get a vorsteiner there fitment sucks. just do oem lip and be done. the fitment is decided on how you install it.

lul77 · 07-03-2008, 01:09 PM

thanks for all the input guys. i decided not to get the lip bc it seemed like it'd be too much of a hassle. i'll just have to wait before i upgrade my ride for a while =\

cycler · 07-04-2008, 07:32 AM

Originally i got a front lip from jlevi which had the same problem you are talking about. it was the replica one. after i complained Jlevi took it back and exchanged for the oem one. imo just order a new one beause if its the one im thinking not only are the sides shorter but the front doesnt connect all the way and you will have a gap all the way around so the only way to attach it would be with double stick tape and you will wind up seeing that tape all the time. dont waste you time....just get a new one.

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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	what do you do with poor fitment on bumper lips? any1 have any idea it'd cost to fix? sorry for the long topic. i searched for poor and bad fit lip but i didn't find anything of relevance. the lip is about 1/4 short on the sides. how much do you think it would cost to have that fixed and painted? i only ask bc the lip is practically free but idk if i want to deal with the headache of fitment issues. and if it ends up being close to JleviSW's replica aero lip i'll just pick that up instead. __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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Dragonman4 Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,709 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tri-state iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	If it's a 1/4" short on both sides, they'll have to cut it and elongate it. The price of fabrication for that is probably going to be close to the price of a normal OEM lip. __________________ OG E90 Pwhore 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cobalt Blue (BLU 996) - 500+hp of mods. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Batmobile) -TRD stuff 2009 Merc C-350: AMG package, loaded 2008 E92 335xi - Gone
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MyE92 El Presidente 278 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	Since its practically free, why not spend the extra cash and get them to fix the fitment.... Are you leasing? If so, then I recommend that you don't mold it on...
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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	not leasing the car so i'll be owning it. i'm just kinda scared of molding it onto the bumper. it'd cost quite a bit to do that too wouldn't it. if i understand correctly they'd strip the paint off the bumper then mold it flush then paint.... that seems like some serious $$$$$ __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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fizzle is it the 5oclock free crack giveaway? 234 Rep 17,453 Posts Drives: a motorized vee-hickle Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (14)	just dont get a vorsteiner there fitment sucks. just do oem lip and be done. the fitment is decided on how you install it.
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lul77 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,758 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: nj iTrader: (12)	thanks for all the input guys. i decided not to get the lip bc it seemed like it'd be too much of a hassle. i'll just have to wait before i upgrade my ride for a while =\ __________________ available for photoshoots in NJ/NY area. click links for ::samples:. http://lul77.zenfolio.com/
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cycler Major General 137 Rep 8,067 Posts Drives: 2011 Streetglide and 2011 Dyna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Originally i got a front lip from jlevi which had the same problem you are talking about. it was the replica one. after i complained Jlevi took it back and exchanged for the oem one. imo just order a new one beause if its the one im thinking not only are the sides shorter but the front doesnt connect all the way and you will have a gap all the way around so the only way to attach it would be with double stick tape and you will wind up seeing that tape all the time. dont waste you time....just get a new one.
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