Carbon fiber splitter on OEM Non-M bumper?
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My Ride: 2007 530i Titanium Silver::Sport Package::Premium Package
I came across this ad on Craigslist. I've never seen it before. Does anyone in the forums have this? Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find many pics on a Titanium Silver car. What do you all think?
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I was looking at them but I felt they didn't quite look right, I ended up going with the OEM CF front lip.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/108...1#entry1291198
https://5series.net/forums/topic/108...1#entry1291198
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they seem to look really silly on the stock bumper, imo. it's like they are out of place and just can't blend... i would not advise going with this mod. if you get the m5 or mtech bumper, you have a few directions to go for the lip, but not with the stock one.
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It is a nice addition to the original non-M front bumper. Especially, for the money.
Selbycy' lip is a looker too though... but I think it may be in a different price category, since it is OEM.
Selbycy' lip is a looker too though... but I think it may be in a different price category, since it is OEM.
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
No, but it's looks pretty nice. Does he have anymore or just the one?
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Looks like a guy named "carbonfounder" sells it on eBay. He seems to be well known in the M3 forums (at least from Googleing)
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I've purchased from him before, bought my Hamann replica lip from carbonfounder on eBay - it is a Taiwanese manufacturer of okay-quality knock-offs. In my case, some fitment issues did arise, and the seller did not provide adequate support. Also, he advertised the item as "real carbon fiber", while in fact it is made out of fiberglass weave and finished with a carbon fibre "layer" on the exterior side. The inner side of my lip was hollow (bad for aerodynamics) and showed the matte, unfinished weave without any shame. It also really did not help that no one there appears to speak any real English. Basically, you'll get what you're paying for. Want real quality, only OEM and similar-quality will be flawless.
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I have these CF splitters that I bought from a member. I haven't had a chance to install them yet though so I can't really comment on how they look.
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