Finally installed my Hamann front splitter, thanks EuroRev

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07-06-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='617425' date='Jul 6 2008, 12:35 PM

Thanks everyone. Sorry no DIY, just a few pics and lots of bitching and cursing.

But if you decide to install it yourself, here's what you'll need:

a very good friend (or two) to help you with lining up the splitter
(10) 5/16 diameter bolts (1.5" length, 1.0" might also work)
(20) 1/4 washers
(10) 5/16 lock ring
(10) 5/16 nuts
Drill with 3/8 or 5/16 drill bit
lots of beer
garage lift, or
very low-profile jack (there's a center jack-point under the front of the car) and 2 jack stands

As far as lining-up the splitter with the bumper, it seems that the bottom left-side of my bumper was a little off as far as being even with the other side. This made it challenging in aligning the splitter evenly. The right-side lined-up perfectly though... Heck it could be my bumper or the splitter

I may have the shop look at it when I get my trunk spoiler painted.

Is there a center jack point? Do you have to remove the under carriage liners to access it?

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07-06-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by khooger' post='617525' date='Jul 6 2008, 02:02 PM

Is there a center jack point? Do you have to remove the under carriage liners to access it?

Nothing to remove, just ensure that you've got a very low-profile jack. I jacked from the driver-side onto the center point.

Here's a pic for reference, courtesy of jfenley from M5board.com

Seems that you can jack onto where he did as well. Notice where the red jack is?
I must've missed that looking at the pic yesterday. That would make it easier.

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07-06-2008, 03:10 PM

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Looks AWESOME Frank! Have you scraped it on the driveway yet?

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07-06-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='617659' date='Jul 6 2008, 06:10 PM

Looks AWESOME Frank! Have you scraped it on the driveway yet?

Thanks C! I thought about that @ 2:30am after finishing the work...

especially after having problems removing the low-profile jack after the splitter was installed. It's pretty low in the front, to the point of being scary sometimes. Now, I really have to be extra-aware when driving.

Come to think of it, I'm gonna give it a test run off the drive-way. Wish me luck

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