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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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hello, I need help installing a hamann lip on the m-tech, what is the best way to attach this, and what size bit do I use to drill in the bumper, any DIY'ers that can give me instructions, thanks. Should I do this myself, or pay someone?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='745805' date='Dec 15 2008, 04:35 PM
hello, I need help installing a hamann lip on the m-tech, what is the best way to attach this, and what size bit do I use to drill in the bumper, any DIY'ers that can give me instructions, thanks. Should I do this myself, or pay someone?
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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as I watch Vince over at Eurorev, you'll need to lift your car, you'll need a second person maybe a third person to help you out for perfect fitment. the type of screws not sure tho, I just got mine installed over the weekend. GL
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='745805' date='Dec 15 2008, 03:35 PM
hello, I need help installing a hamann lip on the m-tech, what is the best way to attach this, and what size bit do I use to drill in the bumper, any DIY'ers that can give me instructions, thanks. Should I do this myself, or pay someone?
When I had my Hamann front splitter (for M-tech), I installed it myself. Unless you have the proper tools, I would highly recommend having a reputable shop install it. Should you decide to do it, I highly encourage you to have one of your friends help you for alignment etc.

My install DIY: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...amann++splitter
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='745832' date='Dec 15 2008, 05:09 PM
When I had my Hamann front splitter (for M-tech), I installed it myself. Unless you have the proper tools, I would highly recommend having a reputable shop install it. Should you decide to do it, I highly encourage you to have one of your friends help you for alignment etc.

My install DIY: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...amann++splitter
Thanks Frank, but If I do this myself should I take off the front to make it easier when I drill the holes, also I noticed that the passenger side is not fitted perfeclty as the the driver side, same problem you had when installing the lip. Do you think by taking the bumper off I can make sure it is fitted perfectly.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by radz550i' post='745827' date='Dec 15 2008, 04:58 PM
as I watch Vince over at Eurorev, you'll need to lift your car, you'll need a second person maybe a third person to help you out for perfect fitment. the type of screws not sure tho, I just got mine installed over the weekend. GL
Thanks man, how much did they charge for the install? Also, why'd you take your ACS cf splitters off they looked real nice, I thought about them b4 getting the hamann lip. I like your new work wheels looks great.
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='745860' date='Dec 15 2008, 04:37 PM
Do you think by taking the bumper off I can make sure it is fitted perfectly.
I'd definitely try that

By removing the bumper, you're allowing more flexibility to properly line up the front splitter with the M-tech bumper. Wish I would've done that the first time around ...
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='745865' date='Dec 15 2008, 05:41 PM
I'd definitely try that

By removing the bumper, you're allowing more flexibility to properly line up the front splitter with the M-tech bumper. Wish I would've done that the first time around ...
Thanks man, I think this is the only solution in getting it to fit properly. Will post pics when finished.
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Originally Posted by bimmer530iguy' post='745860' date='Dec 15 2008, 02:37 PM
Thanks Frank, but If I do this myself should I take off the front to make it easier when I drill the holes, also I noticed that the passenger side is not fitted perfeclty as the the driver side, same problem you had when installing the lip. Do you think by taking the bumper off I can make sure it is fitted perfectly.
That's why you should of consider authentic Mine's for sale We'll hope the fitment goes well.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Cwest' post='745953' date='Dec 15 2008, 07:39 PM
That's why you should of consider authentic Mine's for sale We'll hope the fitment goes well.
I wish they made authentic in CF, but this will do for now, btw why did you change to hartge? Got Bored
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