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      08-28-2015, 04:37 PM   #1
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Any thoughts on ECS front splitter?

I'm considering purchasing the faux CF m-performance front splitter that is sold by ECS, but I haven't come across many reviews. Anyone have any thoughts on this item as far as fitment and build quality. Here is a link:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...per/ES2643158/
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      08-28-2015, 05:14 PM   #2
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It's hard to tell, but CF weave looks 1x1. I believe OEM and most other reps are 2x2 weave
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i would go for it. ecs is reputable and the pricing seems fair for a rep. if you're really worried reach out to them regarding fitment. i'm sure they will guarantee fitment or money back.
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I was into splitters. Not any more. Sometimes I even hate them. But it's your car. They should have a perfect fitment guarantee!!!
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Thanks for the opinions and words of encouragement. I searched several sites and didn't find anything, so I wanted to make sure there wasn't something obvious I was missing. I generally like ECS, as I've been buying stuff for my VW through them for many years. Other than spacers though, I've never bought an ECS-branded product.
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      08-31-2015, 10:37 AM   #6
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i would go for it. ecs is reputable and the pricing seems fair for a rep. if you're really worried reach out to them regarding fitment. i'm sure they will guarantee fitment or money back.
Yep we do! Fitment is pretty dead on very very very similar to the factory splitters.

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If you ever decide to get OEM. I have ones brand new, bought from tischer(getbmwparts). Still in the box.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...tion+splitters
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I have these. And previously had oem splitters.

The fitment is great on one side, but the other side leaves a it to be desired. Also the clear coat on my drivers side already has a couple bubbles after not very long being installed, while my oem splitters held up amazingly for thousands of miles.

Not bad for the price.
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I have these. And previously had oem splitters.

The fitment is great on one side, but the other side leaves a it to be desired. Also the clear coat on my drivers side already has a couple bubbles after not very long being installed, while my oem splitters held up amazingly for thousands of miles.

Not bad for the price.
I have the ecs ones. Started bubbling under the clear, wasn't an air bubble but more like a bump and a small one but it was a lot of them. Looked like a rash on my splitters! Lol I called ecs about it and they exchanged them without hesitation! For the money and ecs backs up their products not a bad deal!
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I have these. And previously had oem splitters.

The fitment is great on one side, but the other side leaves a it to be desired. Also the clear coat on my drivers side already has a couple bubbles after not very long being installed, while my oem splitters held up amazingly for thousands of miles.

Not bad for the price.
I have the ecs ones. Started bubbling under the clear, wasn't an air bubble but more like a bump and a small one but it was a lot of them. Looked like a rash on my splitters! Lol I called ecs about it and they exchanged them without hesitation! For the money and ecs backs up their products not a bad deal!
Hmm, I have the same thing on mine. But only about 3 "bubbles" so far. If it gets worse I'll contact them. Thanks for the info
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I have the ecs ones. Started bubbling under the clear, wasn't an air bubble but more like a bump and a small one but it was a lot of them. Looked like a rash on my splitters! Lol I called ecs about it and they exchanged them without hesitation! For the money and ecs backs up their products not a bad deal!
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Can anyone who has the ECS splitters confirm whether they are 1x1 or 2x2 weave?
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      12-07-2015, 09:32 PM   #14
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Can anyone who has the ECS splitters confirm whether they are 1x1 or 2x2 weave?
Mine are from ECS and mine are 2x2 weave. The fit and finish was great. They did not include any double sided tape but I had some 3m tape laying around that worked great.

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turbo_joe hit it on the nose they are 2x2 weave. Also joe you're car looks great!

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turbo_joe hit it on the nose they are 2x2 weave. Also joe you're car looks great!

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Any more recent or long-term reviews on these?
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