IND M3 CRT Lip Installation Pictures

anthony @ eas · 07-09-2012, 01:04 PM

We had the opportunity to install this IND carbon fiber CRT lip on aajami's M3 on Friday. Here are the pictures:

The lip features a 2x2 carbon weave and a unique satin finish.

This lip requires the removal and some slight modification of the front bumper in order to install the mounting brackets, which bolt to the OEM oil cooler. Additionally, double sided tape and 5 self-tapping screws provide a very secure installation.

The end result:

kbryce · 07-09-2012, 01:08 PM

awesome shots

lip looks great

91Octane · 07-09-2012, 01:13 PM

Looks in-completed front end for some reason. Weight saving?

LateBraking · 07-09-2012, 01:22 PM

The OEM CRT front lip just comes like that, doesn't extend to the sides. I'm really curious if the Performance front splitters could fit in to the sides, that might be a neat look.

Stealth ///M · 07-09-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Octane

Looks in-completed front end for some reason. Weight saving?

Looks very incomplete. Not for me.

ROB_S2K · 07-09-2012, 01:56 PM

Meh, I dunno it looks empty. However, the product is so nice and looks high quality.

PIXXFLIX · 07-09-2012, 01:59 PM

I dont see the big deal either, agree with the others looks incomplete

Stealth ///M · 07-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Yea, but the M3 CRT comes with this, so umm if well...

Sean05 · 07-09-2012, 02:05 PM

looks ok and for the price i would have taken the GT4 version

CSanto · 07-09-2012, 02:12 PM

can 2,000 be spent in a worse way on these cars? probably

PIMP "E" · 07-09-2012, 02:13 PM

i think you should of went with the GTS rep, besides the fact that it cost less. I thought the CRT was a e90 M3.........?

M3PO · 07-09-2012, 02:58 PM

Seems like people will spend exorbitant amounts of money on special edition parts regardless of how they look.

slicer · 07-09-2012, 03:06 PM

A little dicey to install this lip when the underside of the front bumper is already full of scratches. That thing will be destroyed in no time!

ROB_S2K · 07-09-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

A little dicey to install this lip when the underside of the front bumper is already full of scratches. That thing will be destroyed in no time!

I doubt it. Its so high up in the bumper that nothing will touch it.

Z K · 07-09-2012, 03:34 PM

It looks like a nice subtle touch and a lot of ground clearance. The price is just way too much though. OEM or not, its just too much.

Denk · 07-09-2012, 04:00 PM

I really like the subtle look of this lip. Pics 8 & 9 reveal the need for extra caution, same goes for most lips.

Daft · 07-09-2012, 04:24 PM

I wonder if this will look good in combination with the OEM cf splitters, or if those will even fit with this on hmmmmmmm.....

///M 4 Life · 07-09-2012, 04:27 PM

this is completley my opinion but i feel its the ugliest lip for an m3 and i dont't know why bmw would make it look like that? It's just how i feel! i guess i'm entitled lol!

Vegas_Sirk · 07-09-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daft

I wonder if this will look good in combination with the OEM cf splitters, or if those will even fit with this on hmmmmmmm.....

From the looks of the photos it shouldnt be a problem.

The quality really is amazing .... I have seen 100s of lips in all the years I have been modifying cars and the quality of that piece is simply amazing.

slicer · 07-09-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ROB_S2K

I doubt it. Its so high up in the bumper that nothing will touch it.

Did you see the picture of the underside of the bumper? This sits lower and protrudes outward. If he was rubbing the bumper without the lip, he is going to have problems. There are certainly lips that sit lower than this one but the car is already taking hits on the OEM bumper...

IFX · 07-09-2012, 10:38 PM

Nice lip, but I feel it's missing.. It should cover the whole bumper

MDCTFTW · 07-09-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by slicer

Did you see the picture of the underside of the bumper? This sits lower and protrudes outward. If he was rubbing the bumper without the lip, he is going to have problems. There are certainly lips that sit lower than this one but the car is already taking hits on the OEM bumper...

Noticed this too.. the lips is gonna be gone in no time unless the driver can change his driving style

07-09-2012, 01:04 PM	#1
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07-09-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
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07-09-2012, 01:22 PM	#4
LateBraking BMW and reliability....haha.... Drives: Something reliable. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pacific Standard Time Posts: 3,878 iTrader: (27)	The OEM CRT front lip just comes like that, doesn't extend to the sides. I'm really curious if the Performance front splitters could fit in to the sides, that might be a neat look. __________________ "As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep. But If I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my ride! Amen." ― ONEBADWS6, LS1TECH.com Member

07-09-2012, 01:56 PM	#6
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,523 iTrader: (2)	Meh, I dunno it looks empty. However, the product is so nice and looks high quality. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

07-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#9
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,973 iTrader: (9)	looks ok and for the price i would have taken the GT4 version __________________

07-09-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
91Octane Captain Drives: Fulltime Haters Pisser Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: You'll love me long time.., Posts: 811 iTrader: (0)	Looks in-completed front end for some reason. Weight saving?

07-09-2012, 01:59 PM	#7
PIXXFLIX Private First Class Drives: ///M Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brickell Posts: 102 iTrader: (0)	I dont see the big deal either, agree with the others looks incomplete

07-09-2012, 02:05 PM	#8
Stealth ///M Banned Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	Yea, but the M3 CRT comes with this, so umm if well...

07-09-2012, 02:12 PM	#10
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (1)	can 2,000 be spent in a worse way on these cars? probably

07-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#11
PIMP "E" Colonel Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ft. lauderdale fl, in mannheim germany Posts: 2,470 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	i think you should of went with the GTS rep, besides the fact that it cost less. I thought the CRT was a e90 M3.........? __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT

07-09-2012, 02:58 PM	#12
M3PO Colonel Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC Posts: 2,176 iTrader: (6)	Seems like people will spend exorbitant amounts of money on special edition parts regardless of how they look. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R

07-09-2012, 03:06 PM	#13
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,608 iTrader: (3)	A little dicey to install this lip when the underside of the front bumper is already full of scratches. That thing will be destroyed in no time! __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles, BMW Edition Grills/Gills

07-09-2012, 03:34 PM	#15
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	It looks like a nice subtle touch and a lot of ground clearance. The price is just way too much though. OEM or not, its just too much.

07-09-2012, 04:00 PM	#16
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (0)	I really like the subtle look of this lip. Pics 8 & 9 reveal the need for extra caution, same goes for most lips.

07-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#17
Daft Captain Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 & 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 819 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.82] 2003 BMW M3 [5.00]	I wonder if this will look good in combination with the OEM cf splitters, or if those will even fit with this on hmmmmmmm..... __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP \| ESS SUPERCHARGED \| AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION \| 20" HRE P40 \| BREMBO BBK \| B&G SPRINGS

07-09-2012, 04:27 PM	#18
///M 4 Life Captain Drives: Only ///M3's Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 843 iTrader: (0)	this is completley my opinion but i feel its the ugliest lip for an m3 and i dont't know why bmw would make it look like that? It's just how i feel! i guess i'm entitled lol!

07-09-2012, 10:38 PM	#21
IFX Banned Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. Posts: 2,545 iTrader: (1)	Nice lip, but I feel it's missing.. It should cover the whole bumper

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