Which splitters should I get?

BMWsully · 10-25-2012, 10:21 PM

Hey guys, I recently ordered a 2013 M3 and I would like to get front splitters installed. My question is, should I get the OEM ones and have them installed at port or should I just order the replicas from ebay? What complicates things is that I don't want to drill into my front bumper and I heard that the OEM ones require drilling.

Thanks!

MStar · 10-25-2012, 10:35 PM

Brand new car..get OEM.

tlp · 10-25-2012, 10:40 PM

OEM FTW.

Install is simple, even a caveman can do it. You have have to drill one extra hole in each = two holes total. Don't cheapen a brand new car.

Alex07M3 · 10-25-2012, 10:53 PM

Get the OEM, you don't drill in the bumper, only in the pieces under!

BLACK OPS · 10-26-2012, 04:12 AM

I would order OEM splitters. You could clear bra them and have your dealer put them on for you if you wish.

M3SQRD · 10-26-2012, 07:00 AM

OEM splitters

BMWsully · 10-26-2012, 11:38 PM

Thanks for the input guys, I guess I'll go OEM!

M3 Esq. · 10-27-2012, 08:28 AM

Go with OEM but I am not sure I would pay extra to have them installed at the port. When I ordered my 13 they were like $900 installed. You can get them from vendors here for around $500. They are a breeze to install. I just installed mine last weekend. All you need is a drill and some 3M molding tape. Feel free to PM me and I'll walk you through the install.

mark896 · 10-28-2012, 01:20 PM

Probably get flamed, but, I ordered Chinese replicas off ebay and they worked out perfectly. Took them to the paint shop to get color-matched and installed them myself with no drilling. Nobody can tell the difference and so far they have about 10,000 miles on them. Paid about $150 for them.

BimmerRob08 · 10-28-2012, 04:09 PM

Pictures please?

GOLFFRR · 10-28-2012, 04:48 PM

OEM

mark896 · 10-28-2012, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerRob08

Pictures please?

rjd598 · 10-28-2012, 11:10 PM

Are those oem or replica?

sensi09 · 10-28-2012, 11:10 PM

ebay splitters!

ottoblotto · 10-29-2012, 12:34 AM

My thoughts are that if you are going to paint them, then Ebay is ok. If not, you can tell the difference up close, and if you are OCD like most of us M3 owners, youll not like seeing the discrepancies in the CF lines. OEM look way better in my opinion... Go to McKenna BMW (one of our vendors here) and ask Marco for splitters, mirrors, and rear spoiler. Great deals to be had...

Chowster · 10-29-2012, 01:30 AM

OEM - I didn't drill anything extra. Just one existing bolt per side, and 3M tape. No problems in over a year with them.

mark896 · 10-29-2012, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd598

Are those oem or replica?

Replica, bro. Real CF though.

isugoo · 10-29-2012, 11:15 AM

oem.

tom @ eas · 10-29-2012, 12:09 PM

The eBay pieces simply fit terrible. Go OEM or Vorsteiner.

Vorsteiner does offer the splitters in 1x1 to match the roof weave.

Mike Benvo · 10-29-2012, 01:30 PM

I prefer the OEM route, that's what I have on my car.

But Mark's ebay splitter pictures posted above look pretty damn good for replicas!

After all, they are on the bottom front of the car. A place where your 'investment' can go sour in many ways. So in terms of cost effectiveness, ebay is not a bad way to go as long as it fits ok.

mark896 · 10-29-2012, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I prefer the OEM route, that's what I have on my car.

But Mark's ebay splitter pictures posted above look pretty damn good for replicas!

After all, they are on the bottom front of the car. A place where your 'investment' can go sour in many ways. So in terms of cost effectiveness, ebay is not a bad way to go as long as it fits ok.

Thanks, Mike. I actually got the idea from someone on this board who wound up destroying his first set of high-dollar ones so he said f*ck it and bought the Chinese ones.

Also, I replied to everyone's PM's.

sensi09 · 10-29-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark896

Thanks, Mike. I actually got the idea from someone on this board who wound up destroying his first set of high-dollar ones so he said f*ck it and bought the Chinese ones.

Also, I replied to everyone's PM's.

Not sure if you're referring to eclipsis, but here's his pic for anyone interested.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...33&postcount=7

Quote:

Originally Posted by eclipsisNA

Here you go:

10-25-2012, 10:21 PM	#1
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10-25-2012, 10:53 PM	#4
Alex07M3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau Posts: 941 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [5.00]	Get the OEM, you don't drill in the bumper, only in the pieces under! __________________ ESS VT1-535, Corsa, Eibach, Yoko AD08s 255/295

10-26-2012, 04:12 AM	#5
BLACK OPS Captain Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 637 iTrader: (0)	I would order OEM splitters. You could clear bra them and have your dealer put them on for you if you wish. __________________ 2011.75 Jet Black e92 ///M3: ZCP\|6MT\|BB interior\|Turner Motorsport black pedals\|IND Edition Cosmetic Package \|LUX 5K\|35% tint\|clear-bra\|Vorsteiner GTS-V diffuser

10-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#8
M3 Esq. Mind of an effing scientist. Drives: Safely Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 1,046 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Go with OEM but I am not sure I would pay extra to have them installed at the port. When I ordered my 13 they were like $900 installed. You can get them from vendors here for around $500. They are a breeze to install. I just installed mine last weekend. All you need is a drill and some 3M molding tape. Feel free to PM me and I'll walk you through the install. __________________ 2013 M3 Coupe/DCT/ZCP/Speed Cloth/BMW Performance Exhaust/Dinan Goodies/CF Bits/Volk TE37 SL

10-28-2012, 04:48 PM	#11
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,967 iTrader: (4)	OEM __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

10-25-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
MStar Banned Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Here and there Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	Brand new car..get OEM.

10-25-2012, 10:40 PM	#3
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	OEM FTW. Install is simple, even a caveman can do it. You have have to drill one extra hole in each = two holes total. Don't cheapen a brand new car.

10-26-2012, 07:00 AM	#6
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	OEM splitters

10-26-2012, 11:38 PM	#7
BMWsully Enlisted Member Drives: 370z Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys, I guess I'll go OEM!

10-28-2012, 01:20 PM	#9
mark896 Warrant Officer Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 433 iTrader: (0)	Probably get flamed, but, I ordered Chinese replicas off ebay and they worked out perfectly. Took them to the paint shop to get color-matched and installed them myself with no drilling. Nobody can tell the difference and so far they have about 10,000 miles on them. Paid about $150 for them.

10-28-2012, 04:09 PM	#10
BimmerRob08 Major Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM Posts: 1,144 iTrader: (0)	Pictures please?

10-28-2012, 11:10 PM	#13
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,184 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	Are those oem or replica? __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

10-28-2012, 11:10 PM	#14
sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal Posts: 1,508 iTrader: (1)	ebay splitters!

10-29-2012, 12:34 AM	#15
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 981 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	My thoughts are that if you are going to paint them, then Ebay is ok. If not, you can tell the difference up close, and if you are OCD like most of us M3 owners, youll not like seeing the discrepancies in the CF lines. OEM look way better in my opinion... Go to McKenna BMW (one of our vendors here) and ask Marco for splitters, mirrors, and rear spoiler. Great deals to be had... __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

10-29-2012, 01:30 AM	#16
Chowster E60_to_E90 Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,177 iTrader: (2)	OEM - I didn't drill anything extra. Just one existing bolt per side, and 3M tape. No problems in over a year with them. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2, 255/30 285/30 Performance Mods: Dinan stage 1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs, BPMSport stage II tune; V1 Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console; Arkym CF diffuser; OEM Edition grilles; IND painted reflectors/side gills; LUX; LED interior; tint

10-29-2012, 11:15 AM	#18
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 11 X5M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,974 iTrader: (51)	oem. __________________ X5M PAST: 08 E90 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 03.5 E46 M3 \| 99 E36 M3

10-29-2012, 12:09 PM	#19
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,852 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	The eBay pieces simply fit terrible. Go OEM or Vorsteiner. Vorsteiner does offer the splitters in 1x1 to match the roof weave. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

10-29-2012, 01:30 PM	#20
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,207 iTrader: (6)	I prefer the OEM route, that's what I have on my car. But Mark's ebay splitter pictures posted above look pretty damn good for replicas! After all, they are on the bottom front of the car. A place where your 'investment' can go sour in many ways. So in terms of cost effectiveness, ebay is not a bad way to go as long as it fits ok. __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

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