Front felt undercarriage

nullrouted · 08-10-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MDSKIER

What is the M3 (E92) clearance from the ground to the undercarriage skirt on the front bottom of the car?

You know the plastic piece that gets scrapped all the time.

Thanks..

I'm gonna go with 1mm, for how easy mine gets scraped on the slowest/tiniest inclines.

Craigy · 11-21-2013, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan292

holy moly, these things are now almost 70 bucks a piece! what happened?

Yeah I keep looking for the $30 part, but it seems like everywhere they're about $70. Anyone got a line on these for $30?

blackmist222777 · 11-21-2013, 03:52 PM

ECS tuning has these as well… and at a good price

Thik · 11-21-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Craigy

Yeah I keep looking for the $30 part, but it seems like everywhere they're about $70. Anyone got a line on these for $30?

Ya, price doubled like overnight. I ordered off ebay while it was still $38 last week. Everywhere else is $70. Like WTF.

Craigy · 11-22-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Thik

Ya, price doubled like overnight. I ordered off ebay while it was still $38 last week. Everywhere else is $70. Like WTF.

Yeah I also found one on ebay. Nuts. Hope this isn't a trend for everything...

AdonM3 · 11-22-2013, 12:29 PM

I ordered #23 for the left side. Called 2 dealers in my area. One quoted $120and the other $110. After I was done laughing I ordered it for $70 on ebay.

330iTiAg · 11-22-2013, 01:16 PM

Looks like whatever caused all those scrapes to the underside of the bumper is what created that hole.

Stronie · 01-03-2014, 07:38 AM

I got all excited to drive the M3 today (w/ snow tires) was having all type of fun then BAM, ice chunk 8" diameter blasted mine. Motherf#$cker.

So annoyed.

Craigy · 01-03-2014, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stronie

I got all excited to drive the M3 today (w/ snow tires) was having all type of fun then BAM, ice chunk 8" diameter blasted mine. Motherf#$cker.

So annoyed.

At least it's pretty easy to replace.

chibbell · 01-03-2014, 11:53 AM

Anyone know if there are after market parts available that aren't made of felt? Something that will last longer than this and offer more protection?

one-35 · 01-07-2014, 06:58 PM

Someone should make a durable fiberglass (or carbon fiber / thermoplastic) version of these 3 parts and sell it. Could prob. make a bundle of $$$. You guys out there reading this???

drchuck72 · 01-08-2014, 08:06 AM

I had to replace both of mine after an off track excursion at Mosport turn 2 last year. Cost $150 including install at a bodyshop.

Took out the passenger side one again a few weeks ago. Was staying at a hotel in Downtown Toronto and the entrance to their parking garage was ridiculously steep. Don't know if I damaged in going in or out but it actually got turned over and was plowing the road. Had to get out and put it back. After all the snow and ice we've had here, finally took the loose piece off. Contacted my body shop to replace the piece this week. What a PITA!

slicer · 01-08-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by one-35

Someone should make a durable fiberglass (or carbon fiber / thermoplastic) version of these 3 parts and sell it. Could prob. make a bundle of $$$. You guys out there reading this???

I think they are designed to break so that the things above them aren't damaged - including the mounting points. Having parts that are flexible and bendable under your car is by design. The forces of impacts and scrapes seen by those things would easily shatter something more rigid or transfer the impact to more expensive things above.

signes · 01-08-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by slicer

I think they are designed to break so that the things above them aren't damaged - including the mounting points. Having parts that are flexible and bendable under your car is by design. The forces of impacts and scrapes seen by those things would easily shatter something more rigid or transfer the impact to more expensive things above.

Exactly. You'd rather have these parts give themselves up than things like oil cooler/lines.

drchuck72 · 01-09-2014, 12:30 PM

Price for these parts has gone up to $105CDN. I had both sides replaced in the spring for $150 parts and labor! Holy crap!

Thik · 01-09-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by drchuck72

Price for these parts has gone up to $105CDN. I had both sides replaced in the spring for $150 parts and labor! Holy crap!

Yep. Pretty ridiculous considering they are small, thin paper like products. Probably cost BMW $5 to make.

Too bad it's unlikely any after-market companies will make that. In the grand scheme of things it's not that expensive, and it's a part exclusive to the M3 so there won't be volume, despite them breaking left and right.

M3PO · 01-09-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by one-35

Someone should make a durable fiberglass (or carbon fiber / thermoplastic) version of these 3 parts and sell it. Could prob. make a bundle of $$$. You guys out there reading this???

They actually are fiberglass.

Stronie · 01-11-2014, 01:09 PM

I got calls out to a few places for parts; I think I'm looking at around $300 total with shipping, hoping to get it to about $200.

Finally had a chance to remove to 3 main pieces. Not too hard. I just jacked up one side, probably don't even need too.

Here are some pictures; All the other posters pictures help me determine how to remove and figure out what the hell is going on down there.

Enjoy.

larryn · 01-12-2014, 12:28 PM

I need to replace mine too. Problem is having to redo the brake ducting on mine. Shouldn't be too bad. Great thread, and part numbers are the same, as is the price, from 2011, when prices were quoted.

Stronie · 02-01-2014, 10:53 AM

Finally got the 3 new pieces on, main middle piece first. I jacked up the car with the center jack part and then put jack stands on. This made it easier but not necessary.

To small hiccups,
1. The freaking clips on the felt parts spin and rip of of the hole on the new replacement parts. Only 2 clips ripped. No biggie but annoying, it doesn't mate super tight. Also do not over tighten.

2, The main cable clips once you turn them to slide in they can be tight., I had to lighty tap them in. I also did the work in my garage and the temperature was cold.

Thanks all for the updates!

nusevad · 02-01-2014, 04:16 PM

nice, good job. I had to replace mine once before as well, easy DIY but its a PITA

M4Now! · 02-18-2014, 08:55 PM

Finally had to replace my left one, when I parked in a spot that randomly had the front tire curb a foot farther out than the rest of the parking lot...

Bought it from the dealer, as their cost was only $10 more than online, and I didn't really want the old one to tear off at speed

I asked them to quote installation:

"$200"
"$200?!? Seriously?"
"Yep, it's 2 hours of work. There are a lot of screws..."
"Uh, yeah, I get that there are screws. I'll do it"

Took me about 40 minutes to replace, and at least ten minutes of that was drinking beer

Cheers

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Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	I got all excited to drive the M3 today (w/ snow tires) was having all type of fun then BAM, ice chunk 8" diameter blasted mine. Motherf#$cker. So annoyed.
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chibbell Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 M3 (JB) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if there are after market parts available that aren't made of felt? Something that will last longer than this and offer more protection?
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one-35 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 343 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Someone should make a durable fiberglass (or carbon fiber / thermoplastic) version of these 3 parts and sell it. Could prob. make a bundle of $$$. You guys out there reading this???
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drchuck72 Lieutenant 69 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (9)	I had to replace both of mine after an off track excursion at Mosport turn 2 last year. Cost $150 including install at a bodyshop. Took out the passenger side one again a few weeks ago. Was staying at a hotel in Downtown Toronto and the entrance to their parking garage was ridiculously steep. Don't know if I damaged in going in or out but it actually got turned over and was plowing the road. Had to get out and put it back. After all the snow and ice we've had here, finally took the loose piece off. Contacted my body shop to replace the piece this week. What a PITA! __________________ DR CHUCK 2009 E92 M3 Le Mans Blau on Schwartz. DCT. RAC RG63, KW V3, Eisenmann Race, AP Racing, Vorsteiner GTS5 Front Bumper, Vorsteiner GTS-V Rear Diffuser.
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drchuck72 Lieutenant 69 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (9)	Price for these parts has gone up to $105CDN. I had both sides replaced in the spring for $150 parts and labor! Holy crap! __________________ DR CHUCK 2009 E92 M3 Le Mans Blau on Schwartz. DCT. RAC RG63, KW V3, Eisenmann Race, AP Racing, Vorsteiner GTS5 Front Bumper, Vorsteiner GTS-V Rear Diffuser.
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Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	I got calls out to a few places for parts; I think I'm looking at around $300 total with shipping, hoping to get it to about $200. Finally had a chance to remove to 3 main pieces. Not too hard. I just jacked up one side, probably don't even need too. Here are some pictures; All the other posters pictures help me determine how to remove and figure out what the hell is going on down there. Enjoy.
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Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	Finally got the 3 new pieces on, main middle piece first. I jacked up the car with the center jack part and then put jack stands on. This made it easier but not necessary. To small hiccups, 1. The freaking clips on the felt parts spin and rip of of the hole on the new replacement parts. Only 2 clips ripped. No biggie but annoying, it doesn't mate super tight. Also do not over tighten. 2, The main cable clips once you turn them to slide in they can be tight., I had to lighty tap them in. I also did the work in my garage and the temperature was cold. Thanks all for the updates! __________________ 2017 Atlantis Metallic F80 \| Silverstone Interior \| 6MT \| CF Mirror Covers \| CF Front Splitters \| CF M Diffusor \| CF M-Performance Spoiler \| RKP IND Side Skirt Extensions \| IND Paint matched Reflectors \| KW HAS Springs \| Instagram: Atlantis_S55
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M4Now! Captain 292 Rep 708 Posts Drives: MG / SO F83 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Finally had to replace my left one, when I parked in a spot that randomly had the front tire curb a foot farther out than the rest of the parking lot... Bought it from the dealer, as their cost was only $10 more than online, and I didn't really want the old one to tear off at speed I asked them to quote installation: "$200" "$200?!? Seriously?" "Yep, it's 2 hours of work. There are a lot of screws..." "Uh, yeah, I get that there are screws. I'll do it" Took me about 40 minutes to replace, and at least ten minutes of that was drinking beer Cheers __________________ Bye bye E93 M3 - Hello F83 M4!
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