Front Lip Comparisons

djschmitt · 07-27-2020, 05:37 PM

I've decided on the look I'm going for with the front lip but now I have three manufacturers with three different price points.

I'd like feedback to see if you get what you pay for or if there is a price-performer in this group.

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WhiteM3EMC · 07-29-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by djschmitt

I've decided on the look I'm going for with the front lip but now I have three manufacturers with three different price points.

I'd like feedback to see if you get what you pay for or if there is a price-performer in this group.

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Carbon Addiction
JL Motoring

JLMotoring has some spotty reviews. YMMV.

Another thing to consider is usage.

Are you lowered?
Do you have a steep driveway entry or steep entries to places that you may visit?
Do you track the car at all?

A yes to any of those questions may dictate that you go with a cheaper option, because you won't feel nearly as bad about damaging/destroying it.

djschmitt · 07-29-2020, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteM3EMC

JLMotoring has some spotty reviews. YMMV.

Another thing to consider is usage.

Are you lowered?
Do you have a steep driveway entry or steep entries to places that you may visit?
Do you track the car at all?

A yes to any of those questions may dictate that you go with a cheaper option, because you won't feel nearly as bad about damaging/destroying it.

1. It is lowered a bit, there is 6" of clearance currently.
2. Yes, I enter my driveway and some businesses one wheel at a time currently. Speed bumps/humps are the same.
3. I do not track the car. I may take a HPDE class but that would be it.

I do agree with your points. I've wanted to find a similar shape in non-carbon because I don't want to fret too much about damage/destruction but I've found it difficult to find many options in non-carbon.

WhiteM3EMC · 07-30-2020, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by djschmitt

1. It is lowered a bit, there is 6" of clearance currently.
2. Yes, I enter my driveway and some businesses one wheel at a time currently. Speed bumps/humps are the same.
3. I do not track the car. I may take a HPDE class but that would be it.

I do agree with your points. I've wanted to find a similar shape in non-carbon because I don't want to fret too much about damage/destruction but I've found it difficult to find many options in non-carbon.

I guess it really all depends on how concerned you are with absolute quality. Most of the cheaper options are fiberglass with a carbon fiber overlay. The one I have is an ECS GT4 style and it's beat to shit. There are 2 parts where I have it held together with black duct tape.

That said, my car is track only.

I can't remember where exactly, but some members here have had decent experiences with the eBay splitters. Cheap to replace if you really do some damage to it too

djschmitt · 07-30-2020, 10:31 AM

Good call on carbon overlay! I dug a bit more and that's exactly what it is.

lancerr · 07-30-2020, 02:32 PM

Some people call me the splitter expert and by some people I mean me. I'm on my 6th splitter in the last 3 years. I'm lowered on H&R Sport springs and have 4" of clearance in the front.

1. 2 x JB Speed
https://jl-motoring.com/collections/...iber-front-lip

These look great, fitment was great but the issue is teh clear coat. The CF will chip when you have a front strike (usually in the spot if you draw a like directly from steering wheel center to front bumper). That was fine but at some point clear coat cracks and then it's just shit. The clear coat star cracks and there's nothing worth doing at that point.

$399 a piece. Never doing that again.

2. 1 x Maxton Design lip - Cheap plastic - $179
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-maxton-d...92mfd1-gloss~/

I went with this one because it was a lot narrower and gave more clearance and lasted a bit longer. However it's clear coated and black and plastic - once you have a crack it starts weakening the area, the stress marks turn white and it just looks bad.

3. Got this one and it's quite sturdy. Took a lot of beating but I just didn't like the high sided look to it so I got rid of it.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3261...27424c4dZOvSmU

4. 2 x PU splitter - This one was also pretty hardy. I decided to come up with a plan to reinforce the PU with ABS so I traced the bottom of the splitter (not all of it, just the two sides that come down the lowest) and then had a 1/4" ABS sheet cut in that shape. Then I glued and bolted on the lower abs strike pads (as I called them) and it worked very very well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/251955786278

5. Currently rocking this one and I love it. I switched from the PU one purely for aesthetic reasons to try and see what matte CF looks like.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-08-14-...72.m2749.l2649

I also moved to acrylic strike pads since they were easier for me to cut at home vs going to get the ABS done at Tap Plastics and waiting a week. ABS probably is better though I would do a 1/8" strike pad next time.

Space Fox · 07-30-2020, 03:07 PM

I just found out about this company courtesy of CSL_DNA https://360carbon.de/en/shop/bmw-m-c...3-e90-e92-e93/

Looks like they make a great product at an attractive price. I've ruled out any of the cheap-o carbon fiber options as I feel they just wreck the look of the car. I've pretty much narrowed it down to this GTS replica lip linked above if I go with anything. Just thought I'd throw another option at ya.

lancerr · 07-30-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

I just found out about this company courtesy of CSL_DNA https://360carbon.de/en/shop/bmw-m-c...3-e90-e92-e93/

Looks like they make a great product at an attractive price. I've ruled out any of the cheap-o carbon fiber options as I feel they just wreck the look of the car. I've pretty much narrowed it down to this GTS replica lip linked above if I go with anything. Just thought I'd throw another option at ya.

I don't know why but the fact that the lip doesnt extend edge to edge is wierd. Why do that?

Space Fox · 07-30-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lancerr

I don't know why but the fact that the lip doesnt extend edge to edge is wierd. Why do that?

I would assume because that is how the OEM GTS lip is as well:

s14_kev · 07-30-2020, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

I would assume because that is how the OEM GTS lip is as well:

+1, it is matching the OEM GTS lip.

If you want a similar style lip that extends to the edge, POM has this one available: https://pomperformance.com/all-produ...iber-front-lip

Epoustouflant · 07-30-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

I just found out about this company courtesy of CSL_DNA https://360carbon.de/en/shop/bmw-m-c...3-e90-e92-e93/

Looks like they make a great product at an attractive price. I've ruled out any of the cheap-o carbon fiber options as I feel they just wreck the look of the car. I've pretty much narrowed it down to this GTS replica lip linked above if I go with anything. Just thought I'd throw another option at ya.

Wow! I've been looking for a matte GTS replica for years.

The North American market *needs* this.

I have contacted them for more information.

djschmitt · 07-30-2020, 06:34 PM

Great insights, lancerr , and thank you for the link, @Space Fox

Space Fox · 07-31-2020, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Wow! I've been looking for a matte GTS replica for years.

The North American market *needs* this.

I have contacted them for more information.

Let me know what you find out! Maybe the opportunity for another group buy?? Haha

Epoustouflant · 07-31-2020, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Wow! I've been looking for a matte GTS replica for years.

The North American market *needs* this.

I have contacted them for more information.

Let me know what you find out! Maybe the opportunity for another group buy?? Haha

Yea!

They answered back.

GB is a possibility, but they are limited to 2-3 pcs / week in manufacturing capacity. They are already on backorder on 2 weeks as of now.

I think saving on shipping could be possible as it is around 175 € to North America.

They're open to it! I'll see what they say.

derbo · 07-31-2020, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Yea!

They answered back.

GB is a possibility, but they are limited to 2-3 pcs / week in manufacturing capacity. They are already on backorder on 2 weeks as of now.

I think saving on shipping could be possible as it is around 175 € to North America.

They're open to it! I'll see what they say.

Epoustouflant Count me in if there is a group buy. I'm in for an upperlip only. They said the cost for shipping is the same for the full GTS lip, and the upper only too.

DRLane · 07-31-2020, 10:19 AM

@Epoustouflant

Count me in too for the combined upper and lower kit.

Epoustouflant · 07-31-2020, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

@Epoustouflant

Count me in too for the combined upper and lower kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Yea!

They answered back.

GB is a possibility, but they are limited to 2-3 pcs / week in manufacturing capacity. They are already on backorder on 2 weeks as of now.

I think saving on shipping could be possible as it is around 175 € to North America.

They're open to it! I'll see what they say.

Epoustouflant Count me in if there is a group buy. I'm in for an upperlip only. They said the cost for shipping is the same for the full GTS lip, and the upper only too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRLane

@Epoustouflant

Count me in too for the combined upper and lower kit.

Perfect guys - I'm building up a list on the Facebook group too 🙏

I'll get more info from 360.

Space Fox · 07-31-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Perfect guys - I'm building up a list on the Facebook group too 🙏

I'll get more info from 360.

I'm in for the upper lip as well especially if we can get a discount on that crazy shipping cost.

MisterClutch888 · 07-31-2020, 02:04 PM

Where is the facebook group link?

also, couldve just make a list here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Perfect guys - I'm building up a list on the Facebook group too 🙏

I'll get more info from 360.

derbo · 07-31-2020, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterClutch888

Where is the facebook group link?

also, couldve just make a list here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Perfect guys - I'm building up a list on the Facebook group too 🙏

I'll get more info from 360.

We kinda bombard OP post with one option. I think there will be a new thread once details are sorted out.

Epoustouflant · 07-31-2020, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterClutch888

Where is the facebook group link?

also, couldve just make a list here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

Perfect guys - I'm building up a list on the Facebook group too 🙏

I'll get more info from 360.

A new thread will pop up early next week once I work out the GB details with 360C!

djschmitt · 08-01-2020, 12:13 PM

No worries about the thread jack, the discussion did uncover many lip options. I was considering participating in the group buy but I am going the cheap route first to see how the lip holds on our California roads 😎

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lancerr First Lieutenant 344 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: california iTrader: (1)	Some people call me the splitter expert and by some people I mean me. I'm on my 6th splitter in the last 3 years. I'm lowered on H&R Sport springs and have 4" of clearance in the front. 1. 2 x JB Speed https://jl-motoring.com/collections/...iber-front-lip These look great, fitment was great but the issue is teh clear coat. The CF will chip when you have a front strike (usually in the spot if you draw a like directly from steering wheel center to front bumper). That was fine but at some point clear coat cracks and then it's just shit. The clear coat star cracks and there's nothing worth doing at that point. $399 a piece. Never doing that again. 2. 1 x Maxton Design lip - Cheap plastic - $179 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-maxton-d...92mfd1-gloss~/ I went with this one because it was a lot narrower and gave more clearance and lasted a bit longer. However it's clear coated and black and plastic - once you have a crack it starts weakening the area, the stress marks turn white and it just looks bad. 3. Got this one and it's quite sturdy. Took a lot of beating but I just didn't like the high sided look to it so I got rid of it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3261...27424c4dZOvSmU 4. 2 x PU splitter - This one was also pretty hardy. I decided to come up with a plan to reinforce the PU with ABS so I traced the bottom of the splitter (not all of it, just the two sides that come down the lowest) and then had a 1/4" ABS sheet cut in that shape. Then I glued and bolted on the lower abs strike pads (as I called them) and it worked very very well. https://www.ebay.com/itm/251955786278 5. Currently rocking this one and I love it. I switched from the PU one purely for aesthetic reasons to try and see what matte CF looks like. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-08-14-...72.m2749.l2649 I also moved to acrylic strike pads since they were easier for me to cut at home vs going to get the ABS done at Tap Plastics and waiting a week. ABS probably is better though I would do a 1/8" strike pad next time.
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djschmitt Private First Class 236 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 DCT, Impreza MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	No worries about the thread jack, the discussion did uncover many lip options. I was considering participating in the group buy but I am going the cheap route first to see how the lip holds on our California roads 😎
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