RG Sport

r33_RGSport · 06-28-2020, 03:01 PM

Guys,

This is the first Sterckenn Carbon Fiber Front Lip that I managed to install in house to a local customer.
You guys might've asked, why I don't have one installed on my ride.
Answer, because I underestimated the qty for initial order, so I have to give up my slot to you guys.

Mine will come on the 3rd shipment. So I won't have it for another month.

Anyway, back to the subject.
I read and tried to follow the installation instruction that came with the product, and decided to do it different way.
Thank you to MarinoB for sharing his installation way.

Disclaimer: This instruction is as an alternative method for easy installation if you are going to apply this just for aesthetic purpose. Always recommended to follow the manufacturer's installation instruction and hardware.

Tools needed:
- 8mm socket
- Masking tape and Sharpie marker
- 1/4" drill bit and anything smaller for initial hole

Optional part (This is critical if you want to have a very easy installation):
- 9pcs Plastic Rivet

- Plastic Rivet tool, here is the link to Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2E50..._Y9o-EbRS1NYAJ

Step 1:
- Remove 4x 8mm screws from the front bumper lower center and 1x 8mm screw on each lower side of the front bumper.

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Step 2:
- Temporarily install the front lip and secure snugly with 8mm screws (I start with the middle piece first), put masking tape on the bumper where it lines up to the front lip's hole.
- Adjust the front lip so it is centered and evenly positioned. Once you are satisfied, tighten the 8mm screws.
- For you who are brave, you can start drilling with smaller bit, and finalize it with 1/4" bit. For you who have a faint heart, go ahead use sharpie and mark the center hole to the masking tape. Then remove the lip, and start drilling.
Be careful not to go too far since you are at risk on drilling through the top part of the bumper.

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Step 3:
- Re-install the lip (if you remove it before drilling the bumper), then use the 8mm screws, center the lip, and tighten the screws. Finishing it up with the plastic rivets instead of the supplied screws.

Repeat the same process for the left and right lips.

Enjoy the pictures of final products.

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AlexFL · 06-28-2020, 03:24 PM

Great job and thanks for the instructions, Ben!

P.S.: I also saw that you finally cleaned your chameleon HRE wheels...

pluckydks · 06-28-2020, 04:28 PM

r33_RGSport The side pieces just magically install themselves?

AlexFL · 06-28-2020, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluckydks

r33_RGSport The side pieces just magically install themselves?

Use 1-1/2” hex head pole barn screws to mount the side pieces.

MarinoB · 06-28-2020, 05:09 PM

Looking good! 👍🏼🔥

r33_RGSport · 06-28-2020, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pluckydks

r33_RGSport The side pieces just magically install themselves?

Lol. This what happened if you are trying to work on the weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Great job and thanks for the instructions, Ben!

P.S.: I also saw that you finally cleaned your chameleon HRE wheels...

Haha. Self clean finish now.

Will Pwr · 06-28-2020, 05:50 PM

Good DIY, Thanks!

Can't wait to get one too

itsmabs · 06-28-2020, 06:28 PM

Looks awesome. Torn between it and the RKP lip. can't go wrong either way I guess, which is a good place to be.

_x3M_Competition · 06-28-2020, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Guys,

This is the first Sterckenn Carbon Fiber Front Lip that I managed to install in house to a local customer.
You guys might've asked, why I don't have one installed on my ride.
Answer, because I underestimated the qty for initial order, so I have to give up my slot to you guys.

Mine will come on the 3rd shipment. So I won't have it for another month.

Anyway, back to the subject.
I read and tried to follow the installation instruction that came with the product, and decided to do it different way.
Thank you to MarinoB for sharing his installation way.

Tools needed:
- 8mm socket
- Masking tape and Sharpie marker
- 1/4" drill bit and anything smaller for initial hole

Optional part (This is critical if you want to have a very easy installation):
- 9pcs Plastic Rivet

- Plastic Rivet tool, here is the link to Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2E50..._Y9o-EbRS1NYAJ

Step 1:
- Remove 4x 8mm screws from the front bumper lower center and 1x 8mm screw on each lower side of the front bumper.

Attachment 2350332

Step 2:
- Temporarily install the front lip and secure snugly with 8mm screws (I start with the middle piece first), put masking tape on the bumper where it lines up to the front lip's hole.
- Adjust the front lip so it is centered and evenly positioned. Once you are satisfied, tighten the 8mm screws.
- For you who are brave, you can start drilling with smaller bit, and finalize it with 1/4" bit. For you who have a faint heart, go ahead use sharpie and mark the center hole to the masking tape. Then remove the lip, and start drilling.
Be careful not to go too far since you are at risk on drilling through the top part of the bumper.

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Step 3:
- Re-install the lip (if you remove it before drilling the bumper), then use the 8mm screws, center the lip, and tighten the screws. Finishing it up with the plastic rivets instead of the supplied screws.

Repeat the same process for the left and right lips.

Enjoy the pictures of final products.

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Brian's car is coming together nice! 👌🏽🙌🏾

Influence · 07-01-2020, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Lol. This what happened if you are trying to work on the weekend.

Haha. Self clean finish now.

Unrelated to the lip (though I really like it). Are those 21" or 22" HF2s on the black car? I can't see the tire size in the pictures. HF3s look very clean on the X3M.

r33_RGSport · 07-01-2020, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Influence

Unrelated to the lip (though I really like it). Are those 21" or 22" HF2s on the black car? I can't see the tire size in the pictures. HF2s look very clean on the X3M.

22".

cfm56d7b · 07-01-2020, 05:03 PM

One of the best front lips I have seen so far for X3M.

Miko M · 07-01-2020, 06:48 PM

Looks nice, all those small changes makes the car look so much better!

r33_RGSport · 07-01-2020, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Looks nice, all those small changes makes the car look so much better!

Need to mod yours.

Miko M · 07-01-2020, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miko M

Looks nice, all those small changes makes the car look so much better!

Need to mod yours.

So tempted but still not sure what to do.Lol

Don't want to spend 20-30K on aftermarket like i did on F90 and then sell it.

Sense I skipped the X6M I could

I know.... I am bad when comes to keep cars.

19___M2 · 07-01-2020, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Guys,

This is the first Sterckenn Carbon Fiber Front Lip that I managed to install in house to a local customer.
You guys might've asked, why I don't have one installed on my ride.
Answer, because I underestimated the qty for initial order, so I have to give up my slot to you guys.

Mine will come on the 3rd shipment. So I won't have it for another month.

Anyway, back to the subject.
I read and tried to follow the installation instruction that came with the product, and decided to do it different way.
Thank you to MarinoB for sharing his installation way.

[COLOR="Red"]Disclaimer: This instruction is as an alternative method for easy installation if you are going to apply this just for aesthetic purpose. Always recommended to follow the manufacturer's installation instruction and hardware.[/COLOR]

Tools needed:
- 8mm socket
- Masking tape and Sharpie marker
- 1/4" drill bit and anything smaller for initial hole

Optional part (This is critical if you want to have a very easy installation):
- 9pcs Plastic Rivet

- Plastic Rivet tool, here is the link to Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2E50..._Y9o-EbRS1NYAJ

Step 1:
- Remove 4x 8mm screws from the front bumper lower center and 1x 8mm screw on each lower side of the front bumper.

Attachment 2350332

Step 2:
- Temporarily install the front lip and secure snugly with 8mm screws (I start with the middle piece first), put masking tape on the bumper where it lines up to the front lip's hole.
- Adjust the front lip so it is centered and evenly positioned. Once you are satisfied, tighten the 8mm screws.
- For you who are brave, you can start drilling with smaller bit, and finalize it with 1/4" bit. For you who have a faint heart, go ahead use sharpie and mark the center hole to the masking tape. Then remove the lip, and start drilling.
Be careful not to go too far since you are at risk on drilling through the top part of the bumper.

Attachment 2350334

Attachment 2350333

Step 3:
- Re-install the lip (if you remove it before drilling the bumper), then use the 8mm screws, center the lip, and tighten the screws. Finishing it up with the plastic rivets instead of the supplied screws.

Repeat the same process for the left and right lips.

Enjoy the pictures of final products.

Attachment 2350335

Attachment 2350337

Attachment 2350336

Looks good! Could you pm me the price installed?

r33_RGSport · 07-01-2020, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19___M2

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Guys,

This is the first Sterckenn Carbon Fiber Front Lip that I managed to install in house to a local customer.
You guys might've asked, why I don't have one installed on my ride.
Answer, because I underestimated the qty for initial order, so I have to give up my slot to you guys.

Mine will come on the 3rd shipment. So I won't have it for another month.

Anyway, back to the subject.
I read and tried to follow the installation instruction that came with the product, and decided to do it different way.
Thank you to MarinoB for sharing his installation way.

[COLOR="Red"]Disclaimer: This instruction is as an alternative method for easy installation if you are going to apply this just for aesthetic purpose. Always recommended to follow the manufacturer's installation instruction and hardware.[/COLOR]

Tools needed:
- 8mm socket
- Masking tape and Sharpie marker
- 1/4" drill bit and anything smaller for initial hole

Optional part (This is critical if you want to have a very easy installation):
- 9pcs Plastic Rivet

- Plastic Rivet tool, here is the link to Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2E50..._Y9o-EbRS1NYAJ

Step 1:
- Remove 4x 8mm screws from the front bumper lower center and 1x 8mm screw on each lower side of the front bumper.

Attachment 2350332

Step 2:
- Temporarily install the front lip and secure snugly with 8mm screws (I start with the middle piece first), put masking tape on the bumper where it lines up to the front lip's hole.
- Adjust the front lip so it is centered and evenly positioned. Once you are satisfied, tighten the 8mm screws.
- For you who are brave, you can start drilling with smaller bit, and finalize it with 1/4" bit. For you who have a faint heart, go ahead use sharpie and mark the center hole to the masking tape. Then remove the lip, and start drilling.
Be careful not to go too far since you are at risk on drilling through the top part of the bumper.

Attachment 2350334

Attachment 2350333

Step 3:
- Re-install the lip (if you remove it before drilling the bumper), then use the 8mm screws, center the lip, and tighten the screws. Finishing it up with the plastic rivets instead of the supplied screws.

Repeat the same process for the left and right lips.

Enjoy the pictures of final products.

Attachment 2350335

Attachment 2350337

Attachment 2350336

Looks good! Could you pm me the price installed?

PM'ed

06-28-2020, 03:01 PM	#1
r33_RGSport General 12906 Rep 18,679 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	RG Sport - Sterckenn CF Front Lip DIY Guys, This is the first Sterckenn Carbon Fiber Front Lip that I managed to install in house to a local customer. You guys might've asked, why I don't have one installed on my ride. Answer, because I underestimated the qty for initial order, so I have to give up my slot to you guys. Mine will come on the 3rd shipment. So I won't have it for another month. Anyway, back to the subject. I read and tried to follow the installation instruction that came with the product, and decided to do it different way. Thank you to MarinoB for sharing his installation way. Disclaimer: This instruction is as an alternative method for easy installation if you are going to apply this just for aesthetic purpose. Always recommended to follow the manufacturer's installation instruction and hardware. Tools needed: - 8mm socket - Masking tape and Sharpie marker - 1/4" drill bit and anything smaller for initial hole Optional part (This is critical if you want to have a very easy installation): - 9pcs Plastic Rivet - Plastic Rivet tool, here is the link to Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV2E50..._Y9o-EbRS1NYAJ Step 1: - Remove 4x 8mm screws from the front bumper lower center and 1x 8mm screw on each lower side of the front bumper. Step 2: - Temporarily install the front lip and secure snugly with 8mm screws (I start with the middle piece first), put masking tape on the bumper where it lines up to the front lip's hole. - Adjust the front lip so it is centered and evenly positioned. Once you are satisfied, tighten the 8mm screws. - For you who are brave, you can start drilling with smaller bit, and finalize it with 1/4" bit. For you who have a faint heart, go ahead use sharpie and mark the center hole to the masking tape. Then remove the lip, and start drilling. Be careful not to go too far since you are at risk on drilling through the top part of the bumper. Step 3: - Re-install the lip (if you remove it before drilling the bumper), then use the 8mm screws, center the lip, and tighten the screws. Finishing it up with the plastic rivets instead of the supplied screws. Repeat the same process for the left and right lips. Enjoy the pictures of final products. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com SPRING Sale!! 04/01 - 04/15 - Code: "SPRING2024" MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more... Last edited by r33_RGSport; 06-29-2020 at 05:38 PM..
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AlexFL Brigadier General 7834 Rep 4,607 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Great job and thanks for the instructions, Ben! P.S.: I also saw that you finally cleaned your chameleon HRE wheels...
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