What's the verdict on front splitters?

Kozumasbullitt · 05-13-2021, 02:11 PM

I am interested in either the RKP or Sterckenn front splitter and am looking for feedback from owners. There are some old threads on both splitters as well as splitters in general and I want to see how owners feel about their splitters now.

Thanks for the input.

allinon72 · 05-13-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

I am interested in either the RKP or Sterckenn front splitter and am looking for feedback from owners. There are some old threads on both splitters as well as splitters in general and I want to see how owners feel about their splitters now.

Thanks for the input.

What specifically do you want to know?

Kozumasbullitt · 05-13-2021, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by allinon72

What specifically do you want to know?

How are the splitters holding up?
Any regrets such as wishing you bought another brand?
General thoughts on your splitter choice.

BMWZ4 · 05-13-2021, 04:15 PM

I notice you own an x3m40i...splitters for those vehicles are different from the x3m's...Also, take a look at Maxton front splitters. Much less expensive and there are a few members here who have one installed

Kozumasbullitt · 05-13-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I notice you own an x3m40i...splitters for those vehicles are different from the x3m's...Also, take a look at Maxton front splitters. Much less expensive and there are a few members here who have one installed

I have a 21 X3MC now, traded my M40I in at the end of March.

Let me update that now.

BMWZ4 · 05-13-2021, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

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Originally Posted by BMWZ4

I notice you own an x3m40i...splitters for those vehicles are different from the x3m's...Also, take a look at Maxton front splitters. Much less expensive and there are a few members here who have one installed

I have a 21 X3MC now, traded my M40I in at the end of March.

Let me update that now.

Gotcha...never mind about the Maxton splitter then...not yet available

M3Pilot09 · 05-14-2021, 10:16 AM

I picked up these, they are cool but too understated. They are the M Performance Splitters

Bestle · 05-14-2021, 03:32 PM

Has anyone installed a cheap splitter, something like this?

https://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/bmw-...-splitter-set/

I don't want to pay a ridiculous amount for something in carbon that I'm only going to have to wrap or paint black anyway.

allinon72 · 05-14-2021, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestle

Has anyone installed a cheap splitter, something like this?

https://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/bmw-...-splitter-set/

I don't want to pay a ridiculous amount for something in carbon that I'm only going to have to wrap or paint black anyway.

Why would you have to paint it black or wrap it?

Bestle · 05-14-2021, 04:25 PM

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Why would you have to paint it black or wrap it?

Because the carbon wouldn't match anything else on the car. It's all gloss black.

Kozumasbullitt · 05-14-2021, 06:41 PM

Decided to go with the Sterckenn from RG Sport.

r33_RGSport · 05-14-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kozumasbullitt

Decided to go with the Sterckenn from RG Sport.

Thank you for your business.

pluckydks · 05-14-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestle

Has anyone installed a cheap splitter, something like this?

https://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/bmw-...-splitter-set/

I don't want to pay a ridiculous amount for something in carbon that I'm only going to have to wrap or paint black anyway.

Looks like it'll fall off and/or crack just by looking at it wrong.

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Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

I picked up these, they are cool but too understated. They are the M Performance Splitters

Thanks for this photo. Wondered what it would look like on PB. If the carbon option was available when I got mine, I probably would've stuck with that and kept the exterior an OEM look. The M Performance rear is my favorite rear diffuser option. Oh well, such is life.

allinon72 · 05-15-2021, 06:47 AM

Just my personal philosophy - but for the longest time I would only put OEM parts on my car. I'm now OK with high quality aftermarket brands like RKP etc. but I could never bring myself to put cheap knockoffs on my car, I respect it too much. If I can't swallow the price of a legitimate part, I would rather just go without.

Dobie Dog · 05-19-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M3Pilot09

I picked up these, they are cool but too understated. They are the M Performance Splitters

Nice. Any closer pics or part number?

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