[Nssmith1056]

Originally Posted by Nssmith1056

Right on. Thanks again. You've been most helpful! Pics to follow after install.

Did you have to take the bumper off to use the nuts and bolts it came with? Or did you just have to remove the bottom protective panels and that allowed access to fit bolts on underside of bumper? Just want to get a clear idea what I'm getting into.

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by Bimma30

Which dashcam are you using?

fitcamx

[mailman_fin]

Originally Posted by Nssmith1056

Did you have to take the bumper off to use the nuts and bolts it came with? Or did you just have to remove the bottom protective panels and that allowed access to fit bolts on underside of bumper? Just want to get a clear idea what I'm getting into.

Nope, only protective panels (sides and middle).

Installation is quite straight forward. Sounds maybe a bit hard task, but it is not. Common sense helps
Hardest thing is that when you drill the holes to lip and bumber first, you have to be exact sure that the lip is in place.

I did have two buddies with me to do the installation, and that was perhaps most ideal situation.
Ok, with two pair of hands you can do it, but three pair is better as two guys can keep the lip in place, when third one drill the holes.

- First drill the corners, next to wheel arch. Not too close to arch, see how lip is "taking itself" (sorry, dont know the correct word for this) to bumper. You can see it easily.

- 2nd drill somewhere in the middle BE SURE THAT YOU DONT MAKE THE HOLES TOO BACK OR TOO FRONT, that holes are not be visible. I bet you can see that when you test fit the lip

- Install those first 3 bolt/nuts, do not tight too much, now lip will keep its place and it is easier to drill rest of the holes

- When all holes are done, remove the lip and add two sided tape. I did add it all the way between the screw holes. Be sure that you dont put the tape "too front" that it will be visible. Remember to properly clean bumber and the lip with some alcohol or etc to take all the shit out.

And after the drilling, we did start to put bolts/nuts from the corners of the lip. Just next from wheel arch.
First bolt/nut installed a bit lose, and then middle one, then side by side.

***EDIT***
Do not peel of the tape cover from side where it sticks to BUMBER before you have installed the lip with a bit loosed 3-4 bolt/nuts.
Usually those tapes stick so damn hard, and if you cannot attach the lip straight to it correct position, its a bit PITA to pull/push/move it when tape holds.
So I did just peel corner of the tape, that I was able to use some pliers to remove the cover after lip was bolted with those 3-4 bolts/nuts and you can see that it is in place.
I hope you understand what I mean

Hmm, I hope that I did remember all the steps

[Nssmith1056]

Originally Posted by mailman_fin

Nope, only protective panels (sides and middle).

Installation is quite straight forward. Sounds maybe a bit hard task, but it is not. Common sense helps
Hardest thing is that when you drill the holes to lip and bumber first, you have to be exact sure that the lip is in place.

I did have two buddies with me to do the installation, and that was perhaps most ideal situation.
Ok, with two pair of hands you can do it, but three pair is better as two guys can keep the lip in place, when third one drill the holes.

- First drill the corners, next to wheel arch. Not too close to arch, see how lip is "taking itself" (sorry, dont know the correct word for this) to bumper. You can see it easily.

- 2nd drill somewhere in the middle BE SURE THAT YOU DONT MAKE THE HOLES TOO BACK OR TOO FRONT, that holes are not be visible. I bet you can see that when you test fit the lip

- Install those first 3 bolt/nuts, do not tight too much, now lip will keep its place and it is easier to drill rest of the holes

- When all holes are done, remove the lip and add two sided tape. I did add it all the way between the screw holes. Be sure that you dont put the tape "too front" that it will be visible. Remember to properly clean bumber and the lip with some alcohol or etc to take all the shit out.

And after the drilling, we did start to put bolts/nuts from the corners of the lip. Just next from wheel arch.
First bolt/nut installed a bit lose, and then middle one, then side by side.

***EDIT***
Do not peel of the tape cover from side where it sticks to BUMBER before you have installed the lip with a bit loosed 3-4 bolt/nuts.
Usually those tapes stick so damn hard, and if you cannot attach the lip straight to it correct position, its a bit PITA to pull/push/move it when tape holds.
So I did just peel corner of the tape, that I was able to use some pliers to remove the cover after lip was bolted with those 3-4 bolts/nuts and you can see that it is in place.
I hope you understand what I mean

Hmm, I hope that I did remember all the steps

Awesome. Great write up. Thank you!!!

[Enthusiast~1]

Originally Posted by misterdom

I've the got the 699M 20 inch wheels in staggered setup. 245/45/20 275/40/20. With 15mm all around.

Were there any rub issues or just wanted to push them out a bit?

[misterdom]

Originally Posted by Drvlikeagrl

Were there any rub issues or just wanted to push them out a bit?

Yeah I just wanted a little wider stance. I like them peeking out a little.

[junx]

Originally Posted by Nssmith1056

Maxton front lip spoiler came in today. Got it tested for fit, hopefully I will get around to installing it this weekend!

Looks amazing. Share some pics when mounted please!

[WHITEUNDERARM]

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

[Nssmith1056]

Originally Posted by Nssmith1056

Did you have to take the bumper off to use the nuts and bolts it came with? Or did you just have to remove the bottom protective panels and that allowed access to fit bolts on underside of bumper? Just want to get a clear idea what I'm getting into.

Added a shadowline (knock off) grille today. Good news is I can switch back and forth if I get tired of this one vs my black slatted one.

[5LEEPR_G01]

Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

Looks great in BSM! Have you thought about adding the Maxton Design side skirts?? I have the same front lip style from eBay and the side skirts sitting in my garage awaiting the arrival of my own M40i lol

[TX3M]

Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

Looks mean!

[mailman_fin]

Black boomerangs and BM3 Stage 1

[Chief Orman]

Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

Great wheels

[MidnightRiderM]

Rear ended hit and run style on the Whitestone Bridge in NY, 4 cars involved. Thankfully there was no injuries. I never want to drive in NY again, those people are animals.

[Enthusiast~1]

Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

I have no problem dropping "sexy" when it is. That is SEXY! Nicely done and a pleasure to view. Don't envy cleaning those wheels though having just cleaned my BBS.

Also, what lip is that?

[Nssmith1056]

Maxton front lip installed today! Thanks @mailman_fin for the install advise! Made it a breeze.

[Clamper3]

Had some extra time.. took the badges off the back. I put on the new Badge. Put a ceramic coat on the whole car. Removed old Kidney grill & installed a black Kidney grill.. (which looks fricken awesome)

[marseille82]

Originally Posted by MidnightRiderM

Rear ended hit and run style on the Whitestone Bridge in NY, 4 cars involved. Thankfully there was no injuries. I never want to drive in NY again, those people are animals.

Sorry you went through this but why we gotta be animal though?

There are idiots everywhere.

[MidnightRiderM]

Originally Posted by marseille82

Sorry you went through this but why we gotta be animal though?

There are idiots everywhere.

Not trying to offended you or anyone as I'm originally from NYC. There were people on the highway laughing and yelling at me and the others involved like it was my fault for causing traffic, beside all the other things I see when I'm there and everything family and friends who still live there tell me. Yes there are idiots everywhere but some are more "special" than others.

[mailman_fin]

Originally Posted by Nssmith1056

Maxton front lip installed today! Thanks @mailman_fin for the install advise! Made it a breeze.

No problem, glad if it helped

And looking good

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by WHITEUNDERARM

Fitted a front lip to complete the look…it now looks fairly aggressive

I really need to add that lip, too.

Is that the one from Ali Express?

Car is looking EVIL!


I added some red plastic covers to the front braces behind the grill just now - need to spray off the car and snap a picture or two.

[5LEEPR_G01]

Originally Posted by hooligan_G01

I really need to add that lip, too.

Is that the one from Ali Express?

Car is looking EVIL!


I added some red plastic covers to the front braces behind the grill just now - need to spray off the car and snap a picture or two.

I have one brand new in box I'm selling.