[ttx3m]

Anyone know how these install? Does the front bumper need removed?

https://www.rwcarbon.com/f97-x3m-lci...air-vents.html

[Thtshowiroll47]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

Anyone know how these install? Does the front bumper need removed?

https://www.rwcarbon.com/f97-x3m-lci...air-vents.html

Are you sure those would even fit a LCI F97?

[ttx3m]

I mean it states at this link that’s what they are for…

[danniexi]

great minds think alike.

I saw these a couple of months back and thought about installing these but I’ve yet to figure out how to install. I assumed they were stick on (with 3Mtape) but it looks like they use the original mounting point. obviously removing the bumper would be easiest but I’m trying to look for a way to do so without removing the bumper. I just haven’t had the time plus it’s been cold these days. I’ll try getting around to it when I have the time.

[ttx3m]

Was hoping you’d chime in! Yeah been seeing these pop up with various vendors and wasn’t sure if I could get to them with bumper on. The mounting points are not obvious looking at them front the front. Therefore I kind of assumed it may need to come off.

[Thtshowiroll47]

I’ve got the lower air vents in carbon fiber right next to those vents too install. I haven’t been able to find anything on installing those air vents.

[ttx3m]

Originally Posted by Thtshowiroll47

I’ve got the lower air vents in carbon fiber right next to those vents too install. I haven’t been able to find anything on installing those air vents.

Danniexi shared in my Carbon thread some details on installing those. Check out this post it might help.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=30705911

[Thtshowiroll47]

I just ordered them. I received an email, the vents are back ordered 3-4 weeks.

[KodiakEd]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

Anyone know how these install? Does the front bumper need removed?

https://www.rwcarbon.com/f97-x3m-lci...air-vents.html

Oooohhh great. Now I need to add more CF to the front end.

[ttx3m]

Glad I could help! 🤣

I really want to order it but to me seems like the bumper would have to come off and I don’t really want to mess with that.

[Thtshowiroll47]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

Glad I could help! 🤣

I really want to order it but to me seems like the bumper would have to come off and I don’t really want to mess with that.

My sound shop said, they would install the vents by taking off the front bumper.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by Thtshowiroll47

My sound shop said, they would install the vents by taking off the front bumper.

the side air inlets (the larger piece for the auxiliary radiator/intercoolers) can be done in a few minutes without having to remove the front bumper.

the front brake duct inlets thatttx3m posted in main OP are all held in by tabs. judging by the way they look i think front bumper removal may need to be done just to get access to those tabs.

[eddemeter86]

Anyone figure this out? I’m having trouble with the sensor when trying to reinstall. Is it easier to drop the whole bumper?

[Thtshowiroll47]

Hopefully, I’ll have my carbon fiber vents in two weeks. 🤞🏾

[ttx3m]

So apparently these vents (the inner ones not the brake ducts) are just 3m overlay. I’ve reached out to RW about them. I’ll probably order these with the brake duct trim as well.

Someone on the FB group page confirmed fitment via 3m tape for these sold by RW. So no removing the bumper.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

So apparently these vents (the inner ones not the brake ducts) are just 3m overlay. I’ve reached out to RW about them. I’ll probably order these with the brake duct trim as well.

Someone on the FB group page confirmed fitment via 3m tape for these sold by RW. So no removing the bumper.

to be pedantic, the outer vents are for the auxiliary radiators, (main radiator and inter cooler) and the inner ones are for the brakes.

keep us updated. if these are really just overlays I’ll grab a set too.

[ttx3m]

My bad thanks for the correction!

Yeah as much as I don’t want to remove the lip at this point I’ll probably grab both sets to feed the addiction. 😂

[Thtshowiroll47]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

My bad thanks for the correction!

Yeah as much as I don’t want to remove the lip at this point I’ll probably grab both sets to feed the addiction. 😂

My vents arrive Monday. If th vents y’re overlays, they’re going back. For the price and wait time, they need to be original carbon fiber parts. You could hydro dip those parts for a much cheaper price and they would look better than an overlay.

[ttx3m]

Originally Posted by Thtshowiroll47

My vents arrive Monday. If th vents y’re overlays, they’re going back. For the price and wait time, they need to be original carbon fiber parts. You could hydro dip those parts for a much cheaper price and they would look better than an overlay.

Anxiously awaiting an update 😂

fwiw I emailed RW and they stated these replace the existing pieces.

[Thtshowiroll47]

Originally Posted by ttx3m

Anxiously awaiting an update 😂

fwiw I emailed RW and they stated these replace the existing pieces.

My vents arrived and they are overlays. I haven’t installed them. I’ll take some pictures Thursday and upload them... Perfect fit though.

[ttx3m]

Originally Posted by Thtshowiroll47

My vents arrived and they are overlays. I haven’t installed them. I’ll take some pictures Thursday and upload them... Perfect fit though.

So you installed them? I was gonna buy them from you lol!

I’m just confused because when I emailed them they said replacements. Regardless happy to hear they fit well and now we know I don’t need to remove the bumper. Would be nice if they knew their own product!!

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by Thtshowiroll47

My vents arrived and they are overlays. I haven’t installed them. I’ll take some pictures Thursday and upload them... Perfect fit though.

shit i'll take em.