WANTED - Front Splitter's

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Tue 15 Apr, 2014 22:19

Anyone got a pair of front splitters in good nick for sale?

Plenty on eBay for a 1.9 but mines a pre face lift 2.8...I'm assuming 1.9's won't fit.

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 11:11

stupot50 · Post by **stupot50** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 11:27

What about something like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-FRONT- ... 1068384143

stupot50 · Post by **stupot50** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 11:34

http://www.body-kit.co.uk/product.php/4 ... -spoiler-a

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 12:20

Thanks stupot50,

Ive seen the ebay one but not keen on it, Im looking for something like this:-

deni2s · Post by **deni2s** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 13:47

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140893790348? ... EBIDX%3AIT

For M front bumper only, I am afraid.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 15:42

......... here you go Stephen..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fiber- ... 2315d23614

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 17:31

Southernboy wrote:......... here you go Stephen..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fiber- ... 2315d23614

For 1.9 Barry

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sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 17:32

deni2s wrote:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140893790348? ... EBIDX%3AIT

For M front bumper only, I am afraid.

I just did the Yorkshire war cry. "HOW MUCH"!?

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Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 17:32

............ NO, IT SPECIFICALLY SAYS FOR 2.8..... SCROLL DOWN....

stupot50 · Post by **stupot50** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 18:54

Says its for a 1.9 but if you enter car details as I did for my 2.8, it says it will fit. Not sure if I would take the gamble to be honest

deni2s · Post by **deni2s** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 19:48

Someone here who knows better the difference between widebody and 4cyl bumpers could tell if they will fit.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 19:52

........ really quite simple.... send the seller an email asking him to confirm fitment... If he confirms it, and it subsquently isn't correct, it's fully re-fundable according to eBay rules...

OXO · Post by **OXO** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 20:05

Southernboy wrote:........ really quite simple.... send the seller an email asking him to confirm fitment... If he confirms it, and it subsquently isn't correct, it's fully re-fundable according to eBay rules...

Except shipping to you, and shipping to return is not refunded.

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Thu 05 Jun, 2014 23:04

Ive emailed the seller, waiting for a response

Cal1000 · Post by **Cal1000** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 02:27

Let us know how it goes, I have a 2.8 and have been looking at them too.

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 08:21

eBay seller eppar wrote:Sorry, it does not fit 2.8 Z3 well,thanks for asking.

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sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 08:22

*Oops double post*

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 08:32

......... thatis unfortunate... they looked a good item!...

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 08:36

Oh well, the search continues

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 08:53

....... I have just messaged a company called JP Carbon who make CF splitters. I asked if their produt will fit the 3.0 Z3... which is the same as the 2.8 bumper... I'll let you know what the reply is...

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 09:11

......... Right, JP Carbon, who it turns out is also the supplier for the splitters we have been discussing above have replied to me... they tell me it will fit the 1.0 model perfetly, however on the 2.0 - 3.0 bumpers, it doesn'y follow the line of the bumper perfectly, and although it is a reasonable fit, one may want to "fill in" the small gap along the line between the edge of the bumper and the splitter with some resin or silicone.... so that's the story regarding that item..

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 09:23

check this out Stephen...
http://unqshop.com/bmw-z3-front-splitte ... ber,720155

....... and this too...
http://www.rieger-tuning.de/shop/article/index/pg/100

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 09:58

Southernboy wrote:check this out Stephen...
http://unqshop.com/bmw-z3-front-splitte ... ber,720155

....... and this too...
http://www.rieger-tuning.de/shop/article/index/pg/100

Many thanks for this Barry, much appreciated

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 10:14

......must say I quite like the Rieger item... seems a good fit and doesn't lower the front too much... and not a shabby price too..

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 10:56

me too, Much better than the offering from unqshop IMO

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 11:35

.... yep...and I lke the "notch" on the front either side... I looked for international shipping on the website, but nothing there...I'll have to send an email for details...

bertiejaffa · Post by **bertiejaffa** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 12:57

Has anyone put splitters on an m bumper?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Fri 06 Jun, 2014 13:21

there are really neat ones in CF on eBay... at a price..

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Sat 07 Jun, 2014 15:29

Those AC Schnitzer ones for the ///M bumper are exspensive though excluding the exspensive shipping but the ACS ones to look the part though.

bertiejaffa · Post by **bertiejaffa** » Sun 08 Jun, 2014 11:24

Southernboy wrote:there are really neat ones in CF on eBay... at a price..

Where you looking?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 08 Jun, 2014 11:26

.......... sounds like I should be having a look into the splitter issue.... there's enough for the 1.9's ... but the 2.0 - 3.0's seem to be ignored by Taiwan etc...

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sun 08 Jun, 2014 11:29

...... I saw a set of CF splitters for the M cars on eBay sometime fairly recently... I'll take another look and if I find them, I'll PM the link.

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Mon 09 Jun, 2014 22:32

Southernboy wrote:.......... sounds like I should be having a look into the splitter issue.... there's enough for the 1.9's ... but the 2.0 - 3.0's seem to be ignored by Taiwan etc...

Should I wait for some "Southernboy Splitter's"?

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Tue 10 Jun, 2014 00:28

... Hi Stephen.... I'm meeting with a fella, Jason Laing, here in a few days time who has a 3D printing facility... He tells me he can "print" an accurate mold for somthing like a splitter, added to which, he also does pressure molding of PU, so possibly he may be the right guy to sort out a reasonable splitter for the non 1.9 cars..

My thoughts on the subject lead me to think that the area of greatest concern is the fit between the splitter and the bumper along the curved edge. Technically one would imagine this would be identical on every Z3 with the same bumper fitted. I doubt that it is in fact true though, since small variations must surely occur during the original assembly to adjust components to match them to the next panel on the car. And even if this only ammounts to 5mm, it will make fitting a "one size fits all" item difficult to achieve. I envision a product with a small ammount of flexibility to compensate for any variation in the curve of the plastic bumper cover on any Z3... it's a simple but ultimately effective idea which I will discuss with Jason. If he can do the bussiness, I'll let you know... Meanwhile, I'll be speaking with one of the M car owners to provide me with an outline drawing of the M bumper OEM "splitter"... which will mean it becomes easy to transform the look of a non M bumper to one which more closely resembles the M bumper - at least along the edge anyhow.
The advent of the 3D printing process is certainly providing opportunity for fairly easy design of small items to high quality and accuracy..... so give me a week or three, and I'll get back to you...

sirius-c · Post by **sirius-c** » Tue 10 Jun, 2014 02:23

ooooo I'm all excited, I'll look forward to the results

maybe it'll be rear mud guards next

hint hint!

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Thu 20 Nov, 2014 22:49

Just found this.
One of the nicest looking splitters for the 6cyl bumper I've seen so far:
http://pinterest.com/pin/459578336948521741/

sviru · Post by **sviru** » Fri 21 Nov, 2014 18:50

Dino D wrote:Just found this.
One of the nicest looking splitters for the 6cyl bumper I've seen so far:
http://pinterest.com/pin/459578336948521741/

Hamann ones

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Sun 23 Nov, 2014 19:40

Any idea of sellers (replica or genuine)?

Topperz · Post by **Topperz** » Sun 23 Nov, 2014 21:38

ACS just fitted on my 2.0 year 2000 I do have the box with the part number.....if you need it...fitted a treat

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Sun 23 Nov, 2014 22:49

Topperz wrote:ACS just fitted on my 2.0 year 2000 I do have the box with the part number.....if you need it...fitted a treat

Part number would be great and pics.
Can I ask how much?

Ps does yours have the deeper 6cyl bumper (not sure if the 2.0 is 4 or 6cyl).

Topperz · Post by **Topperz** » Sun 23 Nov, 2014 23:26

Dino D wrote:
Topperz wrote:ACS just fitted on my 2.0 year 2000 I do have the box with the part number.....if you need it...fitted a treat
Part number would be great and pics.
Can I ask how much?

Ps does yours have the deeper 6cyl bumper (not sure if the 2.0 is 4 or 6cyl).

Yes it's the deeper spoiler and the 6cylinder facelift,if you check out the donington track day thread there are a few pics of them fitted

Other details to follow,they were on flea bay

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Mon 24 Nov, 2014 08:39

This post has some part numbers and images, if that helps.

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt ... Comparison

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Wed 26 Nov, 2014 18:40

Thanks for that.