ACS splitters fitting
ACS splitters fitting
Hi all
Just had my acs splitter/flippers arrive
Offered them up and the fit perfect
So now .....do I paint them cosmos black to match the bumper/ spoiler
Had a price for carbon wrap on just the exposed parts which are visible...£150 ish
Or do I leave them as they are,the finish is perfect as they are new never used
Also do I bond them on first and use the bolts after for added strength
Any suggestions on what to use for bonding for best results
Thanks in advance
Just had my acs splitter/flippers arrive
Offered them up and the fit perfect
So now .....do I paint them cosmos black to match the bumper/ spoiler
Had a price for carbon wrap on just the exposed parts which are visible...£150 ish
Or do I leave them as they are,the finish is perfect as they are new never used
Also do I bond them on first and use the bolts after for added strength
Any suggestions on what to use for bonding for best results
Thanks in advance
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Re: ACS splitters fitting
The choice of colour/finish is really up to you, I would personally have them colour coded, they would then be a nice subtle mod.
The bolts will be strong enough to hold them in place, I would not bond them just in case you need to get them off at any point to repaint etc.
The bolts will be strong enough to hold them in place, I would not bond them just in case you need to get them off at any point to repaint etc.
Re: ACS splitters fitting
Good point re removal if required and subtle is what I really want as I do want to keep it as standard looking as possible
The fitting instructions state that they are pre- primed ready for painting so shouldn't take a lot to get them sprayed up
Ps looks like I've sorted Monday for donington Brian
Paul
The fitting instructions state that they are pre- primed ready for painting so shouldn't take a lot to get them sprayed up
Ps looks like I've sorted Monday for donington Brian
Paul
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Re: ACS splitters fitting
I might get around to fitting mine at some stage I was planning on using self tapping screws, as Brian mentioned I wouldn't bond them on as if you damage them you can simply remove them for repair.
Tim.
Tim.
Re: ACS splitters fitting
The trouble with self tappers is that they are very prone to vibration, often making them come loose. I got these type of splitters while in the US and intend fitting with self tappers with some 3M double sided tape as an extra buffer to help stop vibrating loose.
"Knowledge and experience are not always the same"
Re: ACS splitters fitting
Hi
The fitting kit comes with bolts and locking nuts,the two holes at each end are extended self tappers to replace the original screws in the bottom of the bumper
My thoughts are pop a couple of spots of the bonding silicon on each splitter,let that cure so they are held in place,then drill and bolt
Paul
The fitting kit comes with bolts and locking nuts,the two holes at each end are extended self tappers to replace the original screws in the bottom of the bumper
My thoughts are pop a couple of spots of the bonding silicon on each splitter,let that cure so they are held in place,then drill and bolt
Paul
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Re: ACS splitters fitting
If you let the silicon cure first you will be trying to squash with bolts later and also silicon is a very powerful adhesive, if you ever need to remove them you may break them before the silicon lets go. The point of doubled sided tape is that although both sides adhere to their halves of the joint the tape has a weak point in the centre which will part before damaging the items that are stuck together. When the joint is parted all you have to do is remove the residue from each half of the joint. I hope that makes sense.
Tony.
Tony.
"Knowledge and experience are not always the same"
Re: ACS splitters fitting
Yes I'm with it,I've had number plates in the past that have been a pita to remove,I was just thinking that you get a little bit of adjustment for perfect fit with the silicon before it curest-tony wrote:If you let the silicon cure first you will be trying to squash with bolts later and also silicon is a very powerful adhesive, if you ever need to remove them you may break them before the silicon lets go. The point of doubled sided tape is that although both sides adhere to their halves of the joint the tape has a weak point in the centre which will part before damaging the items that are stuck together. When the joint is parted all you have to do is remove the residue from each half of the joint. I hope that makes sense.
Tony.
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Re: ACS splitters fitting
Now fitted many thanks for those who have chipped in with advice...all good
In the end I went down the cosmos black route for finish
Double sided tape and some nice stainless self tappers with the washers provided
I have pics but won't let me load via the ipad as it says the file is tooooo big
Paul
In the end I went down the cosmos black route for finish
Double sided tape and some nice stainless self tappers with the washers provided
I have pics but won't let me load via the ipad as it says the file is tooooo big
Paul
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
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Re: ACS splitters fitting
So you were the one that outbid me on the bay I will stick to the Rieger front however.
Pics of them fitted would be great!
Pics of them fitted would be great!
Re: ACS splitters fitting
Yes it was meWolverine_1999 wrote:So you were the one that outbid me on the bay I will stick to the Rieger front however.
Pics of them fitted would be great!
Struggling with pics still....I do have some tho
The only bad thing about owning a Z3 is bedtime .......boing!! time for bed said zebedee
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white
Z3 cosmos black individual 2.0
X1 /MSport XDrive 2.0d mineral white