Does anyone prefer the stock lip vs. aero lip?

slubu · 06-10-2008, 10:46 AM

For some reason, I am almost indifferent with regards to the aero lip on the AW E92. Am I nuts? Just wondering if anyone else feels like the stock lip is just fine...

e92phreak · 06-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Stock looks too plain. The Aero lip looks more aggressive.

This often gets asked about the side skirts too. The OEM side skirt looks fine, but the M-tech side skirts look more aggressive.

slubu · 06-10-2008, 11:06 AM

You have a good looking car my friend

Tondtar · 06-10-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slubu

For some reason, I am almost indifferent with regards to the aero lip on the AW E92. Am I nuts? Just wondering if anyone else feels like the stock lip is just fine...

Decide for yourself seeing the difference side by side below. I was like you and semi-reluctantly decided to do it but I like it a lot better now after a week. Specially since it only lowers the bottom of stock lip about 1/8 inch total (thickness of material only). This reduces the chance of damage by wheel stops at parking stalls. Although, you still have to be careful since stock E92 sits lower than most cars.

vtx DANNY · 06-10-2008, 12:55 PM

i think stock one is fine!! but if you have money and you want a more agressive look then go ahead.

///sniper · 06-10-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Decide for yourself seeing the difference side by side below. I was like you and semi-reluctantly decided to do it but I like it a lot better now after a week. Specially since it only lowers the bottom of stock lip about 1/8 inch total (thickness of material only). This reduces the chance of damage by wheel stops at parking stalls. Although, you still have to be careful since stock E92 sits lower than most cars.

Is that genuine OEM or a replica? It still looks nice but, it seems to have more rounded edges to it than the sharper lines from the OEM aero lips that I've seen...

Tondtar · 06-10-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ///sniper

Is that genuine OEM or a replica? It still looks nice but, it seems to have more rounded edges to it than the sharper lines from the OEM aero lips that I've seen...

Genuine OEM - Not a replica. Paint and installation courtesy of Longtran, the man.

rubber_ducky · 06-10-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///sniper

Is that genuine OEM or a replica? It still looks nice but, it seems to have more rounded edges to it than the sharper lines from the OEM aero lips that I've seen...

Likely due to the color. White doesn't alway look lean.

WCM3 · 06-10-2008, 04:13 PM

Definitely the aero. I saw some pics of one 335i that I was planning on purchasing (which didn't have the aero lip at the time). Got to the house and he installed the aero lip a couple weeks back..BIG difference. It looks more aggressive..

E90330iS · 06-11-2008, 03:04 AM

AERO!

Neema · 06-11-2008, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tondtar

Genuine OEM - Not a replica. Paint and installation courtesy of Longtran, the man.

nice license plate haha. . . . . i take it your persian?

carguy19 · 06-11-2008, 09:03 AM

I like it without personally especially on lowered cars but its just a matter of taste.

slubu · 06-11-2008, 10:59 AM

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nice license plate haha. . . . . i take it your persian?

his screenname gives it away too.

Tondtar · 06-11-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by slubu

his screenname gives it away too.

I am busted ...Persians and BMW? ....NO WAY!!!!

slubu · 06-11-2008, 11:45 AM

So you guys think yes to the aero lip on my car?

pittyinSC · 06-11-2008, 11:55 AM

For some reason I'm not a fan of the Aero Lip, but I have not seen
one in person so I will have to wait and see.

hotrod2448 · 06-11-2008, 11:59 AM

I don't mind the aero lip but, don't like it enough to get it. I still haven't seen a lip that I really want for the E92.

I wish they would have put some cut lines in the side of the bumper like they did on the E90 to make the transition from lip to stock bumper a little cleaner.

Tondtar · 06-11-2008, 12:04 PM

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So you guys think yes to the aero lip on my car?

May be not - But you will definitely need a CA license plate if you do live in Irvine. Beware of fascist cops there

slubu · 06-11-2008, 12:18 PM

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May be not - But you will definitely need a CA license plate if you do live in Irvine. Beware of fascist cops there

After my last Euro Delivery I still had the euro plates on from germany and got pulled over. I expect to do the same this time too until my plates get here.

Frankie D · 06-11-2008, 03:05 PM

aero lip

1cleanm6 · 06-11-2008, 03:11 PM

I LIKE IT...however i just cant see myself spending 500 bux for it.

bavarian19 · 06-11-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vtx DANNY

i think stock one is fine!! but if you have money and you want a more agressive look then go ahead.

While I like the aero lip. I went with painted splitters on my E90, and they looked like a teenagers face after about a year or so with all the rock chips...

Im straying away from it.

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