Author Topic: volvo lip (Read 10011 times)

318is1506 · « **on:** October 04, 2011, 08:42:25 PM »

ok im looking at getting a volvo lip for the front and i was looking on real oem and it shows a smaller lip between the spoiler and the area where the fog lights are at , do i need that to mount the volvo lip ?

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:45:36 PM »

There's nothing between the lip and the steel facia panel, other than the little plastic mount clips. Post a link to the diagram...I'm curious about this...maybe a foam gasket was OEM?

The diagram I looked at wasn't totally accurate, seemed like the metal trim behind the bumper & under the headlights is available separately...maybe for rust repair?

318is1506 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:49:27 PM »

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&hg=51&fg=15

you might have to enter your vin im not sure if this link will take you there .

318is1506 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:55:26 PM »

DesktopDave · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:08:21 PM »

Yeah, spam filter is a jerk about stuff sometimes.

The diagram shows both the sedan (shorter) and the coupe lip (the taller one). Misleading diagram...they're not meant to be installed at the same time.

318is1506 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2011, 10:10:44 PM »

great well im trying to get my hands on a volvo lip so hope to have one in a week or so

rjcaptsean · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2011, 10:32:20 PM »

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1244341

318is1506 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:49:58 PM »

thanks for the link , that looks good

318is1506 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2011, 04:41:41 PM »

hey i was looking on e30 tech and they say you have to cut the volvo lip in the middle to get it to fit , is that the case?

carguy101 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 12, 2011, 05:36:52 PM »

No, just cut the ends. I am running one but I highly recommend that you use some zipties to pull the ends in so it is not flared out looking like it is out of place Mine is further in than what mu sig suggest bc I now have the zipties pulling it in, reducing flare but not eliminating it.

318is1506 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2011, 07:00:35 PM »

i cant wait to get it my car just looks naked with out the spoiler.....of course the fact that the hood is primer grey doesnt help either hahahahahah ..... so it was a simple install then? what did you use to attach it ?

carguy101 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2011, 09:09:31 PM »

I actually took out the clips that hold on the stock lip. There is a little plastic piece in each that pushes out. I then lined up the lip drilled holes in the lip and used zipties on each hole and it is strong. I hit and scrap from my car being low and it is still attached I will get pics in the light

318is1506 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2011, 10:19:17 PM »

ya that would be great , thanks for the advice

carguy101 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 13, 2011, 08:41:34 AM »

I used the thicker zips and it makes a difference. If you need any more pics or if this doesn't help lmk and I will get more when I change the oil I could barely get under there lol.

318is1506 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2011, 03:24:13 PM »

well that looks simple enough