Aero Side Skirts Installed (Photos)

inTgr8r · 12-14-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

Yes, it is an M.

My passenger side needed trimming, the drivers side did not.

When I did mine, I got the droop until I trimmed it.
Its close, but the trimming lets it seat in a little deeper.

GammaZeta · 12-14-2012, 05:46 PM

It's almost like each side is a different model. The driver side, the one that sags, just doesn't need it. It's already pre-cut where the trimming needs to be.

It's not so much as going INTO the car, as it is sagging downwards. The setting is find, but there is a very small gap between the stripping.

psygnosis · 02-01-2013, 05:21 PM

I don't think it's just an M thing. I had a shop install mine and lately the front passenger side has been sticking out, took a closer look and it seems like mine needs to be trimmed and my car is a 2004. Before I break out the Dremel I'm going to compare it to the original.

edit: nope, my problem is different see below.

Jumbosock · 02-01-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

It's almost like each side is a different model. The driver side, the one that sags, just doesn't need it. It's already pre-cut where the trimming needs to be.

It's not so much as going INTO the car, as it is sagging downwards. The setting is find, but there is a very small gap between the stripping.

Take pics. Maybe it still does need some trimming. If it isn't seating in properly maybe that's allowing the side skirt to slip downward??

mpm3 · 02-01-2013, 05:36 PM

car should of come with these stock ! ///M version at least

Jumbosock · 02-01-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mpm3

car should of come with these stock ! ///M version at least

Yeah I agree! It really makes the car look much wider and more aggressive!

psygnosis · 02-01-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

Take pics. Maybe it still does need some trimming. If it isn't seating in properly maybe that's allowing the side skirt to slip downward??

No it actually didn't need trimming, after comparing the two it looks like the hook/clips that run along the top edge were shorter then the ones on the original skirt. (or they've just been compressed after a couple years?) It fit, but it just wasn't staying clipped into place. We put a shim under the front most one to help hold it up and keep it there, we'll see what that does.

Edit: If anything it might look like the whole thing isn't quite sitting forward enough? I didn't install it so I'm not sure how much front to back play there is and I don't want to try to take the whole skirt off at the moment because I don't have any replacement bayonet clips.

Jumbosock · 02-01-2013, 06:03 PM

There is about a half inch play side to side. You don't need to take the whole thing off to adjust it. There are just a few screws that you loosen on the underside and I think on the rear wheel well. I can look later and give details. It shouldn't take more than 10min.

v3.2mc · 02-05-2013, 03:29 PM

my wife is going to be SOOOO mad at you guys!

i just ordered aero skirts.

you all should be ashamed of yourselves!

STIHLBOLTS · 02-05-2013, 04:30 PM

Naw, you ain't blaming that on us.

dubsesd · 02-05-2013, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by v3.2mc

my wife is going to be SOOOO mad at you guys!

i just ordered aero skirts.

you all should be ashamed of yourselves!

excellent! your gonna love them. anxious to see them on sepang

jdtorreride · 04-12-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by philippelyp

Looks great. I was on the fence of getting some and you definitely tilted me toward yes

How difficult are they to install? I'm really like the way they look and thinking about picking up a pair.

Finnegan · 04-12-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jdtorreride

How difficult are they to install? I'm really like the way they look and thinking about picking up a pair.

Easy. Unsnaps and snaps into place with the usual plastic connectors you'd find for the bumper or interior. Comes with new plastic hardware pieces. There's some small amount of trimming needed in the front part (covered in thread) to get it to be flush with front fender.

v3.2mc · 04-12-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

...There's some small amount of trimming needed in the front part (covered in thread) to get it to be flush with front fender.

my left side aero skirt came pre-trimmed, but the right side didn't... 3 second fix with a coping saw.

STIHLBOLTS · 04-12-2013, 02:28 PM

It depends if you can find them painted, the set I got from Tishner came un painted because none painted were left. I just let the body shop do that since they painted those and my nose at the same time.

I am not that handy with a paint brush....

Regards

Aries326 · 04-21-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by STIHLBOLTS

It depends if you can find them painted, the set I got from Tishner came un painted because none painted were left. I just let the body shop do that since they painted those and my nose at the same time.

I am not that handy with a paint brush....

Regards

How much to have them painted at your body shop? Did you take it to the dealer?

67R60 · 10-01-2019, 01:59 PM

I just picked up a 2008 Z4 M Coupe. I love the Aero side skirt look so if anyone wants to sell me theirs I have cash for you

. Lets talk!

Cheers,
Phil

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psygnosis Major 24 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's just an M thing. I had a shop install mine and lately the front passenger side has been sticking out, took a closer look and it seems like mine needs to be trimmed and my car is a 2004. Before I break out the Dremel I'm going to compare it to the original. edit: nope, my problem is different see below. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers. Last edited by psygnosis; 02-01-2013 at 06:13 PM..
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Jumbosock Captain 77 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	There is about a half inch play side to side. You don't need to take the whole thing off to adjust it. There are just a few screws that you loosen on the underside and I think on the rear wheel well. I can look later and give details. It shouldn't take more than 10min. __________________ CSL headersEuro catsArqray exhaustDKF hangersEvolve TuneGenuine CSL rims10mm Macht Schnell front spacersmodified Hamann bumperTekarbon 2X2 CF spoilerTurner CF grillsAS SSKKWV3OEM Strut barRogue RSMPolyurethane anti-roll bar bushingsDeka ETX30L batteryNav Video modulefront & rear camerasIpod modulestubby antennaR-Dash LED license lights*LED Ziza interior lights
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