Mtec1 Kit what a Bitch, Front Val & Rear now on

[cliffybabe]

Hi Guys

Can anyone shed any light on this one for me, tried fitting my mtec 1 rear valance last night and got it on but wasnt happy with it so in paddy pulled it back off

The problems im having i the clips holding the rubber and valance on seem really tight this may be caused due to me using the wrong clips, i made the holes bit bigger to fit the vanlance, has anyone else done this or should i get the nut and bolt slide fixings??

Thanks

Neil

[dark_sounds]

get the correct nut and bolt fixings, and should be dead easy no?

[cliffybabe]

get the correct nut and bolt fixings, and should be dead easy no?

I dot know if it will make much of a difference as the rubber round the valance still isnt going to sit flush, gonna have to pack it out a bit

[dark_sounds]

surely once u have the kit it should be as good a fit as factory?? as thats the only difference?

good luck with the side skirts!!

[cliffybabe]

good luck with the side skirts!!

Another nightmare, one thing at a time though

[GDBN]

I fitted mine a month back ... wasn't difficult but had to "undo" it and move the bumper strip about 1mm !!
You using the right sliding bolts ?
And then the upper rubber strip just fits in nice and snug before you tighten the bolts.
Was a tight fit round the arches but then it's supposed to be.

G

[cliffybabe]

I fitted mine a month back ... wasn't difficult but had to "undo" it and move the bumper strip about 1mm !!
You using the right sliding bolts ?
And then the upper rubber strip just fits in nice and snug before you tighten the bolts.
Was a tight fit round the arches but then it's supposed to be.

G

I wasnt using the slide bolts i was using the metal clips, i just managed to get some of the bolts so fingers crossed

Any other tips mate???

[GDBN]

Make sure you have the mounting brackets on the bumper .. not on the car.
I just lay the bumper on my workbench ... valance on top .. then the rubber strip.
Bolt it all up but don't tighten too much ... place the thin rubber strip between the chrome and the top of the rubber strip. Tighten nuts up.
Attach to car and then mark holes in wheel arches ... remove and drill holes. Put some primer or a dab of hammerite on the hole edges.
Then re-fit the whole thing and tighten up. I used self tappers with black heads in the wheel arches because rivets sounded a bit too permanent.
I had to persuade the ends round the arches but it looks good.
Then the end caps ... (hope you have the mtech ones as the standard don't fit) ... just line 'em up and screw into place. Think you screw them in from behind the arch !! Can't remember.

Hope it helps.
If you want ... when I get home I can send you a copy of the proper instructions.

G

[cliffybabe]

Make sure you have the mounting brackets on the bumper .. not on the car.
I just lay the bumper on my workbench ... valance on top .. then the rubber strip.
Bolt it all up but don't tighten too much ... place the thin rubber strip between the chrome and the top of the rubber strip. Tighten nuts up.
Attach to car and then mark holes in wheel arches ... remove and drill holes. Put some primer or a dab of hammerite on the hole edges.
Then re-fit the whole thing and tighten up. I used self tappers with black heads in the wheel arches because rivets sounded a bit too permanent.
I had to persuade the ends round the arches but it looks good.
Then the end caps ... (hope you have the mtech ones as the standard don't fit) ... just line 'em up and screw into place. Think you screw them in from behind the arch !! Can't remember.

Hope it helps.
If you want ... when I get home I can send you a copy of the proper instructions.

G

Mate if u could send me the instruction that would be wicked.

Do i really need the thin rubber strip???

thanks again
Neil

[cliffybabe]

Does the rubber strip make any difference tot he finish?? or do u think i would get away with out it??

[Theo]

Rubber strip is a good little addition, only cost about a fiver, eliminates the gap between plastic bump strip and the metal bumper. If you come to aces on monday you'll see it on my car.

[cliffybabe]

Rubber strip is a good little addition, only cost about a fiver, eliminates the gap between plastic bump strip and the metal bumper. If you come to aces on monday you'll see it on my car.

cheers theo, also on the front valance do u need the plates to sit under the valance or will it be alright without this????

[Theo]

No need for those really, i dont have them - heard they break/fall off easily.

[cliffybabe]

No need for those really, i dont have them - heard they break/fall off easily.

wicked thats one result im gonna get stu to order the rubber strip as i think it would help

[fowler]

go cliffy old it would be a shit without all the bolts + bits etc

[cliffybabe]

all the bolts and rubber has been ordered thanks Stu

thanks fellas for ur input

[GDBN]

what's your e-mail ... ??
Will send you it when I get home.
You going for the spoiler too ??
Just that I can tell you where to put the holes if you do !!

G

[cliffybabe]

what's your e-mail ... ??
Will send you it when I get home.
You going for the spoiler too ??
Just that I can tell you where to put the holes if you do !!

G

Cheers fella my email address is: neil_warren9@hotmail.com

At the moment i have the IS lip spoiler which looks the part for me

Thanks again
Neil

[stuartgallafant]

all the bolts and rubber has been ordered thanks Stu

no worries

[GDBN]

Should be with you now, mate.

G

[GDBN]

Don't know if this is clear enough ...
But it would not look as good without the thin rubber strip.
The mail is on the way ... taking a while to go through.



G

[cliffybabe]

cheers fella the pic has helped, ive got to orde rhte mtech stickers later

[GDBN]

Did you get the mails ??

G

[cliffybabe]

Did you get the mails ??

G

Giles I did mate ur a legend got home tonight and me Az & Stu fitted the front valance on the bumper including the fogs etc, it looks the nuts.

Them instructions mate really helped thanks again

Neil

P.S. Fingers crossed the front will be back ont he car tomorrow and the rear will be on thursday night when stu brings round the bits he ordered for me thanks again stu

[cliffybabe]

Nother quick question has anyone ever had to angle grind a toe hook off B4?? to fit the front valance

[cliffybabe]

Should i ge tthe mtech stick for the Kit or not??

[GDBN]

Think it's a must that the left hand towing eye is removed.

It's a BMW ... don't need a towing eye !!!

Did you get the towing eye extensions for front and back ??
I bought one for the back ... primed it, sprayed it the right colour ... 5 coats of laquer ... still could quite get it to poke through the hole properly (ohhh errr missus!).
So it lives in it's burgundy glory in the shed now.

G

[GDBN]

Stickers are up to you ....
And I would love to see how the front looks. Did you have the brake ducts etc ??

G

[cliffybabe]

Think it's a must that the left hand towing eye is removed.

It's a BMW ... don't need a towing eye !!!

Did you get the towing eye extensions for front and back ??
I bought one for the back ... primed it, sprayed it the right colour ... 5 coats of laquer ... still could quite get it to poke through the hole properly (ohhh errr missus!).
So it lives in it's burgundy glory in the shed now.

G

Hello mate i didnt bother with the toe eye extensions, ive ordered the bake duct extensions aswell.

Got to take the right hand toe hook off with angle grinder tonight

Ill post some pic's asap

[cliffybabe]

The front is on yes, and it looks wicked really please with it aswell.

The rear will go on tomorrow night all being well and ill give her a wash and post some pic's on friday or Sat

[dark_sounds]

ooo aww get a pic up u lazy fool!

i pity the foo'!

[GDBN]

Get some pics of the front up by tomorrow.
I'm off for a long weekend so won't be online for a few days.

G

[cliffybabe]

Few camera phone pic's

Bare in mind this was sprayed at home an di think its come out good.



Shot of it before it went on the car



Another shot before it went on the car



And a mock up on the car before the chrome went on

[dark_sounds]

looking good neal! you laquered it???

[cliffybabe]

Nope no laquer mate, its dead black no laquare needed