INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Garagistic E30 Aluminum IS Lip Splitter K0224

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Please Note - A raw aluminum unit was used for instruction purposes only but all Garagistic Aluminum IS Lip Splitters will come with a powder coated black finish.

Included

What comes in the box?

Aluminum IS Lip Splitter (Left/Right/Center)
Hardware

x32 1/4-20 Bolts
x4 Stainless Steel M6 Bolts
x4 M6 Nylon Nuts
x16 Threaded Spacers
Washers

Tools

4mm Allen Socket or Allen Wrench
Drill
1/4in Drill Bit
Clamps or Vice Grips

Fitment

The Garagistic Aluminum "IS" Lip Splitter is only compatible with OEM style "IS" Front Lips (Part #51711968488) designed for late model, plastic bumper E30's. The "IS" lips came from factory on "IS" (sport model) E30s but any E30 with a late model valence equipped can add an "IS" Lip with x10 OEM clips (Part #51711979334) or zip ties.

This splitter DOES fit the E30 "IS" Style Front Lips that we offer.

Installation Steps

Step #1

Install threaded spacers using the 1/4-20 bolts

Step #2

Place your "IS" lip on top of the splitter and place where you desire. You can choose the amount of "stick-out" the splitter has at this step. Once satisfied with placement, clamp the lip to the splitter.

Install Tip: We recommend at least 3 clamps, 1 on each end of the lip and one in the center.

Garagistic BMW E30 ALUMINUM IS LIP SPLITTER (LATE MODEL) instructions how to install tutorial

Install Tip: Be sure to line up the edge of the lip and splitter for best fitment.

Step #3

Drill a pilot hole through the lip and splitter using a 1/8in drill bit followed by a 1/4in drill bit on the side and corners of the lip.

Install Tip: Be sure the clamps are secure and that the lip/splitter do not shift to ensure all the holes line up.

Install Tip: For the center section, mark where the holes should be drilled using a small drill bit or marker through the holes as shown in the photos below.

Step #4

Remove clamps and splitter and drill out the 1/8in pilot holes to 1/4in for the center section of the IS lip.

Step #5

Install the spacers for the remaining holes on the IS Lip.

Install Tip: Be sure to install with the hardware on the underside of the splitter first.

Step #6

Place IS lip back on the splitter and assemble using the rest of the supplied bolts and washers.

Install Tip: For the side section holes, we recommend inserting the bolt from the bottom and using the nut on the top side to limit the length the hardware sticks out from the bottom of the car.