Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you know that the E30 M3 HardCore Splitter will be out shortly. It will feature a 2" airdam and a 1.75" splitter. The whole piece will be made from 1/4" ABS with higher sheer strength and flexibility. Drilling into your bumper will be necessary but all mounting hardware will be provided. I will have a picture of the prototype next week.

Can't wait to see this. My Evolution bumper just got hit by a POS minivan trying to back up :mad

Will this be the entire front bumper or an add on? Thanks...

-David

Hi David,

Ohhh, maaan, sorry to hear that... some people should not be allowed to drive. The MaxVelocity splitter will attach to the oem bumper. Do you need another bumper? I still have yours, unmolested

Can't wait to see the finished product!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

I can tell you right now, it will be a sweet a$$ part (in function and sex appeal.. LOL ).

Sweet, let me know AS SOON as you get some pics! The insurance adjuster just came out and gave me an estimate. Didn't give me much but it should be enough to get me a couple of extra goodies. Let me know how much this will go for as well. VERY INTERESTED as I will be getting a new bumper (or maybe this lip) THIS WEEK! Thanks Roman!

Good to hear, David, glad it all turned out well.

Here are pictures of the new E30 M3 HardCore splitter:

http://www.maxvelocity.net/Products/e30_splitter/e30_splitter1.JPG
http://www.maxvelocity.net/Products/e30_splitter/e30_splitter2.JPG
http://www.maxvelocity.net/Products/e30_splitter/e30_splitter3.JPG
I used twelve mounting bolts (one I did not put on in the picture). I think this maybe a bit much but it's all extremely secure. I think ten will hold this splitter just fine. I think it is only eight on the E36 M3.
http://www.maxvelocity.net/Products/e30_splitter/e30_splitter4.JPG
Bolts and nuts are all stainless steel minus the washers which are galvanized. I couldn't find thicker stainless steel washers when I was getting all the hardware but by the time this is released, I'll have em.
http://www.maxvelocity.net/Products/e30_splitter/e30_splitter5.JPG
It's hard to tell from this picture but the ABS plastic of the HardCore splitter is almost twice the thickness of the bumper plastic. The weak point will be the bumper cover but where the mounting holes are located, the bumper is very rigid.

Roman,

Is there something that would fit an early E30 325iS?

Thanks!

jkuper - there could be, if there is enough interest. It takes too much time to make a mold and fixtures to just make one. I'm always for new projects...

jkuper - there could be, if there is enough interest. It takes too much time to make a mold and fixtures to just make one. I'm always for new projects...

There's a definite interest from me. :) But I am curious if the E30 M3 one would bolt right up. :dunno As long as the buttom outline in the same, shouldn't really be an issue. How would one find out?

Hmmm, let me see if I can find someone here that wouldn't mind me fitting the splitter to their bumper. I really am not familiar with any differences in the two models. Would you by any chance have a picture of the underside of your bumper?

Hmmm, let me see if I can find someone here that wouldn't mind me fitting the splitter to their bumper. I really am not familiar with any differences in the two models. Would you by any chance have a picture of the underside of your bumper?

check your sales email. I'll see if I can find some other pics. As long as the outline of the bumper is the same, I think it'll bolt right up.

http://s95177288.onlinehome.us/325is_airdam/

:)

is abs repairable, should it crack?

Pm sent!

Hello,
Do you have a picture of the splitter/bumper mounted on a car. It looks like it will be pretty low. Maybe that's why you're calling it hardcore ...
thanks,
bruce

is abs repairable, should it crack?

ABS is definitely repairable. There are plastic cements and welds available. ABS is very strong and will flex a lot before it cracks.

Bruce - I only have the bumper which I was working with. The airdamn will make the front lower by ~2" + ~ .25" for the lip ... Their is a story behind the name "HardCore".

I posted pictures of the e36 M3 splitter on another thread and a couple of guys that don't track their cars said something along the lines of "that's too HardCore for me" :) and that is how the E36 and E30 M3 Splitters got their names :) The goal of the HardCore, is FUNCTION. They may not be pretty like other lips and spoilers, but they provide usable aerodynamic benefits. The E36 Splitter is currently on a few track cars getting tested at various types of tracks and I'm hoping for test results to be in sometime in June.

Do you have a ballpark price yet?
thanks,
bruce

Any idea if this will mount to a regular late production "i" spoiler like mine? Any idea on pricing? I noticed you live in SF which isn't too far from Sac, I'd be willing to bring my car down one weekend for fitment.

http://www.norcal-ls1.com/multimedia/data/3080/238DSCN0024-med.JPG

Bruce - The price will be the same as the E36 M3 Splitter. $219 + $30 shipping. As I've mentioned before, I wanted to get sub $200 for BF members but the price of plastic has gone up by quite a bit so I gotta charge a bit more.

Any idea if this will mount to a regular late production "i" spoiler like mine? Any idea on pricing? I noticed you live in SF which isn't too far from Sac, I'd be willing to bring my car down one weekend for fitment.


I'd be down for that, I could meet you some where half way or if you come to my place, we can actually try to mount it instead of just seeing if it will fit.

I'd be down for that, I could meet you some where half way or if you come to my place, we can actually try to mount it instead of just seeing if it will fit.
I'm busy the next couple weekend but I'd definatly be down. Maybe we could turn it into some sort of small GTG like meeting for dinner or something and get some more people to meet up.

How long do you expect this lip to last with hard street/autox driving? I run through 1-3 splitters a year (fiberglass) on my 951.

i have an abs splitter on my car that's probably half the thickness of romans, and i've beaten the crap out of it. it's lived for around 2 years, starting to develop some cracks tho. time to upgrade...

BMWJNKY - Sounds good, lets make a plan

MPD47 - Not sure how long it will last, as that all depends on driving habits and car height. If you're constantly running off the track then one might get their splitter burried and ripped off. Anything on the front bottom of the car will be asking for punishment no matter fiberglass or plastic. I think plastic is a better choice for the front bottom of a car be it a lip or a full splitter because it allows for more flex and abuse from road debrie. As far as auto-x, I'm sure it will withstand cones and scraps.

here is some feedback from John D who's testing the E36 HardCore splitter prototype(1/2 thinner Styrene) in auto-x E36 thread (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=340172&page=4)

http://s95177288.onlinehome.us/325is_airdam/

:)

Bump...I am willing to order and test fit it :)

In the first picture, the splitter looks like it is about an inch an a half short from the sides of the bumper... Is there a reason it does not line up more closely with the sides of the bumper? function? Still test fitting?
TIA

In the first picture, the splitter looks like it is about an inch an a half short from the sides of the bumper... Is there a reason it does not line up more closely with the sides of the bumper? function? Still test fitting?
TIA

Darkstar - It's purpose built like that; I'll explain... The bottom of the E30 M3 bumper is rounded. I could have easily made the mold so it sorta wraps around the bottom but it will create a thicker area and a thinner area as the material stretches and settles. For its purpose, it is better to have a uniform layer of material so that strength and rigidity will retain at higher speeds. I think it will look much better on an actual car instead of on a bumper sitting in a garden :rolleyes ... The main objective here is functionality. I'll make a nice street lip for the E30 M3 later on. :atom

Darkstar - It's purpose built like that; I'll explain...::edit::I think it will look much better on an actual car instead of on a bumper sitting in a garden :rolleyes ... The main objective here is functionality. I'll make a nice street lip for the E30 M3 later on. :atom
Thank you for the thorough response! :thumbup:
I am still interested and am looking forward to seeing some pics with the bumper fully mounted. Thanks!

roman,

when?!??! i need an e36 m3 and e30 m3 spliter!

roman,

when?!??! i need an e36 m3 and e30 m3 spliter!

still waiting for all the test results. :eyecrazy

still waiting for all the test results. :eyecrazy

I am very interested. :buttrock

Any luck with those test results?

hay
have you thought about making the *larger DTM splitters*? Outa ABS?
If so I'dd be intrested
Thanks

How would fitment be with an Evo2 Lip spoiler?

Hey Guys - Sorry for not responding sooner. The test results are in and I've started the group buy for the E30 and E36 M3 HardCore splitters. You can see/read both HERE (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4530511#post4530511)

As far as it fitting over the EVO spoiler, I'm not sure it would and I haven't tried. I have another project for the E30 M3 and it should be ready mid September.