Motion Motorsport Z3 M Underpanel Kit--

[dion]

I'm in!

[Nivola]

I'm in as well.

[LAWLence]

Well, we understand that not everyone would want a dedicated splitter piece for their car. It would narrow down the range of appeal too much, I think. What it does currently allow, however, is a solid platform for mounting a retractable splitter similar to our GT/A adjustable splitter for the E36 M3, should the time and interest present itself down the road. One thing at a time, though.

Wish it didn't take 10 years for someone to finally step up to the plate and make something for these cars.

It's too bad an adjustable splitter isn't in production yet... I would've have had to drill so many holes in my bumper

[JT///M3]

Hmm, just replaced my plastic one 5 yrs ago when I ran over some crap on the 91 Fwy. If its not looking so good anymore, I'll probably go in for one and can combine shipping with Dion!

[supremesole]

How much would shipping to Canada be?

I cracked mine last year running over something.

[jotti]

In for one!

[taskmasta]

sign me up

[Z3speed4me]

I know it might be askin much....Any chance you could show a CAD view from above or below with dimensions so I can measure clearance for where the mounting points are with the stuff that might be in the way now?

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[RAW VEGAN]

Car never had the panel ever since I had it. Engine compartment is clean and I intend to keep it that way, so I'm in.

[dion]

Hmm, just replaced my plastic one 5 yrs ago when I ran over some crap on the 91 Fwy. If its not looking so good anymore, I'll probably go in for one and can combine shipping with Dion!

Mine (along with the front bumper) got hammered by a bouncing water cooler that you see on the CalTrans or construction trucks. The cooler fell off and I was lucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. So just do it and let's save on shipping costs! LOL.

[ArticZ]

i'd buy it if it fit the non-m.. no love

+1

I would sign up immediately!

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Since the majority of interest was from the M crowd, that is the direction we were compelled to go in. If someone from the non-M crowd would like to attempt a retrofit and report back, we can set that up. However, my initial impression is that it will not fit as cleanly as most of us would like due to the inherent differences between bumper covers.

If there is a sufficient number of committed non-M buyers, we can look into doing a separate run of those as well, though it likely won't be a part that is kept in stock. We do have minimum production volumes, and need to know that enough will be sold to at minimum cover the initial investment.

That can be a separate thread once this moves into the next phase....

Looks like you already have 4 so far!

Question (to whomever) : is it possible that with this on, if in a a regular traffic accident with front end damage, that insurance company will say that having this in place made the damage worse (or whatever they would argue), and not pay?

[PettitWC]

Fantastic idea! I am curious about the "+ shipping" though...

[ZGator]

Since the majority of interest was from the M crowd, that is the direction we were compelled to go in. If someone from the non-M crowd would like to attempt a retrofit and report back, we can set that up. However, my initial impression is that it will not fit as cleanly as most of us would like due to the inherent differences between bumper covers.

If there is a sufficient number of committed non-M buyers, we can look into doing a separate run of those as well, though it likely won't be a part that is kept in stock. We do have minimum production volumes, and need to know that enough will be sold to at minimum cover the initial investment.

That can be a separate thread once this moves into the next phase.

Another non-M interested here- - seems counter-intuitive to me to NOT produce a non-M version since there are like what 10 to 1 non-M to Ms? I know M owners would be more likely to buy, but it seems you are under estimating the volume if you are planning on supplying this long-term? no? Well if anyone finds out it does fit - I don't think so - I would still be interested.

[ArticZ]

Another non-M interested here- - seems counter-intuitive to me to NOT produce a non-M version since there are like what 10 to 1 non-M to Ms? I know M owners would be more likely to buy, but it seems you are under estimating the volume if you are planning on supplying this long-term? no? Well if anyone finds out it does fit - I don't think so - I would still be interested.

I think that this site has more Ms than non-Ms and this site was the motivation to create these, I believe. Also, he mentioned someone who works with him has a Z3 M, so that could be another reason for the focus on the M.

[brm]

Sign me up.

[coupe du jour]

sold! ready to sign up...

[hitchhike79]

I'm interested as well.
I would assume this just goes in place of the stock piece without drilling?

[JBgotM]

Damn, I've been wating for this for about 6 years. I'm pretty sure I will sign up when the link is posted.

[rukman]

Definitely interested in this project even though i'll have to make some modifications to the brackets to accomodate my turbo piping...

I do have some questions though regarding the design.

1) did the car you use to mock up the underpanel have factory undertray in place?

I only ask because you have your underpanel kicking up in the center to follow the cutline of the bumper rather than kicking down like the factory piece. I think part of the design of the factory piece protruding down does help in aiding airflow through the radiator by creating pressure differential. Shape is important here. Its not just for decoration or protection.



I think there may be some that would want to retain the other factory items that direct airflow to the radiator and/or oil cooler depending on if you are s52 or s54.



duct for s54 oil cooler can be seen below. part 15 in realoem pic.


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can't take credit for the pics...courtesy of Randy Forbes...

[RoccinStrybs]

Interested in answers to the above questions...

But I'm 99% sure I'm in, the 1% will be added after questions are answered.

[Mpyre]

Interested in answers to the above questions...

But I'm 99% sure I'm in, the 1% will be added after questions are answered.

+1

I'm in.

Any other SF bayarea locals want to combine shipping?

[Nivola]

did the car you use to mock up the underpanel have factory undertray in place?

I'm interested as well in the answer for Rukman's inquiry, as I too, have an oil-cooler set-up.

[lokijibber]

What am I missing here? I'm not sure I understand why half the board wants one of these. What does it do functionally?

[JBgotM]

What am I missing here? I'm not sure I understand why half the board wants one of these. What does it do functionally?

If you have the factory pieces in place, then it will do nothing other than be more durable than plastic. The OEM pieces help guide airflow through the radiator and keeps it from bypassing the bottom of the radiator.

Many of us have broken/missing pieces and do not want to keep buying the plastic OEM ones.

I actually made a tray myself several years ago from ABS. I also have the S54 oil cooler. I am interested how this panel fits relative to the oil cooler. On my homemade one, I took weather stripping and formed a strip that would help seal off the bottom of the oil cooler so air would not rush under.

[lokijibber]

^ Got it, thanks. Maybe that's why I had no idea why it was needed, my tray is still in place. I'm surprised there's that many street cars that need them.... you need to treat your cars better