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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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Aero option (non-JCW)

when you hit the aero trim option ( $1200 non jcw) the configurator shows the side skirts and wheel arches in body color. any other changes included? anyone have pictures of this option?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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The configurator also shows the bumpers changing.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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When did the aerokit start including painting the wheel arches body color?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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They started painting them this year.

Check my gallery, I have the factory aero kit.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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Wow, that looks much better on an actual car than the configurator makes it look on the website.

But if the original question was, "What does the aero-kit include?" the answer is front and rear bumpers and side sills in the body paint color.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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thanks for all the info and pictures.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Try this thread. I posted a few pics at post 49.

Also, more info here at MotoringFile.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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yep ive got it on mine.. different bumpers, different lower front grill trim (keep in mind if you want a black JCW one), and there are huge plastic panels under the car

 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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Nice!!! Btw, great looking wheel set too.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by iwashmycar
yep ive got it on mine.. different bumpers, different lower front grill trim (keep in mind if you want a black JCW one), and there are huge plastic panels under the car

When you purchase the kit online, does it come painted?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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like just a kit alone? dunno

when i ordered the car and added it in the configurator, yes.. i picked the car up with it installed... its not like they give you the stuff to replace the usual bumpers

not sure if thats what your asking lol
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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What are the "huge plastic panels underneath"? Are we talking skid plates or just panels to clean up the airflow underneath?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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yeah for airflow.... just big expanses of black plastic on the left and right of the exhaust tunnel..they are basically as long as the sideskirts

think this is it

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...84&hg=51&fg=75
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...86&hg=51&fg=75
 

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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Wow, didn't know those were part of the package. Anyone got info on additional downforce?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniManiac74
They started painting them this year.

Check my gallery, I have the factory aero kit.
So is that Laser Blue? Hope so because my wife just ordered a car Laser Blue/white top with the factory Aero kit Looks great
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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So is that Laser Blue? Hope so because my wife just ordered a car Laser Blue/white top with the factory Aero kit Looks great
Yes it is!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Here's my aero kit.. really like it, though wish someone made a new grille to fit this kit.



 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by svtcobra281
Here's my aero kit.. really like it, though wish someone made a new grille to fit this kit.

Have you checked with M7? I'm hoping they make one as i'm not to thrilled with plastic grills either
 
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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i havent found anything yet either... been looking a lot
 
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