[bmw] '95 M3 front aero-pan replacement

["Michael Stano" <michaelstano@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A run-in with a curb, then a run-in with a piece of tire, have pretty well 
destroyed the plastic parts under the nose of the car.  I have a new 
middle/large pan section, and and a new right wheel-well liner--the "pork 
chops" seem OK.

I know this car has chronic, inherent problems with these pieces, and I have 
heard others mention that the attachment can be beefed up or made more 
secure.  Specifically, what have others done?  In examining the damage, it 
appears screw heads have been pulled through the plastic parts, so I assume 
one thing that would help would be to reinforce the holes with metal washers 
or strips of metal.

Part of the damage was to the lower grill, above the air dam, and directly 
in front of the fan.  My car is an M3L, so this piece has horizontal bars, 
not the mesh screen.  This piece has been knocked out, and the only 
attachment points that remain are two 1/8" diameter by 1/2" long guides on 
either side--looks like the pieces that secured the top and bottom are gone. 
 These pieces seem to be integral to the front bumper cover, and I cannot 
justify replacing it.  I THINK I can glue the grill back on the 4 remaining 
"stubs," but would welcome other ideas that might be better.

Sorry to go on, and on.  TIA for any help.

Mike

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