How to ID a Real OEM "IS" Lip

[WhyNot]

how do i tell if an "IS" lip is a real oem part or a knock off?
thanks
whynot

[AndrewBird]

Pretty much all replicas are fiberglass where as the OEM iS lip is molded plastic. OEM will also have BMW markings on the back.

[jw 325ic]

Or just buy a new one from a reputable source and dont worry about a phony...

[Bimmerguy91]

Yeah I dont see the point in buying a replica IS lip when the price difference isnt that much. I figure either buy a $5 Volvo lip or buy the real deal IS lip from Tischer or somebody

[oliver.r]

oem have a part number, simple as that

[WhyNot]

Or just buy a new one from a reputable source and dont worry about a phony...

right
understood
was the plan all along
looking at a used one and wanted to make sure of what it really is
i dont like to get tricked and have that buyers remorse
like that time the escort service sent a chick with a 9" clit.
that time, i didnt say..
whynot

Yeah I dont see the point in buying a replica IS lip when the price difference isnt that much. I figure either buy a $5 Volvo lip or buy the real deal IS lip from Tischer or somebody

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Pretty much all replicas are fiberglass where as the OEM iS lip is molded plastic. OEM will also have BMW markings on the back.

thanks for the info. thats what i needed.

oem have a part number, simple as that

thanks for info also

Replicas are actually made out of very light plastic.

Have you ever held a real IS lip? The difference in weight is very noticeable.

The replica is made out of what plastic sporks are made out of; or at least it's what it feels like. My friend bought one and we thought its no different, but it is.

i have only admired them from afar.
i will check it out though
thanks

[ak-]

Replicas are actually made out of very light plastic.
Have you ever held a real IS lip? The difference in weight is very noticeable.
The replica is made out of what plastic sporks are made out of; or at least it's what it feels like. My friend bought one and we thought its no different, but it is.

[Jason@Tischer]

Here's a link to our special on these, for those interested!

[nando]

There will be a part number and bmw stamp on a real one.

I ended up with a fake "i" lip. Why would anyone make copies of that? Oh well, its for winter anyway.

[ForcedFirebird]

If the fake hasn't been painted, you can see the plastic grain in it and it's much smoother than the real deal. Plus it's much heavier as mentioned.

Either way, I don't see why to buy a fake when it's a ~$20 difference.