Front Strake replacement : how to ?

[BugsBunny]

A few weeks ago, my right front strake got ripped off.






Tried to put it back together with a two-components epoxy glue.
After a few days, ripped off again. Okay I need to identify where it occurs. My commute, when I use my car, is 0.9 mile so should be easy

But I also need to fix it and I am looking at replacing the whole piece, if possible. So I looked online and couldn't identify the part, at least on this diagram:



Questions:
1) Do you know by any chance the part number of these strakes ?
2) Is there even a part number for it ? I'm afraid that it's part of the whole front bumper... i.e. it can't be serviced like for instance the below Acura example. I have no lift to properly look under the car. So help wanted.



Thanks !

[paris1]

I have an M front bumper, so nothing to compare it to. However, from your pic it looks like it's part of the inner fender lining. Do you really need it? Why not just remove them both and forget about it?

[BugsBunny]

You are probably right, it's part of the wheelarch trim allbeit it's not super clear on the diagram but yes I will get this confirmed with my dealership. Thanks !

I might be anal but I heard that this part improves the aerodynamics and the stability at high speed, plus it deflects the wind to cool the brakes. Not important for my commute, you are right.
But 3-4 times per year, I drive to Dallas, TX and back, and I don't hesitate to floor it (i.e. 100mph on some segments of the US-45, very early morning). Am I stupid or this is only for autobahn / tracking purposes ?

[paris1]

It helps aero a little by smoothing out airflow around the tires but has no affect on brake cooling. Just about all cars use them these days in order to eek out every last bit of performance or fuel mileage (or both). Save your anus for something more critical!

[distinctperson]

Originally Posted by paris1

Save your anus for something more critical!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Lurcher]

I've got one sitting, waiting to put on - they get ripped at car wash.

Easy stuff.

And 100 mph in Dallas is childs play, especially on the tollways....

[KIRK!]

Today I learned that there is something called a strake.

[paris1]

Originally Posted by KIRK!

Today I learned that there is something called a strake.

Actually, the only thing I have ever heard referred to as a strake is this design element on a Ferrari Testarosa:http://autopaparazzi1.blogspot.com/2...estarossa.html
But I guess it could be construed to mean anything that channels the flow of air.

[BugsBunny]

Originally Posted by paris1

Save your anus for something more critical!

That's hilarious. Actually my wife came to the same conclusion but she was way less polite than you. Plus, she knows nothing about cars. Go figure.

[BugsBunny]

Originally Posted by Lurcher

I've got one sitting, waiting to put on - they get ripped at car wash.

I'm suspecting the car wash as well. Do you have a part number ? You got them from Classic ?

Originally Posted by Lurcher

And 100 mph in Dallas is childs play, especially on the tollways....

Nope. I meant between Houston and Dallas. And to be exact between Corsicana and Conroe. Once you reach Houston or Dallas areas, it's impossible to speed, as you probably know. Houston - Dallas was my weekly commute during a few years. Beautiful hills near Centerville.

[Lurcher]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...56#51717199459

51717199459 left

51717199460 right

there ya go

[BugsBunny]

Thank you Lurcher.