BMW i8 Side Skirts

What are side skirts on a sports car? Not only do they add the kind of style that turns heads both on the track and down the highway. A good set of factory side skirts reduces the high-pressure crosswinds that pass from the sides to under a car by blocking out the underbody. How side skirts work on your BMW i8 is simple. Keeping high-pressure air on the outside of your car rather than under it maintains its downforce. This improves its overall aerodynamics. Of course, the effectiveness of original side skirts depends primarily on how much ground clearance their lower edges have. They should be installed less than 2 centimeters (less than three quarters of an inch) from the ground; an increasing gap means decreased effectiveness. Opt for side skirts with rear side vents, and you can cool your rear disc brakes a lot more easily. For best results, though, couple any OEM side skirts with bumpers whose sides have air splitters. These push high-speed, low-pressure air under the car while high-pressure air passes overhead, and together, they help reduce lift and further improve downforce. The best side skirts for your BMW i8? Choose the genuine article. They'll fit your plug-in hybrid from the get-go. You can order online right from the counter at our auto parts department. Buy now and upgrade your ride!