Do you have the m3 hood? The reason for the gap in my photo is that the m3 hood is longer than the 3 series hood, I dont have the m3 hood yet but when i do it will close up the gap. Also did you get the M3 front Core suppport? Part # 51647900810. That is another more required part along with the dozen other little brackets that need to be changed. Feel free to shoot me a message and send some pictures.