Any and ALL CF Spoiler Owners, Please Help!

WildLyon · 10-26-2009, 06:33 AM

I have the exact same problem with an aftermarket spoiler that I bought from **********s (not afraid to say the vendor). Except mine has a horrible wrap job, dimples all over it, and is severely misshapen. Neither end will stay down, in fact, even if I used road tar, the left end wouldn't lay down all the way because it's twisted. I talked to the vendor and they won't take a return because I already tried to install it. I also went to a local body shop and asked if they could re-shape, refinish and install it; the guy chuckled and said he could do his best but it wouldn't be perfect without making another spoiler and would charge me 220 euro (~$350). I'm so freaking pissed off right now I could boomerang this thing at the vendors face

! It even says on their add "perfect fitment"... maybe for a Honda Civic, definitely not for an E82. Should have bought from United Dan... FML...

Absorber · 10-26-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xjet04

I agree, if anyone goes the BETA Link way, anything less than overnight would be asking for trouble. I might be able to stash my car in a friends garage overnight, but it would be difficult.

About Beta Link... how difficult is it to remove once it's down? I'm probably going to go the 3M tape direction but if I have fitment issues then I'll probably give the Beta Link a try. I'll want to remove the spoiler and put the stock one back on at the end of my lease.

escobar929 · 10-26-2009, 10:34 AM

sux to see these issues

i will fork up the money and get the BMW performance spoiler, i dont wanna deal w/ the headaches of replicas, there are few instances in this business where the replicas fit as good as OEM

xjet04 · 10-26-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by WildLyon

I have the exact same problem with an aftermarket spoiler that I bought from **********s (not afraid to say the vendor). Except mine has a horrible wrap job, dimples all over it, and is severely misshapen. Neither end will stay down, in fact, even if I used road tar, the left end wouldn't lay down all the way because it's twisted. I talked to the vendor and they won't take a return because I already tried to install it. I also went to a local body shop and asked if they could re-shape, refinish and install it; the guy chuckled and said he could do his best but it wouldn't be perfect without making another spoiler and would charge me 220 euro (~$350). I'm so freaking pissed off right now I could boomerang this thing at the vendors face

! It even says on their add "perfect fitment"... maybe for a Honda Civic, definitely not for an E82. Should have bought from United Dan... FML...

Sorry to hear that. I feel your pain. It sucks because when you, as a customer, read perfect fitment, you expect it to fit. As in, at least try to make it look like you thought about making it fit?

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Originally Posted by Absorber

About Beta Link... how difficult is it to remove once it's down? I'm probably going to go the 3M tape direction but if I have fitment issues then I'll probably give the Beta Link a try. I'll want to remove the spoiler and put the stock one back on at the end of my lease.

My personal opinion is that if you have plans to remove it, go with the tape. Even with my crappy fitment, I have absolutely no worries about it falling off. That tape is some strong-ass shit.

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Originally Posted by escobar929

sux to see these issues

i will fork up the money and get the BMW performance spoiler, i dont wanna deal w/ the headaches of replicas, there are few instances in this business where the replicas fit as good as OEM

Smart man. Peace of mind is hard to buy most of the time. This instance it is well worth the price.

randomquickness · 10-26-2009, 02:12 PM

got mine from adamaster and haven't had any troubles at all. I wonder if the TX weather really makes that big of a difference?

xjet04 · 10-26-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

got mine from adamaster and haven't had any troubles at all. I wonder if the TX weather really makes that big of a difference?

I think I'm missing the connection you are making about spoilers and TX?

Simon_135i · 10-26-2009, 06:18 PM

OMFG my tip is now sticking up now too!!! WTF

Absorber · 10-26-2009, 07:53 PM

I got my painted FRP spoiler from Adamaster today. The paint looks good. I can't check the fitment or check the color match to the car yet. I don't get my car until Thursday when I pick it up at PCD. I've attached top-side and bottom-side pictures of the spoiler.

randomquickness · 10-26-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by xjet04

I think I'm missing the connection you are making about spoilers and TX?

it was mentioned earlier in the thread that the cold weather might be affecting the spoilers. Myself and another member from TX are reporting no issues (even with aftermarket spoilers)

M3Newbie88 · 10-26-2009, 11:24 PM

I got mine from Ada master.. didnt have this problem however maybe its because the way I did it.. I used a combination of the 3m tape (added extra) and the glue which they provided.. me and my buddy only put pressure on both sides for 5 minutes and it was good.. though it wasn't to hot outside or cold and did this in my garage... the tape stuck on and allowed the glue to dry.. maybe I was lucky I dunno but lets see how it holds up in the winter..

5354 · 10-26-2009, 11:49 PM

I have the BMW performance spoiler and have installed it twice, both times with 3M adhesive. The first time fitment was good but one end did bend up. I am not sure whether it was my crappy install or because I installed it in February. Maybe a combination of both. I did not use enough 3M tape all the way to the end of the spoiler and also probably it was too cold the first time. I used a blow dryer both times. In August when it was smoking hot outside, I removed the spoiler and retaped it, this time ensuring I taped every square inch. The second time I have had no issues.

xjet04 · 10-27-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

it was mentioned earlier in the thread that the cold weather might be affecting the spoilers. Myself and another member from TX are reporting no issues (even with aftermarket spoilers)

Ah, I got ya. And I agree, I don't thing living is TX is the problem either. Every install I have done has been in warm temps and no rain for days after the installs.

Sure does sound like this is much more of a common problem than I initially thought.

I'm a firm believer in the 3M tape. I know it works. I think the key with these crappy spoilers is the amount of time you keep pressure on the tips when installing.

The tape is supposed to set pretty quick, so having pressure on the tips for an hour seemed like overkill. I was wrong though. I think I'm going to go pick up some clamps from Lowes and try another install tomorrow. The weather is supposed to be nice. I'll do the install as soon as I get up and then clamp that bitch tight and leave it clamped til I go to bed. If that doesn't work this POS is going back.

xjet04 · 10-27-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Absorber

I got my painted FRP spoiler from Adamaster today. The paint looks good. I can't check the fitment or check the color match to the car yet. I don't get my car until Thursday when I pick it up at PCD. I've attached top-side and bottom-side pictures of the spoiler.

Looks nice, but I think they all do. You can't tell if it will fit your car until you get your car and give it a try.

Absorber · 11-02-2009, 02:57 PM

So I installed the Adamaster FRP painted spoiler yesterday. The fitment wasn't as bad as some of you have said, but it wasn't perfect. I want perfect.

The problem is that the edges aren't perfectly done... they aren't even. And there is no recessed bit for the molding tape to sit under so that the seams between the spoiler and trunk are bigger than they should be. If you've seen the bottom side of the stock lip spoiler then you know what I mean.

I tried to install it twice. The first time I installed it I put the tape all the way to the edges. That looked terrible. The second time I installed it I left about 3 mm to 4 mm around the outside edges untaped in the hopes that the seams would be closer. It worked in some places but is impossible in others because of slight imperfections in the shape of the spoiler.

I'm not going to try beta link. Getting the tape off was enough of a PITA I can't imagine what it would be like getting that stuff off.

I'm bummed and I think I'm just going to go back to the stock spoiler.

2thDoc · 11-03-2009, 09:27 AM

I know, I've got the Adamaster CF spoiler also and I'm on the second fitment. It's great except the tips. I've tried both the narrow and wide 3M tape. Clamped overnight, 70-75 degree garage, cleaned the trunk lid well prior to applying. Last 3-4" of the tips are standing up off the lid. I tried to move it all about and find a position where it sat flat end to end on the trunk, no such luck. If you get the ends down, the center is up, center down, ends up. I actually liked the look of it without the goofy little factory spoiler in place. Might go ahead and take this off and leave nothing back there...

woodman650 · 11-03-2009, 10:02 AM

Just wondering... is there some sort of dissolvable glue/adhesive that wouldn't hurt the clearcoat of the car? I'm thinking maybe it's possible to just glue down the corners, use tape for the rest of the spoiler?

fatjoez · 05-17-2010, 04:17 AM

sorry to bump an old thread but..

- is anyone still experiencing these issues on recently purchased 3rd party spoilers?
- Considering an adamaster cf spoiler myself

10-26-2009, 06:33 AM	#45
WildLyon Enlisted Member 8 Rep 47 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same problem with an aftermarket spoiler that I bought from ********s (not afraid to say the vendor). Except mine has a horrible wrap job, dimples all over it, and is severely** misshapen. Neither end will stay down, in fact, even if I used road tar, the left end wouldn't lay down all the way because it's twisted. I talked to the vendor and they won't take a return because I already tried to install it. I also went to a local body shop and asked if they could re-shape, refinish and install it; the guy chuckled and said he could do his best but it wouldn't be perfect without making another spoiler and would charge me 220 euro (~$350). I'm so freaking pissed off right now I could boomerang this thing at the vendors face ! It even says on their add "perfect fitment"... maybe for a Honda Civic, definitely not for an E82. Should have bought from United Dan... FML... __________________ '09 135i, 6-speed, Jet Black, Coral Red, M-Sport, i-Drive, Prem Hi-Fi, iPod/USB, Smartphone, & PDC
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10-26-2009, 10:34 AM	#47
escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	sux to see these issues i will fork up the money and get the BMW performance spoiler, i dont wanna deal w/ the headaches of replicas, there are few instances in this business where the replicas fit as good as OEM
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10-26-2009, 02:12 PM	#49
randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	got mine from adamaster and haven't had any troubles at all. I wonder if the TX weather really makes that big of a difference? __________________
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10-26-2009, 06:18 PM	#51
Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	OMFG my tip is now sticking up now too!!! WTF
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10-26-2009, 07:53 PM	#52
Absorber Lieutenant 27 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	I got my painted FRP spoiler from Adamaster today. The paint looks good. I can't check the fitment or check the color match to the car yet. I don't get my car until Thursday when I pick it up at PCD. I've attached top-side and bottom-side pictures of the spoiler. Attached Images
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10-26-2009, 11:24 PM	#54
M3Newbie88 Brigadier General 138 Rep 4,053 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	I got mine from Ada master.. didnt have this problem however maybe its because the way I did it.. I used a combination of the 3m tape (added extra) and the glue which they provided.. me and my buddy only put pressure on both sides for 5 minutes and it was good.. though it wasn't to hot outside or cold and did this in my garage... the tape stuck on and allowed the glue to dry.. maybe I was lucky I dunno but lets see how it holds up in the winter..
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10-26-2009, 11:49 PM	#55
5354 numbers 0 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 135i cabriolet BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW performance spoiler and have installed it twice, both times with 3M adhesive. The first time fitment was good but one end did bend up. I am not sure whether it was my crappy install or because I installed it in February. Maybe a combination of both. I did not use enough 3M tape all the way to the end of the spoiler and also probably it was too cold the first time. I used a blow dryer both times. In August when it was smoking hot outside, I removed the spoiler and retaped it, this time ensuring I taped every square inch. The second time I have had no issues.
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11-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#58
Absorber Lieutenant 27 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	So I installed the Adamaster FRP painted spoiler yesterday. The fitment wasn't as bad as some of you have said, but it wasn't perfect. I want perfect. The problem is that the edges aren't perfectly done... they aren't even. And there is no recessed bit for the molding tape to sit under so that the seams between the spoiler and trunk are bigger than they should be. If you've seen the bottom side of the stock lip spoiler then you know what I mean. I tried to install it twice. The first time I installed it I put the tape all the way to the edges. That looked terrible. The second time I installed it I left about 3 mm to 4 mm around the outside edges untaped in the hopes that the seams would be closer. It worked in some places but is impossible in others because of slight imperfections in the shape of the spoiler. I'm not going to try beta link. Getting the tape off was enough of a PITA I can't imagine what it would be like getting that stuff off. I'm bummed and I think I'm just going to go back to the stock spoiler.
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11-03-2009, 09:27 AM	#59
2thDoc Private 1 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ocala, FL iTrader: (1)	I know, I've got the Adamaster CF spoiler also and I'm on the second fitment. It's great except the tips. I've tried both the narrow and wide 3M tape. Clamped overnight, 70-75 degree garage, cleaned the trunk lid well prior to applying. Last 3-4" of the tips are standing up off the lid. I tried to move it all about and find a position where it sat flat end to end on the trunk, no such luck. If you get the ends down, the center is up, center down, ends up. I actually liked the look of it without the goofy little factory spoiler in place. Might go ahead and take this off and leave nothing back there... __________________ 2011 Shelby GT500. Black with Red Stripes. SVT Performance Pack. All the bells 'n' whistles. Holy Crap Fast. And even with a solid rear axle, it'll lap a track faster than your M3.
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11-03-2009, 10:02 AM	#60
woodman650 Super Couper 67 Rep 577 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (2)	Just wondering... is there some sort of dissolvable glue/adhesive that wouldn't hurt the clearcoat of the car? I'm thinking maybe it's possible to just glue down the corners, use tape for the rest of the spoiler?
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05-17-2010, 04:17 AM	#61
fatjoez student 226 Rep 911 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bermuda Triangle iTrader: (0)	sorry to bump an old thread but.. - is anyone still experiencing these issues on recently purchased 3rd party spoilers? - Considering an adamaster cf spoiler myself
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