My Spoiler Debacle

SPEZNAS92 · 01-16-2010, 07:22 PM

So next up for a possible change is my rear spoiler. My car is Jet Black with shadow line and so far I have :

-BMW Performance Grills
-ICarbon rear diffuser in matte dry finish(in transit)
-Tint
-Eisenmann Race Exhaust w/ 2x83mm tips (in transit, thanks FastEddie!)
-CSR eyelids (already paid for)

So next is my rear spoiler, what do you guys think would be the best option/looking for my car with the options I already have, my two top choices are:

The Hartge rear spoiler:

and just no spoiler:

(Eyeman I hope your okay with me using your car as reference, it just looks great!, write me if you have an issues with me using it.)

I'm open to any options or opinions!

SV Concepts III · 01-16-2010, 09:06 PM

Hartge is not a bad choice, on the pricey side but would definitely be unique. I also like the CF Performance rear spoiler which would match your diffuser.

Eyeman · 01-17-2010, 12:00 AM

As you can barely tell from that photo, I'm not a fan of any of the spoiler choices for our car. Probably a good plan for now is to take off the spoiler and see how you like it since you'd need to take it off to change it anyways. Be careful btw, and it's much harder to get all the stickum off than when debadging.

If you do add a spoiler it will need to either be jet black or the same CF as your diffuser. Then you'd probably need mirror covers, grills, and front lip..lol.

I'm through with the back of my car and just have installs to do to finish the front (I'm adding a black anodized FMIC and the iCarbon lip to CF kidneys). You can't tell from that pic but I picked up a CF license plate frame that matches the diffuser.

Have fun making your choices! It was tough for me to decide also.

Simon_135i · 01-17-2010, 01:36 AM

Eisenmann exhaust is nice! Talked to Eddie about it, you're going to love it!
i would go with icarbon's spoiler!

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 01-17-2010, 02:58 AM

The Hartge rear spoiler is kinda

Go clean.

Qbone · 01-17-2010, 03:02 AM

what he said^

SPEZNAS92 · 01-17-2010, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeman

As you can barely tell from that photo, I'm not a fan of any of the spoiler choices for our car. Probably a good plan for now is to take off the spoiler and see how you like it since you'd need to take it off to change it anyways. Be careful btw, and it's much harder to get all the stickum off than when debadging.

If you do add a spoiler it will need to either be jet black or the same CF as your diffuser. Then you'd probably need mirror covers, grills, and front lip..lol.

I'm through with the back of my car and just have installs to do to finish the front (I'm adding a black anodized FMIC and the iCarbon lip to CF kidneys). You can't tell from that pic but I picked up a CF license plate frame that matches the diffuser.

Have fun making your choices! It was tough for me to decide also.

I think the Hartge spoiler fits over the original one from what I've discovered, but the information is kind of limited seeing not many have it.

Carbon Fiber wise, after my diffuser, I think I'm just doing the front lip possibly depending on ICarbon product reviews once people get them; and I'm still interested in the Vorsteiner lip. I've been following their products since my e46 M3 and they've got a great rep.

But I think I should try the clean look first...How hard do you think it would be to reinstall the spoiler?

AnooooOH · 01-17-2010, 02:06 PM

on a jetblack car the hartge spoiler will def look great.
plus it`d be different.

Eyeman · 01-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Speznas, the two sides adhesive on my spoiler was partially damaged in my removal but it would have been very easy to patch up and reinstall. I sold it to a 128 owner who I'm sure had no problem installing it.

SPEZNAS92 · 01-17-2010, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyeman

Speznas, the two sides adhesive on my spoiler was partially damaged in my removal but it would have been very easy to patch up and reinstall. I sold it to a 128 owner who I'm sure had no problem installing it.

Okay awesome, one of the selling points of the Hartge was that presumable it fit over the stock spoiler saving me from fear of damaging the spoiler but if it won't get damaged then removal seems best.

At least for a test run!

SPEZNAS92 · 01-17-2010, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon_135i

Eisenmann exhaust is nice! Talked to Eddie about it, you're going to love it!
i would go with icarbon's spoiler!

I'm going to have to wait and see how Vivid handles ICarbons products when it comes to customer relations, before considering purchasing another ICarbon part (since they seem to be the ones handling their distribution).

Simon_135i · 02-27-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPEZNAS92

I'm going to have to wait and see how Vivid handles ICarbons products when it comes to customer relations, before considering purchasing another ICarbon part (since they seem to be the ones handling their distribution).

Ever end up selling your exhaust? Or installing it?

Victory Road · 03-01-2010, 05:20 PM

I really like the Hartge one

but my favorite is 3D Design

01-16-2010, 07:22 PM	#1
SPEZNAS92 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 305 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Studio City iTrader: (2)	My Spoiler Debacle So next up for a possible change is my rear spoiler. My car is Jet Black with shadow line and so far I have : -BMW Performance Grills -ICarbon rear diffuser in matte dry finish(in transit) -Tint -Eisenmann Race Exhaust w/ 2x83mm tips (in transit, thanks FastEddie!) -CSR eyelids (already paid for) So next is my rear spoiler, what do you guys think would be the best option/looking for my car with the options I already have, my two top choices are: The Hartge rear spoiler: and just no spoiler: (Eyeman I hope your okay with me using your car as reference, it just looks great!, write me if you have an issues with me using it.) I'm open to any options or opinions! __________________ B6 Audi S4 B7 Audi S4 E46 BMW M3 E92 BMW 335i E82 BMW 135i
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-16-2010, 09:06 PM	#2
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Hartge is not a bad choice, on the pricey side but would definitely be unique. I also like the CF Performance rear spoiler which would match your diffuser.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 12:00 AM	#3
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	As you can barely tell from that photo, I'm not a fan of any of the spoiler choices for our car. Probably a good plan for now is to take off the spoiler and see how you like it since you'd need to take it off to change it anyways. Be careful btw, and it's much harder to get all the stickum off than when debadging. If you do add a spoiler it will need to either be jet black or the same CF as your diffuser. Then you'd probably need mirror covers, grills, and front lip..lol. I'm through with the back of my car and just have installs to do to finish the front (I'm adding a black anodized FMIC and the iCarbon lip to CF kidneys). You can't tell from that pic but I picked up a CF license plate frame that matches the diffuser. Have fun making your choices! It was tough for me to decide also. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 01:36 AM	#4
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]	Eisenmann exhaust is nice! Talked to Eddie about it, you're going to love it! i would go with icarbon's spoiler!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 02:58 AM	#5
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The Hartge rear spoiler is kinda Go clean. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 03:02 AM	#6
Qbone Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 271 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Västervik iTrader: (0)	what he said^
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 02:06 PM	#8
AnooooOH Major 170 Rep 1,215 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Germoney iTrader: (0)	on a jetblack car the hartge spoiler will def look great. plus it`d be different. __________________ MANHART MH2 400 Partout FS: MANHART MHtronik Tuning Box http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...5#post18819345
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#9
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	Speznas, the two sides adhesive on my spoiler was partially damaged in my removal but it would have been very easy to patch up and reinstall. I sold it to a 128 owner who I'm sure had no problem installing it. __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-01-2010, 05:20 PM	#13
Victory Road Major 114 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (6)	I really like the Hartge one but my favorite is 3D Design
	Appreciate 0 Quote