Rear Deck Spoiler Options for 1M

[hybris4u]

BMW recommends using their glue "kit" for the performance spoiler.

[tkbr0wn]

And that "glue kit" (betalink) is a mess and is VERY permanent. I would not recommend it for a DIY'er. The 3M Tape is a much safer solution and plenty of people have used it with no spoilers flying off or flexing if done correctly.

[hybris4u]

Agree! Question is just if people know what version of the 3M tape they did use? ;-)

[hybris4u]

Agree that its hard to see in a picture. The roof probably looks much better IRL. I had the same problem taking pictures of the carbon mirrors to make them look like IRL. Love them IRL but quite hard to take photo of them... ;-)

[Aussie_in_London]

Mine came with the betalink but not a chance was I using that stuff, have in the past and is a bloody mess.....

I used 3M VHB double sided acrylic foam 5952F

[Satalite]

Originally Posted by Aussie_in_London

Mine came with the betalink but not a chance was I using that stuff, have in the past and is a bloody mess.....

I used 3M VHB double sided acrylic foam 5952F

Any experiences with removing it or does it permanently damage the rear deck?

[Aussie_in_London]

Originally Posted by Satalite

Any experiences with removing it or does it permanently damage the rear deck?

No experience of removing as it bonds good and proper, like cement.....

The oem spoiler is attached by double sided tape, just make sure you apply the 3M tape On all areas that have contact with the boot lid, I used a heat gun to lightly warm the boot lid before applying the spoiler just to help the bonding process, no movement so far even after half a dozen washes......

[Ender_]

I've had my cf spoiler on for over 2 years now with double sided tape, no issues.

[hybris4u]

Do you guys have any stuff to share regarding the tape and how you did apply it? I mean if there is something you learned or did wrong when you mounted it? So I don't repeat mistakes in the weekend... ;-)

[tkbr0wn]

Originally Posted by Satalite

Any experiences with removing it or does it permanently damage the rear deck?

Yes, if you try to remove spoiler applied with betalink, you will have to sand and repaint trunk. It does NOT come off with dental floss or fishing line, or heat guns. It is VERY permanent.

[TunedM2C]

Here's a list of 3M VHB tapes.

http://www.uline.com/Grp_240/3M-VHB-Tapes

[Juiced1M]

do NOT betalink the spoiler !

you will never get it off... it will pull the paint off ... horrible.

3M all the way

[hybris4u]

Link to the 3M PT1100 tape info:
http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawe...T%20Series.pdf

That was the recommendation from the Swedish 3M to mount a wing on a car. Not sure if there are any other view on this?

No I will not use beta link! Agree with you all! Its important that I can restore the original OEM spoiler on the car if needed. If I sell someday I think its important that people buying can decide to keep the performance look or go back to full OEM look again.

[eeghie]

Does anyone know or has anyone heard of Duke Dynamics, Vancouver CA. They announce a 2012 release (if enough interest!!) E82 CSL style spoiler on their website http://www.dukedynamics.com/products/bmw_e82.php diffuser looks interesting to.

[Satalite]

Interesting.. the hood is the only thing I would be interested in as it accentuates the aggressiveness of the car.

[Gtrain]

Duke Dynamics have actually been around for quite a while focusing on the E9x platform since 2008 or 2009. Their products were okay and had mixed reviews on e90post.

[ozinaldo]

Originally Posted by eeghie

Does anyone know or has anyone heard of Duke Dynamics, Vancouver CA. They announce a 2012 release (if enough interest!!) E82 CSL style spoiler on their website http://www.dukedynamics.com/products/bmw_e82.php diffuser looks interesting to.

I like what I saw other than the fact that it is not even a prototype, a simple photoshopping on one of the official press release photos. Almost identical if not totally identical with the rendering of 1M by Jon Sibal which I adored at the time. So, this company wants to gather some "interest" then they must start earning it by releasing some respectable info. then a lot of people like me could jump in the boat.

I want someone create a "miracle solution" to non-finished side crease as well, there should be a real vent or at least something like the fake vents on the rear bumper like even BMW designers intended but didn't happen because of some technical problems. Not a wrap though, something which is going to look like the Jon Sibal's rendering (again).

[IEDEI]

sorry to drag this 'old' thread out.....BUT i was thinking of actually removing the little stuck on OEM rear decklid spoiler and give it a more 'clean' look. I don't think i generally ever reach speeds in which downforce will become a real issue. I saw the photos of the AW 1M with the 'de-spoiled' look and it looks really nice. Does anyone have any photos of a VO 1M with the 'de-spoiled' look?

thanks!

[Rekraps01]

IMO, OEM CF with VO edge striping makes the spoiler pop. Have installed this on both of my VO 1M's. Another member posted pics.... really sharp.

[Ruhel]

Originally Posted by IEDEI

sorry to drag this 'old' thread out.....BUT i was thinking of actually removing the little stuck on OEM rear decklid spoiler and give it a more 'clean' look. I don't think i generally ever reach speeds in which downforce will become a real issue. I saw the photos of the AW 1M with the 'de-spoiled' look and it looks really nice. Does anyone have any photos of a VO 1M with the 'de-spoiled' look?

thanks!

If I had seen this just a few hours earlier I could have helped as I just removed the standard spoiler from my VO 1M before dropping my car off to get the performance spoiler fitted ..... My impression of the car without the spoiler was that it did look 'clean' but I couldn't make my mind up if I preferred it or not you could get a heat gun and some dental floss and take the sucker off yourself it's easy to do! if you don't like the look just order some 3M tape and put it back on ?

[IEDEI]

Originally Posted by Ruhel

If I had seen this just a few hours earlier I could have helped as I just removed the standard spoiler from my VO 1M before dropping my car off to get the performance spoiler fitted ..... My impression of the car without the spoiler was that it did look 'clean' but I couldn't make my mind up if I preferred it or not you could get a heat gun and some dental floss and take the sucker off yourself it's easy to do! if you don't like the look just order some 3M tape and put it back on ?

hmm....hopefully someone will chime in with a photo. I really don't want to remove it for no reason, although it seems by the sound of it like it is pretty easy to do! thanks

[1&done]

My VO is spoiler-less at the moment. I will see if I have any good pics.