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MusclezMarinara · 11-05-2011, 03:55 PM

its still curing guys but heres the CF spoiler installed on my 1M

I used 3M Automotive grade double faced tape. Make sure the trunk is warm I let mine sit in the sun for about 30 minutes also used a heat gun to keep the tape at a good setting point. Painters tape used to keep pressure on the spoiler and hold it in place for 24Hrs. Used the microfiber cloths to keep the pressure down on the corners. Prepped the trunk with rubbing alcohol also.

REAR SHOT

1SerieStud · 11-05-2011, 03:58 PM

lol I've installed this before on my 135i...no need for all that tape or letting it cure for 24 hours. Install it, wait 20-30 minutes (max) and you're good to go!

Great addition though, I'm buying this again for my 1M.

MusclezMarinara · 11-05-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

lol I've installed this before on my 135i...no need for all that tape or letting it cure for 24 hours. Install it, wait 20-30 minutes (max) and you're good to go!

Great addition though, I'm buying this again for my 1M.

Im a tad over protective of her

1SerieStud · 11-05-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

Im a tad over protective of her

Oh trust me so am I...it doesn't get anymore car-OCD than this, but I can assure you that your spoiler is not going anywhere. In fact, I didn't use any of the tape or waiting 24 hours, and when the time came to part and remove it from the car it was a royal pain to remove.

She's good to go!

JC Exec · 11-05-2011, 04:21 PM

One question... Do you have to remove the original or goes in top of the pre-installed?
If so, how do you remove the previous?

1SerieStud · 11-05-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JC Exec

One question... Do you have to remove the original or goes in top of the pre-installed?
If so, how do you remove the previous?

OEM must be removed first. Here you go:

Mr.Metak2you · 11-05-2011, 04:56 PM

So both of you just used the 3M tape? No glue?

MusclezMarinara · 11-05-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Metak2you

So both of you just used the 3M tape? No glue?

Correct i wont betalink anything on my car it will never come off easily or correctly!

1SerieStud · 11-05-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

Correct i wont betalink anything on my car it will never come off easily or correctly!

+1. You'd be surprised what 3M tape can do! Remember the OEM spoiler is attached with just the double-sided tape. Also, the point of spoiler is to provide down force by the air pressing on it, so air forces are always working with the tape (pressing down) and never against it.

eeghie · 11-05-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

+1. You'd be surprised what 3M tape can do! Remember the OEM spoiler is attached with just the double-sided tape. Also, the point of spoiler is to provide down force by the air pressing on it, so air forces are always working with the tape (pressing down) and never against it.

Physics dictate that the front of the tape will experience a pull. What helps is that the spoiler itself does not generate the full down force: rather the different airflow above the car generates extra downward pressure earlier in the airflow (on trunk & rear window)

1SerieStud · 11-05-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eeghie

Physics dictate that the front of the tape will experience a pull. What helps is that the spoiler itself does not generate the full down force: rather the different airflow above the car generates extra downward pressure earlier in the airflow (on trunk & rear window)

Agreed, however, when looking at all vector forces, the downward force exerted on the spoiler's upper surface is greater than any opposite force, resulting in an overall downward force.

997tt · 11-05-2011, 06:53 PM

Very nice, I ordered the same from the service dept when I was in for my 1st service today

pinmagic · 11-06-2011, 07:28 PM

I think you should leave the tape on it. It give it a certain "je ne sait quois."

MusclezMarinara · 11-07-2011, 04:56 PM

updated minus painters tape

the infamous... · 11-07-2011, 05:44 PM

oem ftw!

MusclezMarinara · 11-07-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

oem ftw!

Agreed ! So worth the money

Fundahl · 11-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Looks awesome man! Nice license plate too.

ESC OFF · 11-07-2011, 08:28 PM

Looks great!

Joer · 11-08-2011, 10:24 AM

Looks good!

Would you be able to take a photo from a bit further away from the car?

MusclezMarinara · 11-08-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Joer

Looks good!

Would you be able to take a photo from a bit further away from the car?

But of course sir

will update in a bit

MusclezMarinara · 11-08-2011, 03:25 PM

UPDATED

Joer · 11-08-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

But of course sir

will update in a bit

Great, thanks very much! Looks really good!

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1SerieStud Brigadier General Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (7)	lol I've installed this before on my 135i...no need for all that tape or letting it cure for 24 hours. Install it, wait 20-30 minutes (max) and you're good to go! Great addition though, I'm buying this again for my 1M. __________________ 997.2 Porsche 911 Carrera S - Arctic Silver/Black

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