$88 performance spoiler-Painted

LW50 · 05-08-2014, 10:03 AM

Ordered on Sunday, delivered this morning--can't wait to get it on the car

LW50 · 05-08-2014, 02:51 PM

And it's installed, fits and looks great. I couldn't get my hands on the 3M adhesive remover, so I had a hell of a time alternating between Goof Off, WD40 and some generic petroleum-based adhesive remover I found in the garage.

For anybody else doing it the hard way and having trouble removing the residue, I found that as soon as your cloth (you are using microfiber, right?) began to turn grey from the OEM adhesive, it was useless. Fold it, flip it or swap it for another and keep rubbing--it'll come off eventually. The Goof Off worked great for removing the residue after the bulk of the original tape and foam was off, but it was all elbow grease up to that point.

I prepped the paint by claying and hitting it with a buffer using Menzerna IP1500 prior to the alcohol wipe-down and mounting.

crvz · 05-09-2014, 09:13 AM

looks great, LW50. I'll be doing this job in the next few days, bought a black one for my lemans blue 135i.

128GP · 05-26-2014, 11:10 AM

i just installed mine. It took all of 10 minutes. The hardest part was putting the tape on the spoiler. Wasnt hard, better word would be most time consuming. I used dry erase pen to mark the lines when i test fit. Best $88 I ever spent. Really can't see spending more than that on a spoiler like this.

potxoli · 05-27-2014, 12:25 PM

Likewise, installed mine yesterday. Removing the original 135i spoiler was the hardest part. Install was a breeze after that. I opted for jet black on my SGM 135i to give it a bit of contrast

JM35 · 05-27-2014, 12:50 PM

Looks fantastic! Id typically be worried with the fitment because of how cheap it is, a lot of spoilers like this have fitment issue since they were made cheaply. But it looks great!

Whered you get it from?

potxoli · 05-27-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JM35

Looks fantastic! Id typically be worried with the fitment because of how cheap it is, a lot of spoilers like this have fitment issue since they were made cheaply. But it looks great!

Whered you get it from?

Thanks! The fit and finish quality is fantastic. I bought from this seller on ebay:

http://stores.ebay.com/emotors2000/

Here is a link to a Jet Black one for $88:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAINTED-ABS-...item5408db0f51

Rob HT · 05-27-2014, 03:04 PM

I purchased the Jet Black spoiler for my Jet Black '08. Just waiting for its arrival so I can put it on and debadge at the same time! Can't wait...

suspenceful · 05-27-2014, 06:43 PM

Ordered mine and it showed up 8 days later.

BMW Performance spoiler - box by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Installed it over the weekend. The adhesive holding down the factory spoiler was a pain to remove. The new one was easy to mount and fits perfectly. Paint match is spot-on.

BMW Performance Spoiler by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

BMW Performance Spoiler by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Read about my whole experience with before/after pictures here:
http://www.my1series.com/2014/05/25/...rmance-spoiler

ASAP · 05-30-2014, 11:24 AM

Just bought one today! Jet black on space gray as above.

dan_85 · 06-07-2014, 02:31 PM

Ordered and delivered in around a week. I must say why anyone would buy one from a BMW dealer is beyond me!

rkives · 06-07-2014, 06:52 PM

Ordered Friday, received Tuesday.

mike082802 · 06-07-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rkives

Ordered Friday, received Tuesday.

how much was that one?

rkives · 06-07-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mike082802

how much was that one?

Same seller, $150US
Very pleased with the quality and speed of delivery.

Marc08EX · 06-08-2014, 07:57 AM

How did you guys remove the residue from the old 3M adhesive? It's a PITA to try and remove majority of the foam core. But now, I'm left with a very thin layer sitting on top of the paint..

rkives · 06-08-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc08EX

How did you guys remove the residue from the old 3M adhesive? It's a PITA to try and remove majority of the foam core. But now, I'm left with a very thin layer sitting on top of the paint..

Yes, I agree, the removal was the biggest PITA. I continued to spray the 3M adhesive removal cleaner on the trunk to get as much as I could off. Then followed with some rubbing compound to clean the up the paint as the new spoiler does not fully cover the original.

ASAP · 06-20-2014, 06:06 AM

Has anyone driveb thru an automated car wash with one of these?

chris82 · 06-20-2014, 08:04 AM

Pretty sure I'm going to have to get one of these. The thread has convinced me!

BTXP.XD · 06-20-2014, 09:04 AM

All Im going to say is, you can't go wrong with taiwan made spoilers, well so far I havent had a problem haha!

sickbutalive · 06-20-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

Has anyone driveb thru an automated car wash with one of these?

Never through automated but I've washed it dozens of times and it looks as good as the day I put it on. Even if it did start to peel off for the money it's almost worth it to buy a backup one just in case it ever falls off

ASAP · 06-20-2014, 11:34 AM

A few pics for you all. Fitment and quality is outstanding even for a $250 part much less an $88 one.

leholtet · 06-22-2014, 11:15 AM

Just ordered mine!

05-08-2014, 10:03 AM	#199
LW50 Enlisted Member 50 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 Competition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Ordered on Sunday, delivered this morning--can't wait to get it on the car
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05-08-2014, 02:51 PM	#200
LW50 Enlisted Member 50 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M3 Competition Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	And it's installed, fits and looks great. I couldn't get my hands on the 3M adhesive remover, so I had a hell of a time alternating between Goof Off, WD40 and some generic petroleum-based adhesive remover I found in the garage. For anybody else doing it the hard way and having trouble removing the residue, I found that as soon as your cloth (you are using microfiber, right?) began to turn grey from the OEM adhesive, it was useless. Fold it, flip it or swap it for another and keep rubbing--it'll come off eventually. The Goof Off worked great for removing the residue after the bulk of the original tape and foam was off, but it was all elbow grease up to that point. I prepped the paint by claying and hitting it with a buffer using Menzerna IP1500 prior to the alcohol wipe-down and mounting.
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05-09-2014, 09:13 AM	#201
crvz Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 216 Posts Drives: '19 M2C, '21 F150 Tremor Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	looks great, LW50. I'll be doing this job in the next few days, bought a black one for my lemans blue 135i.
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05-26-2014, 11:10 AM	#202
128GP First Lieutenant 40 Rep 323 Posts Drives: AW 328i 6sp RWD M Sport Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i just installed mine. It took all of 10 minutes. The hardest part was putting the tape on the spoiler. Wasnt hard, better word would be most time consuming. I used dry erase pen to mark the lines when i test fit. Best $88 I ever spent. Really can't see spending more than that on a spoiler like this.
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05-27-2014, 12:25 PM	#203
potxoli First Lieutenant 139 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2016 SO F80 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: boston iTrader: (2)	Likewise, installed mine yesterday. Removing the original 135i spoiler was the hardest part. Install was a breeze after that. I opted for jet black on my SGM 135i to give it a bit of contrast Attached Images
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05-27-2014, 12:50 PM	#204
JM35 N54 Tuner 7 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic! Id typically be worried with the fitment because of how cheap it is, a lot of spoilers like this have fitment issue since they were made cheaply. But it looks great! Whered you get it from? __________________ 2008 135i - 6MT - Jet Black 600hp 135i build blog
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05-27-2014, 03:04 PM	#206
Rob HT New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA iTrader: (0)	I purchased the Jet Black spoiler for my Jet Black '08. Just waiting for its arrival so I can put it on and debadge at the same time! Can't wait...
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05-27-2014, 06:43 PM	#207
suspenceful Major 1047 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2008 135i, 2009 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: WI iTrader: (9)	Ordered mine and it showed up 8 days later. BMW Performance spoiler - box by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr Installed it over the weekend. The adhesive holding down the factory spoiler was a pain to remove. The new one was easy to mount and fits perfectly. Paint match is spot-on. BMW Performance Spoiler by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr BMW Performance Spoiler by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr Read about my whole experience with before/after pictures here: http://www.my1series.com/2014/05/25/...rmance-spoiler __________________ 750whp 135i Build \| Budget 335i Build \| F80 M3 Build 🎬 YouTube channel (35K+ subs): youtube.com/jakespence135 📷 Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jakespence 🏁 Shop BMW merchandise: bimmerstreet.com
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05-30-2014, 11:24 AM	#208
ASAP Major General 10586 Rep 8,884 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Just bought one today! Jet black on space gray as above. __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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06-07-2014, 02:31 PM	#209
dan_85 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BME E82 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ordered and delivered in around a week. I must say why anyone would buy one from a BMW dealer is beyond me!
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06-07-2014, 06:52 PM	#210
rkives Enlisted Member 10 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 09 135I /M/Prem/Nav/Step/PE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Coast Canada iTrader: (0)	Ordered Friday, received Tuesday. Attached Images
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06-08-2014, 07:57 AM	#213
Marc08EX Lieutenant 140 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AZ iTrader: (5)	How did you guys remove the residue from the old 3M adhesive? It's a PITA to try and remove majority of the foam core. But now, I'm left with a very thin layer sitting on top of the paint.. __________________ 2011 135i 6MT \| Alpine White \| Terracotta Boston Leather \| M-Sport \| BMW Performance Exhaust Resonator Delete \| Active Autowerke Signature Exhaust \| BMW Performance Suspension \| Blackline LCI Taillights \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| CF Rear Diffuser \| PPK \| E92 M3 FSB \| Matte Black Kidney Grilles \| VMR V710 Jet Anthracite \| Michelin PSS \| BMW SS Pedals
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06-20-2014, 06:06 AM	#215
ASAP Major General 10586 Rep 8,884 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Has anyone driveb thru an automated car wash with one of these? __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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06-20-2014, 08:04 AM	#216
chris82 Brigadier General 836 Rep 3,855 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Pretty sure I'm going to have to get one of these. The thread has convinced me!
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06-20-2014, 09:04 AM	#217
BTXP.XD NOOOOB 11 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2012 128i COUPE Join Date: May 2013 Location: TORONTO iTrader: (0)	All Im going to say is, you can't go wrong with taiwan made spoilers, well so far I havent had a problem haha!
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06-20-2014, 11:34 AM	#219
ASAP Major General 10586 Rep 8,884 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	A few pics for you all. Fitment and quality is outstanding even for a $250 part much less an $88 one. Attached Images __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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06-22-2014, 11:15 AM	#220
leholtet Private 11 Rep 66 Posts Drives: BMW 123d Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	Just ordered mine!
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