$88 performance spoiler-Painted

[Ganicki]

Originally Posted by mechavore884

this thread has motivated me to HOP ON!!...JET BLACK HERE I COME!!!!

Inexpensive and good quality. How can you pass it up.

[1Pirate]

Originally Posted by Ganicki

Inexpensive and good quality. How can you pass it up.

You can't. It is literally one of the best bargains for the 1 out there.

[1Pirate]

Originally Posted by Ganicki

Post some pics when you can--I still can't believe the price, quality and fast ass shipping--jeez

I'll try to take some pics and get them posted by the weekend. It's a great deal!

[mechavore884]

maaan now all that I wish is if they made an M-tech lip with the same fitment and quality!!!

[Motohip]

I'm so tempted to get the carbon fiber one.

[Wakka]

Originally Posted by Motohip

I'm so tempted to get the carbon fiber one.

Do ittt! It looks great!

[ucsbshawn]

I have the carbon fiber one. LOVE IT! Purchased 2 weeks ago and just got around to installing. VERY impressed with the quality!

[phobic]

I can't find an alpine white one from this seller... is it just me?

[J-Rod]

Originally Posted by phobic

I can't find an alpine white one from this seller... is it just me?

If you email them through ebay, they'll respond very quickly sending you the link with your paint code.

[AGAV13]

Originally Posted by phobic

I can't find an alpine white one from this seller... is it just me?

Had the same problem then I saw that they don't stock aw or red because that have had trouble with the paint matching some cars due to age, wear, etc. They will make them however they do not guarantee them to match the car. For 88 i still want to order one, if I have issues with the paint matching its not that big of a financial loss, then I ask myself if I should order one in her black to match the mirrors.

[phobic]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Had the same problem then I saw that they don't stock aw or red because that have had trouble with the paint matching some cars due to age, wear, etc. They will make them however they do not guarantee them to match the car. For 88 i still want to order one, if I have issues with the paint matching its not that big of a financial loss, then I ask myself if I should order one in her black to match the mirrors.

thanks for the info. I was also thinking of going with black as an alternate. the price is just too good.

[KellyK]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Had the same problem then I saw that they don't stock aw or red because that have had trouble with the paint matching some cars due to age, wear, etc. They will make them however they do not guarantee them to match the car. For 88 i still want to order one, if I have issues with the paint matching its not that big of a financial loss, then I ask myself if I should order one in her black to match the mirrors.

let us know if you order one in aw. I am dying to see how it looks.

[1Pirate]

I finally got around to taking some pictures of my Lemans Blue spoiler. It turned out great! The paint paint work is excellent and the fit and finish is too.

[bmw1racer]

^ M-badge on a non-M car?????

Sacrilege.

[Chandon]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

^ M-badge on a non-M car?????

Sacrilege.

+1

[1Pirate]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

^ M-badge on a non-M car?????

Sacrilege.

Originally Posted by viciousgook

+1

You M Police guys kill me! First, as an M Sport equipped car my car came from the factory with no less than seven M badges on it. One on the steering wheel, one on each door sill and one on each wheel (which are no longer on the car). Next, my car still has a 135i badge on it. No question that it is what it is, although not an as modified car you would generally find on a BMW dealer's lot. Finally, my car has more M (and I don't mean M Sport) parts on it than most 1 series cars. It has almost a complete M3 suspension (M3 FSB (E93), M3 front control arms and tension rods, M3 rear sub frame bushings and M3 rear guide rods and upper links) to go along with Koni Sport adjustable dampers and larger wheels and tires. My car also has a Dinan Stage 2 tune and an ETS intercooler among other performance mods. I call it a 135i M coupe. It is a car BMW should have built, but didn't.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

^ M-badge on a non-M car?????

Sacrilege.

For a second I thought I accidentally stumbled upon E46fanatics lol

[Ganicki]

Originally Posted by 1Pirate

You M Police guys kill me! First, as an M Sport equipped car my car came from the factory with no less than seven M badges on it. One on the steering wheel, one on each door sill and one on each wheel (which are no longer on the car). Next, my car still has a 135i badge on it. No question that is what it is, although not one you would generally find on a BMW dealer's lot. Finally, my car has more M (and I don't mean M Sport) parts on it than most 1 series cars. It has almost a complete M3 suspension (M3 FSB (E93), M3front control arms and tension rods, M3 rear sub frame bushings and M3 rear guide rods and upper links) to go along with Koni Sport adjustable dampers and larger wheels and tires. My car also has a Dinan Stage 2 tune and an ETS intercooler among other performance mods. I call it a 135i M coupe. It is a car BMW should have built, but didn't.

For some of the people who actually know what an "M" is, it may matter. To others, like myself, it doesn't. If he wants to add an M emblem to his 135i so be it--we all like to do little things to our BMWs to individualize them, I have M stripes on my grill--it adds a little color to an otherwise Black on Black car, its not an M car. Why would someone put an M front bumper on or like 1pirate said m badges on his steering wheel and his wheels that came on the 135i he has--why do some people go to extremes to make a 135i look like a 1M, going to the extremes of adding rear fender flares and anything else that'll make the car stand out--I'm sure they're prouder of the fact that they "created" a faux M than actually purchasing one, and I don't think that many of them say its an M but that they took the time and patience to create a M. Theres no reason to pop a blood vessel in your eye if someone adds a M emblem to their BMW. As I said at the beginning of this the people who know, know the difference--as 1pirate said he's got a bunch of M performance parts on his 135i and has not removed the designation. So he spent $25 on a M emblem, which of us wouldn't add a M Performance steering wheel with the shift lights on if it were given to us, I know I would, that does mean you have a M car.

And BMW1racer I see M stripes on the lip of your 128i.

[AGAV13]

Originally Posted by 1Pirate

Love the subtle mod you did to the rear diffuser, looks great.

[Canasian]

Looks good! I'm about to install my color matched one as well except it'll be Space Gray. I think there's a lot of crappy leftover tape from when you remove the stock spoiler. Did you do that? If so how did you remove the poopy leftover tape material?

[1Pirate]

Originally Posted by AGAV13

Love the subtle mod you did to the rear diffuser, looks great.

Thanks! I purchased another OEM diffuser, cut out the middle and painted it gloss black. Then I installed mesh behind the cutout. Subtle and cheap enough mod. It can be done with the diffuser that came on the car or with a separate diffuser like I did. I wanted to be able to put it back stock later so I purchased a separate OEM diffuser for the mod.

[1Pirate]

Originally Posted by Canasian

Looks good! I'm about to install my color matched one as well except it'll be Space Gray. I think there's a lot of crappy leftover tape from when you remove the stock spoiler. Did you do that? If so how did you remove the poopy leftover tape material?

Thanks! Yes I removed all the adhesive from the car before installing the new spoiler. I used 3M adhesive remover (in a spray can) that I picked up from O'Reilly Auto Parts and a soft flexible body filler spreader to scrap off the top layer of the adhesive. Then I kept applying the 3M adhesive remover and wiping off the surface until I got all the adhesive off. You are better off to let the adhesive remover soak for a few minutes before wiping it off each time.

After I got all the adhesive off I used some swirl remover to really clean the area and then followed that up with the alcohol pad that came with the spoiler. Then I installed the new spoiler.