[G33]

any1 got any tips on how to fit the new m3 spoiler on properly..i dont wanna screw it up!

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by G33

any1 got any tips on how to fit the new m3 spoiler on properly..i dont wanna screw it up!

do a dry test fit to see where it should go and mark a few spots with some blue painters tape.

Clean the bottom of the spoiler with denatured alcohol and put the 3m tape on the spoiler. Then clean the edge of the trunk where the spoiler will go with denatured alcohol as well (this gets rid of any wax or anything that might not let the 3m tape stick very well, and the denatured alcohol will not hurt ur paint). Spray the edge of the trunk and the tape with Windex and place the spoiler on the trunk. The windex allows you a good few minutes to slide the spoiler around before the tape starts to become sticky. Once you get the spoiler where you want it, use some of that blue painters tape to hold it in place, I also used a few clamps with rubber on the tips to hold the corners of the spoiler down. Then take a blow dryer to it for about 5 mins or so to dry up the windex. When the windex starts to dry, the 3m tape will be just as sticky as it was before.

After about 30 mins, remove blue tape and clamps if you used them and clean off the spoiler, trunk and back bumper, cause windex will drip everywhere. Another good idea is to leave the trunk open when ur installing it, it makes it easier if you need to lift the trunk to get a better look to line it up straight.

Good luck bro, not that hard to do... don't be scared!

[G33]

im scared!!! whats denatured alcohol? white spirit/turps?

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by G33

im scared!!! whats denatured alcohol? white spirit/turps?

this is denatured alcohol:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denatured_alcohol

and u can buy it here:

http://art-supplies.misterart.com/st...ed-Alcohol.htm

[G33]

cheers man, will check it out this weekend otherwise ill pay the guy to do it, but then ill have to leave the car with them...

[bartman32]

Originally Posted by nj323ci

do a dry test fit to see where it should go and mark a few spots with some blue painters tape.

Clean the bottom of the spoiler with denatured alcohol and put the 3m tape on the spoiler. Then clean the edge of the trunk where the spoiler will go with denatured alcohol as well (this gets rid of any wax or anything that might not let the 3m tape stick very well, and the denatured alcohol will not hurt ur paint). Spray the edge of the trunk and the tape with Windex and place the spoiler on the trunk. The windex allows you a good few minutes to slide the spoiler around before the tape starts to become sticky. Once you get the spoiler where you want it, use some of that blue painters tape to hold it in place, I also used a few clamps with rubber on the tips to hold the corners of the spoiler down. Then take a blow dryer to it for about 5 mins or so to dry up the windex. When the windex starts to dry, the 3m tape will be just as sticky as it was before.

After about 30 mins, remove blue tape and clamps if you used them and clean off the spoiler, trunk and back bumper, cause windex will drip everywhere. Another good idea is to leave the trunk open when ur installing it, it makes it easier if you need to lift the trunk to get a better look to line it up straight.

Good luck bro, not that hard to do... don't be scared!

Completely agree here. However if you just set it on your trunk and pull it toward the back you will feel it catch in the right place. There is a slight lip there already. Then its just a matter of making sure its on there correctly right to left. As he said painter's tape does wonders.

Good luck!

[G33]

thanks for the replies. ok i have the spoiler with me now. it comes with the already cut pieces (x2 for the corners) then the roll of tape. wats those clear sticky plastic strips for????

[brandon @ eas]

wow man, it cant get any easier than this for an install.

[denlin68]

where are u guys getting the M3 lip ? called my dealership and they said the lip is on backorder and they dont know when will get it

[G33]

man ive herd that before. i think it means they cant be arsed! btw im from the uk. u have to give them an e92 m3 chassis number for them to order it and it arrived in 5 days or less. pretty expensive for a bit of plastic if i may say so myself!

[aequitas330]

G33 have you ever posted pics of your car before, if not, start here... lol

and if so, link please

[BimmerFan61]

Question about your alls spoiler. Did you body shop paint the bottom? Mine didnt and they did a shitty job of taping it off.

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by G33

any1 got any tips on how to fit the new m3 spoiler on properly..i dont wanna screw it up!

send it to me , i'll do it for you !

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by brandonanix

wow man, it cant get any easier than this for an install.

haha ... don't say that

[G33]

Originally Posted by aequitas330

G33 have you ever posted pics of your car before, if not, start here... lol

and if so, link please

there ya go

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90951

[G33]

Originally Posted by lifo

Question about your alls spoiler. Did you body shop paint the bottom? Mine didnt and they did a shitty job of taping it off.

nah bottom aint painted. i reckon they cud have done better, specially for £80!!! kinda orangepeely :S

[Alex@AKMotorwerk]

Originally Posted by G33

nah bottom aint painted. i reckon they cud have done better, specially for £80!!! kinda orangepeely :S

they painted the bottom of mine, but i just wiped it down with that denatured alcohol i was talking about and all is good

[pbough]

You guys have any pics for the M3 spoiler?? I am very interested but tough to find in Canada....Can you post a pic of it installed and also the part number that you used to order the spoiler?? Thanks....Steve

[bartman32]

Here's a couple of pics of it installed. Don't have the part # at work.

[pbough]

That's what I need Bartman....Where did you pick that one up??

Steve

[Babe]

Originally Posted by pbough

That's what I need Bartman....Where did you pick that one up??

Steve

me too me too

where please...

[bartman32]

Sorry for the delay guys. I got it at Humbolt BMW in Northern Cal. I was done through someone else on this forum. Apparently some dealerships will order Euro parts and others won't.