Overkill? Rear AND Roof Spoilers?

ksfrogman · 07-07-2006, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chicagolab

I see in ksfrogman's first pic that you can see the third brake light, but the camera angele looks a little low. Just curious, when you install the roof spoiler is the 3rd brake light easily seen by other motorists?? (BTW I have been comtemplating the roof spoiler without the rear deck spoiler)

It does not obstruct the 3rd brake light at all.

Hunter399 · 07-07-2006, 11:21 AM

no way

you have to get both

it looks like its missing something if you have only a roof spoiler

flipmde786 · 07-07-2006, 12:42 PM

I don't want to spend so much money on getting both spoilers...I've been thinking about the roof spoiler only, but some of you are saying it wouldn't look right. So I dunno.

shark330i · 07-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Me too. I have both and it makes it complete. The ACS roof spoiler is not overbearing...it works well with the OEM deck spoiler.

spydrz · 07-07-2006, 01:47 PM

Sorry for asking a stupid question, but what does the roof spoiler do? Does it add downforce like the trunk spoiler, or does it help keep the rear window clean during inclement weather?

KC Bimmer · 07-07-2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul330d

I'm not a fan of roof spoilers.

I agree completely. They look to tinkertoyish.

LWL · 07-07-2006, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shark330i

Me too. I have both and it makes it complete. The ACS roof spoiler is not overbearing...it works well with the OEM deck spoiler.

ACS roof spoiler is a very subtle mod, not overly aggressive. A good addition to the rear spoiler.

nyyankee · 07-07-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spydrz

Sorry for asking a stupid question, but what does the roof spoiler do? Does it add downforce like the trunk spoiler, or does it help keep the rear window clean during inclement weather?

They both, are for looks.

sorry for laughing

neuronpetkowski · 08-01-2006, 11:52 AM

It seems overwhelmingly in favor of having both. (I have the OEM stock rear spoiler). Doesn't mean I'll do it...but I'm going to keep looking at my car (I like watching paint dry too...so what?) and looking at others with it. Will decide then. Thx.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-01-2006, 12:17 PM

chicagolab · 08-06-2006, 01:44 PM

the first and only exterior mod on my car(so far) is the ACS replica roof spoiler. Here are a couple of pics, I really think it adds to the look of the car. I am still comtemplating the rear OEM spoiler, but I am satisfied for now.
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diesel007 · 08-06-2006, 02:31 PM

I am a minority in SoCal. Most modded e90's here have both roof and trunk spoilers and I have none at the moment. I often think of how much cleaner the roof would look without the shark fin and I may shave it one of these days.

The more I mod my e90 the less I want it to look "Heavily Modded". Some people on this board just add things to their cars without thinking it through only to say they have it in their mod list. I would rather stop when the look I want has been achieved.

diesel007 · 08-06-2006, 02:39 PM

A little photoshop without the shark fin and no spoilers:

BMW F22 · 08-06-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel007

I am a minority in SoCal. Most modded e90's here have both roof and trunk spoilers and I have none at the moment. I often think of how much cleaner the roof would look without the shark fin and I may shave it one of these days.

The more I mod my e90 the less I want it to look "Heavily Modded". Some people on this board just add things to their cars without thinking it through only to say they have it in their mod list. I would rather stop when the look I want has been achieved.

Agreed. I prefer the clean look to the car over the "hey look at my heavily modded car" look. THat being said, I might get the rear lip spoiler. I want it to look sporty but at the same time elegant. I would hate for my car to look riced-out.

Pretender · 08-06-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Agreed. I prefer the clean look to the car over the "hey look at my heavily modded car" look. THat being said, I might get the rear lip spoiler. I want it to look sporty but at the same time elegant. I would hate for my car to look riced-out.

Yeah...mine is really clean in the rear....not heavy at all....

435iGC · 09-27-2006, 03:01 AM

IMO, the roof spoiler is designed for cars with trunk spoiler. Just imagine an E90 with a roof spoiler but w/o trunk spoiler, it'll look like something is missing. Personally I think the roof spoiler looks great, it gives the car a more dynamic look.

Phila · 09-27-2006, 03:50 AM

spoilers make the car harder to clean, especially under the roof spoiler. I'm too lazy for that kinda commitment. haha

lux.sh · 09-27-2006, 05:04 AM

This is my take. This is just for the rear of the car.

E90/Roof/Rear/Lip > E90/Roof/Rear > E90/Rear > E90/Roof > E90 with no spoiler.

I REALLLLLY think E90 needs a spoiler. Rear OEM spoiler(or other good looking aftermarket ones) is a must.
E90's trunk line isn't as aggressive/clean as the E46. It needs something to finish it off.

I previously had a doubt about the OEM spoiler, but after few E90POST members helped me out with pictures and I finally put it on, I would never go back.

My conclusion: Get the rear spoiler first and then think about the Roof. Having just the roof spoiler isn't bad either.

emos325 · 09-27-2006, 10:27 AM

Personal taste really. If you are going to use it then yeah buy it. My friend has an STI and he has both, the rear is a WING but it looks good on it. I have also seen a rear roof diffuser on an EVO and IMO it would look sweet on a E90 with a decklid and a shark fin just my opinion.

tomppa · 09-28-2006, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by diesel007

A little photoshop without the shark fin and no spoilers:

Looks great. The lines of the boot lid are so fine that one starts to think why should you add anything? Spoiler brings the race-look and is ok if that´s what you want, but it brakes a bit the nice design.
With more aggressive front, nice wheels and lower suspension it´s ok with the rear spoiler, otherwise not.

just4kickz · 09-28-2006, 01:27 PM

i think it also depends on your rear apron. if you have something more aggressive like a M-sport rear, i'm sure just the roof spoiler or just the deck spoiler would look great. however, with only the original rear apron, i think both would look better... but i only have the roof spoiler and orig. rear apron.

daheechang · 09-28-2006, 01:33 PM

i like both. they both compliment each other nicely

07-07-2006, 11:21 AM	#24
Hunter399 Major General 340 Rep 8,088 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	no way you have to get both it looks like its missing something if you have only a roof spoiler
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07-07-2006, 12:42 PM	#25
flipmde786 Lieutenant 26 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I don't want to spend so much money on getting both spoilers...I've been thinking about the roof spoiler only, but some of you are saying it wouldn't look right. So I dunno. __________________ 2006 330xi [TiAg] [Black Leather] [Aluminum] [STEP] [ZPP] [ZSP] [ZCW] [CA] [35% tint] [Blacklines] [OEM Strut Bar] [OEM Spoiler]
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07-07-2006, 01:13 PM	#26
shark330i Private First Class 4 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2008 335i; Jet Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bradenton, fl iTrader: (1)	Me too. I have both and it makes it complete. The ACS roof spoiler is not overbearing...it works well with the OEM deck spoiler.
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07-07-2006, 01:47 PM	#27
spydrz Captain 36 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '15 M4, '15 i3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RVA iTrader: (2) Garage List 06 330i [7.00] 2002 X5 3.0i [0.00] 2001 525i [0.00]	Sorry for asking a stupid question, but what does the roof spoiler do? Does it add downforce like the trunk spoiler, or does it help keep the rear window clean during inclement weather? __________________ 2002 X5 3.0i/man.* 2006 330i/man./Arktis/Grau* 2001 525i/step./Schiefergrün/Sandbeige* 2013 X1 xDrive35i Alpinweiß/Schwarz/M Sport/Dinan Stage 2 *retired
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08-01-2006, 11:52 AM	#31
neuronpetkowski Captain 105 Rep 761 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Greater Detroit Area iTrader: (13)	It seems overwhelmingly in favor of having both. (I have the OEM stock rear spoiler). Doesn't mean I'll do it...but I'm going to keep looking at my car (I like watching paint dry too...so what?) and looking at others with it. Will decide then. Thx.
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08-06-2006, 01:44 PM	#33
chicagolab Lieutenant 32 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	TiAg with roof spoiler only the first and only exterior mod on my car(so far) is the ACS replica roof spoiler. Here are a couple of pics, I really think it adds to the look of the car. I am still comtemplating the rear OEM spoiler, but I am satisfied for now. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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08-06-2006, 02:31 PM	#34
diesel007 Not Stock 166 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	I am a minority in SoCal. Most modded e90's here have both roof and trunk spoilers and I have none at the moment. I often think of how much cleaner the roof would look without the shark fin and I may shave it one of these days. The more I mod my e90 the less I want it to look "Heavily Modded". Some people on this board just add things to their cars without thinking it through only to say they have it in their mod list. I would rather stop when the look I want has been achieved. __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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08-06-2006, 02:39 PM	#35
diesel007 Not Stock 166 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	A little photoshop without the shark fin and no spoilers: Attached Images __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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09-27-2006, 03:01 AM	#38
435iGC Private 8 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Palos Verdes/Torrance, CA iTrader: (1)	IMO, the roof spoiler is designed for cars with trunk spoiler. Just imagine an E90 with a roof spoiler but w/o trunk spoiler, it'll look like something is missing. Personally I think the roof spoiler looks great, it gives the car a more dynamic look.
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09-27-2006, 03:50 AM	#39
Phila Lieutenant 7 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	spoilers make the car harder to clean, especially under the roof spoiler. I'm too lazy for that kinda commitment. haha __________________ 2006 e90 325xi \| Alpine White \| Beige Leather \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Xenons \| Lux 4.0
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09-27-2006, 05:04 AM	#40
lux.sh missing two turbos. 630 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [7.00]	This is my take. This is just for the rear of the car. E90/Roof/Rear/Lip > E90/Roof/Rear > E90/Rear > E90/Roof > E90 with no spoiler. I REALLLLLY think E90 needs a spoiler. Rear OEM spoiler(or other good looking aftermarket ones) is a must. E90's trunk line isn't as aggressive/clean as the E46. It needs something to finish it off. I previously had a doubt about the OEM spoiler, but after few E90POST members helped me out with pictures and I finally put it on, I would never go back. My conclusion: Get the rear spoiler first and then think about the Roof. Having just the roof spoiler isn't bad either. __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
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09-27-2006, 10:27 AM	#41
emos325 Streifenden Komet 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 525i was a 325is Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft.Myers/Orlando Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 95' and what was a ... [0.00]	Personal taste really. If you are going to use it then yeah buy it. My friend has an STI and he has both, the rear is a WING but it looks good on it. I have also seen a rear roof diffuser on an EVO and IMO it would look sweet on a E90 with a decklid and a shark fin just my opinion. __________________ "Drive like you live" CFBA:rocks: 335i will be the new turner car for this decade! If it's a bimmer, it's badass. It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow; F- That just go to driving school and you can do both.
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09-28-2006, 01:27 PM	#43
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09-28-2006, 01:33 PM	#44
daheechang Colonel 131 Rep 2,424 Posts Drives: E30 m3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline iTrader: (14)	i like both. they both compliment each other nicely
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