[Robmaster]

Is it true, that the Vorsteiner PU deck lid spoiler has a bad fittment?

and is the CF version really better?

[billspreston]

A few people around here are claiming that CF version fits a bit better than the PU version, but both are not perfect so I'd say its probably true. I know Spool was having some fitment problems with his PU deck lid just recently.

Just buy the new trunk, it fits great

[Robmaster]

so dont waste the money for the CF version?

i dont like the new Vorsteiner trunk. and i live in switzerland, the shipping cost are horrible!!!

[!Xoible]

saw it in person on long's car. very close to perfect fitment

[SV Concepts III]

I think Long is running the full trunk now.

For the PUR version, you want to mount it in the sun. The piece is designed to heat up and mold to the lip of the trunk for a better fit. If you just slap it on there, it's not going to sit correctly. Alternatively, you can use a heat gun to heat up the surface prior to mounting.

[Psylight]

Yes, fitment is not very good.

Im going to have mine molded...

[LOLrance]

I have the CF vorsteiner decklid. Although its not 100%, its pretty much as close as it can get. Probably 95% perfect. You'll never notice unless you get up close and really pay attention.

[kjaiACS]

i just got mine painted and its a PU one. im so pissed off cause the body shop couldnt put it on......is using a heat gun possible to solve this problem......i was at the body shop for 3 hours and 3m double sided tape wont do the job...any suggestions??

[LOLrance]

Originally Posted by kjaiACS

i just got mine painted and its a PU one. im so pissed off cause the body shop couldnt put it on......is using a heat gun possible to solve this problem......i was at the body shop for 3 hours and 3m double sided tape wont do the job...any suggestions??

using a heat gun should help with the installation but im not sure if it will solve the problem completely. The best way to go will probably be just to betalink the spoiler on. This is what a lot of the so cal guys did. If you dont know what Betalink is, just search it.

[EASPORT]

Originally Posted by kjaiACS

i just got mine painted and its a PU one. im so pissed off cause the body shop couldnt put it on......is using a heat gun possible to solve this problem......i was at the body shop for 3 hours and 3m double sided tape wont do the job...any suggestions??

that's lame.
you should ask for a refund from the manufacturer. j/k

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

I think Long is running the full trunk now.

For the PUR version, you want to mount it in the sun. The piece is designed to heat up and mold to the lip of the trunk for a better fit. If you just slap it on there, it's not going to sit correctly. Alternatively, you can use a heat gun to heat up the surface prior to mounting.

I disagree. I think the PUR version is flawed compared to the CF one. It flexes too much which causes the worse fitment. It is a cheaper alternative to others who don't care as much though. The CF one in all cases I have seen fit better.

[Robmaster]

@ OC 335i

do you have the PUR version?

[OC Guy]

Yep.

If you want to be cost-effective and you are not picky, get the PUR version, if not the CF decklid is much better.

I feel the trunk is the best option but obviously it is priced more.

[Spool]

Yeah i tried the heat gun method to heat up the urethane, it did flex, but then it still didn't fit very well. And flexing makes it hard to stick onto the trunk with double side tape, it comes off very easy. I literally had to stand there and push the lid in until it sticks. Finally i just got tired, ripped it off and sold it, took a huge loss.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Spool

Yeah i tried the heat gun method to heat up the urethane, it did flex, but then it still didn't fit very well. And flexing makes it hard to stick onto the trunk with double side tape, it comes off very easy. I literally had to stand there and push the lid in until it sticks. Finally i just got tired, ripped it off and sold it, took a huge loss.

I was going to tell him about yours, but I didn't want to point out how bad your fitted. When Vorsteiner came out with this, I didnt like it from the start. I'm sure a full trunk replacement is the way to go

[OC Guy]

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

I was going to tell him about yours, but I didn't want to point out how bad your fitted. When Vorsteiner came out with this, I didnt like it from the start. I'm sure a full trunk replacement is the way to go

The piece is still a nice piece IMO. Just the CF one is better. Again, it boils down to $$$.

630 for the CF, just fish out an extra 300$ and get the whole trunk, as I did.. The fitment looks perfect!

[LOLrance]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

The piece is still a nice piece IMO. Just the CF one is better. Again, it boils down to $$$.

+1000.

At the end of the day, betalink is probalby the best way to go for installing this whether it be PUR or CF.

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by OC 335i

The piece is still a nice piece IMO. Just the CF one is better. Again, it boils down to $$$.

Its not that I didnt think it was nice looking, it is. Its just that fitment wise, I wouldnt have been able to deal with it looking the way it does. The CF one does fit a lot better, thats true.

[Gen_E92]

betalink works a lot better than double side tape for the spoiler, just heat up the spoiler, put it on, then tape it up for 24hrs then remove the tapes

[Robmaster]

what's better now? CF or PUR???

and no i dont wanna the trunk, because the shipping costs are horrible!

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Robmaster

what's better now? CF or PUR???

and no i dont wanna the trunk, because the shipping costs are horrible!

CF. It's always been CF man. As far as shipping goes, it cant be that bad, can it? I had 4 rims shipped to me thru Bax Global for $300, but thats in Germany and the rims weigh 100lbs. Surely something weighing maybe 10lbs is a lot less than that.