Spoiler Question

hwa786 · 02-01-2011, 07:38 PM

Hey guys, I was looking at different bigger M3 style spoilers for my E90. And I came across materials such as polyurethane, abs and fiberglass. I was wondering which is the best material to get, in other words, which wont chip, break, crack, or paint coming off due to cheap material, or any kind of problem. I dont have much knowledge about the different materials, so any help would be much appreciated! Thanks!

ChasVS · 02-01-2011, 07:40 PM

Carbon fiber!

hwa786 · 02-01-2011, 09:23 PM

theres a reason why I didnt write that because I dont like that lol

SV Concepts III · 02-01-2011, 10:17 PM

NOT fiberglass, FG tends to crack and deteriorate overtime. ABS and Polyurethane are fine for painting, carbon is great for the carbon look.

hipnotic · 02-01-2011, 11:57 PM

cf

hwa786 · 02-02-2011, 02:46 AM

what do u think about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...Q5fAccessories

1QuikWS6 · 02-02-2011, 03:28 AM

No fiberglass - ABS or PU.

I like the ABS for the Trunk Spoiler and Roof Spoiler due to it's increased stiffness - you just have to buy with good fitment as they are not as forgiving as PU in that department.

For the Front Aero Lip I went with PU due to it's flexibility and ease of conforming to the front bumper.

My ACS Roof Spoiler & M-Tech Trunk Spoiler are ABS, M3 Side Skirts are either PU or Polystyrene (can't remember), but are made from same as factory material.

HK8888 · 02-02-2011, 04:30 AM

CF, best to go with.

BMWsky · 02-02-2011, 09:15 AM

It's funny how the OP states he doesn't like carbon fiber, and then people suggest carbon fiber...

ChasVS · 02-02-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWsky

It's funny how the OP states he doesn't like carbon fiber, and then people suggest carbon fiber...

He asked for suggestions for the BEST. If he doesn't like it then he can ignore it.

hwa786 · 02-02-2011, 04:08 PM

I dont like carbon fiber, thats why I wrote those 3 materials. Why I dont want carbon fiber is because my car is montego blue, and I think cf would look a little weird with that, and my 2nd question is, the ebay link i posted earlier is that OEM, or which bigger spoiler is OEM. Help me out please, thanks

Boosted John · 02-03-2011, 12:42 AM

I think $125 for a painted spoiler is a great deal...

1QuikWS6 · 02-03-2011, 01:55 AM

No way that's a BMW OEM spoiler painted for that price - but if the fitment is good guess it doesn't matter

hwa786 · 02-03-2011, 02:28 AM

cant wait for delivery and installation!

02-01-2011, 07:38 PM	#1
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Spoiler Question Hey guys, I was looking at different bigger M3 style spoilers for my E90. And I came across materials such as polyurethane, abs and fiberglass. I was wondering which is the best material to get, in other words, which wont chip, break, crack, or paint coming off due to cheap material, or any kind of problem. I dont have much knowledge about the different materials, so any help would be much appreciated! Thanks! __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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ChasVS Colonel 41 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Carbon fiber!
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hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	theres a reason why I didnt write that because I dont like that lol __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	NOT fiberglass, FG tends to crack and deteriorate overtime. ABS and Polyurethane are fine for painting, carbon is great for the carbon look.
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hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	cf
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02-02-2011, 02:46 AM	#6
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	what do u think about this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...Q5fAccessories __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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02-02-2011, 03:28 AM	#7
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1627 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	No fiberglass - ABS or PU. I like the ABS for the Trunk Spoiler and Roof Spoiler due to it's increased stiffness - you just have to buy with good fitment as they are not as forgiving as PU in that department. For the Front Aero Lip I went with PU due to it's flexibility and ease of conforming to the front bumper. My ACS Roof Spoiler & M-Tech Trunk Spoiler are ABS, M3 Side Skirts are either PU or Polystyrene (can't remember), but are made from same as factory material. __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 918 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	CF, best to go with.
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hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	I dont like carbon fiber, thats why I wrote those 3 materials. Why I dont want carbon fiber is because my car is montego blue, and I think cf would look a little weird with that, and my 2nd question is, the ebay link i posted earlier is that OEM, or which bigger spoiler is OEM. Help me out please, thanks __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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02-03-2011, 12:42 AM	#12
Boosted John Internet Ninja 57 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl iTrader: (0)	I think $125 for a painted spoiler is a great deal...
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02-03-2011, 01:55 AM	#13
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1627 Rep 8,495 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	No way that's a BMW OEM spoiler painted for that price - but if the fitment is good guess it doesn't matter __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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02-03-2011, 02:28 AM	#14
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	cant wait for delivery and installation! __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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