DIY: BMW Performance spoiler installation - Page 3

USDMM3 · 02-09-2012, 09:39 PM

Will this fit an E93?

AlexTek · 02-10-2012, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by USDMM3

Will this fit an E93?

No. The trunks dimensions are different.

AlexTek · 02-10-2012, 02:33 AM

Hey guys here is a video of my BMW M3 2011 Competition Package.

This was filmed in sunny puerto Rico.

)

Morning Hawk · 02-10-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alekshop

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Originally Posted by M3V8Driver

Just curious, is there a published increase in downforce with this spoiler? It doesn't appear much different than the OEM.

The ZCP spoiler is angled higher then stock spoiler and at the high speed should increase the downforce.

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Originally Posted by MJR63

If you use the BMW Betalink-K1 can your remove the spoiler like with the 3M tape after or is this permanent?

When you use BMW Betalink K1 or K2, the part can't be removed. That stuff if very strong.

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Originally Posted by 330iTiAg

What diffuser and exhaust are those?

Arkym diffuser and Akrapovic Exhaust.

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Originally Posted by vinnycg

What is this Betalink-K1?

I bought the spoiler but I dont believe I have the Betalink-K1.

-Vin

Betalink K1 is the special BMW glue and it doesn't come with the spoiler.

Aleks.

Alekshop,

When you say "ZCP" WRT the Competition Package for the carbon fiber lip spoiler, are you saying that the carbon fiber lip spoiler comes in the ZCP package?

I don't recall seeing that on any ZCP package for the 2011/2012 models...

USDMM3 · 02-10-2012, 11:59 PM

how different ? has anyone attempted this lip on the vert? I am looking for a similar spoiler for mine. LMK

///M Ryder · 02-11-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by USDMM3

how different ? has anyone attempted this lip on the vert? I am looking for a similar spoiler for mine. LMK

Different trunk so it won't work. Do a quick search and see what others have put on E93's.............Phil

AlexTek · 02-12-2012, 12:15 AM

Yes, once up glue the part with Beta Link, you can not take it apart, you will break it. That this is permanent.

Singletrack · 03-03-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexTek

Hey guys here is a video of my BMW M3 2011 Competition Package.

This was filmed in sunny puerto Rico.

)

Cool video...just stumbled on it as I get ready to install the spoiler ; )

I love Puerto Rico...miss living there.

AlexTek · 03-09-2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singletrack

Cool video...just stumbled on it as I get ready to install the spoiler ; )

I love Puerto Rico...miss living there.

Thanks:-)

aussiem3 · 03-10-2012, 05:52 PM

Beautiful car - just goes to show that the E92 ///3 will remain a timeless design just like all ///3's.

Tastefully done video. Really enjoyed it. Music complements the mood of the video.

AlexTek · 03-10-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiem3

Beautiful car - just goes to show that the E92 ///3 will remain a timeless design just like all ///3's.

Tastefully done video. Really enjoyed it. Music complements the mood of the video.

Thank you very much!

blackmist222777 · 04-17-2012, 03:29 PM

where can you buy the Betalink K1?

blackmist222777 · 04-17-2012, 04:03 PM

ok FYI everyone, i threw this part number into Amazon: pn 82-69-9-408-866
and they had it for less than half of what Ticher sells it for.

Darkboyz68 · 05-29-2012, 06:37 PM

FYI goof off and a soft bristle toothbrush works best on taking off the adhesive... you can get a small bottle at homedepot

RBB · 08-28-2012, 10:20 AM

Did the install this weekend using this guide and it turned out perfect. Hardest part was removing all the adhesive left over from the OEM spoiler. Heating it up with a hairdryer and scraping a big ball of it off with a plastic razor blade followed by 3M adhesive remover to get the remains worked well for me. Also, do a dry fitting and tape up the edges of the performance spoiler and trunk with painter's tape. Makes it easy to line up and catches a lot of the betalink.

AlexTek · 08-29-2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBB

Did the install this weekend using this guide and it turned out perfect. Hardest part was removing all the adhesive left over from the OEM spoiler. Heating it up with a hairdryer and scraping a big ball of it off with a plastic razor blade followed by 3M adhesive remover to get the remains worked well for me. Also, do a dry fitting and tape up the edges of the performance spoiler and trunk with painter's tape. Makes it easy to line up and catches a lot of the betalink.

+1
Painters tape is a must to take of the excess adhesive of the Beta Link once it spreads out from the rear deck spoiler.

McKenna Performance · 08-29-2012, 11:37 PM

FYI - From our experience installing the BMW Performance Spoilers, it is much easier to use 3M double-sided automotive tape rather than the BMW Betalink.

RBB · 08-30-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McKenna Performance

FYI - From our experience installing the BMW Performance Spoilers, it is much easier to use 3M double-sided automotive tape rather than the BMW Betalink.

I don't doubt that. There would be much less cleanup required. If you're going to use betalink make sure you dry fit the spoiler first and lay down painters tape on the trunk. I got a very clean install with minimal clean up using this method.

detoxvolcano · 09-01-2012, 10:16 PM

looks good

spr · 01-30-2013, 08:16 PM

I bought the betalink but am debating trying the 3m tape first. Can anyone who used the 3m tape chime in? I used it on the front spoilers but it honestly doesn't work all that great. I really don't want my spoiler falling off because I hit speeds of 160 with the car. However, it would be nice to sell it once I want to get rid of the car... Thanks!

AlexTek · 01-30-2013, 08:41 PM

On the CF Front splitters I've only used 3M tape, because I know I have to change the splitter due to braking them. But the rear spoiler I used beta link. Don't plan in breaking it on the road, LOL, and also don't plan on selling it.

For the front 3M and rear Beta Link

spr · 01-31-2013, 09:40 PM

Thanks. I did same for mine. Betalink is some nasty stuff. Make sure to cut the entire end off one side. I poked holes with a pen and at the end it kept wanting to push out of the funnel!!!

As for my install, I removed the rear spoiler with dental floss and trim removal tools. If you work from each end and meet in the center it came right up. To clean off the excess double sided sticky tape, I found that using your finger to roll it upon itself worked amazing. The hole thing was done in 15m! Then you just clean it with solvent and test fit the wing. I made it equal on both sides then taped it to the car in the middle.

I then taped both spoiler and surrounding painted areas with frog tape and used a nice thin bead of the betalink after sanding the spoiler and cleaning all areas with solvent. It came out great with only a few spots of excess. The spoiler is really on there! I was able to use a plastic trim removal tool to rub the excess off and then followed up with the solvent and quick detail. No prob.

One thing to note, maybe don't leave tape on the bottom painted areas on the udnerside of the spoiler in the middle as some of the tape became trapped under the betalink!! I had to score it lightly with a razor blade then use the trim tool to remove with and then solvent and quick detail. I'll post pics soon. Thanks!

FYI, I also left my front spoilers just taped with 3m in case of cracking and easy removal.

I have to say the spoiler is MASSIVE! I can see it from my rear view mirror! It looks so sick. Glad I did it. It was actually TONS easier than the front spoilers.

02-10-2012, 02:33 AM	#47
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys here is a video of my BMW M3 2011 Competition Package. This was filmed in sunny puerto Rico. ) __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1997 - 10:53@140.12mph @ Carolina w/550whp

02-12-2012, 12:15 AM	#51
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	Yes, once up glue the part with Beta Link, you can not take it apart, you will break it. That this is permanent. __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1997 - 10:53@140.12mph @ Carolina w/550whp

03-10-2012, 05:52 PM	#54
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 758 iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car - just goes to show that the E92 ///3 will remain a timeless design just like all ///3's. Tastefully done video. Really enjoyed it. Music complements the mood of the video. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

04-17-2012, 03:29 PM	#56
blackmist222777 Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 601 iTrader: (6)	where can you buy the Betalink K1? __________________ 2011 E92 BMW M3 AW (current) 2004 E46 BMW M3 TIAG 2004 E46 BMW M3 LSB

04-17-2012, 04:03 PM	#57
blackmist222777 Captain Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 601 iTrader: (6)	ok FYI everyone, i threw this part number into Amazon: pn 82-69-9-408-866 and they had it for less than half of what Ticher sells it for. __________________ 2011 E92 BMW M3 AW (current) 2004 E46 BMW M3 TIAG 2004 E46 BMW M3 LSB

02-09-2012, 09:39 PM	#45
USDMM3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Sparkling Graphite E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	Will this fit an E93?

02-10-2012, 11:59 PM	#49
USDMM3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 Sparkling Graphite E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	how different ? has anyone attempted this lip on the vert? I am looking for a similar spoiler for mine. LMK

05-29-2012, 06:37 PM	#58
Darkboyz68 Jedi Drives: 2012 e92 M3 LMB Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 171 iTrader: (7)	FYI goof off and a soft bristle toothbrush works best on taking off the adhesive... you can get a small bottle at homedepot __________________ 2012 M3 e92 LeMans Blue, RPi GTC full race system, RPi scoops, BMW performance decklid, GTS wheels, OEM gloss blk mirrors ...

08-28-2012, 10:20 AM	#59
RBB Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 280 iTrader: (10)	Did the install this weekend using this guide and it turned out perfect. Hardest part was removing all the adhesive left over from the OEM spoiler. Heating it up with a hairdryer and scraping a big ball of it off with a plastic razor blade followed by 3M adhesive remover to get the remains worked well for me. Also, do a dry fitting and tape up the edges of the performance spoiler and trunk with painter's tape. Makes it easy to line up and catches a lot of the betalink.

08-29-2012, 11:37 PM	#61
McKenna Performance BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norwalk, Ca Posts: 376 iTrader: (7)	FYI - From our experience installing the BMW Performance Spoilers, it is much easier to use 3M double-sided automotive tape rather than the BMW Betalink.

09-01-2012, 10:16 PM	#63
detoxvolcano New Member Drives: e92 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: tucson Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	looks good

01-30-2013, 08:16 PM	#64
spr Second Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 286 iTrader: (0)	I bought the betalink but am debating trying the 3m tape first. Can anyone who used the 3m tape chime in? I used it on the front spoilers but it honestly doesn't work all that great. I really don't want my spoiler falling off because I hit speeds of 160 with the car. However, it would be nice to sell it once I want to get rid of the car... Thanks!

01-30-2013, 08:41 PM	#65
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	On the CF Front splitters I've only used 3M tape, because I know I have to change the splitter due to braking them. But the rear spoiler I used beta link. Don't plan in breaking it on the road, LOL, and also don't plan on selling it. For the front 3M and rear Beta Link __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1997 - 10:53@140.12mph @ Carolina w/550whp

01-31-2013, 09:40 PM	#66
spr Second Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 286 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I did same for mine. Betalink is some nasty stuff. Make sure to cut the entire end off one side. I poked holes with a pen and at the end it kept wanting to push out of the funnel!!! As for my install, I removed the rear spoiler with dental floss and trim removal tools. If you work from each end and meet in the center it came right up. To clean off the excess double sided sticky tape, I found that using your finger to roll it upon itself worked amazing. The hole thing was done in 15m! Then you just clean it with solvent and test fit the wing. I made it equal on both sides then taped it to the car in the middle. I then taped both spoiler and surrounding painted areas with frog tape and used a nice thin bead of the betalink after sanding the spoiler and cleaning all areas with solvent. It came out great with only a few spots of excess. The spoiler is really on there! I was able to use a plastic trim removal tool to rub the excess off and then followed up with the solvent and quick detail. No prob. One thing to note, maybe don't leave tape on the bottom painted areas on the udnerside of the spoiler in the middle as some of the tape became trapped under the betalink!! I had to score it lightly with a razor blade then use the trim tool to remove with and then solvent and quick detail. I'll post pics soon. Thanks! FYI, I also left my front spoilers just taped with 3m in case of cracking and easy removal. I have to say the spoiler is MASSIVE! I can see it from my rear view mirror! It looks so sick. Glad I did it. It was actually TONS easier than the front spoilers.

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