rear spoiler deletion question

6spdg37s · 10-09-2012, 07:18 AM

Should I have ordered this? I still have time to add it on I believe becuase I just got my production number last week ...

what do most people do?

Does anyone have a pic of theirs with the factory spoiler ?

Ghetto2315 · 10-09-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

Should I have ordered this? I still have time to add it on I believe becuase I just got my production number last week ...

what do most people do?

Does anyone have a pic of theirs with the factory spoiler ?

If you plan on adding a performance spoiler or any aftermarket spoiler, it would be easier to just get the rear spoiler delete option. I totally forgot to check that option on my order so the day of when I was installing the performance spoiler, I spent a good 20-min removing the OEM one and all the adhesive.

No biggie if you don't check that option.

jeff4598 · 10-09-2012, 08:09 AM

I got my sedan without the spoiler because I like the look better that way. Spoiler looks stuck on to me (wich it is actually).

dmk08 · 10-09-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff4598

I got my sedan without the spoiler because I like the look better that way. Spoiler looks stuck on to me (wich it is actually).

Nice. I wanted to take mine off but I'm scared it may be discolored underneath or something after being on for 4+ years.

Ghetto2315 · 10-09-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Nice. I wanted to take mine off but I'm scared it may be discolored underneath or something after being on for 4+ years.

Do it. Worst case, just get some 3M adhesive and slap it back on. It's easy

6spdg37s · 10-09-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

If you plan on adding a performance spoiler or any aftermarket spoiler, it would be easier to just get the rear spoiler delete option. I totally forgot to check that option on my order so the day of when I was installing the performance spoiler, I spent a good 20-min removing the OEM one and all the adhesive.

No biggie if you don't check that option.

ok as long as its adheiseved on not a big deal

Ghetto2315 · 10-09-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

ok as long as its adheiseved on not a big deal

Yup, just a little bit of elbow grease and you can get the crap off with out harming the paint.

rslavujevic · 10-09-2012, 12:38 PM

I ordered mine without spoiler. I'm a bit lazy and live in the condo and therefore no real room to work on the car, I have OEM CF waiting for car to be delivered.

MKE_M3 · 10-10-2012, 07:15 PM

I personally really like the look of a spoiler on this car. I prefer the ZCP carbon fibre one which I plan to get some time, but the original lip spoiler is tasteful and portrays a little more aggressive stance.

OP - Very few M3's you'll see have the spoiler delete option, so any pic of the car you find (one in above post excepted) will have the spoiler

Blindside_137 · 10-10-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jdemetry

I personally really like the look of a spoiler on this car. I prefer the ZCP carbon fibre one which I plan to get some time, but the original lip spoiler is tasteful and portrays a little more aggressive stance.

OP - Very few M3's you'll see have the spoiler delete option, so any pic of the car you find (one in above post excepted) will have the spoiler

Agreed

On dark cars the CF performance and on lighter cars I like the performance painted. Makes for a very sharp looking rear.

White 13 · 10-10-2012, 09:37 PM

Does the basic spoiler have any effect on performance?

Does the performance spoiler have any effect?

6spdg37s · 10-10-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by White 13

Does the basic spoiler have any effect on performance?

Does the performance spoiler have any effect?

I would think the basic spoiler is purely cosmetic

tico1028 · 10-10-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

I would think the basic spoiler is purely cosmetic

+1 yea I couldn't imagine it having any effect like a wing or something like that.

I think the spoiler is a must, whether it's the stock or the CF OEM. One of the reasons I'm not a fan of the E93 is because it doesn't come with the spoiler.

Mr.Metak2you · 10-11-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by White 13

Does the basic spoiler have any effect on performance?

Does the performance spoiler have any effect?

OEM spoiler has like 7 or 8lbs of downforce on the rear. Nothing to get too excited about. I am in the 'prefer no spoiler camp' as well...

SenorFunkyPants · 10-11-2012, 02:40 AM

The point of the rear lip spoiler is to reduce rear lift at high speed (you need a wing to get downforce - picky I know but thems the facts)...not going to make much difference at sensible speeds.

PhillyNate · 10-11-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdg37s

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Originally Posted by White 13

Does the basic spoiler have any effect on performance?

Does the performance spoiler have any effect?

I would think the basic spoiler is purely cosmetic

It's actually functional but at outrageous speeds. The only reason I haven't deleted is because of functionality. The car looks better without it IMO.

surlynkid · 10-11-2012, 08:03 AM

i chose the factory delete because i am installing the OEM CF one. why waste an hour removing the factory one when you can order the car without it. i certainly am not going to take it off to try to sell it. mine came like the one in the picture above.

Overlord73 · 10-11-2012, 08:11 AM

I just placed my ED order a few weeks ago still waiting for production number but I ordered it with Spoiler Delete and Port Installation of the Competition spoiler figured these guys would get it on right!!!

S65NAPWR · 12-17-2012, 11:25 PM

cleaner without it, seems like a stuck on piece IMHO.

jeff4598 · 12-18-2012, 08:37 AM

The rear panel of my trunk is always filthy first- I wonder if retaining a spoiler would redirect air flow and lessen this effect.

HeartMD · 12-18-2012, 08:23 PM

I had the performance spoiler installed at Turnermotorsports and it literally took the tech 5 mins to remove. I believe he used a heat gun and some fishing line. I saw the bumper witt the spoiler off and it was very clean after a few passes with a moist towel.
If you know for sure you want another spoiler and are not going to install it yourself then just click on the spoiler delete. It will save you some labor time charges.

halojereme · 12-18-2012, 08:52 PM

I like the look better that way. Spoiler looks stuck on to me

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MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,571 iTrader: (0)	I personally really like the look of a spoiler on this car. I prefer the ZCP carbon fibre one which I plan to get some time, but the original lip spoiler is tasteful and portrays a little more aggressive stance. OP - Very few M3's you'll see have the spoiler delete option, so any pic of the car you find (one in above post excepted) will have the spoiler __________________ M in love
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10-11-2012, 02:40 AM	#15
SenorFunkyPants Colonel Drives: E92 DCT M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2,006 iTrader: (0)	The point of the rear lip spoiler is to reduce rear lift at high speed (you need a wing to get downforce - picky I know but thems the facts)...not going to make much difference at sensible speeds. __________________
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HeartMD Captain Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT Posts: 653 iTrader: (0)	I had the performance spoiler installed at Turnermotorsports and it literally took the tech 5 mins to remove. I believe he used a heat gun and some fishing line. I saw the bumper witt the spoiler off and it was very clean after a few passes with a moist towel. If you know for sure you want another spoiler and are not going to install it yourself then just click on the spoiler delete. It will save you some labor time charges. __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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jeff4598 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 e90 AW/BB lotsa Dinan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 409 iTrader: (0)	I got my sedan without the spoiler because I like the look better that way. Spoiler looks stuck on to me (wich it is actually).
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rslavujevic Private First Class Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 126 iTrader: (1)	I ordered mine without spoiler. I'm a bit lazy and live in the condo and therefore no real room to work on the car, I have OEM CF waiting for car to be delivered.
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White 13 Private Drives: A 2013 Alpine White E92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: N Cal Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	Does the basic spoiler have any effect on performance? Does the performance spoiler have any effect?
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10-11-2012, 08:03 AM	#17
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Overlord73 Dream Came True Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 59 iTrader: (4)	I just placed my ED order a few weeks ago still waiting for production number but I ordered it with Spoiler Delete and Port Installation of the Competition spoiler figured these guys would get it on right!!!
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jeff4598 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 e90 AW/BB lotsa Dinan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 409 iTrader: (0)	The rear panel of my trunk is always filthy first- I wonder if retaining a spoiler would redirect air flow and lessen this effect.
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halojereme New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: men cs Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I like the look better that way. Spoiler looks stuck on to me __________________
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