DIY: BMW Performance spoiler installation

saurabbhatia · 09-30-2010, 10:46 PM

wondering if there is any DIY for removing the lip spoiler on our car's and installing the Competition CF spoiler..

Thanks

Alekshop · 10-03-2010, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saurabbhatia

wondering if there is any DIY for removing the lip spoiler on our car's and installing the Competition CF spoiler..

Thanks

To Remove spoiler:

1. Clean the area
2. Use heat gun to heat it up (make sure not to damage the paint; do it in sections, 3-5 inches at a time)
3. Use fishing line to separate the spoiler form the trunk
4. Use 3M adhesive remover to clean the trunk

To install CF spoiler:

1. Use BMW Betalink-K1 (BMW pn 82-69-9-408-866)
2. Read directions

It should look like this when you done !

saurabbhatia · 10-03-2010, 11:42 AM

Thanks

NycE93M3 · 10-19-2010, 11:11 PM

Thanks

M3V8Driver · 11-27-2010, 10:36 AM

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

Sean05 · 12-06-2010, 05:49 PM

in real world, daily driven NO.... just a bling bling... although seen it in person and its one hell of a bling bling... i am thinking of buying one myself.

Quote:

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.

MJR63 · 01-02-2011, 01:03 PM

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

330iTiAg · 01-05-2011, 06:13 AM

What diffuser and exhaust are those?

vinnycg · 01-05-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

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?

What is this Betalink-K1?

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

-Vin

Joonsup · 01-06-2011, 12:36 PM

Betalink is the strong stuff and a lot more difficult to remove compared to 3M heavy duty tape. My friend had his spoiler on his e90 attached with betalink and someone tried to steal the spoiler and ended up breaking a piece of the spoiler along with damaging the trunk.

Alekshop · 01-06-2011, 02:50 PM

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

Quote:

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.

AlexTek · 01-26-2011, 01:57 PM

Thanks for th info!

GOLFFRR · 01-26-2011, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alekshop

To Remove spoiler:

1. Clean the area
2. Use heat gun to heat it up (make sure not to damage the paint; do it in sections, 3-5 inches at a time)
3. Use fishing line to separate the spoiler form the trunk
4. Use 3M adhesive remover to clean the trunk

To install CF spoiler:

1. Use BMW Betalink-K1 (BMW pn 82-69-9-408-866)
2. Read directions

This is just what i was looking for! thank you, i will print this out and hand it to my guys. My spoiler came in today finally heading to get painted

AlexTek · 01-26-2011, 02:44 PM

Hey guys after I installed my CF Rear spoiler with the BetaLink I still have glue on the rear part of the spoiler. Little splace is there to work. Whats the most safest way and with what to remove the glue excess?

fe55 · 02-01-2011, 02:56 PM

i think i used some of the solvent that came with the betalink to clean off any spots.
Alternatively i suppose that lacquer thinner would work.

AlexTek · 02-01-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fe55

i think i used some of the solvent that came with the betalink to clean off any spots.
Alternatively i suppose that lacquer thinner would work.

Yeah I used it but I'm almost running out of it. I will check if thinner will help and won't damage the rear lip.

Thanks!

CarbonAlpine · 02-02-2011, 07:50 PM

So what cab be used to remove later. For example on a lease?

Thanks

AlexTek · 02-02-2011, 09:27 PM

I beleive you have to break it into pieces if you want to remove it. So givit back with that spoiler and sell the OEM. Its only $460

chris s · 02-06-2011, 06:08 PM

Or install it with 3M automotive tape... The OEM spoiler is installed with tape...so why not?

///Mike29 · 02-07-2011, 12:35 AM

looks great!

330iTiAg · 02-07-2011, 02:37 PM

Because this spoiler is 'taller' than the lower-profile OEM spoiler. It would be easier to pop off it were just held on with 3M tape.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris s

Or install it with 3M automotive tape... The OEM spoiler is installed with tape...so why not?

chris s · 02-07-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330iTiAg

Because this spoiler is 'taller' than the lower-profile OEM spoiler. It would be easier to pop off it were just held on with 3M tape.

It's most definitely not being "popped off" even with 3M tape. If someone tries hard enough, they'll break it off with betalink too... So what's the difference really?

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11-27-2010, 10:36 AM	#5
M3V8Driver Captain Drives: E92 M3 - DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 702 iTrader: (0)	Just curious, is there a published increase in downforce with this spoiler? It doesn't appear much different than the OEM. __________________ Mmmm... M&Ms, Dale

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330iTiAg First Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 330 iTrader: (0)	What diffuser and exhaust are those? __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe: Space Gray, 4MY, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, 494, 5AC, 655, and 752 Mods: Full Venture Shield protection kit, RPi scoops, Euro fog light switch, LUX 3.0, clear reflectors, OEM black chrome grilles and side gills

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MJR63 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335i X-Drive Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tolland, CT Posts: 415 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i x-drvie [0.00]	If you use the BMW Betalink-K1 can your remove the spoiler like with the 3M tape after or is this permanent?

01-06-2011, 12:36 PM	#10
Joonsup Lieutenant General Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 17,312 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [4.75]	Betalink is the strong stuff and a lot more difficult to remove compared to 3M heavy duty tape. My friend had his spoiler on his e90 attached with betalink and someone tried to steal the spoiler and ended up breaking a piece of the spoiler along with damaging the trunk.

01-26-2011, 01:57 PM	#12
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for th info! __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP 6MT - Upgrades:MS Stage 2 Intake + Turner Test Pipes + BPM Stage 2 Tune with Coding - Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio

01-26-2011, 02:44 PM	#14
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	Hey guys after I installed my CF Rear spoiler with the BetaLink I still have glue on the rear part of the spoiler. Little splace is there to work. Whats the most safest way and with what to remove the glue excess? __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP 6MT - Upgrades:MS Stage 2 Intake + Turner Test Pipes + BPM Stage 2 Tune with Coding - Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio

02-01-2011, 02:56 PM	#15
fe55 Private Drives: E92 M3 DKG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	i think i used some of the solvent that came with the betalink to clean off any spots. Alternatively i suppose that lacquer thinner would work.

02-02-2011, 07:50 PM	#17
CarbonAlpine Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 521 iTrader: (9)	So what cab be used to remove later. For example on a lease? Thanks

02-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#18
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 227 iTrader: (0)	I beleive you have to break it into pieces if you want to remove it. So givit back with that spoiler and sell the OEM. Its only $460 __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP 6MT - Upgrades:MS Stage 2 Intake + Turner Test Pipes + BPM Stage 2 Tune with Coding - Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio

02-06-2011, 06:08 PM	#19
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,625 iTrader: (8)	Or install it with 3M automotive tape... The OEM spoiler is installed with tape...so why not? __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

02-07-2011, 12:35 AM	#20
///Mike29 Registered Drives: White e90 m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: chicago Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	looks great!

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