2009 M3 (e93) REAR SPOILER HELP

[msabat]

I have recently become an owner of a 2009 BMW M3 hard-top convertible. One thing it lacks is a rear spoiler. I don't want anything over the top but I want something there. It seems that anything you do will void the warranty (I wanted to modify the engine but don't want the added risk). My service advisor said that I have to get a stick-on spoiler if i don't want to void the warranty. I was told by my car guru that that is not true. Does anyone actually KNOW THE TRUTH?

Also, does anyone have any suggestions as to which spoiler I can get delivered in Manhattan? and as to which spoiler looks the best?

[msabat]

here is the one that i want but i don't think I can get it here in the US

[SlammedR8]

HAHA
You must be kidding!?!?!?!

Your SA told you that putting a spoiler on your trunk will void your warranty? what? your engine warranty? your tranny warranty?
Thats WHACKKKKKKK man, do yourself a favor and find another dealer/SA.

Sorry about the rant, but thats pathetic!

[SlammedR8]

oh and to answer your question. just get a simple lip spoiler if anything.

I had a carbon fiber one, but Im not using it anymore.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by msabat

here is the one that i want but i don't think I can get it here in the US

That looks like it might interfere with the sharkfin, no?

[Bluesummer]

what kind of warranty would a spoiler void?

[M3Alpine]

[SV Concepts III]

You won't void the warranty with a spoiler. The only thing I can think of is a dealer may charge you the cost to remove the spoiler if you return a lease with it but it's a pretty subtle upgrade, they would probably thank you for adding it on to better help them turn the car around.

I would do something like this, similar to the M3 lip but a bit more pronounced. Don't go over the top on the car IMO.

[bunnn]

Originally Posted by msabat

My service advisor said that I have to get a stick-on spoiler if i don't want to void the warranty. I was told by my car guru that that is not true. Does anyone actually KNOW THE TRUTH? ?

From what I'm gathering here, the SA doesn't want him to do a full trunk replacement(Vorsteiner etc) ..which is understandable for the convertible since you guys have some moving parts(i think?). So he advised him to get a stick-on, which is what most of you guys are showing him. I can understand how using an aftermarket trunk could potentially get his warranty voided; but not the add-on types. But to OP, regardless of the fact..they would have to prove that your trunk caused a failure to deny your warranty - potential headache to fight them.

Edit: I remember someone posted about an E93 Alpina spoiler..imo that was the best option at the time.

[Alby99]

I have an o9 e93 and i put the same lip the coupe comes with but made for the e93. looks great and simple

[dhoggm3]

Originally Posted by E93 Bada Bing

I have an o9 e93 and i put the same lip the coupe comes with but made for the e93. looks great and simple

Where'd you get that? Who makes it?

[Donbona]

I have a 08 M3 E93 and I have changed many things...like change the exhaust and wheels...still my warranty is good. I called BMW customer services (not the dealer) and asked if I change the exhaust or wheels would it void any part of my warranty and they said no... I took the persons name and made note of the time and date of the phonecall.
If you add a spoiler to the trunk lid like you want to then it may void the paint warranty on the trunk but no other part.

[frenchM3dreamer]

if you change your pants from Levis' to Walmart $5 jeans, does that void the warranty on your leather seats?

damn some of these dealerships are retarded, OR they really think you guys are retarded!!!

BTW, i like the one suggested by "msabat"

Pat

[osteome]

The only argument that I can think of that would support the assertion of the dealer would be the installation of large / heavy spolier that would affect the unique way that the trunk opens (cantelevers backwards) and possibly affect its performance over time.

A small lip should be fine, in line with the above concerns. I have contemplated this, but not sure how it would look with sharkfin mounted on the trunk.

[Mark B.]

Originally Posted by osteome

The only argument that I can think of that would support the assertion of the dealer would be the installation of large / heavy spolier that would affect the unique way that the trunk opens (cantelevers backwards) and possibly affect its performance over time.

A small lip should be fine, in line with the above concerns. I have contemplated this, but not sure how it would look with sharkfin mounted on the trunk.

I purchased this one and think it's fine not to bold but finishes the back

[osteome]

That does look good!

[SlammedR8]

Originally Posted by Mark B.

I purchased this one and think it's fine not to bold but finishes the back

I have the same in Carbon Fiber.

[Modified Bimmers]

Originally Posted by slammedm3

I have the same in Carbon Fiber.

Where did you get it from?

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by Modified Bimmers

Where did you get it from?

We have them for you in CF or body color.

[roadkillrob]

They just came out with the OEM BMW carbon fiber one - Tischer has it now!

[LateBraking]

This might be nice once it comes out.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362916

[JL-Motoring]

e93 carbon fiber trunk spoiler