Removing the Rear Spoiler

MatthewDavid · 12-04-2008, 12:34 PM

Has anyone attempted to remove the rear trunk lid spoiler? I'd like to take it off but am not sure if it's glue or bolted on yet. If anyone has any experience with this, I'd love to hear it. Thanks in advance!!

elm3 · 12-04-2008, 12:48 PM

Why would you want to remove the spoiler?

I believe that it is glued on, but I'm not sure...

mPlasticDesign · 12-04-2008, 01:09 PM

I always thought it was 3m tape? In which case it is quite doable...

SV Concepts III · 12-04-2008, 01:38 PM

The factory spoiler is held on with 3M double sided exterior mounting tape. You can remove it by using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive and wedge dental floss or nylon fishing string between the double sided tape and trunk itself.

M2MG17 · 12-07-2008, 02:50 PM

Make sure to use goof off afterwards.

doba_s · 12-07-2008, 11:28 PM

why would you do that ?

montreal red · 12-08-2008, 02:03 AM

i can see why... i dont really like the stock m3 spoiler either... kind of looks too small and flimsy...

MatthewDavid · 12-09-2008, 05:16 PM

I don't mind it too much, but it's a small point of differentiation and I prefer the smooth, "unspoiled" hood.

GregW / Oregon · 02-13-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

why would you do that ?

To put on a carbon fiber one! Just got the 3D Design spoiler. Very nice piece. 1x1 weave matches roof and has a nice shape. Pics to follow.

FrankieP · 02-13-2009, 12:57 PM

Nylon wire. Slow and steady...

GregW / Oregon · 02-13-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank@CEC

Nylon wire. Slow and steady...

Yes, worked like a charm. Thanks.

3 minutes with 20# test, 5 minutes to rub tape residue, 2 minutes with Goof Off to finish clean up. New spoiler on in another 10 minutes! And to think I almost paid a body shop $150!

doba_s · 02-14-2009, 12:25 AM

i like the stock one better ... with cf spoiler it looks like 135 to me ... without the spoiler at the high speed the ride wouldn't be as good as with the spoiler ... i even had it on my 335 right after M3 came out ... that little piece makes a huge difference ...

dds02400 · 02-14-2009, 12:39 AM

how do u know i like the 135 too...Doba....hehe

spyderco10 · 02-14-2009, 03:55 PM

CF spoiler looks like a tacky add-on IMO, well it does on AW anyway. it would probably look better on a darker colored car.

RT8_M3 · 02-14-2009, 04:34 PM

Guess I'm one of the few that would agree with you to remove it. Never really liked it much and never like it much on the e46 M3 either.

12-04-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
MatthewDavid Captain 148 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F82 M4 [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	Removing the Rear Spoiler Has anyone attempted to remove the rear trunk lid spoiler? I'd like to take it off but am not sure if it's glue or bolted on yet. If anyone has any experience with this, I'd love to hear it. Thanks in advance!!
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	The factory spoiler is held on with 3M double sided exterior mounting tape. You can remove it by using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive and wedge dental floss or nylon fishing string between the double sided tape and trunk itself.
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12-07-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
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doba_s Major General 405 Rep 6,107 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	why would you do that ?
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12-08-2008, 02:03 AM	#7
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i can see why... i dont really like the stock m3 spoiler either... kind of looks too small and flimsy... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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MatthewDavid Captain 148 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 F82 M4 [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	I don't mind it too much, but it's a small point of differentiation and I prefer the smooth, "unspoiled" hood.
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FrankieP 47 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW/BLK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	This is how... Nylon wire. Slow and steady... Attached Images
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02-14-2009, 12:25 AM	#12
doba_s Major General 405 Rep 6,107 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	i like the stock one better ... with cf spoiler it looks like 135 to me ... without the spoiler at the high speed the ride wouldn't be as good as with the spoiler ... i even had it on my 335 right after M3 came out ... that little piece makes a huge difference ...
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02-14-2009, 12:39 AM	#13
dds02400 Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 215 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose iTrader: (0)	how do u know i like the 135 too...Doba....hehe
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02-14-2009, 03:55 PM	#14
spyderco10 Colonel 63 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	CF spoiler looks like a tacky add-on IMO, well it does on AW anyway. it would probably look better on a darker colored car. __________________ “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
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RT8_M3 drives a BMW 6 Rep 470 Posts Drives: e46 M3/F10 535i/e93 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: La Jolla & Walnut iTrader: (0)	Guess I'm one of the few that would agree with you to remove it. Never really liked it much and never like it much on the e46 M3 either. __________________ -2oo3 AW E46 M3 -2o11 SG F10 535i 6MT -2o12 AW E93 335i
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