Carbon fiber M3 aero parts announced for North America

Jason · 06-28-2010, 04:57 PM

As announced on M3POST HOMEPAGE.

BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Aerodynamic Components for M3

* 28.06.2010
* Press Release

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 28, 2010… BMW of North America has announced three BMW Performance aerodynamic accessories for the M3 Coupe, Sedan, and Convertible. The new rear deck lid spoiler [Rear deck lid spoiler not applicable to M3 Convertible], mirror caps, and front splitters are constructed of ultra-rigid carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composite material, matching the standard CFRP roof panel of the M3 Coupe. Each component is shaped based on advanced research conducted in one of BMW’s Munich-based wind tunnels. This ensures compatibility with the overall aerodynamic “signature” of the M3, serving to reduce lift and minimize drag. Such characteristics are appropriate to enhance the vehicle’s high-speed stability while maintaining fuel efficiency.

Like the CFRP roof panels on the M3 Coupe and M6 Coupe, BMW Performance components made of carbon fiber have been climate and durability tested during development to ensure long-term quality. Each component is finished in a special clear coat laminate to reflect ultraviolet radiation. BMW Performance accessories feature a 2-year / unlimited mileage warranty. If installed before a customer takes delivery of a new M3, the BMW Performance accessories will share coverage of the 4-year / 50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The new BMW Performance aerodynamic accessories are going on sale this month at Authorized BMW Centers.

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Jason · 06-28-2010, 04:59 PM

Some pics we took at the Geneva Motor Show

aajami · 06-28-2010, 05:15 PM

It's interesting that BMW only now sent out a press release when these parts have been available on the market for months. I'm waiting for more news on the upcoming BMW Performance exhaust for the M3.

Daft · 06-28-2010, 05:31 PM

These parts are definately a great add-on to the car. I got these parts installed at my dealer when my car was delivered. Quick pics below, full set of photos here! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397446

Nine · 06-28-2010, 05:46 PM

How about bringing that lovely blue to the states

///M Rakete · 06-28-2010, 05:51 PM

I wish that rear spoiler was maybe half the height, more than stock but not this high. IMO it's too tall. I don't care what BMW says about the aerodynamics as the stick Gurney flap already has a proven benefit. If I wanted a poke in my eye and the downforce to go with it then I'd get a wing.

What about a rear diffuser? That would clean up the rear very nicely. I like the new IND/Challenge diffuser.

Just my opinion.

PrimeBMW · 06-28-2010, 06:22 PM

I will be looking very hard at these CF pieces. I am very glad to hear that they were tested in a wind tunnel. I am extremely picky about fit and finish and could not spend $$$$ if it did not fit perfectly.

Oulixes · 06-28-2010, 06:41 PM

In the figures, the parts look well finished. As someone mentioned, a carbon fiber diffuser would be nice.

aajami · 06-28-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Rakete

I wish that rear spoiler was maybe half the height, more than stock but not this high. IMO it's too tall. I don't care what BMW says about the aerodynamics as the stick Gurney flap already has a proven benefit. If I wanted a poke in my eye and the downforce to go with it then I'd get a wing.

You should take a look at the 3D Design trunk spoiler, in that case. It's made of carbon fiber, but it's only a hair taller than our OEM lip. Greg, one of our forum members, has one installed on his AW. You should search and check it out.

kaskade22 · 06-28-2010, 07:10 PM

I just ordered a 2011 m3 with every option haha.. I purchased the carbon fiber front splitter and carbon fiber mirror caps but the rear deck carbon fiber lip definitely was not an option. I wonder why the dealer didn't bring it up :/.. Although I'm not fully sold on it, as beautiful as the carbon fiber looks, it does seem a tad large.

J08M3 · 06-28-2010, 07:16 PM

These have been out for months..... Got my splitters back in April... maybe even March

Frosty · 06-28-2010, 07:18 PM

....old news but what are these wheels again? I wonder if I can pu tthem on my 335i ~Frost

erio · 06-28-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Rakete

I wish that rear spoiler was maybe half the height, more than stock but not this high. IMO it's too tall. I don't care what BMW says about the aerodynamics as the stick Gurney flap already has a proven benefit. If I wanted a poke in my eye and the downforce to go with it then I'd get a wing.

What about a rear diffuser? That would clean up the rear very nicely. I like the new IND/Challenge diffuser.

Just my opinion.

+1. That rear spoiler definitely looks tool tall. It looks silly/almost ricer and doesn't look like it fits the character of the car at all. I guess I will have to see it in person.

positiveions · 06-28-2010, 08:33 PM

I like the subtle spoiler that came on the E46 M3 and 330i ZHP. I don't care for this one. I like the front splitters though.

Richbot · 06-28-2010, 08:41 PM

Saw the spoiler along with the splitters on a car at the June Sprints this past weekend, the spoiler looks really nice. I like. Splitters looked good too.

Nautik · 06-28-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aajami

It's interesting that BMW only now sent out a press release when these parts have been available on the market for months. I'm waiting for more news on the upcoming BMW Performance exhaust for the M3.

This a rumor or they actually developing something? I suspect they would have to come out with something by at the latest the 2012 model or else that 1M or whatever is going to be too much competition for the E9X M3...

Hopefully a whole package maybe? Maybe exhaust, intake, more aggressive factory tune? Then market it as more power but also louder and may not be for everyone.

racedoc11 · 06-28-2010, 08:51 PM

I don't think they look good on white. If I had another color I would have got the splitters.

PicassoM · 06-28-2010, 09:23 PM

Spoiler is toooo tall, splitters are ok, mirrors are cool, but need a diffuser

Have you seen the awesome diffuser on the 335is!?!?

Mr Gunfun · 06-28-2010, 09:26 PM

I honestly think these front slitters are far better looking than any after market parts (especially VRS=

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Imola.ZHP · 06-28-2010, 09:27 PM

I wish someone would make similar splitters for my ZHP. I had some aftermarket ones that fit like crap...

FusionM · 06-28-2010, 09:48 PM

Aajami, what is this BMW Performance exhaust for the M3. Never heard of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aajami

It's interesting that BMW only now sent out a press release when these parts have been available on the market for months. I'm waiting for more news on the upcoming BMW Performance exhaust for the M3.

kaykay · 06-29-2010, 01:06 AM

I LOVE my CF roof, but I don't like the splitters or that rear spoiler. Too much carbon.

On AW it looks even worse than SG - to each his own here.

I guess these have been out for months but might have been Euro parts? Now they're "officially" BMW NA parts - LOL

And that color is AMAZING, with a saddle brown interior, wow that would like stunning.

06-28-2010, 04:57 PM	#1
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06-28-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,309 iTrader: (4)	It's interesting that BMW only now sent out a press release when these parts have been available on the market for months. I'm waiting for more news on the upcoming BMW Performance exhaust for the M3. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT Last edited by aajami; 06-28-2010 at 06:58 PM.

06-28-2010, 05:31 PM	#4
Daft Captain Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 & 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 818 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [4.82] 2003 BMW M3 [5.00]	These parts are definately a great add-on to the car. I got these parts installed at my dealer when my car was delivered. Quick pics below, full set of photos here! http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=397446 __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP \| ESS SUPERCHARGED \| AKRAPOVIC EVOLUTION \| 20" HRE P40 \| BREMBO BBK \| B&G SPRINGS

06-28-2010, 05:51 PM	#6
///M Rakete Rocket Scientist Drives: BMW 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	I wish that rear spoiler was maybe half the height, more than stock but not this high. IMO it's too tall. I don't care what BMW says about the aerodynamics as the stick Gurney flap already has a proven benefit. If I wanted a poke in my eye and the downforce to go with it then I'd get a wing. What about a rear diffuser? That would clean up the rear very nicely. I like the new IND/Challenge diffuser. Just my opinion. __________________ 2010 BMW M3 Coupe M-DCT w/Tech-EDC, BMW M Performance Exhaust, BPM Stage I Tune / Euro MDM, Space Gray / Fox Red Extended, and a Trunk Monkey known as "Der Stig", plus the daily driver... 2011 BMW 135i M Sport DCT, w/BMW Performance Power Kit, Exhaust, and Brake Rotors, Space Gray / Coral Red, known as "Stiggie" with an outlaw F20 "M135i" badge.

06-28-2010, 05:46 PM	#5
Nine Banned Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC Posts: 1,926 iTrader: (2)	How about bringing that lovely blue to the states

06-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#7
PrimeBMW First Lieutenant Drives: e92 M3, e46 M3, dsl pickup Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 331 iTrader: (0)	I will be looking very hard at these CF pieces. I am very glad to hear that they were tested in a wind tunnel. I am extremely picky about fit and finish and could not spend $$$$ if it did not fit perfectly.

06-28-2010, 06:41 PM	#8
Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis Posts: 1,942 iTrader: (0)	In the figures, the parts look well finished. As someone mentioned, a carbon fiber diffuser would be nice.

06-28-2010, 07:10 PM	#10
kaskade22 Private First Class Drives: 2008 f430. 2010 458 italia. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: States Posts: 132 iTrader: (0)	I just ordered a 2011 m3 with every option haha.. I purchased the carbon fiber front splitter and carbon fiber mirror caps but the rear deck carbon fiber lip definitely was not an option. I wonder why the dealer didn't bring it up :/.. Although I'm not fully sold on it, as beautiful as the carbon fiber looks, it does seem a tad large.

06-28-2010, 07:16 PM	#11
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	These have been out for months..... Got my splitters back in April... maybe even March __________________

06-28-2010, 07:18 PM	#12
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,759 iTrader: (0)	....old news but what are these wheels again? I wonder if I can pu tthem on my 335i ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

06-28-2010, 08:33 PM	#14
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,823 iTrader: (1)	I like the subtle spoiler that came on the E46 M3 and 330i ZHP. I don't care for this one. I like the front splitters though. __________________

06-28-2010, 08:41 PM	#15
Richbot Major Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL Posts: 1,486 iTrader: (1)	Saw the spoiler along with the splitters on a car at the June Sprints this past weekend, the spoiler looks really nice. I like. Splitters looked good too. __________________

06-28-2010, 08:51 PM	#17
racedoc11 Captain Drives: 2008 335XI CP & 2008 M3 E93 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 883 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E93 M3 [0.00] 2008 335xi [0.00]	I don't think they look good on white. If I had another color I would have got the splitters.

06-28-2010, 09:23 PM	#18
PicassoM Captain Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 864 iTrader: (0)	Spoiler is toooo tall, splitters are ok, mirrors are cool, but need a diffuser Have you seen the awesome diffuser on the 335is!?!? __________________ 2011 E90 M3 MY Euro-Delivery Experience 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport

06-28-2010, 09:26 PM	#19
Mr Gunfun Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 Toyota Altezza F Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Way Out There Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	I honestly think these front slitters are far better looking than any after market parts (especially VRS=)

06-28-2010, 09:27 PM	#20
Imola.ZHP 100% PAID FOR! Drives: 2003 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mud Island, TN Posts: 1,788 iTrader: (0)	I wish someone would make similar splitters for my ZHP. I had some aftermarket ones that fit like crap... __________________ -- '03 330i ZHP -- Marcus

06-29-2010, 01:06 AM	#22
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