Press Teaser: Vorsteiner E92 M3 Aerodynamics

Nucking Futs! · 04-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxter

thats a full new rear bumper... not sure I like it

Really? It looks like a lower-half rear bumper to me due to the line in the middle. Confirmation?

KonigsTiger · 04-07-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

Really? It looks like a lower-half rear bumper to me due to the line in the middle. Confirmation?

That's the way it looks to me too!!!

!Xoible · 04-07-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxter

thats a full new rear bumper... not sure I like it

no it's not. it attaches to the stock bumper

Vorsteiner · 04-08-2008, 04:51 PM

The E92 Type II diffuser is designed for the OEM non sport bumper. It is the lower section of the rear bumper that is simply attached to the original bumper using double sided tape and screws.

This is not a product application for the E92 M3.

KonigsTiger · 04-08-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Vorsteiner

The E92 Type II diffuser is designed for the OEM non sport bumper. It is the lower section of the rear bumper that is simply attached to the original bumper using double sided tape and screws.

This is not a product application for the E92 M3.

That makes all the sense in the world!! Thanks!!!!

gadget · 04-11-2008, 03:49 PM

Overall all looks great.

Are these purely cosmetic upgrades? What impact to they have to aerodynamics / downforce etc.

SV Concepts III · 04-11-2008, 04:32 PM

Vorsteiner components are designed with both aesthetic and aerodynamic properties so they will influence both

Mainly with the addition of downforce to the vehicle to improve high speed stability.

KonigsTiger · 04-11-2008, 07:29 PM

Could you tell us the trick on how you covered the portion of the boot lid you left in CF? PM me if you like!

SV Concepts III · 04-11-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Could you tell us the trick on how you covered the portion of the boot lid you left in CF? PM me if you like!

Our customers who have this setup order the single sided version and mask off the part they want exposed. You can then paint the rest of the boot and peel off the tape to have the exposed CF. Another cool effect is to fade the CF into the paint, especially along the tail.

KonigsTiger · 04-11-2008, 11:48 PM

Yes, I've seen both of these effects and like them both. I did order the sigle sided version, but do we have to "prepare" the CF areas where we´re going to paint AW. That is, do we us a solvent or something to take the gloss out of the CF and then prime and paint over that?

badfish · 04-11-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Yes, I've seen both of these effects and like them both. I did order the sigle sided version, but do we have to "prepare" the CF areas where we´re going to paint AW. That is, do we us a solvent or something to take the gloss out of the CF and then prime and paint over that?

MV Designs just finished painting mine. I think I will pick it up tomorrow. I'll ask Mike the questions and also try to take some pictures. Hang in there.

SV Concepts III · 04-12-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Yes, I've seen both of these effects and like them both. I did order the sigle sided version, but do we have to "prepare" the CF areas where we´re going to paint AW. That is, do we us a solvent or something to take the gloss out of the CF and then prime and paint over that?

You prep the CF areas just like any other body part surface. You will need to sand, primer and paint.

KonigsTiger · 04-12-2008, 06:35 PM

Got it, thanks.

badfish · 04-12-2008, 06:58 PM

I just picked up my trunk from MV Designs, I highly recommend his work if you are in SoCal. Mike was on that show Ridez where he was one of the 2 guys building the show cars for Alpine. Now he works on cars for SEMA. Mike told me that they sand the trunk down and then use clear as a primer so that you can still see the part in CF. He said the Vorsteiner part is very good quality as it's not wavy like a lot of the CF parts he works with are. There was no Bondo used at all which is a testament to the quality of the Vorsteiner part.

The idea was to keep the car from looking too five-o. We decided to go with a fade and expose just the small section of the trunk edge, he talked me out of leaving the license plate area exposed and I'm happy with the results. I had him paint the underside of my trunk as well.

I haven't put it on the car yet but here are some pix. Can't wait to put it on

KonigsTiger · 04-12-2008, 08:41 PM

Nice work!

SV Concepts III · 04-12-2008, 09:03 PM

That is unbelievable work, perfect fade!

booforty · 04-13-2008, 09:31 AM

Looks bloody lovely!

hamann330ci · 04-13-2008, 02:45 PM

The paint work looks awesome! Can't wait to see some install pics

GregW / Oregon · 04-13-2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vorsteiner

The E92 M3 parts will be available in dry carbon fiber & plastic.

Any thought of doing a shark fin antenna housing to match the CFRP roof?

KonigsTiger · 04-14-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Any thought of doing a shark fin antenna housing to match the CFRP roof?

That may be tough since even if the CF is 1x1 weave etc… it is from a different cut and will look different so close to the roof. CF from the same manufacturer made a different day looks a bit different. This is why reputable CF manufacturers charge so much for their CF products, they are all made from the same “cut” so to speak in order to keep it identical.

SlammedR8 · 04-14-2008, 09:21 AM

That is HAWT!

!Xoible · 04-14-2008, 07:27 PM

@ Vorsteiner: can i criticize the rear diffuser?? im only itching to say this coz i really really love it, but there's one thing that bugs me about it. is there a way we can have the edges on the sides not go up so high? it looks like it's smiling. i love the diffuser a lot, it's just that one little thing that is throwing me off

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Vorsteiner Private First Class 174 Rep 158 Posts Drives: M3, M4, M5, M6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	The E92 Type II diffuser is designed for the OEM non sport bumper. It is the lower section of the rear bumper that is simply attached to the original bumper using double sided tape and screws. This is not a product application for the E92 M3.
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04-11-2008, 03:49 PM	#50
gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Overall all looks great. Are these purely cosmetic upgrades? What impact to they have to aerodynamics / downforce etc.
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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)	Vorsteiner components are designed with both aesthetic and aerodynamic properties so they will influence both Mainly with the addition of downforce to the vehicle to improve high speed stability.
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KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	Yes, I've seen both of these effects and like them both. I did order the sigle sided version, but do we have to "prepare" the CF areas where we´re going to paint AW. That is, do we us a solvent or something to take the gloss out of the CF and then prime and paint over that? __________________ ==================================================
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04-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#57
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,391 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	Got it, thanks. __________________ ==================================================
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04-12-2008, 06:58 PM	#58
badfish Major 102 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	I just picked up my trunk from MV Designs, I highly recommend his work if you are in SoCal. Mike was on that show Ridez where he was one of the 2 guys building the show cars for Alpine. Now he works on cars for SEMA. Mike told me that they sand the trunk down and then use clear as a primer so that you can still see the part in CF. He said the Vorsteiner part is very good quality as it's not wavy like a lot of the CF parts he works with are. There was no Bondo used at all which is a testament to the quality of the Vorsteiner part. The idea was to keep the car from looking too five-o. We decided to go with a fade and expose just the small section of the trunk edge, he talked me out of leaving the license plate area exposed and I'm happy with the results. I had him paint the underside of my trunk as well. I haven't put it on the car yet but here are some pix. Can't wait to put it on
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04-12-2008, 08:41 PM	#59
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04-13-2008, 09:31 AM	#61
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04-13-2008, 02:45 PM	#62
hamann330ci Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 330ci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metairie, La iTrader: (1)	The paint work looks awesome! Can't wait to see some install pics
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