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Schmiedmann is a Lester wing. Where have they snapped?
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It’s not anymore. I’ve seen 4-5 posted that have snapped in half on the upper wing at high speeds. Lester wings as stated by the people that had them, and now this new schmeidmann wing. A few German guys on e36 army have posted photos after it happened.
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It's a fiberglass reinforced plastic wing now. Shame they couldn't make it strong enough. There alot of nurburgring cars that are running reps though, that aren't snapping. Not necessarily from Schmiedmann
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FYI replica wings never had the metal bracing in the risers like the factory did, the reps have been known to break at speed.
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Almost purchased the schmiedmann smh. Is mashaw the only cost effective solution at this time then? Not looking to spend $2k plus on the wing from precision glass and composites. It’s a work of art nonetheless.
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I’ve had replica wings(eBay) at 145-165mph speeds in Mexico/ Pluto never have an issue. Poland FTW I guess
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That or Poland wing on ebay.Originally Posted by bmw328m52
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looks like there about $300 which includes shipping...not bad.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-E36-C...4383.l4275.c10
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Geometries aren’t right as with most eBay wings.
F' it, I dont work here.
incorrect geometry that no one will notice> snapped in half piece of shit.
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Selling oem ltw gt tray kit, oem Ltw gt carbon trim for interior and oem ltw gt wing off 1993 euro sedan. Pm I’ll send photos cheers stay healthy
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Is this the same poland wing as listed before? Looks like a different seller.
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poland wing bolt holes dont line up on the risers... take out the risers and the top and bottom fit OK for a low rise wing
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Wasn’t aware of riser fitment issues. I know some have drilled three holes in the top section of the wing and filled it with foam to prevent sag. The eBay seller for Poland rep has suspended air freight due to corona so it may be awhile if anyone decides to purchase it now...
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Is the MAShaw wing still available? I've heard conflicting info on this...
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Call them. He’s told multiple people including myself he lost the molds. Every now and then someone pops in to say ma Shaw still sells them so
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Answer is yes... they do still make them.
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I just spoke to Mashaw a couple of weeks ago. They still make them.Call them. He’s told multiple people including myself he lost the molds. Every now and then someone pops in to say ma Shaw still sells them so
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given that its 2020, whats the best options these days?
High end - Mashaw
Med - Poland
Low - no one cares? (duraflex, etc).
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not seeing any more poland wings on ebay
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There were only a couple left plus seller said shipping is delayed to US due to rona.
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just ordered one from ebay (not from Poland) and the riser fitment is nonexistent. Not only was the fitment nonexistent, but the cutout for the riser bolts were oddly large. Going to be returning it.
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It's not metal bracing. The riser is all metal based inside, with one piece being continuous joining the base to the top. The outer ABS shell does nothing except offer a paintable surface. I'm already in the process of replicating them.
I guess this also belongs in this thread.
If you have ever wanted to see all of the wings BMW produced, here they all are.
-All of these wings are Class II. This is a classification, not an identification.
-All of the wings use the same exact top.
-All of the wings can use the optional riser set.
-The risers do not turn a wing into a "LTW".
-318is/4 Class II Sedan specific base to accommodate the wider trunk lid.
-GT Class II Coupe specific base. No brake light.
-Authentic "LTW". GT Wing modified by PTG for the Lightweight. Cut in third brake light.
-Clubsport Class II Coupe aka "GT2". BMW designed molded in third brake light.
Quickly identifying sedan from coupe (real only)
-Sedan bases have the part number on the outer edge.
-Coupe bases have the part number in the center.
Not shown; There are two versions of the 318is/4 Sedan wing. The one shown here is the later revision with the certification sticker indent on the right side of the base. There was an earlier version that did not have this indent. I have owned this version in the past and can provide details on it. Only this early sedan version lacks the indent. All future versions including coupe have the recessed indent for the certification sticker.
Part Numbers:
-Coupe Base: 51712267486
-Sedan Base: 51712264034
-Clubsport Base: 51712464705
-Top: 51712264035
-Risers: 51712265740 R / 51712265739 L
-104cm Gurney Flap: 51712268786
-108cm Gurney Flap:
-110cm Gurney Flap: 51712265784
-Install Kit: 51712489686
Purist dickhead in me talking: Stop calling every wing "LTW"
Last edited by Braymond141; 07-22-2020 at 10:39 PM.
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