The definitive E36 LTW Spoiler Replica Thread

[BMWE34M5]

Last one sold but the good news is we're getting more the first week of January.
Reserve yours now.

[e46tknv]

I just got my CF wing from directparts4u. AWESOME looking wing. Has anyone else bought this wing? I got some hardware with the wing and do not know what to do with it. I got screws with washers, and 4 plastic strips about 9 inches long with plastic half an inch long in the middle standing up. What is the plastic for?
Did you buy double sided adhesive for the wing as well? Or did you just use the supplied screws?

[bladerealm124]

I just got my CF wing from directparts4u. AWESOME looking wing. Has anyone else bought this wing? I got some hardware with the wing and do not know what to do with it. I got screws with washers, and 4 plastic strips about 9 inches long with plastic half an inch long in the middle standing up. What is the plastic for?
Did you buy double sided adhesive for the wing as well? Or did you just use the supplied screws?

Could you post some pics? How is the quality of the clearcoat and sag? One complaint I've heard about that wing is that it starts peeling in as little as 30 days without paint. When I buy mine I am thinking about placing an additional clearcoat on it in attempt to keep this from happening.

[e46tknv]

I have pictures but in the dark. I am very anal when it comes to quality and finish. And honestly, I cannot complain at all.


and also, what you hear and what's reality are 2 different things. I will have it repainted to match my car and some cf exposed.

When I am bored on Wednesday, I will install it. I have to drill holes.

[e46tknv]

[BMWE34M5]

Low and high versions in stock.

[FriedKalamari]

broken link!

[bladerealm124]

broken link!

+1

[e46tknv]

broken link!

+1

Its not installed yet. I just laid it on top just to see if I like it. Finish is 10/10. I did not find any imperfections. I will have it painted but not because "someone" said it peels after 30 days. I just have some ideas for my car. I am going to hold off on installing the wing till weather gets better. Too much snow in my forecast this week. You do need to fill the holes that came from your OEM wing(if your car came with one ) and create new ones.

Dont judge, I am winter mode till March

[notMpowered]

Looks nice. Interested to see a straight rear shot. Risers removable as well it seems?

[FriedKalamari]

I will have it painted but not because "someone" said it peels after 30 days. I just have some ideas for my car.

Most cf parts don't come clear coated, rather just have a gel coat. They will fade/peel/crack in the sun if not clear coated.

[bladerealm124]

Most cf parts don't come clear coated, rather just have a gel coat. They will fade/peel/crack in the sun if not clear coated.

Interesting, I suppose that's why someone recently posted that their's began peeling after only a month. How effective is "spray can" clearcoating? If I choose this wing it will be with the intention to leave the CF exposed but I would like it to hold up to sun/outdoor exposure

[propcar]

Its not installed yet. I just laid it on top just to see if I like it. Finish is 10/10. I did not find any imperfections. I will have it painted but not because "someone" said it peels after 30 days. I just have some ideas for my car. I am going to hold off on installing the wing till weather gets better. Too much snow in my forecast this week. You do need to fill the holes that came from your OEM wing(if your car came with one ) and create new ones.

Dont judge, I am winter mode till March

Interested in weight and sag? Removeable risers?

[ayo]

Its not installed yet. I just laid it on top just to see if I like it. Finish is 10/10. I did not find any imperfections. I will have it painted but not because "someone" said it peels after 30 days. I just have some ideas for my car. I am going to hold off on installing the wing till weather gets better. Too much snow in my forecast this week. You do need to fill the holes that came from your OEM wing(if your car came with one ) and create new ones.

Dont judge, I am winter mode till March

Hey man, glad it worked out for you! Hope you managed to get it below list price too Look forward to seeing how you paint it!

[bladerealm124]

Hey man, glad it worked out for you! Hope you managed to get it below list price too Look forward to seeing how you paint it!

I also curious about the price. I believe both the sellers with the cf wings on Ebay have a "make an offer" choice. I wonder what the lowest they would take is. I'm hoping to get mine for under $500 shipped

[e46tknv]

Looks nice. Interested to see a straight rear shot. Risers removable as well it seems?

Well, I laid it on top and so see some sag. And honestly,it's no big deal. Yes risers are removable

Most cf parts don't come clear coated, rather just have a gel coat. They will fade/peel/crack in the sun if not clear coated.

Oh, I didn't know that. Thanks for that info

Interesting, I suppose that's why someone recently posted that their's began peeling after only a month. How effective is "spray can" clearcoating? If I choose this wing it will be with the intention to leave the CF exposed but I would like it to hold up to sun/outdoor exposure

a good company spray can should hold up. I mean it is clear coat..

Interested in weight and sag? Removeable risers?

I wrapped 2 arms around the box and I think it weighs less then 5lbs. Yes removable

Hey man, glad it worked out for you! Hope you managed to get it below list price too Look forward to seeing how you paint it!

I got it below the price anyone would pay on this forum.

I also curious about the price. I believe both the sellers with the cf wings on Ebay have a "make an offer" choice. I wonder what the lowest they would take is. I'm hoping to get mine for under $500 shipped

$400 shipped should work.

[propcar]

If you can get a straight shot from the rear just to get a visualization of the sag if any.

I'm wondering if sag could be 'corrected' by applying some positive pressure or something over the course of some time 48 hours or something... don't know how much flex there is on the top wing foil.

[bladerealm124]

I got it below the price anyone would pay on this forum.
$400 shipped should work.

$400 shipped?? Last I looked it would be $530 shipped normally so that'd be a huge discount. Why do you say you got it below the price anyone else would pay, did you use the make an offer feature? What was your price?

[e46tknv]

Yes. I spoke to the seller. And we agreed on $400 shipped.

Let's just say I got some tricks up my sleeves that I got it for cheaper. $400 should work. If not, talk to him and see what's up

[Slashms3]

Did the finish work myself, and sprayed it with left over cans I had from doing my door. Came out really good. Should it it together and on the car tonight. Abrahams Btw

[hakhawk]

Its not installed yet. I just laid it on top just to see if I like it. Finish is 10/10. I did not find any imperfections. I will have it painted but not because "someone" said it peels after 30 days. I just have some ideas for my car. I am going to hold off on installing the wing till weather gets better. Too much snow in my forecast this week. You do need to fill the holes that came from your OEM wing(if your car came with one ) and create new ones.

Dont judge, I am winter mode till March

Looks nice. Interested to see a straight rear shot. Risers removable as well it seems?

mines been on for 9-10 months now and no clearcoat peeling as of yet.

[e46tknv]

mines been on for 9-10 months now and no clearcoat peeling as of yet.

I believe this 100%. Also, I can easily open up a claim and tell paypal the seller sold me a poor quality wing if this 30 day peeling is real. The listing says:
"Product Description :

~ UV-protected and Non-Fadding"

I am so tempted to install this bad boy already but my car is still winter mode and the wing just would not look right with the other mods I have lined up for the car in spring.

[bladerealm124]

I believe this 100%. Also, I can easily open up a claim and tell paypal the seller sold me a poor quality wing if this 30 day peeling is real. The listing says:
"Product Description :

~ UV-protected and Non-Fadding"

I am so tempted to install this bad boy already but my car is still winter mode and the wing just would not look right with the other mods I have lined up for the car in spring.

Well if for whatever reason you decide to sell it let me know! I will likely be picking one up by spring

[Slashms3]

I'll just leave this here.

[e46tknv]

sell it after I just got a few days ago lol

Just offer up to the seller.

Nice pic^^^ hopefully next month we can see solid 45 degrees instead of 10 with snow every week in the forecast