The definitive E36 LTW Spoiler Replica Thread

[e46tknv]

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Can someone post up how exactly the wing should be aligned on the trunk??

[chynk]

It should line up with the lip of the trunk edges. I have a coupe spoiler on my sedan so it doesn't line up, the spoiler is smaller than the trunk. But I don't think you can (or perhaps 'should') put on a sedan spoiler onto a coupe.

[bladerealm124]

It should line up with the lip of the trunk edges. I have a coupe spoiler on my sedan so it doesn't line up, the spoiler is smaller than the trunk. But I don't think you can (or perhaps 'should') put on a sedan spoiler onto a coupe.

The eBay versions (which is what I believe the person asking has) are one size for both coupe and sedan. The listing states "2dr 4dr". I wonder which body style it fits better on as I plan on picking one up for my coupe this year and am hoping for a good fit.

[e46tknv]

You know how a csl trunk curves up ? There is something like that at the edge of the wing. So that should meet up with the end of the trunk?

[chynk]

The eBay versions (which is what I believe the person asking has) are one size for both coupe and sedan. The listing states "2dr 4dr". I wonder which body style it fits better on as I plan on picking one up for my coupe this year and am hoping for a good fit.

I believe it's gonna be better for coupes, it'll sit very nicely. On sedans, they're longer, so they don't sit as perfectly. It's not a big deal, just something I noticed since the trunks are different sizes.
Here's how the coupe spoiler fits on a sedan. (Sedan spoilers are very rare from what I see).
Notice how there are little gaps of trunk left on the edges.



Here's a coupe

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You know how a csl trunk curves up ? There is something like that at the edge of the wing. So that should meet up with the end of the trunk?

There's a little curve that sits flush with the trunk. It should plop right into place kind of.

[e46tknv]

I am so excited to have it painted in less then 2 weeks

[bladerealm124]

I am so excited to have it painted in less then 2 weeks

Did you get a quote for paint yet? Still haven't decided if I would paint mine or leave the CF exposed, have heard quotes from $80 to over $200. Would be great if you could post some pics once installed, especially a back shot showing sag

[e46tknv]

Mine is going to cost me $200. I dropped it off Wednesday. I'll be picking it up the following Saturday after this one. The sag IS there. To each it's own. If your not planning to leave Cf exposed, then get the cheaper fiber glass 4 piece wing.

[bladerealm124]

Mine is going to cost me $200. I dropped it off Wednesday. I'll be picking it up the following Saturday after this one. The sag IS there. To each it's own. If your not planning to leave Cf exposed, then get the cheaper fiber glass 4 piece wing.

Awesome, can't wait to see pics. I'm not sure how much I mind the sag, I definitely don't prefer it, but for the cost and weight savings I think it's worth the tradeoff. I will likely leave the carbon fiber exposed, at least for a while. I saw an example of this done on alpine that I liked

[e46tknv]

It's not a big deal. Nobody is going to harass you about your sag. It looks good. All that matters

[ayo]

Awesome, can't wait to see pics. I'm not sure how much I mind the sag, I definitely don't prefer it, but for the cost and weight savings I think it's worth the tradeoff. I will likely leave the carbon fiber exposed, at least for a while. I saw an example of this done on alpine that I liked

Would it be mine, perhaps?

It's not a big deal. Nobody is going to harass you about your sag. It looks good. All that matters

Agreed. Honestly, I think people make waaaaay too big a deal about the sag.

[bladerealm124]

Would it be mine, perhaps?





Agreed. Honestly, I think people make waaaaay too big a deal about the sag.

It wasn't but that looks pretty great. The one I saw was completely exposed CF

It was Bsaints old Bekkers low rise wing:

[e46tknv]

Would it be mine, perhaps? Agreed. Honestly, I think people make waaaaay too big a deal about the sag.

If my car was white. I'd do the same. I am waiting for it to stop snowing for good! I'll put it on to show everyone though

[New2M3]

Just a quick shot before paint... So ready!!!

[e46tknv]

Getting my wing back from paint Saturday. Will post a quick shot of the wing laying on top of the trunk.

[propcar]

Would it be mine, perhaps?





Agreed. Honestly, I think people make waaaaay too big a deal about the sag.

Looks awesome! I still wonder if one were to apply some positive pressure to the middle if it would eventually 'correct' it some.

[e46tknv]

Looks awesome! I still wonder if one were to apply some positive pressure to the middle if it would eventually 'correct' it some.

You can be the one to experiment

[propcar]

maybe one day... not sure I want to go with that aggressive of a look yet.

[e46tknv]

Can it be can it be? Got an email from my body shop that the wing is done. And apparently came out beautifully

[ncbrock]

Put a Racing Dynamics wing on my sedan that was made for a coupe. It's higher than a low-rise but lower than the mid-rise. Fitment is obviously crap, had to put new threaded inserts in the base and drill new holes in the trunk for it to work. The car is a track rat so I don't really care how neat it turns out. It's perfect height to block headlights behind you at night. I plan to add a Gurney Flap once I can find someone local that has a slip roll machine to round my aluminum sheet for it.

[bladerealm124]

Put a Racing Dynamics wing on my sedan that was made for a coupe. It's higher than a low-rise but lower than the mid-rise. Fitment is obviously crap, had to put new threaded inserts in the base and drill new holes in the trunk for it to work. The car is a track rat so I don't really care how neat it turns out. It's perfect height to block headlights behind you at night. I plan to add a Gurney Flap once I can find someone local that has a slip roll machine to round my aluminum sheet for it.

Looks good and no noticable sag. How much did you pay for it?

[e46tknv]

disassembled. came out perfect though. risers I already put in my car

[ayo]

disassembled. came out perfect though. risers I already put in my car

Looks sick, now mount it!

[e46tknv]

My contribution finally. Winter mode though. test fit

[1/4 scale]

Well I'm glad you finally got it done.