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  1. #251
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    This shot shows the underside removed as an edit from the original. This is the only change from the oem shape. It is hidden upon installation.

    BMW used a solid hunk of fiberglass reinforced plastic. Ours is in 2 halves welded together to save on weight.
    The bottom cured at a different rate and would deform the piece. Now at a point in the cure that's safe, the bottom part you see cut out, is removed. Curing continues and we have a stable spoiler that keeps its shape oem. I would have preferred to use a solid piece but costs made it unreasonable. The argument for a solid piece is only backed by my "feelings" I'm told that once cured, this piece has all the support needed to keep its shape and not sag.



    The meet-up to the top of the hatch glass.




    Port side meet-up.



    Starboard side meet-up


    Use this $6 tube to adhere it.

    This is oem
    Last edited by Plattus1000; 09-19-2017 at 10:53 PM.

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    I think I need to reduce the file sizes... Sorry.

    I have 9 out of 10 that just arrived.

    Shipping internationally can be insanely expensive depending on where you are located. The prices also vary day to day. I'm thinking of doing a special ebay ad to take advantage of their international shipping services. The rates will be much better and it'll include insurance and a money back option built-in. Just thoughts.

    I'll keep working on the pictures.
    Last edited by Plattus1000; 09-15-2017 at 01:18 AM.

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    New pics 2 posts above.

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    Very nice work!!! You should be proud of what you have achieved!!!
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    Well, it never would have happened without bimmerforums and good people like you. Thanks again.

    How have your skunkworks plans been treating you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Plattus1000 View Post
    Well, it never would have happened without bimmerforums and good people like you. Thanks again.

    How have your skunkworks plans been treating you?
    Not well, people are messed up, I even left the company, about to go in a new direction, plans still being created.
    Set the controls for the heart of the sun

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    Banned! Ha! Bad kid. What'd you do?!

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    Always impressed by your work man, too bad I didn't keep the wagon...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ColtonBH View Post
    Always impressed by your work man, too bad I didn't keep the wagon...

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    I appreciate the comment and I'm not worried, you'll be back. These are just too addicting.

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    I was eying up an iT for real cheap, bup that would be a fix and flip if I bought it. Who knows though!

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    Hi Guys, these look great.

    What is the best way to buy one spoiler? Hard to determine what's what on eBay. PM me if best?

    Thank you -

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    Hi, slow to reply, sorry. Yes, still available.
    $275 plus $36 (Westcoast) $45 (midwest) or $65 (eastcoast)
    Paypal: paypal.me/DDLee

    Thanks for reaching out.

    Lee

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    Platus, are they 275 Painted or Raw?

    The panel where the Spoiler would lay on my touring (titan silber) is Faded, was gonna just re-shoot it but i think a spoiler would do just fine

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    I just got mine from Lee and I can say that it looks very OEM. Here are some pics when I test fit them.
    I will post more pics when I bring it to a professional body shop for paint and installation.




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    Think IM going to be a buyer real soon, EXCELLENT WORK! Congrats on your endeavor...stock of inventory sufficent for a bit longer?

    TKU much...

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    I’d like to purchase one of these. I’ve sent you a PM.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Thrifty S50 View Post
    Platus, are they 275 Painted or Raw?

    The panel where the Spoiler would lay on my touring (titan silber) is Faded, was gonna just re-shoot it but i think a spoiler would do just fine
    άber raw but really close to easy.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Thanks Esthero. Poor guy, had to wait almost 3 months for it to ship from the us to Jakarta.

    Glad you're a patient guy. I was dying.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Quote Originally Posted by SCRSUVS View Post
    Think IM going to be a buyer real soon, EXCELLENT WORK! Congrats on your endeavor...stock of inventory sufficent for a bit longer?

    TKU much...
    I have 5 left for this year. Man, have that many sold?

    More Pics!
    Last edited by Plattus1000; 12-09-2017 at 12:40 AM.

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    Esthero sent me these today;











    I'd be biased so input anyone?

    BTW, Esthero, Thank you very much for your patience and these pics!
    Last edited by Plattus1000; 12-09-2017 at 05:27 PM.

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    I think it looks fantastic and looks OEM all the way. The fit and finish from the pictures as perfect as you can get. You should be proud your time and energy paid off as there selling, and probably will continue to sell. The pictures represent the part very well, 99% will get one from you next week. Just to confirm that marine super glue is all that is needed to attach? Mine is 2003, so figure that's no problem...again they really look good when finished and installed its a good thing to be bias...
    Last edited by SCRSUVS; 12-09-2017 at 08:33 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SCRSUVS View Post
    I think it looks fantastic and looks OEM all the way. The fit and finish from the pictures as perfect as you can get. You should be proud your time and energy paid off as there selling, and probably will continue to sell. The pictures represent the part very well, 99% will get one from you next week. Just to confirm that marine super glue is all that is needed to attach? Mine is 2003, so figure that's no problem...again they really look good when finished and installed its a good thing to be bias...
    That or roofing adhesive, either work well and won't break the bank. WagonsHo uses it and I'm here to testify, he isn't a fan of driving slow or half-assing shizz.

    A part of me is very humbled to know that something we made is being enjoyed so far away.

    Thanks for the confidence and comments. It's taken a while. I handed one to Chuckanut today. The first one I pulled out has a small chip in it, easy to fill but still. I really want everyone happy after the sale if I can help it. I ran back and picked him out another spoiler. Really nice guy.

    3 left and 1 with a ding (fillable by a novice -pics upon request.) that I'd sell at a discount, like free shipping. Sure, a better deal if you're East Coast but the other option is me filling it to resell.

    I'm just glad to see some light at the end.

    Cheers
    Last edited by Plattus1000; 12-09-2017 at 09:28 PM.

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    never mind the PM, have to wait a bit longer...

    Appreciate that Lee, thanks again...they really do look OEM...
    Last edited by SCRSUVS; 12-10-2017 at 07:52 PM.

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    It was great meeting you Lee. Can’t wait to get it installed!


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    Got my car back from the shop to install the spoiler (along with a new passenger door and fender thanks to a hit and run) but it looks great!

    The shop used double sided tape to stick it on - not sure exactly what but it's on there solid. Is this an approved method? Should I worry about it coming off now, week or year from now? I don't see being able to use the glue now that it's already on there without some serious elbo grease and potentially peeling paint underneath.

    Thoughts?

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    The shop did that to my car (the blue with style 65 wheels above) using only double sided tape and so far I have no problem with it. Everytime I wash the car I inspect for some loose ends but found none.
    Let me know if you need pics

    Hope it helps.


    Quote Originally Posted by ghostbutts View Post
    Got my car back from the shop to install the spoiler (along with a new passenger door and fender thanks to a hit and run) but it looks great!

    The shop used double sided tape to stick it on - not sure exactly what but it's on there solid. Is this an approved method? Should I worry about it coming off now, week or year from now? I don't see being able to use the glue now that it's already on there without some serious elbo grease and potentially peeling paint underneath.

    Thoughts?
    - e39 528t
    - W180 220s
    - e30 318i SOLD
    - e46 330i SOLD
    - e30 318i mtech 2 SOLD

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    Originally at the dealership you had instructions from bmw that told the techs to bolt and glue the spoiler on but everyone I know of who's removed one, their's was not "bolted" on, only double-sided tape.

    Keep it under 200mph and you should be fine.

    Very glad you guys got them on. Thanks for the pics!

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