...for two months, I decided to finally install my rear roof spoiler yesterday. Did it solo and it took about ten minutes. I surprised myself! As you can see, I opted for a Jet Black one rather than a matching BWP one. So what do you think?

 

why does yours look so wide compared to the ones ive seen.. can you get pics in a different angle..

 

kewl... good choice!

Mugz

 

The spoiler looks nice but I'm not feeling the color not unless you plan on painting the roof in same color in the future. Can't wait to get mine.

 

Don't know. I got mine from the same place on ebay that most got theirs (bmwoemshop). Maybe because it's black on white...?

 

I hear ya, but I was going for a different look. Wanted it to match the dark rear window. However, since putting it on I am thinking about getting the roof covered in black vinyl.

Thanks.

 

If you do that it will look much better.

 

What does it do?

 

I think it looks better without the spoiler, regardless of color, these spoilers always mess up the flow of cars IMO

 

It just sits there and looks nice....

 

It provides the rear window with enough downforce to keep all four wheels planted. So much so that at speed the car actually is pressed down and looks lowered. It also saves gas for the car behind you by slipstreaming the air over that car (depending on how much they are willing to tailgate you).

/wise/arse/off


Mark me down for liking the black spoiler on the white car bud. Looks great!

 

Look pretty

 

one of the reasons why im still debating if i should get one or not.. leaning towards not getting one tho.. but thats a maybe.

 

I like it in black. Probably would look good in white as well, but the black seems to match the rear window.

 

As with most mods, it's a matter of personal taste. I've always liked the subtle "edginess" that the spoiler adds. It's a great looking car with or without it.

 

I think the white would have looked better. I like the subtle look much better. I get many compliments from mine, even from the dealer

 

Looks good. Yes it is based on personal taste. I do think these cars look good with the roof spoilers. I always get compliments on mine too. I think it looks a little more exotic with it.

 

You could paint your roof CBP and it will look 10x nicer. I did mines. Came out nice.

 

Makes better sense.

 

If I go that route I will probably go with a vinyl overlay. That way I can reverse it if needed. I like the look of your ride by the way.

 

I think it would've came out better if it matched the paint color but it still looks great either way

 

I like it...a good look.

 

Thank you . I had vinyl before I decided to paint it. Either way is nice, but for me vinyl was a hassle just maintaining it. Good luck

 

Just drove my car for the first time since adding my rear roof spoiler and the added downforce and improved high speed handling is amazing!

 

Looks good! Do you have any tips / tricks to share for me as I am going to attempt this next weekend (if it ever stops raining!).

 

I can share with you how I did mine.

First I started with test fitting the spoiler, particularly each end of the spoiler securing it in place with blue masking tape. Once I established the placement of each end I then removed about an inch of the spoilers double sided tape backing from the rear drivers side end securing it to the rear window.

Then I slowly lined up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window slowly removing the double sided tape backing and securing the spoiler to the rear window. I did this until I reached the beginning of the rear high mounted stop light housing. I then started from the passenger side rear moving toward the center of the car again lining up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window removing the tape backing along the way unitl eventually meeting in the middle.

Voila! Spoiler installed!

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the tips! I also will be attempting this soon if it ever arrives.

 

The black on the white is unique im not sure if i would go with it - but its nice to see something different. Love the roof spoilers! Good job.

 

when you do the roof the spoiler is gonna look even better.

 

Thanks Treblig! This is very helpful. Did you use the tube of glue that it came with?

 

You know, I chose not to use the included tube of glue for a few of reasons. First, I wasn't sure how much to use. Second, I was concerned with the "squish" factor and the possiblity of the glue spreading and possibly affecting the double sided tape and the possible mess. And third, the double sided tape looked pretty substantial and I figured if I cleaned the glass well enough, I would get sufficient adhesion. So I took a chance and it seems to be holding quite well

 

I was wondering about the glue as well and had the same concern of it spilling out. Using the glue with one set of hands would certainly make the install more challenging. Thanks for the info!

 

No problem. Good luck.

 

You can use another strip of 3M double side tape in the middle for more support which I'm planning on doing, however I will wait 2 more weeks until I fix my tint issue.

 

^ I used the glue that came with the spoiler and its holding well so far... but i like your idea to pitch the glue and just add another strip of tape.

 

if you gonna wrap the roof, wrap the spoiler too. Nothing looks worst than two different shades of black when its right next to each other.

 

If I wrap the roof, it will be with a gloss black vinyl.

 

^great choice.