My carbon spoiler and mirror covers.

NEUE02 · 01-19-2015, 11:53 AM

Within a few days of getting my new car home I had a plan to personalize it just a bit. I first purchased an OEM rear spoiler. I removed the original spoiler by sawing with dental floss. It's not difficult but you need to be patient and it will use up a lot of floss! The most time consuming process is getting the old adhesive off of the trunk lid. I found the best way was to use your fingers and "roll" it off. Once you get it started it rolls off quite quickly and leaves no residue at all. I placed painters tape on either side of the work area to reduce the chance of marring the paint.

As far as installation, the OEM spoiler only properly fits one way on the trunk lid. The spoiler has an indent in the rear middle section and the base there sits on top of the flat of the trunk surface. The right and left outside sections have a tiny lip on the base which fits over the rounded rear edge of the trunk lid. It's subtle, but carefully placing the spoiler makes for an incredibly smooth and tight transition between the carbon fiber and the painted surface. You can feel the difference. And I've seen several spoilers that weren't done well. Take your time! Once I found the proper position I marked it with tape so I could find it again when I went to stick it down.

I sourced the mirror covers from RW Carbon. I wanted a less expensive version than OEM but I didn't want to order something from eBay overseas. They answered all my questions and shipped really fast. I couldn't be happier with the product. The weave and color of the carbon fiber is an exact match and the install was fast and painless. I just grabbed the mirror cap with my fingers and pulled straight off in a swift tug. Installation is easy and you can see the three main clips and multiple guides that hold it in place.

RW Carbon · 01-19-2015, 12:15 PM

Happy to hear you like the mirror covers! They look fantastic on the red car as well as the trunk spoiler. Perfect amount of contrast

configt · 01-19-2015, 01:11 PM

This looks great. Did the new wing come with adhesive already applied to it?

VMRWheels · 01-19-2015, 02:41 PM

Nice touch, looks great!

NEUE02 · 01-19-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

This looks great. Did the new wing come with adhesive already applied to it?

Yes it did.

configt · 01-19-2015, 04:15 PM

Where did you pick yours up from? I found one at getbmwparts.com for $460, but also found it on eBay for 420 but it says it does not include the adhesive.

NEUE02 · 01-19-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Where did you pick yours up from? I found one at getbmwparts.com for $460, but also found it on eBay for 420 but it says it does not include the adhesive.

Having seen how intricate the fit is on the OEM spoiler is, I would NOT recommend buying one without the OEM adhesive in place.

I got mine from http://www.jmkbmwaccessories.com

They had a free shipping special over the recent holidays.

configt · 01-19-2015, 04:41 PM

Thanks! I just put in my order with them.

NEUE02 · 01-19-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Thanks! I just put in my order with them.

Cool! Be sure to post pics! Good luck!

AWcoupe · 01-20-2015, 03:40 PM

I'm really loving these mirror covers. I think they would look killer on Alpine White. Is it really as simple as just tugging of the stock ones and popping these on? I hate tugging on stuff because I'm always afraid it's going to break, crack, etc. Price looks pretty good on RW's site... hmm...
I just got my $500 BMW Car Club of America discount check from BMW NA and it needs to be spent.

configt · 01-20-2015, 04:52 PM

How do you become part of this car club? I want 500$ !

NEUE02 · 01-20-2015, 05:14 PM

I got my $500, too!

You have to be a BMW Club member...BEFORE you buy a car. If your asking now it's too late.

configt · 01-20-2015, 06:00 PM

Lol, damnit!

Nutballa · 01-22-2015, 09:44 PM

My car is in production. I want the CF spoiler on my M235. Can you post some better pics?

NEUE02 · 01-22-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutballa

My car is in production. I want the CF spoiler on my M235. Can you post some better pics?

Ok then, some different angles. I hope you find them "better".

Inline_Six · 01-22-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

Ok then, some different angles. I hope you find them "better".

You've got yourself an ass model there

s1uma1 · 01-24-2015, 10:18 AM

pics of the 993 4s!!

mvallido · 01-24-2015, 11:00 AM

Any plans for CF front lip and CF rear diffuser?

NEUE02 · 01-24-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by s1uma1

pics of the 993 4s!!

Well, if you insist.

NEUE02 · 01-24-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mvallido

Any plans for CF front lip and CF rear diffuser?

Not right away. Pretty pricey mods. And am concerned about the urban practicality of the front lip. It's my wife's DD.

For now, I'm pleased with the results.

s1uma1 · 01-24-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NEUE02

Well, if you insist.

Love it! Love the sound of the old air cooled engines. Had a 96 c2s way back when.

horsepower_and_hounds · 01-25-2015, 09:50 AM

Can you shoot a straight down pic of the corner from the top so I can see how it aligns with the trunk edge
Thanks

01-19-2015, 11:53 AM	#1
NEUE02 Lieutenant 265 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	My carbon spoiler and mirror covers. Within a few days of getting my new car home I had a plan to personalize it just a bit. I first purchased an OEM rear spoiler. I removed the original spoiler by sawing with dental floss. It's not difficult but you need to be patient and it will use up a lot of floss! The most time consuming process is getting the old adhesive off of the trunk lid. I found the best way was to use your fingers and "roll" it off. Once you get it started it rolls off quite quickly and leaves no residue at all. I placed painters tape on either side of the work area to reduce the chance of marring the paint. As far as installation, the OEM spoiler only properly fits one way on the trunk lid. The spoiler has an indent in the rear middle section and the base there sits on top of the flat of the trunk surface. The right and left outside sections have a tiny lip on the base which fits over the rounded rear edge of the trunk lid. It's subtle, but carefully placing the spoiler makes for an incredibly smooth and tight transition between the carbon fiber and the painted surface. You can feel the difference. And I've seen several spoilers that weren't done well. Take your time! Once I found the proper position I marked it with tape so I could find it again when I went to stick it down. I sourced the mirror covers from RW Carbon. I wanted a less expensive version than OEM but I didn't want to order something from eBay overseas. They answered all my questions and shipped really fast. I couldn't be happier with the product. The weave and color of the carbon fiber is an exact match and the install was fast and painless. I just grabbed the mirror cap with my fingers and pulled straight off in a swift tug. Installation is easy and you can see the three main clips and multiple guides that hold it in place. __________________ The Stable 2015 BMW M235i \| 2014 Porsche Carrera S \| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS \| 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
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RW Carbon Captain 113 Rep 792 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 & F87 M2 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: 3941 E La Palma Ave Anaheim CA 92807 iTrader: (1)	Happy to hear you like the mirror covers! They look fantastic on the red car as well as the trunk spoiler. Perfect amount of contrast
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01-19-2015, 01:11 PM	#3
configt First Lieutenant 148 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	This looks great. Did the new wing come with adhesive already applied to it?
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01-19-2015, 02:41 PM	#4
VMRWheels General 1994 Rep 25,988 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	Nice touch, looks great! __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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configt First Lieutenant 148 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Where did you pick yours up from? I found one at getbmwparts.com for $460, but also found it on eBay for 420 but it says it does not include the adhesive.
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configt First Lieutenant 148 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Thanks! I just put in my order with them.
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01-20-2015, 03:40 PM	#10
AWcoupe Private First Class 141 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW 240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bridgeport CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M240 [0.00] 2015 BMW 235xi [0.00]	I'm really loving these mirror covers. I think they would look killer on Alpine White. Is it really as simple as just tugging of the stock ones and popping these on? I hate tugging on stuff because I'm always afraid it's going to break, crack, etc. Price looks pretty good on RW's site... hmm... I just got my $500 BMW Car Club of America discount check from BMW NA and it needs to be spent. __________________ 2023 BMW M240i 2015 BMW 235xi Alpine White, Coral Red Dakota.Traded 2009 BMW 328xi Alpine White-Traded
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configt First Lieutenant 148 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	How do you become part of this car club? I want 500$ !
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01-20-2015, 05:14 PM	#12
NEUE02 Lieutenant 265 Rep 554 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St Louis iTrader: (0)	I got my $500, too! You have to be a BMW Club member...BEFORE you buy a car. If your asking now it's too late. __________________ The Stable 2015 BMW M235i \| 2014 Porsche Carrera S \| 2017 Porsche Macan GTS \| 1996 Porsche Carrera 4S
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configt First Lieutenant 148 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Lol, damnit!
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01-22-2015, 09:44 PM	#14
Nutballa Captain 232 Rep 841 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6 // BMW F22 M235i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas+ San Antonio iTrader: (1)	My car is in production. I want the CF spoiler on my M235. Can you post some better pics? __________________ BMW FTW! "Power is nothing without Control" - Pirelli.
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01-24-2015, 10:18 AM	#17
s1uma1 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Northridge iTrader: (0)	pics of the 993 4s!!
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01-24-2015, 11:00 AM	#18
mvallido Lieutenant 68 Rep 552 Posts Drives: M235i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Retired MCPO USN iTrader: (0)	Any plans for CF front lip and CF rear diffuser? __________________ 2014 M235i {Dinan P1 Power Package} 2015 F30 320i 2006 E90 2004 C240 97 E39 VF5 Supercharged
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1804 Rep 4,191 Posts Drives: '15 M4 BSM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (7)	Can you shoot a straight down pic of the corner from the top so I can see how it aligns with the trunk edge Thanks
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