Disappointing rear spoiler options

Outrun · 09-11-2015, 09:03 PM

Is anyone else disappointed with the options we have for a rear spoiler? I think the right spoiler could really make this car look amazing, especially given the fairly tame design of the rear. The M performance spoiler doesn't add much in my opinion, and I'm not a huge fan of its rounded contour shape. Anyone come across anything better?

horsepower_and_hounds · 09-12-2015, 10:42 AM

Nope....only more Joe Ricer

Outrun · 09-12-2015, 07:47 PM

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Nope....only more Joe Ricer

hahah I'm not asking for a 3fast3furious-style bolted-on wing, just something a little more aggressive.

horsepower_and_hounds · 09-12-2015, 08:12 PM

Yea the only other options besides the M performance and knock offs are the bad idea ones..... Have not seen a well thought out option. And remember the M performance is about just like the unit for the 1 series

wlfkfilms · 09-13-2015, 11:36 AM

I agree here. I'm a muscle car guy, so I want to find something more like the old Trans Am ducktail spoilers or an old Mopar GoWing. Bold but not ricer. I'd even consider a race wing, but they are all too tall and wide.

Waldmanboy235 · 09-13-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wlfkfilms

I agree here. I'm a muscle car guy, so I want to find something more like the old Trans Am ducktail spoilers or an old Mopar GoWing. Bold but not ricer. I'd even consider a race wing, but they are all too tall and wide.

Here is what I went with let me know what you think

Outrun · 09-13-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldmanboy235

Here is what I went with let me know what you think

Nice, do you have more pics you can post?

Waldmanboy235 · 09-13-2015, 02:16 PM

Here Ya go

Waldmanboy235 · 09-13-2015, 02:18 PM

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Here Ya go

I'll take a better photo later for you

DfVgyCjmFQnu · 09-13-2015, 02:34 PM

Are any of these third party spoilers wind tunnel tested for proven performance enhancement?

mc3456 · 09-14-2015, 05:25 PM

Personally, I'd like to find a small painted lip similiar to the one on my M3 that fits the M235i Convertible. That will be just enough without detracting from the design.

W/// · 09-15-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ligament

Are any of these third party spoilers wind tunnel tested for proven performance enhancement?

Of course not. But I'd be damned if any of us are good enough drivers to feel that kind of downforce.

I personally think the M-Performance spoiler is a must for this car (M2 included). I think it could be a little taller, but good enough.

EternalVendetta · 09-15-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Of course not. But I'd be damned if any of us are good enough drivers to feel that kind of downforce.

I personally think the M-Performance spoiler is a must for this car (M2 included). I think it could be a little taller, but good enough.

I don't know if it's a must, but it's definitely something that I'm adding to my car because I do think the rear is the weakest part of the exterior. I'm also pairing it with a CF rear diffuser (and CF mirror caps, black grilles and front reflector delete), which should add enough pizzazz for my tastes.

OpenAir · 09-15-2015, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mc3456

Personally, I'd like to find a small painted lip similiar to the one on my M3 that fits the M235i Convertible. That will be just enough without detracting from the design.

+1

I purchased an OEM lip from the coupe to see if it would fit, no go

F80_M · 09-15-2015, 02:26 PM

I like the roundness of the spoiler

Outrun · 09-15-2015, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by YOLO89

I like the roundness of the spoiler

I actually think the roundness accentuates the softer angles of the rear. The more angular spoiler posted above looks pretty sharp to me.

OpenAir · 09-15-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldmanboy235

Here Ya go

I like this lip, wish they would make it for the vert...

NEUE02 · 09-15-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Outrun

Is anyone else disappointed with the options we have for a rear spoiler?

Not me.

SaveTheManuels · 09-18-2015, 09:40 PM

Did you get the M-performance spoiler installed with Betalink, or just the double sided tape that came with?

NEUE02 · 09-18-2015, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SaveTheManuels

Did you get the M-performance spoiler installed with Betalink, or just the double sided tape that came with?

Not sure if the question was meant for me, but I used the OEM tape it came with. It was very well engineered and worked well.

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