Spoiler or no spoiler?

dberry08 · 08-09-2016, 06:23 PM

Just ordered mine last night, I love the look. Hoping to get some pics up next week.

chicagoshark · 08-09-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dberry08

Just ordered mine last night, I love the look. Hoping to get some pics up next week.

I think I'm going to go paint matched. The CF is just too much/too pronounced I think

RM7 · 08-10-2016, 12:17 AM

Moar spoilerz

ethirtyultra · 08-10-2016, 12:57 AM

spoiler has my vote. congrats on the new purchase!

ethirtyultra · 08-10-2016, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Moar spoilerz

chicagoshark · 08-10-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Moar spoilerz

i like the m profile decals... wonder if they show up on mineral grey... wish they didnt say m performance though

CalCarNut · 08-10-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by donsbabybeamer

Have CF spoiler (port installed) on my Alpine White 428 looks incredible, class without glitz. It will make your drive standout in a good way.

Post up a pic!

I'm thinking of adding a CF spoiler to my ride........

chicagoshark · 08-15-2016, 05:44 PM

Does anyone have the part number for the paint matched spoiler? is this the Matt black spoiler that is then painted? I assume it has a smaller Lip then carbon fiber? Thanks so much. Not sure why this is challenging at the dealership

dberry08 · 08-15-2016, 11:10 PM

Mine came today! But I wasn't here to sign for it...maybe tomorrow...pics by Friday I hope.

Versipellis · 08-16-2016, 07:34 AM

Too bad no one's probably ever going to do an aerodynamic study of the F30 with the spoiler vs. with the front splitter vs. with both - I'd be interested in seeing if those M-Perf parts actually add any performance or are just an aesthetic mod/marketing gimmick.

XRAVE · 08-16-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Versipellis

Too bad no one's probably ever going to do an aerodynamic study of the F30 with the spoiler vs. with the front splitter vs. with both - I'd be interested in seeing if those M-Perf parts actually add any performance or are just an aesthetic mod/marketing gimmick.

BMW claims all these parts are wind tunnel tested.

A spoiler is pretty basic, you don't need thousands of of engineering hours to get it right. It should reduce drag and reduce lift at high enough speeds.

Real world its probably like .5 mpg or less and only detectable on the track by an experienced driver.

Billfitz · 08-16-2016, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by XRAVE

Spoilers create no downward force, it's huge misconception that because it's angled like that it causes drag and pushes the car down. I'm not getting into a whole discussion about lift but you need air moving on both sides of the spoiler to create a force. Spoiler is all about redirecting the air.
Reducing lift and creating downforce isn't the same. By reducing lift, the car will never weight more than it did at standstill. With a wing (airfoil), the car weights significantly more than at rest.

+1. A car is shaped like a wing, with the distance from front to back across the top longer than that across the bottom. That will cause lift with sufficient air speed. An airfoil counteracts that lift. In cross-section an airfoil looks like an inverted wing, the distance across the top of the airfoil being shorter than the distance across the bottom. A spoiler works somewhat like an aileron, so it will create some down force, but it also makes the distance across the top of the car even longer, which could increase lift, so it's probably a wash. If it reduced drag enough to give better gas mileage it wouldn't be an option, it would be standard.

ErkanTR16 · 08-16-2016, 04:43 PM

Get it!! You wont be disappointed.

overkill1125 · 08-16-2016, 07:32 PM

Body color (alpine white) or jet black for that contrast look? CF would be great but with the harsh weather it might not be good long term for the CF.

XKxRome0ox · 08-16-2016, 07:47 PM

i got my car without any spoilers at first
added rear deck lip spoiler and front splitter
it's a huge visual improvement
especially with the more aggressive M-sport add-ons
so go for it

tex2670 · 08-16-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagoshark

my17 340i, x drive, mineral grey with brown. M sport, THP, 442 orbit Grey, blacked out grill...

Initially, my intention was to put a carbon fiber spoiler on it, and turns out that that has to be put on at the dealer. So as I am waiting for my car, I'm now starting to rethink the whole spoiler thing. Looks good without and looks pretty cool with it, but I'm not necessarily going for the fast and furious look ha ha....

Would end up looking something like this minus the pink license plate bracket.

Thoughts? Spoiler or no spoiler...

Hmm. Picture didn't attach

I don't want any spoiler that wasn't installed in the factory.

dberry08 · 08-20-2016, 01:53 PM

Got it in finally and installed it this morning. Looks like the car was supposed to come from the factory with it IMO.

fatalkarma · 08-21-2016, 11:35 AM

I'd get it. It's a nice accent. Cf.

John in VA · 08-21-2016, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tex2670

I don't want any spoiler that wasn't installed in the factory.

These pieces are more often installed at the stateside regional Vehicle Preparation Center.

Don N. · 08-21-2016, 10:55 PM

I like it, I would put it on there.

bratwurst1 · 08-22-2016, 03:53 PM

Are you guys buying genuine BMW or Ebay knock off? Can you post link to actual EBAY ones, there are so many? M4 style please.

335BOY · 08-23-2016, 01:34 PM

You guys know we are talking about a 3 that will probably never see a track or 100MPH right.............
OP, If you like the look, put it on. No way you are ever going to feel a difference on or off.

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overkill1125 Major 130 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2019 440xi Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (4) Garage List 2019 440xi Gran Coupe [0.00]	Body color (alpine white) or jet black for that contrast look? CF would be great but with the harsh weather it might not be good long term for the CF.
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	i got my car without any spoilers at first added rear deck lip spoiler and front splitter it's a huge visual improvement especially with the more aggressive M-sport add-ons so go for it __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You guys know we are talking about a 3 that will probably never see a track or 100MPH right............. OP, If you like the look, put it on. No way you are ever going to feel a difference on or off.
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