02-18-2013, 03:19 PM | #1 |
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Just had some CF sexiness installed on my boot (carbon fiber spoiler)
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com The fit, finish is amazing, worth the $395 I paid. And on MG, it's just the right amount of "pop", not ricey at all.
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02-18-2013, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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So you bought it from the dealer for $395? how much was the install price?
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02-18-2013, 03:44 PM | #4 |
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Don't ask. It pisses me off. (1.4 hours labor at $135/hr).
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02-18-2013, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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WoWWee! Talk about bend over w/o the lube... And I'm annoyed to pay $200 to install a downpipe! .... But it does look great! I'd also like to see some zoomed out pics
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02-18-2013, 06:15 PM | #6 | |
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But they've tossed me a number of freebies along the way, so I figured whatever. I'll take some zoomed out shots this week for sure...
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02-18-2013, 06:50 PM | #8 |
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It really doesn't hurt to help your dealer out. I let them install my performance interior even though I could have. I wanted it in the car on delivery!!! I received because of this, free performance kidney grills with free installation, free red sportline weather mats (which I never use) black key case and 2 key chains. I think I may have had them grab their ankles... I used spit!
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02-19-2013, 12:40 AM | #9 |
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You paid over $150 for them to install a spoiler????
Looks good though!
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1. Had I purchased and installed (lowest price was $430 with shipping), I would've only had a 2 year warranty. 2. Given I paid $600 with taxes, I'm covered through Dec 2018. BMW only covers you through the entire warranty coverage if THEY install it, so it depends on your feelings about their products. I have no confidence with them given how many times I've been at the dealer, so the additional $170 for installation is just a peace of mind measure when after 6 years, if the spoiler is loose are CF is destroyed from all the salt spray, sun, and abuse the Northeast throws at it...I can get it replaced/repaired gratis.
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02-19-2013, 01:17 PM | #13 |
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Here are some zoomed out pictures to give you an idea of flow...what I like about it, is it's like it was meant to be there.
I've been speed testing it, and on a straight line, I don't realize much stability, but high speed sweepers (95mph+), the rear is more planted when accelerating. I'm loving the aero with this part...def functional. On a track day, I would say would enhance high speed stability (like the last turn on Lime Rock):
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02-19-2013, 01:20 PM | #14 |
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Looks great. I'm so torn on CF or color matched white!
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02-19-2013, 01:31 PM | #15 |
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The CF will literally look good on ANYTHING.
I was torn too. Trust me, especially the cost and install. But it's so good. You have to see it to believe it...I'm telling you, it'll look sex on everything.
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02-19-2013, 10:20 PM | #16 |
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The CF texture...
I was filling up tonight and the light was hitting the spoiler at the right angle, had to snap a few so you guys could see what I'm drooling over...(and raving about):
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I'm sold. Just wondering how much it actually 'stands out' on the mineral gray. Is the contrast really noticeable or it blends in nicely with the MG?
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02-20-2013, 06:44 AM | #18 |
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Yup, looks great. I think you're the only person on here I've seen that has the real M_perf CF spoiler. I wish you could meet up with someone who has one of the ebay $150 CF spoilers to compare. I'm curious how the finishes compare, which one is bigger, sticks out further, etc.
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I think it blends well with MG and Black. It would stick out on Red/AW/Blue, but I would only do on those cars if it was an M Sport, because then you really do need the aggressive front bumper. Hope this helps you with the decision process!
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Does anybody have a picture of this on an Estoril blue F30? I'd be interested in seeing that combination of carbon fiber on blue.
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