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05-18-2008, 10:21 AM | #2 |
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No deck-lid lip on the E93 M3... it's not even an option. I asked my CA and she said it has something to do with BMW not wanting additional "downforce" created on the rear deck-lid. Since it's a double-hinged lid (opens upward from rear to access trunk... opens the reverse direction to stow the hard-top) there's the potential for damage if to much down-force is created.
Personally I think that's BS. I mean, seriously, how much down-force can possibly be generated by that tiny little lip on the deck-lid? Does it make that much of a difference?
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05-18-2008, 12:36 PM | #3 |
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Actually there is a law that even a very small lip with the correct design can create SERIOUS down force. The name skipped my mind. I'm sure someone here on the forum knows what I'm talking about. I read all about it on HowStuffWorks.com Amazing engineering from bmw............. as usual
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05-18-2008, 02:05 PM | #6 |
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When ordering mine they spoke about an option at 2000€ including unlimitation of max speed and 2 days course at the Nurburgring BUT you had to keep the lip otherwise BMW refuses to de-limite the car.
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05-19-2008, 11:23 AM | #7 | |
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As far as down-force is concerned, don't expect very much under, say, 100 mph anyway.
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05-28-2008, 09:06 PM | #10 |
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Jlevi has one (http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/BMW-...duct_info.html) I have it on my E93 - looks nice and really can't add enough downforce to matter!
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