Is the shape of the rear spoiler the same for carbon-fiber and body color version?

rikuF10 · 05-08-2006, 02:31 AM

I just got this new E90/91 accessories catalog....from the photo, the carbon fiber seems to be more curl up. Has anyone saw the real thing and compare?

magmd · 05-08-2006, 02:42 AM

Yes the CF does curl/stick upward/outwards more than standard OEM. The CF also has a concave cutout on the posterior edge.

Top: standard OEM
Bottom: CF

hkj · 05-08-2006, 02:44 AM

They are not exactly the same shape, as shown in your pics. The non-CF one is more subtle while the CF one is more pertruding.

Check out form real life pics of CF vs non-CF spoiler in this thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19326

-hkj

edit: lol magmd you beat me by 2 minutes..

rikuF10 · 05-08-2006, 02:47 AM

Just wondering....can you paint the CF version to match the body color?

magmd · 05-08-2006, 03:00 AM

Technically....yes. But some would say that part of the appeal of CF items is the pattern of the CF.

Just take to a body shop...tell them the color number of your car's paint, and viola...painted spoiler of your choice.

rikuF10 · 05-08-2006, 03:32 AM

I agree the pattern of the CF is quite appealing....

But my E90 is a TiAg....personally, I don't like too much contrast on the car.

I wonder if BMW will make the front CF lip and rear CF spoiler in regular plastic/resin? CF parts are expensive and it's a waste to paint it to body color.

magmd · 05-08-2006, 03:51 AM

If you look around....you might be able to get some replicas...much cheaper and do not feel so bad about painting them.

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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Yes the CF does curl/stick upward/outwards more than standard OEM. The CF also has a concave cutout on the posterior edge. Top: standard OEM Bottom: CF __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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hkj Major 60 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	They are not exactly the same shape, as shown in your pics. The non-CF one is more subtle while the CF one is more pertruding. Check out form real life pics of CF vs non-CF spoiler in this thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19326 -hkj edit: lol magmd you beat me by 2 minutes..
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rikuF10 Major 81 Rep 1,391 Posts Drives: F10 G29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [8.50]	Just wondering....can you paint the CF version to match the body color?
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magmd Major General 160 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Technically....yes. But some would say that part of the appeal of CF items is the pattern of the CF. Just take to a body shop...tell them the color number of your car's paint, and viola...painted spoiler of your choice. __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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rikuF10 Major 81 Rep 1,391 Posts Drives: F10 G29 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW Z4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 528i [8.50]	I agree the pattern of the CF is quite appealing.... But my E90 is a TiAg....personally, I don't like too much contrast on the car. I wonder if BMW will make the front CF lip and rear CF spoiler in regular plastic/resin? CF parts are expensive and it's a waste to paint it to body color.
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