ACS Replica Rear Spoiler Problem!!
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Has anyone ordered an ACS replica spoiler from Delsa Motorsports? I'm having serious problems with waves and ripples in the finish.
I didn't notice anything when it arrived aside from a minor scuffing on the corner during shipping. As a result, the body shop feathered the edge, recleared, buffed then installed using glue instead of the 3M double sided tape.
Body shop is pointing the finger at the manufacturer and viceversa. Has anyone had any similar issues with replica ACS rear spoilers or aftermarket spoilers in general?
Here's an Ebay Item number to take a look....300008098345
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I didn't notice anything when it arrived aside from a minor scuffing on the corner during shipping. As a result, the body shop feathered the edge, recleared, buffed then installed using glue instead of the 3M double sided tape.
Body shop is pointing the finger at the manufacturer and viceversa. Has anyone had any similar issues with replica ACS rear spoilers or aftermarket spoilers in general?
Here's an Ebay Item number to take a look....300008098345
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but it is the manufacturer's fault. Your body shop is correct when they pointed the blame at Delsa. If you can, always buy OEM or original aftermarket parts. In this case, you should have bought the real ACS spoiler. As a rule, replicas are never as good as the original no matter what the manufacturer says.
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Sorry to hear about your problems but it is part of the increased risk associated with replica hardware. When I asked my BMW bodyshop to install my ACS OEM roof and lip spoilers they were very concerned about fitment and quality before they worked on the job as they did not want to be blamed if it did not look good (i.e., avoid the back and forth you are experiencing). They opened the box in my presence, examined the surfaced and fit tested it on my car before they even applied paint. The adjuster told me they have been burned by bad results arising from quality issues and were careful to check before they lauched head first. Good luck.
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Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by mihusky' post='312412' date='Jul 18 2006, 06:08 PM
Sorry to hear about your problems but it is part of the increased risk associated with replica hardware. When I asked my BMW bodyshop to install my ACS OEM roof and lip spoilers they were very concerned about fitment and quality before they worked on the job as they did not want to be blamed if it did not look good (i.e., avoid the back and forth you are experiencing). They opened the box in my presence, examined the surfaced and fit tested it on my car before they even applied paint. The adjuster told me they have been burned by bad results arising from quality issues and were careful to check before they lauched head first. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by kevykev' post='312326' date='Jul 18 2006, 04:24 PM
Has anyone ordered an ACS replica spoiler from Delsa Motorsports? I'm having serious problems with waves and ripples in the finish.
I didn't notice anything when it arrived aside from a minor scuffing on the corner during shipping. As a result, the body shop feathered the edge, recleared, buffed then installed using glue instead of the 3M double sided tape.
Body shop is pointing the finger at the manufacturer and viceversa. Has anyone had any similar issues with replica ACS rear spoilers or aftermarket spoilers in general?
Here's an Ebay Item number to take a look....300008098345
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I didn't notice anything when it arrived aside from a minor scuffing on the corner during shipping. As a result, the body shop feathered the edge, recleared, buffed then installed using glue instead of the 3M double sided tape.
Body shop is pointing the finger at the manufacturer and viceversa. Has anyone had any similar issues with replica ACS rear spoilers or aftermarket spoilers in general?
Here's an Ebay Item number to take a look....300008098345
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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