Installed my CF spoilers!!!
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,696
Likes: 1
From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
Hey everyone,
I ordered a pair of CF spoilers from JBSPEED a few week ago and they came in (with tracking number great packing and fast shipping), I got around to installing them this weekend. The fitment was good but not perfect, which I guess is expected from replica spoilers (I was also warned by JBSPEED). All in all I'm very pleased with the product and the fitment and results. The carbon weave looks great on the spoilers no imperfections with that, the roof spoiler looks great and blends into the tinted window very well the trunk spoiler is taking a little getting used too.
Here are some pics of the install and post install.
Heres the spoilers and 2 packs of betalink, which is the adhesive that bmw dealers use to install body moldings like spoilers. Its very strong and removable using the cleaner that is provided in the package (unlike other adhesives used by some body shops that are more permanent)
was warned by tech at dealer that I don't need too much glue as its really potent stuff
used lots of masking tape to make sure spoilers didn't lift while glue was curing
trying to show that fitment is straight and flat after glueing, betalink worked like a charm the spoilers are on there very strong.
All in all I'm quite happy hopefully the trunk spoiler color contrast grows on me some more. Thanks again to JBSPEED, for a good product at a great price.
I ordered a pair of CF spoilers from JBSPEED a few week ago and they came in (with tracking number great packing and fast shipping), I got around to installing them this weekend. The fitment was good but not perfect, which I guess is expected from replica spoilers (I was also warned by JBSPEED). All in all I'm very pleased with the product and the fitment and results. The carbon weave looks great on the spoilers no imperfections with that, the roof spoiler looks great and blends into the tinted window very well the trunk spoiler is taking a little getting used too.
Here are some pics of the install and post install.
Heres the spoilers and 2 packs of betalink, which is the adhesive that bmw dealers use to install body moldings like spoilers. Its very strong and removable using the cleaner that is provided in the package (unlike other adhesives used by some body shops that are more permanent)
was warned by tech at dealer that I don't need too much glue as its really potent stuff
used lots of masking tape to make sure spoilers didn't lift while glue was curing
trying to show that fitment is straight and flat after glueing, betalink worked like a charm the spoilers are on there very strong.
All in all I'm quite happy hopefully the trunk spoiler color contrast grows on me some more. Thanks again to JBSPEED, for a good product at a great price.
Contributors
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,053
Likes: 0
From: Jersey
My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by cleung' post='986659' date='Aug 23 2009, 10:18 PM
used lots of masking tape to make sure spoilers didn't lift while glue was curing
Attachment 88038
Attachment 88038
I don't believe you had enough tape there... 
Great job! 
Anyway, I'd use painter's tape (the blue masking tape) instead of regular masking tape. That's just me.
Contributors
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,573
Likes: 0
From: Nebraska
Lets get some full body shots of that car that way we can see how it flows with the rims and the entire look! Install looks really good, congrats on that. Where did you get the betalink stuff? I used 3m double sided tape and after awhile it started to come loose in some areas....Like the roof spoiler, the trunk spoiler is a little different. Have to wait to make my judgement on that when i see full body pics! Glad you like it Curtis!
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,561
Likes: 0
From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37� 16.837, Longitude W 121� 50.461
My Ride: 2004 530i | Sapphire Black | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7 | DPE R07 Variant S Gloss Black with Polished Lip 20x8.5 front 20x10 rear | Falken FK452 tires 245/30/20 front 275/30/20 rear | H&R Coilovers | Smoked Tail Lights | M5 trunk spoiler | AC Schnitzer style roof spoiler | HID 8000K headlights & foglights | 35% tint all around | Sprint Booster | Speed Innovation ECU tuning | M5 trunk finisher | M-Tech body kit | Remus Quad Exhaust | AC Schnitzer style pedals | Euro Stickers | RPi Ram Air Induction | Smoked LED Side Lenses | AC Schnitzer style e-brake handle | AC Schnitzer style shifter | AC Schnitzer style iDrive knob | AC Schnitzer style carbon fiber diffuser | carbon fiber hood/trunk/steering emblems | carbon fiber grilles | carbon fiber door pillars | MTEC v2 Angel Eyes | Hamann style carbon fiber splitter
congrats on the new mods... but yeah, let's see some full shots of the car...
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,696
Likes: 1
From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
I'm out of town this week so hopefully I can get some full body shots next weekend. I got the betalink from the dealership (make sure they don't try to sell you expired stuff though, they have expiration dates)
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 5,701
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2009 Alpine White e92 M3
Originally Posted by theXman' post='986662' date='Aug 23 2009, 09:24 PM
I don't believe you had enough tape there... Great job! Anyway, I'd use painter's tape (the blue masking tape) instead of regular masking tape. That's just me.
my first thoughts!cf roof will complete the look!
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Holy sh*t that's a lot of tape! Now I know what happens when I get to Home Depot and they're sold out! Apparently it works though. Nice work.
Apparently it works though. Nice work.
Thread Starter
Contributors
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,696
Likes: 1
From: Saskatchewan Canada
My Ride: 2004 530i
premium package/active steering/auto sunshade/tiag/black dakota leather/logic 7
35% tint all around
19' DPE GT7
