What a difference proper tools can make!
08-16-2012, 02:27 PM
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I used bricks and towels on mine. 
So nervous stacking bricks on brick on brick, any single one of those could have slid off and broke a window or caused a dent.
So nervous stacking bricks on brick on brick, any single one of those could have slid off and broke a window or caused a dent.
08-16-2012, 04:08 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Hey Balbs, are you sure it's not really the tape holding that spoiler down?
08-16-2012, 05:07 PM
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If you look at the 4th pic of my original post, there are only 6 strips of tape (3 on each side of fin) that's connecting the spoiler to the roof\windshield. Those were mainly there to position the spoiler as I tightened each clamp down. They don't really hold the spoiler down. The tape around the clamp suction cups were there to ensure they don't lift and lose suction (which they never did). I checked each morning noon and night for 3 days and made sure that the clamps had positive pressure on the spoiler and holding it down tight.
08-16-2012, 08:23 PM
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
Finally got around to installing my ACS roof spoiler. It's been sitting on the rear shelf behind the rear seats for months. I bought the holders from ebay and they were great! Holds the spoiler down tight and hard way better than painter's tape.
Gluing:
Attachment 126862
Per the ACS instructions:
Attachment 126863
Spoiler placed and holders holding. I placed the holders on the glass instead of the roof. I figured the smooth surface of the glass would let the suction cups stick better. Also, I taped the top of the spoiler to prevent the holders from marring or scratching the surface.:
Attachment 126864
I also taped the suction cup down to make sure they don't lift and lose suction:
Attachment 126865
Now to wait 24 hours for the glue to cure. To prevent moisure and evening dew from getting the tape wet and lifting, I covered the whole thing up:
Attachment 126866
Gluing:
Attachment 126862
Per the ACS instructions:
Attachment 126863
Spoiler placed and holders holding. I placed the holders on the glass instead of the roof. I figured the smooth surface of the glass would let the suction cups stick better. Also, I taped the top of the spoiler to prevent the holders from marring or scratching the surface.:
Attachment 126864
I also taped the suction cup down to make sure they don't lift and lose suction:
Attachment 126865
Now to wait 24 hours for the glue to cure. To prevent moisure and evening dew from getting the tape wet and lifting, I covered the whole thing up:
Attachment 126866
08-16-2012, 11:36 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Alpine White Premium package, Sport package, Nav, HUD, PDC
This install is awesome! I used towels and boxes of old paperwork to hold the roof spoiler down for my install. This method is 1000x better. Well done and thanks for sharing.
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