Has anyone installed their own spoiler?

Chuck I · 07-09-2008, 07:28 PM

I just got a new OEM spoiler for my Z4.. I'm wondering if anyone has installed their own? If so, how did you do it? Did you use double-sided tape or did you use glue.. The dealer gave me a "BETALINK" adhesive kit.. It sure looks messy... Thanks... Chuck

BimmerZealot · 07-09-2008, 10:44 PM

If the dealer gave you an adhesive to mount it then I'm assuming that is what you're supposed to use. If you had them use it they'd probably use the same stuff. I wonder if the adhesive is removable. Usually the industrial strength double sided tapes remove paint so not sure if the wing would be removable after that.

Justincase · 07-13-2008, 01:04 PM

don't do it ..I installed mine and the betalink is a pain in the ass to use ..just pay the dealer as mine would have been 50.00 to put on and totally worth it

Chuck I · 07-13-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Justincase

don't do it ..I installed mine and the betalink is a pain in the ass to use ..just pay the dealer as mine would have been 50.00 to put on and totally worth it

It looks like it's going to be a mess... Just wondering... did you put the Betalink all the way out or just in the "square" areas on the bottom of the wing??... It looks to me if it's just in the "square' areas, the outer part of the wing will vibrate... The instructions are so poor... I'm thinking about having it done... Thanks... Chuck

Matjo · 07-15-2008, 10:05 AM

Just finished the installation. All I can say is you don't want to do it yourself without special tools. I had my friend who works as a glazier to help me. I love the result tho'

NJREDZ06 · 07-15-2008, 10:06 AM

Pictures?

Black///Mamba · 07-15-2008, 10:07 AM

pics please

Matjo · 07-15-2008, 10:25 AM

Not the best pictures... Find me a front lip in CF now

FASTTOYS · 07-19-2008, 04:57 PM

I have a black car & the fin was not perfect at the ends when i test fitted. It would raise up from the natural rear deck curve. So i used 3m auto tape, i am leaving it on till winter then I will insatll with glue so it will fit perfect + i want to make sure I like it on the car before i make it a part of the car.

07-09-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
Chuck I Second Lieutenant Drives: '03 Z4 + '07 ///M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stephens City, VA USA Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	Has anyone installed their own spoiler? I just got a new OEM spoiler for my Z4.. I'm wondering if anyone has installed their own? If so, how did you do it? Did you use double-sided tape or did you use glue.. The dealer gave me a "BETALINK" adhesive kit.. It sure looks messy... Thanks... Chuck
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Justincase Private Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	don't do it ..I installed mine and the betalink is a pain in the ass to use ..just pay the dealer as mine would have been 50.00 to put on and totally worth it __________________

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Matjo Private First Class Drives: Z4 M Coupé Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 145 iTrader: (0)	Not the best pictures... Find me a front lip in CF now Attached Images

07-19-2008, 04:57 PM	#9
FASTTOYS Second Lieutenant Drives: 12 Lotus/05 911S/2012 X3/12 VW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA TEXAS Posts: 227 iTrader: (1)	double-sided tape I have a black car & the fin was not perfect at the ends when i test fitted. It would raise up from the natural rear deck curve. So i used 3m auto tape, i am leaving it on till winter then I will insatll with glue so it will fit perfect + i want to make sure I like it on the car before i make it a part of the car.

07-09-2008, 10:44 PM	#2
BimmerZealot Major Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,174 iTrader: (2)	If the dealer gave you an adhesive to mount it then I'm assuming that is what you're supposed to use. If you had them use it they'd probably use the same stuff. I wonder if the adhesive is removable. Usually the industrial strength double sided tapes remove paint so not sure if the wing would be removable after that.

07-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
Matjo Private First Class Drives: Z4 M Coupé Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sweden Posts: 145 iTrader: (0)	Just finished the installation. All I can say is you don't want to do it yourself without special tools. I had my friend who works as a glazier to help me. I love the result tho'

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Black///Mamba Lieutenant Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	pics please

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