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      04-15-2008, 10:16 AM   #57
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Originally Posted by TYPEV1020 View Post
Some one told be using 3M tape is not a good idea for the front aero lips..because is not air tight .. the puopose of the kit is create more down force on high speed make the car more stable ....BMW spend alot time in wind tunnel design that aero kit ..just using 3m tape create alot of gap that air to leak in..that may create lift instead of down force....you really need a sealer to install the aero kit and make it some what air tight .....i would not drive over 120 miles for a long period time ... if my aero kit is only using 3M tape to install..

Thanks for revitalizing this thread again. If your terminology is correct, shouldn't we drive a car with seal doors and windows because there are also "gaps" that air would leak in?
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