Installing Vorsteiner Decklid on E92er

NiKeMaN · 03-26-2008, 12:03 PM

Hi!

Got my Decklid from http://www.jlevisw.com (Thanks Nick!!) a couple of weeks ago. But now i wounder. How do i install it? I mean, when i put it next to my truck i get a narrow opening between my decklid and the trunk. Why is that?

Is there anyone out there that have closeup pictures (would like high-res) so i can se how your fitment is? I would like to se the spilce between the decklid and your truck seen from up, and from behind.

Hope you understand my bad english. Waiting for your help!

Thanks

Kev · 03-26-2008, 12:15 PM

Might need to heat the spoiler up in the sun for a couple hours to make it more pliable before you install it. Then, once you are done, you need to clamp the sides for overnight to let the tape do its job.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-26-2008, 12:33 PM

it all depends on the type of spoiler you got from vorsteiner ... the cf version should fit right on and the same goes for the fiberglass version ... the PUR in my experience requires pressure from the middle of the spoiler to flex it out somewhat

NiKeMaN · 03-26-2008, 01:02 PM

Its the PUR version.........

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-26-2008, 01:06 PM

apply pressure from the middle part of the spoiler and you will have trunk get closer to the spoiler ... u will probably need to hold it there for a while ... i suggest using betalink for it to get a permenant hold

SV Concepts III · 03-26-2008, 03:12 PM

Niklas, glad you like the spoiler! It's best to apply this spoiler while heated and with beta link glue to adhere to the trunk. You can use a heat gun (or hair dryer) to heat the plastic and mold it to the trunk.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-26-2008, 03:53 PM

i would be careful about applying heat to a painted PUR piece

BMW E90 · 03-26-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

I also ordered a PUR decklid from you, but got a fiberglass version. Maybe I was lucky because my fitment was better than expected

You mean the carbon fiber version? That does have a little better fitment because it's, well, fitted. The PUR is more flexible so the fitment is dependent on how you install it.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-26-2008, 04:27 PM

there is a fiberglass version as well ... it was made to address the fitment issues that occurred with the PUR version ...

BMW E90 · 03-26-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rossifumi

No, just as Minipuck says I got one made out of fiberglass.

Yeah there there used to be a fiberglass version. Since we only carry the CF and the PUR versions now and I dont know how long ago you ordered it, I just wanted to make sure it was right.

blueaudi18 · 03-27-2008, 10:11 PM

i want a fiberglass version. How much?

SV Concepts III · 03-27-2008, 10:39 PM

They no longer offer the FG version.

chasem3 · 03-28-2008, 12:38 AM

Make sure you have the BMW roundel off the trunk before you install it. You then reapply the roundel on the spoiler.

03-26-2008, 12:03 PM	#1
NiKeMaN 3'er Drives: BMW 3'er Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 441 iTrader: (1)	Installing Vorsteiner Decklid on E92er Hi! Got my Decklid from http://www.jlevisw.com (Thanks Nick!!) a couple of weeks ago. But now i wounder. How do i install it? I mean, when i put it next to my truck i get a narrow opening between my decklid and the trunk. Why is that? Is there anyone out there that have closeup pictures (would like high-res) so i can se how your fitment is? I would like to se the spilce between the decklid and your truck seen from up, and from behind. Hope you understand my bad english. Waiting for your help! Thanks __________________ ///Niklas Johansson 316d Sedan Alpine White Ex BMW's: 520dAM Sedan 2012 Alpine White, 325d Touring 2010 Crimson Red, 325dM Coupe 2008 Crimson Red, 330iM Cabriolet 2003 Black
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Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,815 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	Might need to heat the spoiler up in the sun for a couple hours to make it more pliable before you install it. Then, once you are done, you need to clamp the sides for overnight to let the tape do its job. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }
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NiKeMaN 3'er Drives: BMW 3'er Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 441 iTrader: (1)	Its the PUR version......... __________________ ///Niklas Johansson 316d Sedan Alpine White Ex BMW's: 520dAM Sedan 2012 Alpine White, 325d Touring 2010 Crimson Red, 325dM Coupe 2008 Crimson Red, 330iM Cabriolet 2003 Black
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blueaudi18 Colonel Drives: e92 08' 335i , mb sl500 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: boston Posts: 2,536 iTrader: (23)	i want a fiberglass version. How much? __________________ POSTED WITH APOLOGIES FOR POOR SPELLING, GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE STRUCTURE Poor Man's M3
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Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 Posts: 24,955 iTrader: (1)	it all depends on the type of spoiler you got from vorsteiner ... the cf version should fit right on and the same goes for the fiberglass version ... the PUR in my experience requires pressure from the middle of the spoiler to flex it out somewhat
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Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 Posts: 24,955 iTrader: (1)	apply pressure from the middle part of the spoiler and you will have trunk get closer to the spoiler ... u will probably need to hold it there for a while ... i suggest using betalink for it to get a permenant hold
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03-26-2008, 03:12 PM	#6
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,022 iTrader: (13)	Niklas, glad you like the spoiler! It's best to apply this spoiler while heated and with beta link glue to adhere to the trunk. You can use a heat gun (or hair dryer) to heat the plastic and mold it to the trunk.
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03-26-2008, 03:53 PM	#7
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 Posts: 24,955 iTrader: (1)	i would be careful about applying heat to a painted PUR piece
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03-26-2008, 04:27 PM	#9
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 Posts: 24,955 iTrader: (1)	there is a fiberglass version as well ... it was made to address the fitment issues that occurred with the PUR version ...
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03-27-2008, 10:39 PM	#12
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,022 iTrader: (13)	They no longer offer the FG version.
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03-28-2008, 12:38 AM	#13
chasem3 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	Make sure you have the BMW roundel off the trunk before you install it. You then reapply the roundel on the spoiler.
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