E90 OEM Spoiler Install Issues

TN_3 · 02-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Anyone else have problems getting the OEM E90 spoiler to align properly on both sides (near the edges of the trunk)? I had one (a BMW part from Tischer) installed today and it there was a gap on both sides where the spoiler wasn't sitting flush against the trunk lid. They said they applied a lot of pressure to try to get the spoiler to sit flush, but it just wasn't aligning. I bought the BMW adhesive kit, too, so it isn't 2-sided tape that is the issue.

Kev · 02-01-2008, 06:46 PM

I had the same issue as well. What might work better is if you installed it under the sun. Let the sun heat up the spoiler a little bit so that it becomes more pliable. Then, it will conform to the shape of the trunk.

veightkiller · 02-02-2008, 12:27 AM

i also have the oem spoiler and installed it yesterday w/ 3m double sided tape.both sides aren't flush i think that's how its suppose to be.i took mine off because both side aren't sticking i think i need to heat it up with a heat gun so it bends a bit when i install it..

aiy · 08-28-2009, 03:21 PM

Hey did any of you fix this problems? I recently tried to install it as well and it's not flushed even with a lot of pressure.

Perfectus · 08-28-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by aiy

Hey did any of you fix this problems? I recently tried to install it as well and it's not flushed even with a lot of pressure.

I'm wondering as well.

E328xi · 08-28-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Perfectus

I'm wondering as well.

I see a lot of spoilers, including mine, that don't sit perfectly. The contour of the trunk is a little funky. It's gonna have to do until I get the CSL bootlid.

nunu1974 · 09-02-2010, 01:52 PM

I'm going to install mine this weekend. I saw another post where the guy used tape and clamps to hold down the ends of the spoiler. I think I will try that method

nunu1974 · 09-05-2010, 08:34 PM

My spoiler is on with 3m weather resistant tape and it isn't coming off. That tape is no joke. As for the edges it looks pretty darn close to perfect. My buddy has an e500 (mb) and his spoiler sits the same way mine does it's like a tiny tiny bit not touching on the ends.

Mr. 5 · 09-05-2010, 08:47 PM

This was what mine looked like during install. A lot of clips!!!

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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	I had the same issue as well. What might work better is if you installed it under the sun. Let the sun heat up the spoiler a little bit so that it becomes more pliable. Then, it will conform to the shape of the trunk. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	i also have the oem spoiler and installed it yesterday w/ 3m double sided tape.both sides aren't flush i think that's how its suppose to be.i took mine off because both side aren't sticking i think i need to heat it up with a heat gun so it bends a bit when i install it..
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nunu1974 Ultimate Driving Machine 2 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: DE iTrader: (1)	My spoiler is on with 3m weather resistant tape and it isn't coming off. That tape is no joke. As for the edges it looks pretty darn close to perfect. My buddy has an e500 (mb) and his spoiler sits the same way mine does it's like a tiny tiny bit not touching on the ends.
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