Review: E92 Carbon Fiber Low Kick rear trunk spoiler (bmwchop168)

JoeyH335i · 12-12-2015, 01:48 AM

After hitting the

button for a very long time and looking at so many sites that offer genuine carbon fiber rear spoilers to possible crappy knock-offs, I went ahead and just took the plunge.

There are a huge variance in prices from $45 to well over $700. I just don't see myself ever paying full price for something that looks just as good as top grade carbon fiber. I'm not looking for weight and pure performance - just the looks upgrade.

I see that many have done the "emotors2000" route. Well, I wanted to try something different and wouldn't break the bank if it failed.

The one thing that really turned me on to this purchase from bmwchop168 is the picture of what the difference in a "high-kick" and "low-kick". I didn't want an exaggerated wing that looked ricey nor did I want a thin strip of plastic that I could have gone to Pep-Boys and gotten a door guard and attached for $9.99 in chrome.

This wing is less than $150 and no shipping costs. Though it comes from Taiwan, shipment was fast!

Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321733366551...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I ordered on a Friday Dec. 04, 2015and shipped on a Monday Dec. 07, 2015. The ebay page does say that if orders are placed on a Friday or holiday, the shipment would go out the next business day. I got the part on Thursday Dec. 10, 2015. I opened that box - the spoiler looks awesome!

Installation was simple. I've never done it before. I just cleaned the area with alcohol and on the wing. I did 2 stripes of 3M tape (which was included) and set painters tape on the trunk and guide marks -- yadda yadda and it's done. Went for a drive on the freeway and it didn't fall off below 90 mph.

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JoeyH335i · 03-11-2017, 08:50 AM

So exhume I shall.

Whoa!

So over a year later not one comment on this. lol!

Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too!

jtt328 · 03-24-2017, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too!

That's always a good thing! The low kick makes a huge difference with your car. Looks great!

YasF80_SLO · 03-24-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

So exhume I shall.

Whoa!

So over a year later not one comment on this. lol!

Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too!

Curious, Whyd you go with the low kick over the OEM style High Kick?

JoeyH335i · 03-24-2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jtt328

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too!

That's always a good thing! The low kick makes a huge difference with your car. Looks great!

Thanks! It really does make a huge visual difference.

JoeyH335i · 03-24-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013_E92

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

So exhume I shall.

Whoa!

So over a year later not one comment on this. lol!

Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too!

Curious, Whyd you go with the low kick over the OEM style High Kick?

I've seen high-kick in person and thought for my taste, low kick seemed just right. I have seen a few 335is with the low kick and thin pencil looking wing and this one was the one for me.

These are so cheap on eBay, I just might buy a high kick just for the hell of it and see if my feelings might change.

I'm really going for slight subtle aggressiveness and siding more on the modest side. Not a boy-racer look.

puddyboy28 · 03-30-2017, 04:27 PM

I have the high kick, people compliment on it a lot. also I think it would give a little more downforce at high speeds. although minimal... low kick looks nice too I agree that it totally gives the car a new look breaking up the solid color of the rear of the car

danperson1 · 03-31-2017, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

I've seen high-kick in person and thought for my taste, low kick seemed just right. I have seen a few 335is with the low kick and thin pencil looking wing and this one was the one for me.

These are so cheap on eBay, I just might buy a high kick just for the hell of it and see if my feelings might change.

I'm really going for slight subtle aggressiveness and siding more on the modest side. Not a boy-racer look.

Thanks for sharing man, looks great. That original ebay link is now listing for $999?

Any alternatives you'd recommend?

JoeyH335i · 03-31-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by danperson1

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyH335i

I've seen high-kick in person and thought for my taste, low kick seemed just right. I have seen a few 335is with the low kick and thin pencil looking wing and this one was the one for me.

These are so cheap on eBay, I just might buy a high kick just for the hell of it and see if my feelings might change.

I'm really going for slight subtle aggressiveness and siding more on the modest side. Not a boy-racer look.

Thanks for sharing man, looks great. That original ebay link is now listing for $999?

Any alternatives you'd recommend?

Holy crap! No way!

I'd have to do some searching myself to find another one just like mine for the low price.

BSM n54iS · 03-31-2017, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by danperson1

Thanks for sharing man, looks great. That original ebay link is now listing for $999?

Any alternatives you'd recommend?

$999?!

That's more than OEM BMW

danperson1 · 04-01-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

$999?!

That's more than OEM BMW

Crazy! must be a mistake

tom3touring · 04-14-2017, 06:02 AM

High kick is better
get carbon splitter(s) and carbon performance diffuser.
that will make it complete, now it's kinda poor only a carbon spoiler

Ali-E90 · 04-14-2017, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Quote:

Originally Posted by danperson1

Thanks for sharing man, looks great. That original ebay link is now listing for $999?

Any alternatives you'd recommend?

$999?!

That's more than OEM BMW

They usually do this when out of stock and drop the price again when they have it back in stock.

Brake_Late · 04-14-2017, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom3touring

High kick is better
get carbon splitter(s) and carbon performance diffuser.
that will make it complete, now it's kinda poor only a carbon spoiler

Whatever you do ... Just kick )

tom.gnade · 02-20-2018, 02:27 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27262071792...m=272620717928

I'm kinda digging this look.

12-12-2015, 01:48 AM	#1
JoeyH335i Lieutenant 87 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Review: E92 Carbon Fiber Low Kick rear trunk spoiler (bmwchop168) After hitting the button for a very long time and looking at so many sites that offer genuine carbon fiber rear spoilers to possible crappy knock-offs, I went ahead and just took the plunge. There are a huge variance in prices from $45 to well over $700. I just don't see myself ever paying full price for something that looks just as good as top grade carbon fiber. I'm not looking for weight and pure performance - just the looks upgrade. I see that many have done the "emotors2000" route. Well, I wanted to try something different and wouldn't break the bank if it failed. The one thing that really turned me on to this purchase from bmwchop168 is the picture of what the difference in a "high-kick" and "low-kick". I didn't want an exaggerated wing that looked ricey nor did I want a thin strip of plastic that I could have gone to Pep-Boys and gotten a door guard and attached for $9.99 in chrome. This wing is less than $150 and no shipping costs. Though it comes from Taiwan, shipment was fast! Here's the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321733366551...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT I ordered on a Friday Dec. 04, 2015and shipped on a Monday Dec. 07, 2015. The ebay page does say that if orders are placed on a Friday or holiday, the shipment would go out the next business day. I got the part on Thursday Dec. 10, 2015. I opened that box - the spoiler looks awesome! Installation was simple. I've never done it before. I just cleaned the area with alcohol and on the wing. I did 2 stripes of 3M tape (which was included) and set painters tape on the trunk and guide marks -- yadda yadda and it's done. Went for a drive on the freeway and it didn't fall off below 90 mph. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Before and after pics. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ I am just here to help! Last edited by JoeyH335i; 12-12-2015 at 02:09 AM..
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JoeyH335i Lieutenant 87 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	So exhume I shall. Whoa! So over a year later not one comment on this. lol! Well my spoiler is still on and hasn't flown off. Still looks good too! __________________ I am just here to help!
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puddyboy28 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2012 328i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Unknown iTrader: (0)	I have the high kick, people compliment on it a lot. also I think it would give a little more downforce at high speeds. although minimal... low kick looks nice too I agree that it totally gives the car a new look breaking up the solid color of the rear of the car
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tom3touring Enlisted Member 15 Rep 33 Posts Drives: F31 320i Stage 2 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F31 [0.00]	High kick is better get carbon splitter(s) and carbon performance diffuser. that will make it complete, now it's kinda poor only a carbon spoiler
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tom.gnade Apex Forged 19", AA headers, MILVs, 3IM, Euro Intake, Swift Spec-R 87 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2013 328i coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Forest Hill, MD iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [0.00]	https://www.ebay.com/itm/27262071792...m=272620717928 I'm kinda digging this look.
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