carbon fiber front lip or rear deck spoiler??? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bmw330ipty · 08-16-2005, 07:20 PM

i want to put either a carbon fiber front lip or rear deck spoiler but can afford only 1 of the two... my car is SG and i want it to look a bit more sporty-aggressive..

if you guys/gals could only put one of the two which would u buy?

thanks,

BD

ronsil · 08-16-2005, 07:50 PM

I think the carbon lip is a better choice. At least thats what I'll get first, it just makes the car so much more aggresive. However, the carbon lips are almost twice the cost. Hope that helps. Either way is a great choice

thrill30 · 08-16-2005, 08:18 PM

I would go for the rear deck spoiler.

Later on, I would then buy a complete Sport bumper that will hopefully be more aggressive than what the CF lips offer.

I think the CF lips are cool, but since the Sport bumpers are beginning to show up, I would rather wait and get a more complete package/kit (front and rear bumpers).

E90Toad · 08-16-2005, 09:17 PM

My choice is the CF lips. The back end looks very complete to me and although I liked the spoiler at first, looking at it longer has made me like it less and less.

I plan on painting the lips to match when I get them. Just not into the CF look myself but love the shape. One of the major reasons I did not buy an 05 330pp was the CF interior.

HRC · 08-16-2005, 09:19 PM

I think the rear spoiler will alter the car's looks a little more than the CF lips, plus you have the SG so they will blend in a bit more compared to white, red, arctic, etc...so if I could only get one, I'd go for the rear spoiler.

Danny

matrix · 08-16-2005, 11:08 PM

I have a 330i in SG color with both the Rear spoiler and the CF lips. They both enhance the look of the car in terms of aggressiveness but if I had to choose one I would go with the Rear Spolier....it adds more to the profile of the car (IMO).

Ed_330i · 08-16-2005, 11:54 PM

another for spoiler.

surlung · 08-17-2005, 12:46 AM

one vote for cf lips

Tierfreund · 08-17-2005, 05:34 AM

None of the above. I think the E90 looks best without either.

Get a nice suit (allright, probably at the expense of lips+spoiler) to improve your looks.

nexus66 · 08-17-2005, 05:53 AM

I'm not a fan of the spoiler, but the CF lips are too expensive! Wonder when someone'll copy them so we can get cheaper ones to paint! I agree with E90Toad that they should be painted!

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 02:32 AM

I was planning on ordering the rear spoiler soon, But.. once my car is paid off, i was planning on selling it. Would it be a waste of money OR will i get my money's worth in the sale. Also, can it be removed? Opinions/suggestions please!

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 02:33 AM

I would get the rear spoiler, the cf is not my thing.

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

I was planning on ordering the rear spoiler soon, But.. once my car is paid off, i was planning on selling it. Would it be a waste of money OR will i get my money's worth in the sale. Also, can it be removed? Opinions/suggestions please!

Plan on selling the car, or the spoiler?

I don't think you could remove the spoiler without having to repaint the entire trunk, so it wouldn't be worth it.

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Plan on selling the car, or the spoiler?

I don't think you could remove the spoiler without having to repaint the entire trunk, so it wouldn't be worth it.

The car

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 02:37 AM

It depends on how much longer you need to pay off the car. :P
I don't think that the spoiler will really increase the value of the car, nor will it be easily removable.
What do you plan on getting next?

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

It depends on how much longer you need to pay off the car. :P
I don't think that the spoiler will really increase the value of the car, nor will it be easily removable.
What do you plan on getting next?

Well i would like to pay it off asap.. haha, but realistically, in about 4 years or so.

I would like to buy a 330 or an M3 in the future.

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 02:43 AM

So would you be looking at a 330 of the same styling or the next gen? You just want more power or is there anything you don't like about the current 3?

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 02:49 AM

More power, and just to upgrade. I love my car.. but its my 1st bmw, and i def want to experience more of them. So, i figured once the car is paid off , ill have a higher downpayment due to the high resale value, thus ill be able to afford a higher priced bmw and still pay around the same monthly. I only got $7.5 K for my jetta, so it was mostly out of pocket money that i used for the downpayment. This way it'll be reversed

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 02:51 AM

Still want another silver one?

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Still want another silver one?

LoL.. prb not. I like to change around..
So basically what i want to know is.. Would i be throwing away silly money for modifications if down the road i was planning on selling the car, OR should i just do it, enjoy it, and increase the price when i sell?

Nikki · 08-24-2005, 03:03 AM

If it is all OEM parts and you really want them, then go for it. I don't think they would increase the price much though.

BellasBmw · 08-24-2005, 03:05 AM

yes it would be the bmw spoiler. I saw it on circle bmw for $292 painted. Not sure how much shipping will be tho

08-16-2005, 07:20 PM	#1
bmw330ipty Second Lieutenant Drives: 2006 Porsche Cayenne Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 159 iTrader: (0)	carbon fiber front lip or rear deck spoiler??? i want to put either a carbon fiber front lip or rear deck spoiler but can afford only 1 of the two... my car is SG and i want it to look a bit more sporty-aggressive.. if you guys/gals could only put one of the two which would u buy? thanks, BD

08-16-2005, 08:18 PM	#3
thrill30 Lieutenant Drives: 2005 E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) View thrill30's Garage	I would go for the rear deck spoiler. Later on, I would then buy a complete Sport bumper that will hopefully be more aggressive than what the CF lips offer. I think the CF lips are cool, but since the Sport bumpers are beginning to show up, I would rather wait and get a more complete package/kit (front and rear bumpers). __________________ Current:2005 E90 330i 6MT\|Sapphire Black\|Terra\|Alumin\|iDrive\|Xenon\|B/tooth\|CA\|162 Wheels\|Sport Pack On Order:2010 E90 330i 6MT\|Space Grey\|Red Brown\|Alumin\|Lumbar Support\|Voice Control\|6CD\|Storage Pack\|Luggage Pack\|Extended Lights\|Logic 7\|Anti-dazzle Folding Mirrors\|Climate Comf. w/screen\|M-Sport Pack\|Exclusive Pack\|Innovations Pack

08-16-2005, 09:19 PM	#5
HRC Major General Drives: E90 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 7,204 iTrader: (6) View HRC's Garage	I think the rear spoiler will alter the car's looks a little more than the CF lips, plus you have the SG so they will blend in a bit more compared to white, red, arctic, etc...so if I could only get one, I'd go for the rear spoiler. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Knob/Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" Volk CE28Ns w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers

08-17-2005, 12:46 AM	#8
surlung Enlisted Member Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SJ, CA Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	one vote for cf lips __________________ e90 325i SG/Black/Alum ZSP/ZPP Xenon Manual

08-17-2005, 05:34 AM	#9
Tierfreund Major Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,003 iTrader: (0)	None of the above. I think the E90 looks best without either. Get a nice suit (allright, probably at the expense of lips+spoiler) to improve your looks. __________________ No, not THAT kind of tierfreund!

08-16-2005, 07:50 PM	#2
ronsil Private First Class Drives: Black e46 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	I think the carbon lip is a better choice. At least thats what I'll get first, it just makes the car so much more aggresive. However, the carbon lips are almost twice the cost. Hope that helps. Either way is a great choice

08-16-2005, 09:17 PM	#4
E90Toad Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 513 iTrader: (0) View E90Toad's Garage	My choice is the CF lips. The back end looks very complete to me and although I liked the spoiler at first, looking at it longer has made me like it less and less. I plan on painting the lips to match when I get them. Just not into the CF look myself but love the shape. One of the major reasons I did not buy an 05 330pp was the CF interior.

08-16-2005, 11:08 PM	#6
matrix Private First Class Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	I have a 330i in SG color with both the Rear spoiler and the CF lips. They both enhance the look of the car in terms of aggressiveness but if I had to choose one I would go with the Rear Spolier....it adds more to the profile of the car (IMO).

08-16-2005, 11:54 PM	#7
Ed_330i Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America Posts: 521 iTrader: (0)	another for spoiler.

08-17-2005, 05:53 AM	#10
nexus66 Second Lieutenant Drives: 325iSE Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of the spoiler, but the CF lips are too expensive! Wonder when someone'll copy them so we can get cheaper ones to paint! I agree with E90Toad that they should be painted! __________________ Drives: BMW E90 325iSE Jet Black - 160 Wheels - CF Splitters Manual - Sports Seats - Anthracite

08-24-2005, 02:32 AM	#11
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	I was planning on ordering the rear spoiler soon, But.. once my car is paid off, i was planning on selling it. Would it be a waste of money OR will i get my money's worth in the sale. Also, can it be removed? Opinions/suggestions please! __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

08-24-2005, 02:33 AM	#12
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	I would get the rear spoiler, the cf is not my thing. __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-24-2005, 02:37 AM	#15
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	It depends on how much longer you need to pay off the car. :P I don't think that the spoiler will really increase the value of the car, nor will it be easily removable. What do you plan on getting next? __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-24-2005, 02:43 AM	#17
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	So would you be looking at a 330 of the same styling or the next gen? You just want more power or is there anything you don't like about the current 3? __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-24-2005, 02:49 AM	#18
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	More power, and just to upgrade. I love my car.. but its my 1st bmw, and i def want to experience more of them. So, i figured once the car is paid off , ill have a higher downpayment due to the high resale value, thus ill be able to afford a higher priced bmw and still pay around the same monthly. I only got $7.5 K for my jetta, so it was mostly out of pocket money that i used for the downpayment. This way it'll be reversed __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint

08-24-2005, 02:51 AM	#19
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	Still want another silver one? __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-24-2005, 03:03 AM	#21
Nikki super cute Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Work->Boston /// Play->Providence Posts: 4,751 iTrader: (1) View Nikki's Garage	If it is all OEM parts and you really want them, then go for it. I don't think they would increase the price much though. __________________ Nikki Z4 coupe 3.0si/Black Sapphire/Manual/Black Leather/Dark Poplar Wood Premium/Sport/M sport seats/Heated front seats/35% Tint/18x8.5 BBS RGR

08-24-2005, 03:05 AM	#22
BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 1,578 iTrader: (1) View BellasBmw's Garage	yes it would be the bmw spoiler. I saw it on circle bmw for $292 painted. Not sure how much shipping will be tho __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint