E90 rear deck spoiler: Standard OEM or M3?

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 06:39 PM

UPDATE #2: See posted pics (post #35).

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone's input, as well as the great pics. I've decided on the M3 spoiler.

A dealership is replacing the rear deck spoiler on my TiAg E90 (sedan) 335 because of bad paint match and fit (among other things

). I have to decide between another OEM, painted rear deck spoiler, or the M3 sedan rear spoiler. Since I have seen so few of the M3 sedans, I thought I'd ask what you guys would do. No pics of my car because it's already at the shop, but it's TiAg, with tint, a drop, 19" M6 wheels, black grill and window trim, and full M Aero body kit. I thought about the CF spoiler, but it appears so large in the catalog. And besides wheel caps and emblems, I don't have any other CF parts on the car. I need to let the dealership know in the morning, so, what do you think?

quest556 · 06-11-2008, 06:42 PM

I prefer the unified look one way or the other. Since you are not CF already, I'd stick with OEM. I love the look of it.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quest556

I prefer the unified look one way or the other. Since you are not CF already, I'd stick with OEM. I love the look of it.

Thanks, but OEM standard, or M3?

VVA330 · 06-11-2008, 06:48 PM

M3!!!

Bobby_Light · 06-11-2008, 06:50 PM

M3 for sure.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 06:52 PM

Thanks guys. That's 2 M3 votes.

ase2dais · 06-11-2008, 06:56 PM

Non-M3/Std Rear Spoiler for me pls.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

Non-M3/Std Rear Spoiler for me pls.

Okay, what's your thinking behind that?

RedGT3 · 06-11-2008, 07:10 PM

I have the OEM style spoiler glued with betalink but if i could rip it off without any marks i would go with the M3.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fll335

I have the OEM style spoiler glued with betalink but if i could rip it off without any marks i would go with the M3.

The M3 is subtler, less bulky, and seems to display cleaner lines.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fll335

I have the OEM style spoiler glued with betalink but if i could rip it off without any marks i would go with the M3.

My OEM style spoiler was attached w/ betalink as well, about a month ago. I hope the body shop can remove it cleanly. Considering everything else they've botched thus far, I may be opening a whole other can of worms.

TaTaToothy · 06-11-2008, 07:37 PM

I personally prefer the standard spoiler to the M3 one. The M3 spoiler looks tacked-on to me, whereas the standard one looks better integrated to the car's lines. I don't think I'd bother getting a spoiler at all anyway, but if I were getting one, it would be the standard spoiler.

choopy · 06-11-2008, 07:39 PM

depends, two different styles
Oem is just that
M3 or a more aggressive look, whatll it be? Post some pics after the install anyways

E90330iS · 06-11-2008, 07:43 PM

The M3 spoiler is smaller and more subtle. The OEM one is bulkier and stands out more. It really depends on your personality. I choose M3 because I think the OEM one looks kind of awkward because it looks like it's hanging on the slanted edge of the trunk.

RedGT3 · 06-11-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbad335

My OEM style spoiler was attached w/ betalink as well, about a month ago. I hope the body shop can remove it cleanly. Considering everything else they've botched thus far, I may be opening a whole other can of worms.

Let me know what happens if you take it off Please. Thanks

VVA330 · 06-11-2008, 08:00 PM

Look is a matter of preference! I hope you will like what you pick. If you not going to go with the M3 then there are much better options then OEM. THe OEM spoiler is FUGLY in my opinion. Here are a couple of pix of the M3 spoiler on my e90.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choopy

depends, two different styles
Oem is just that
M3 or a more aggressive look, whatll it be? Post some pics after the install anyways

I will post pics when all is said and done.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fll335

Let me know what happens if you take it off Please. Thanks

I will.

cbad335 · 06-11-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVA330

Look is a matter of preference! I hope you will like what you pick. If you not going to go with the M3 then there are much better options then OEM. THe OEM spoiler is FUGLY in my options. Here are a couple of pix of the M3 spoiler on my e90.

Thanks for the pix. The M3 spoiler is growing on me, especially since I've already had the other. I like how it leaves the line on the edge of the trunk.

Fraggy · 06-11-2008, 08:05 PM

I vote for M3 !

adamaster · 06-12-2008, 10:22 PM

ME TOO.

asdflkijd · 06-13-2008, 05:17 AM

M3

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quest556 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F10 535i x-Drive Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (4)	I prefer the unified look one way or the other. Since you are not CF already, I'd stick with OEM. I love the look of it.
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TaTaToothy First Lieutenant 11 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i and 2002 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (1)	I personally prefer the standard spoiler to the M3 one. The M3 spoiler looks tacked-on to me, whereas the standard one looks better integrated to the car's lines. I don't think I'd bother getting a spoiler at all anyway, but if I were getting one, it would be the standard spoiler. __________________ 2006 330i - 6MT - Monaco Blue over black and burl walnut - Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages and Comfort Access 2002 M3 - 6MT - Jet Black over black leather - Xenon, power seats and H/K - no sunroof
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VVA330 Captain 38 Rep 970 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2)	Look is a matter of preference! I hope you will like what you pick. If you not going to go with the M3 then there are much better options then OEM. THe OEM spoiler is FUGLY in my opinion. Here are a couple of pix of the M3 spoiler on my e90. Attached Images
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