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Mikemac
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Rear Spoiler/Lip

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I think the front of the Zed looks great and very sporty, as well as complimenting side skirts. I just feel the rear end doesnt match up. I have noticed some various OEM lip and spoilers (costly) and aftermarket ones too, mainly from the US. Bim Bimma on here has a great one which is the kind of one Im after. Below are some examples of ones Im considering. The first one is quite cheap, but would you say its too much? 2nd is by Hamann and 3rd is an OEM BMW part that will cost at least £200 from a dealer.

Any opinions muchly appreciated :D

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This is the rear of my car: -
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None looks best! :)
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Post by Mikemac »

Was waiting for a reply like that CW :roll: . Anyone younger than 60 that can comment? :P
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Post by BimBeema »

Mike, the one I have is for face-lifted models and wouldn't fit yours, just so you don't waste your time looking for it.

Cheers.
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Re: Rear Spoiler/Lip

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Mikemac wrote:
Any opinions muchly appreciated :D
:? ??

My opinion is that none looks best, thats all? if you want to ruin the look of your car go ahead and fit the one second down, that looks truly shocking, er I mean cool.
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Post by Mikemac »

Cheers for that bim beema, I thought that was the case.

CW, dont take offence mate, just having a laugh :shock:

I realise most on this forum are set in their ways and dont like to mod their beloved Zed's, I just think the back is lacking something.
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Post by c_w »

I honestly think it looks loads better without any lip spoiler on the rear and I'm less (just) than half the age of 60 :P . If that car was mine I would change to the ///M style clear indicator rear lights and perhaps debadge it.
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Post by Mikemac »

Thanks for the input CW. Im actually only 27 too, Im just clinging on to youth for as long as I can. With a spoiler I will feel at least 2 years younger :D

Do you mean the red and clear rear lights? The only ones I can find are about 90 squids which seems little steep to me. Perhps I should look for ex M lights?
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Post by namatjira »

While I agree that the back does not look as good as the front, I am also aware that the aerodynamics are important too. Most rear spoilers for any car are not worth anything as far as aerodynamics are concerned.

As the owner of a modified ///M and into many more mods, I plan on putting mine through a wind tunnel after all else and seeing just what benefit and design I might need for a rear spoiler. Once that has been done and a custom one made I will gladly share the design with others.

Don't look for anything this year though as the other work on the car takes priority at this point.

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Post by Gazza »

My old rear end with 'M' lights

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Post by Justin Time »

I'd go with the 3rd type, the subtle lip spoiler. The others are too OTT for me.
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Post by Ian_C »

IMHO I don't think that any of the spoilers you've pictured are particularly attractive. I can't recall any picture of a z3 with a spoiler where I've thought that it improved the rear end looks. I'd be tempted to go for some clear rears and a stubby aerial to freshen it up a bit first.

You can get clear rears for £70 (inc p&p) here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-red-white- ... dZViewItem
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Post by Mikemac »

Cheers for the input and opinions guys. I find the existing aerial quite nice to be honest.

Will need to keep researching..........
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Post by BonBon »

aside from the sleeker look IMO the 4" stubby antenna avoids getting poked in the eyes every once and a while. :pirate:
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Post by yalden »

Out of curiosity, where has your chrome boot lock surround gone?

I prefer no spoiler, but out of the set it has to be the one on the white Z3. As has been said, I think the money would be better invested on a set of red/clear rear lights. I've never been a fan of a spoiler on a convertible of any kind :!:
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Chrome boot surround :?: :?:

Previous owner must have removed it then. Thats odd.
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Mikemac wrote:Chrome boot surround :?: :?:

Previous owner must have removed it then. Thats odd.
It wasn't standard on all models. Some have fitted it aftermarket, but it is a risky procedure as many have seen rust appear a while after due to improper seal.

IMO you are better off without it.

G-Power do a really nice subtle lip spoiler. Jay has it on his Phoenix ///M If I went for any I would have that one.

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Justin Time wrote:I'd go with the 3rd type, the subtle lip spoiler. The others are too OTT for me.
agreed, if you want a spoiler then the third one is best.
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Post by Austin Powers »

None looks best. 8-)
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Post by Mikemac »

OK, thanks again guys for all your opinions. I have now ordered some Clear/Red rear lights and will steer clear of the spoiler for the moment.

Will post up a pic of the new lights when they are on :nerd:
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Sweet!!

I think you made the right move 8-)
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Post by Ian_C »

Phew, that was a close one :oops: :lol:
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:p :p :D
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Post by Gazza »

Don't forget your silver indicator bulbs :wink:
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Post by Mikemac »

garythefish wrote:Don't forget your silver indicator bulbs :wink:
Anyone know a cheap place to get these?
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Post by Gazza »

Car accessory shop approx £4 or Ebay. Staggered pin required :wink:
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