M performance CF rear spoiler, Is this normal?

M3nmotion18 · 08-22-2018, 02:06 AM

Hello,

I received a M performance CF rear spoiler but was wondering if this is normal to have gap as you can see attached pictures.

Thank you!

psun786 · 08-22-2018, 02:47 AM

What gap? OEM one should come with thin red double side tape around the edges.

DanMpower · 08-22-2018, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by psun786

What gap? OEM one should come with thin red double side tape around the edges.

Not the latest ones, BMW ditched the double sided tape and wants you to use Betalink now.

DWEI · 08-22-2018, 05:09 AM

If you are referring to the gap in the middle than yes, it's suppose to be there.

M3nmotion18 · 08-22-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dwei727

If you are referring to the gap in the middle than yes, it's suppose to be there.

Hello,

Yes, I was referring to the gap in the middle.

Thank you!

M3nmotion18 · 08-22-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by psun786

What gap? OEM one should come with thin red double side tape around the edges.

3M tape was provided. Thanks

SD ///M4 · 08-28-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RAETD M

Not the latest ones, BMW ditched the double sided tape and wants you to use Betalink now.

I ordered one for my wife's M3 from getbmwpartscom but it came last week without the red 3M double-sided tape that was included on the CF rear spoiler for my M4. Was I supposed to order this when I ordered the spoiler? Does BMW have a part number for the adhesive?

M3nmotion18 · 08-28-2018, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I ordered one for my wife's M3 from getbmwpartscom but it came last week without the red 3M double-sided tape that was included on the CF rear spoiler for my M4. Was I supposed to order this when I ordered the spoiler? Does BMW have a part number for the adhesive?

I got a red 3M along with the spoiler.

Teeone · 08-28-2018, 05:53 PM

Gap is supposed to be there. That is a result of the manufacturing process. It is no problem. They quit supplying the 3m tape both on the part and in the box. I ordered tape from amazon and got it next day.

M3nmotion18 · 08-28-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Teeone

Gap is supposed to be there. That is a result of the manufacturing process. It is no problem. They quit supplying the 3m tape both on the part and in the box. I ordered tape from amazon and got it next day.

Thanks. I need to install the spoiler, diffuser, and CF door handles... Hopefully this will be an easy install.

SD ///M4 · 09-05-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

I ordered one for my wife's M3 from getbmwpartscom but it came last week without the red 3M double-sided tape that was included on the CF rear spoiler for my M4. Was I supposed to order this when I ordered the spoiler? Does BMW have a part number for the adhesive?

I contacted getbmwparts.com and received a reply indicating that BMW no longer uses the double-sided tape and that Betalink is used instead. Apparently, this is in the description of the item, which I apparently didn't read, because the CF spoiler for my M4 came with the 3M tape.

The part number is 82-69-9-408-866, Betalink K1 Adhesive Kit, $38.64.

While searching for information on Betalink, I came across a thread on the M5 forum from 2016 where an owner posted that he had installed the CF rear spoiler on his M5 with the double-sided 3M tape and it was promptly stolen within 48 hours. He bought another one and used Betalink and stated that there's no way that it's coming off. Maybe repeated incidents like this are why BMW went back to Betalink, which is apparently what they used before the 3M double-sided tape, as far back as 2006, maybe longer.

1QuikWS6 · 09-06-2018, 05:52 PM

Exactly it ain't coming off without damaging the paint which is why I would never use it. Had many Bmws all with c.f. add-ons affixed with 3m tape.

Never had any come off and never had any stolen.

If they want the Fukin thing they can have it that's what insurance is for...

SD ///M4 · 09-06-2018, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Exactly it ain't coming off without damaging the paint which is why I would never use it. Had many Bmws all with c.f. add-ons affixed with 3m tape.

Never had any come off and never had any stolen.

If they want the Fukin thing they can have it that's what insurance is for...

Your deductible is probably more than the cost of a CF spoiler, so your insurance isn't going to matter, you'll still have to pay for another spoiler.

1QuikWS6 · 09-07-2018, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

Your deductible is probably more than the cost of a CF spoiler, so your insurance isn't going to matter, you'll still have to pay for another spoiler.

My Ded is $250 Spoiler is $479 b4 shipping

I have no problem taking the risk of being able to remove the spoiler cleanly using fishing line vs. prying it off & damaging my paint

People don't steal body parts off cars in the area I live

shay2nak · 09-07-2018, 03:35 PM

I had the dealer install the spoiler on my F80 on 12/17. I unboxed it and had no double-sided tape.

shay2nak · 09-07-2018, 03:37 PM

i guess the gap OP is referring to is that the spoiler is hollow and not a solid piece. Not necessary.

M3nmotion18 · 09-07-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

I had the dealer install the spoiler on my F80 on 12/17. I unboxed it and had no double-sided tape.

I asked the dealership for the installation quotes and quoted me $1000 for installing CS CF lip, spoiler and rear diffuser...

Andrae26 · 09-07-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M3nmotion79

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

I had the dealer install the spoiler on my F80 on 12/17. I unboxed it and had no double-sided tape.

I asked the dealership for the installation quotes and quoted me $1000 for installing CS CF lip, spoiler and rear diffuser...

Rip off.

SD ///M4 · 09-08-2018, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

My Ded is $250 Spoiler is $479 b4 shipping

I have no problem taking the risk of being able to remove the spoiler cleanly using fishing line vs. prying it off & damaging my paint

People don't steal body parts off cars in the area I live

Me either. But then I actually drive my car outside my neighborhood. Too bad you're stuck at home. And why would you pry it off if you've already installed it?

shay2nak · 09-08-2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by M3nmotion79

I asked the dealership for the installation quotes and quoted me $1000 for installing CS CF lip, spoiler and rear diffuser...

Wow. Well, the CS lip is pretty involved from what I've seen. The diffuser you can do yourself. Very easy. Try calling another dealer or two.

allinon72 · 09-08-2018, 07:38 AM

That's what I call a "go away" quote. They don't want to do it.

chicagoshark · 06-12-2019, 04:28 PM

Evidently from what I'm told, so take it with a grain of salt, from the guys at the dealer. M4 still uses tape, M3 spoiler uses the liquid adhesive. Not sure why there is a difference between the two. But mine came with 2 boxes. Spoiler, and the liquid adhesive.

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Teeone Second Lieutenant 156 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan iTrader: (0)	Gap is supposed to be there. That is a result of the manufacturing process. It is no problem. They quit supplying the 3m tape both on the part and in the box. I ordered tape from amazon and got it next day.
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	I had the dealer install the spoiler on my F80 on 12/17. I unboxed it and had no double-sided tape.
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shay2nak smoke if ya got 'em 1070 Rep 2,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3/Lotus Exige/500 Abarth Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calipornia iTrader: (0)	i guess the gap OP is referring to is that the spoiler is hollow and not a solid piece. Not necessary.
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chicagoshark Captain 309 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	Evidently from what I'm told, so take it with a grain of salt, from the guys at the dealer. M4 still uses tape, M3 spoiler uses the liquid adhesive. Not sure why there is a difference between the two. But mine came with 2 boxes. Spoiler, and the liquid adhesive.
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