Thinking of removing my IS rear deck spoiler

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  • tabasco
    E30 Modder
    • Mar 2006
    • 861

    #1

    Thinking of removing my IS rear deck spoiler

    Alright...I keep looking at the profile shots of my car and think it might look cleaner "sans spoiler".

    It is a real IS. Do I want to mess with that?
    There is a lot of gunk that builds up around the spoiler and is a PITA to clean.
    There is one small crack in the paint...it only bugs me when I am washing the car.
    I kinda like the trunk deck without the spoiler.

    Any thoughts?








    Thanks,

    Jason
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  • backtrail69
    R3V Elite
    • Jul 2005
    • 4471

    #2
    Leave it. I like them, but I like m-tech 1 better... I have one of each..
    :: PNW Crew ::
    '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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    • MR 325
      Moderator
      • Oct 2003
      • 37825

      #3
      Looks damn good to me, I wouldn't do anything. Cars w/o trunk spoilers can look very good too though! I might suggest buying another spoilerless Alpine White trunklid and swapping it out. See how you like it.
      BimmerHeads
      Classic BMW Specialists
      Santa Clarita, CA

      www.BimmerHeads.com

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      • asubimmer
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2004
        • 6482

        #4
        paint it black and leave it
        ///Alpinweiß II 24v 91' 318is, Alpinweiß III 99' 323i, 04' Yamaha R6 SE for sale, 00' VW GTi, 83' El Camino BURNED, 01' P71sold, 92' Miatasold

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        • StereoInstaller1
          GAS
          • Jul 2004
          • 22679

          #5
          I would agree with both of the last 2 posts.

          Either paint it black or make it go away.

          That is only my opinion though, YMMV.

          Great looking car, BTW.

          Luke

          Closing SOON!
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          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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          • Bill 84 318i
            E30 Mastermind
            • Oct 2003
            • 1600

            #6
            Leave it.

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            • aschmidt
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2005
              • 457

              #7
              Originally posted by asubimmer
              paint it black and leave it
              My thoughts exactly.
              -Adam Schmidt-

              1988 Zinnoberrot 325iS ::dead::
              1988 Bronzit 325iS ::sold::
              1991 Alpine 318iS

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              • BigFurryWhale
                Wrencher
                • Jun 2006
                • 282

                #8
                I have an alpine car and I'm planning on painting my is spoiler black this summer.

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                • mockngbrd
                  Advanced Member
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 135

                  #9
                  or alternatively, sell it

                  BMW Club Singapore

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                  • egk2
                    R3VLimited
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 2426

                    #10
                    Wingless or mtech 1, can't go wrong with either choice.

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                    • JoeyJoeJ0
                      Wrencher
                      • Sep 2006
                      • 223

                      #11
                      What wheel sizes are you running? Car looks fantastic man. Id say go with the 5 series Mtech like Ed's old car.

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                      • sdcabrio
                        Grease Monkey
                        • May 2006
                        • 370

                        #12
                        Sell me your trunk lid. I've been thinking of adding a white IS lip and getting rid of my 3rd brake light. Done.

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                        • M42Technik
                          R3V OG
                          • Dec 2003
                          • 9781

                          #13
                          Do it, looks much cleaner.
                          Reminiscing...

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                          • JJe30
                            R3VLimited
                            • May 2006
                            • 2044

                            #14
                            I like the idea of painting it black as well.
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                            • E30Driv3R
                              E30 Enthusiast
                              • May 2004
                              • 1169

                              #15
                              Mtech 1, and IMHO i would paint the lip spoiler black, or the rockers white, looks un balanced.

                              Other than that, ollks great i love the wheels.
                              Dan Zickel
                              1995 M3, 1991 318iS, 1987 325iS

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