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RPM Spoiler
- Thread starter slade037
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His new installation video matches the spoiler much better. I had the inside strips of tape when his video didn't mention that.
Honestly, I think it's just time consuming because it's REALLY hard to figure out if it's centered or not. It's really not that hard to physically do. You basically just line it up, lightly touch the center, then peel the tape and then press down everywhere. It's the lining up part that's key to everything.
Painter's tape is critical. And I use it to mark EXACTLY where the spoiler needs to be in between because you need to pick up the spoiler to peel part of the tape. I think his video shows an inch or two gap from where he puts the tape and where the spoiler is.
Honestly, I think it's just time consuming because it's REALLY hard to figure out if it's centered or not. It's really not that hard to physically do. You basically just line it up, lightly touch the center, then peel the tape and then press down everywhere. It's the lining up part that's key to everything.
Painter's tape is critical. And I use it to mark EXACTLY where the spoiler needs to be in between because you need to pick up the spoiler to peel part of the tape. I think his video shows an inch or two gap from where he puts the tape and where the spoiler is.
Jimmy 1
Member
Current you can only order it on the Performance model at time of purchase
I installed mine this weekend along with the mirror caps, and while I spent a lot of time being precise, the installation was super easy. I still have another day before I can take off the tape, but so far the fit looks good. While I did do some measuring, it was to confirm that it was in the right position AFTER I did a "feel" fit based on how the ends of the spoiler were sitting. I'll post photos later this week once the tape is off. Here are some tips from me.
Pre-installation tips:
1) Check the 3M tape on your spoiler. Make sure that no piece of the tape is overlapping another layer of tape or comes too close to the edge.
2) If there is an overlap, either adjust the tape or cut out one layer of the overlap. Adjust or trim off any tape that it too close to the edge.
3) If you have any rattling, it's probably carbon fibre pieces from when they drilled holes in the spoiler. You can remove them through the same holes by using a vacuum.
4) Prep the area. This means if you have any wax or coatings on the car, remove those and then clean the area with a quick wash and alcohol cleaning (I used 91% isopropyl and a microfiber cloth).
Installation tips:
1) Use the painters tape alignment method from their newer video. This one uses the rear tail lights as the alignment point for your tape. When you lay the spoiler on top, you may have a bit of overlap on each side. I did with mine.
2) Peel the center pieces of tape off the spoiler and make sure the spoiler is sitting on the trunk rear edge
2) You should slide it back and forth slowly to see how the two ends are sitting. As you move one direction or the other, you'll see the ends get closer and closer to the rear but at some point you'll see the gap widening, that's when you know you've gone too far and need to go in the other direction. Using this methodology and checking both sides as you do, you can kind of hone in on the sweet spot where you'll have minimal gap (if any) on both sides.
3) You can double check centering after the methodology above using the tape guidelines you laid out before. You can also confirm with measuring the center of the spoiler and aligning with the T (be sure to confirm that your T is actually centered).
4) Peel the front tape pigtail and gently press one side as you move across.
5) Do the same for the rear tape pigtail.
6) Press firmly, I suggest starting from the center and moving outwards towards the ends.
7) Tape down the ends. My left side was slightly higher than the other.
~Paik
Pre-installation tips:
1) Check the 3M tape on your spoiler. Make sure that no piece of the tape is overlapping another layer of tape or comes too close to the edge.
2) If there is an overlap, either adjust the tape or cut out one layer of the overlap. Adjust or trim off any tape that it too close to the edge.
3) If you have any rattling, it's probably carbon fibre pieces from when they drilled holes in the spoiler. You can remove them through the same holes by using a vacuum.
4) Prep the area. This means if you have any wax or coatings on the car, remove those and then clean the area with a quick wash and alcohol cleaning (I used 91% isopropyl and a microfiber cloth).
Installation tips:
1) Use the painters tape alignment method from their newer video. This one uses the rear tail lights as the alignment point for your tape. When you lay the spoiler on top, you may have a bit of overlap on each side. I did with mine.
2) Peel the center pieces of tape off the spoiler and make sure the spoiler is sitting on the trunk rear edge
2) You should slide it back and forth slowly to see how the two ends are sitting. As you move one direction or the other, you'll see the ends get closer and closer to the rear but at some point you'll see the gap widening, that's when you know you've gone too far and need to go in the other direction. Using this methodology and checking both sides as you do, you can kind of hone in on the sweet spot where you'll have minimal gap (if any) on both sides.
3) You can double check centering after the methodology above using the tape guidelines you laid out before. You can also confirm with measuring the center of the spoiler and aligning with the T (be sure to confirm that your T is actually centered).
4) Peel the front tape pigtail and gently press one side as you move across.
5) Do the same for the rear tape pigtail.
6) Press firmly, I suggest starting from the center and moving outwards towards the ends.
7) Tape down the ends. My left side was slightly higher than the other.
~Paik
I am scheduled to pickup my M3 on 9/22. I am supposed to drop my car to my retailer for PPF(full front) and ceramic coating next morning. I have already received my RPM spoiler. I am wondering if it is best to put the spoiler first before Coating or do it after the car is back. I am also reading that I will need to keep the duct tapes to hold spoiler in place for 72 hours which will interfere with the PPF + coating process. Any advice ?
Spoiler needs to be on before ceramic coating otherwise it won’t adhere well. Also that way they can coat the spoiler too.
If you install the spoiler after then you need to prep the area/ remove ceramic coating on the area to attach the spoiler.
Either way it’s fine...
AnarchyEOD
Member
Looks great... btw can you post some pics/ angles of the roadster style TESLA lettering? I have a white one too and am contemplating if I am going to install my TESLA lettering that I bought on a whim.
AnarchyEOD
Member
Definitely, I pick the car back up on Tuesday. I’ll post a bunch of pictures when I get her back.
Can you post more pics with different angles of your spoiler? My car is also white, and I want to see how it looks. Thanks!
AnarchyEOD
Member
Did RPM's mirror caps, headlight tint, and Abstract ocean's letters. For some reason the headlights look purple in pictures but they are not. Also, the side marker is a WIP as I decide between gloss and matte. Only things it needs now is spoiler, lowering, wheels
