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      06-21-2022, 09:24 PM   #1
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What is the general feeling on roof spoilers these days? I've liked them on some older 5-series but they don't seem to be a popular add-on for G30s.

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      06-22-2022, 04:47 AM   #2
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What is the general feeling on roof spoilers these days? I've liked them on some older 5-series but they don't seem to be a popular add-on for G30s.

https://www.jbspeed.com/bmw-vorsteiner-painted-roof-spoiler-for-g30-f90-m5/
You're right, not a popular mod on the G30. Personally this doesn't entice me at all. I think the stock trunk spoiler it's too small, so I focused on upgrading that.
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Its a hard no from me personally
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why on earth would anyone want to stick that on G30



just buy a Saxo or Corsa be done with it



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why on earth would anyone want to stick that on G30



just buy a Saxo or Corsa be done with it



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Don't hold back mate...
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Don't hold back mate...


This is me holding back
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
Definitely goes with your overall look. I like that on yours.
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
Thanks, I was wondering how it would look. That's pretty aggressive, any more pics?
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
Definitely goes with your overall look. I like that on yours.
Thanks Joe. That was the last of the exterior cosmetic mods.
There is always the next "thing" but I recently find myself lusting after an 8GC. Not in the cards yet given current economic conditions. But need to start squirreling away some Pennies.
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
Definitely goes with your overall look. I like that on yours.
Thanks Joe. That was the last of the exterior cosmetic mods.
There is always the next "thing" but I recently find myself lusting after an 8GC. Not in the cards yet given current economic conditions. But need to start squirreling away some Pennies.
Oh I get that. I'm always thinking of the next mod and the next car at the same time.

I'm think I'm done, but considering side skirts.
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Have it on my G30. I like it. To each their own.
Thanks, I was wondering how it would look. That's pretty aggressive, any more pics?
I'll try to take some additional pics tonight or tomorrow am.
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Here are few more pics. Car is filthy but wanted to get these to you before I forgot
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I personally don’t like it but hey it’s your car. If you like it go for it.

My 1997 Supra came witn this from the factory. Attracted a lot of dust from the way the air swirled.

I’d pass if I were you.
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I Installed the same roof spoiler in Gloss Black.
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Looks good on your car, but it's not for me.
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Looks okay on a light colored car where you can see the contrast, but overall, not a mod that tempts me. I try to stick with BMW intended type mods, meaning it was an option or is sold by BMW (i.e. M-Performance).
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Does it provide any performance benefit, or is it purely cosmetic?
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Does it provide any performance benefit, or is it purely cosmetic?
+100 hp

Nah, all for looks.
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has anyone noticed if the roof spoiler is functional? thinking its main purpose is to reduce the rear windows dirt buildup over time.
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has anyone noticed if the roof spoiler is functional? thinking its main purpose is to reduce the rear windows dirt buildup over time.
I had one on an E39, didn't see that it made a difference dirt-wise. But it was pretty low profile, not as aggressive as some of the ones seen in this thread.
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