Mid trunk spoiler mod

[Russmov]

So I bought this to go along with doing quad exhaust tips, but as some have probably read, I wasn't able to do them .
Anyways still gonna go ahead with it.
Wanted to see how it looked so I placed it on.

[Russmov]

Also don't judge, it's nearly impossible to keep this thing clean lol

[yewlock]

You bought all the tires from forum?

[yewlock]

The spoiler looks cool

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by yewlock

You bought all the tire from forum?

Haha no, those are summers for mine and my wife's vehicles lol

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by yewlock

The spoiler looks cool

Thanks! Debating on whether I should ceramic coat it or clear bra it before I do the install.

[F15 X5 Silversurfer]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Haha no, those are summers for mine and my wife's vehicles lol

Just a point regarding your stored tyres, you should really store them in black bags or similar to prevent premature degradation of the rubber due to light/sunlight ultraviolet rays.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by F15 X5 Silversurfer

Just a point regarding your stored tyres, you should really store them in black bags or similar to prevent premature degradation of the rubber due to light/sunlight ultraviolet rays.

Appreciate that. Never heard that before

[1norseman]

Originally Posted by F15 X5 Silversurfer

Just a point regarding your stored tyres, you should really store them in black bags or similar to prevent premature degradation of the rubber due to light/sunlight ultraviolet rays.

Dealerships sells the OEM tire totes, cost $20-30/pair I believe. Worth every penny IMO.
They adjust in size from small to big tires and are really easy to use.
Just lay the tote on the ground, roll the tire over it and secure it with the velcro strips/ straps.

Back to mid spoiler though, I have been eyeing one myself..
How do you attach it?

[Kzang]

Not a fan of the mid spoiler.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by Kzang

Not a fan of the mid spoiler.

Yeah to each there own, I think it looks pretty good myself. All personal preference.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by 1norseman

Dealerships sells the OEM tire totes, cost $20-30/pair I believe. Worth every penny IMO.
They adjust in size from small to big tires and are really easy to use.
Just lay the tote on the ground, roll the tire over it and secure it with the velcro strips/ straps.

Back to mid spoiler though, I have been eyeing one myself..
How do you attach it?

I'm just going to be using some 3M double sided tape. 5952
Looking for some adhesion promoter as we speak, can't find any though.

[1norseman]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Also don't judge, it's nearly impossible to keep this thing clean lol

So is the rear bumper, just under the tailgate...
I have been lazy and used touchless car washes a few times, and they just won't get the X5 clean.
The only way to keep these SAVs totally clean, is to hand wash them. So a mid spoiler is not much extra work to clean while you are at it, IMO.. LOL

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by 1norseman

So is the rear bumper, just under the tailgate...
I have been lazy and used touchless car washes a few times, and they just won't get the X5 clean.
The only way to keep these SAVs totally clean, is to hand wash them. So a mid spoiler is not much extra work to clean while you are at it, IMO.. LOL

Sorry I was referring to the X5, lol. The spoiler was just unwrapped so I could test fit it.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by 1norseman

So is the rear bumper, just under the tailgate...
I have been lazy and used touchless car washes a few times, and they just won't get the X5 clean.
The only way to keep these SAVs totally clean, is to hand wash them. So a mid spoiler is not much extra work to clean while you are at it, IMO.. LOL

Also I use the touch less car wash as well in winter to get rid of the salt and other crap. I ceramic coated mine though so it actually cleans it pretty well.

[M302_imola]

Can't give it a thumbs up or down until I see a zoomed out pic of it on the car. As if you care about my opinion

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Can't give it a thumbs up or down until I see a zoomed out pic of it on the car. As if you care about my opinion

Not that I don't care about your opinion, or others, but I'm old enough that I will do what I like lol. Never a bad idea to hear others opinions, but you can't take everyone's opinions as gospel. That's my opinion anyway lol

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Not that I don't care about your opinion, or others, but I'm old enough that I will do what I like lol. Never a bad idea to hear others opinions, but you can't take everyone's opinions as gospel. That's my opinion anyway lol

How old of a fuk are ya?

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

How old of a fuk are ya?

34 lol

[Johnr3524]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Appreciate that. Never heard that before

It's true, to an extent. It is generally more applicable to racing tires. DOT tires have ultraviolet inhibitors that do a pretty job protecting the tires from the sun. Racing tires (We race the Pirelli P Zero slick for example) do not have the inhibitors in their rubber and need to be stored in black bags so they don't turn into hockey pucks.

[Russmov]

Ok so I finally got the 3M VHB tape and 3M adhesion promoter in, so I was able to install spoiler yesterday. It was my first time using the stuff and stupid me peeled all the liner off. Needless to say, it made the install a little more challenging than it needed to be lol
For anyone who has not used it, it is extremely strong. I could literally rock my X5 without ANY movement to the spoiler.
From the back it is pretty subtle. Also, fitment could have been a bit better, but all and all I'm satisfied for now.
Also my next project will be applying CarPro Fly by Forte to my windows. Have to polish the glass first.

[P1]

Does water just puddle in the spoiler when it rains or when you wash the car?