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Old 01-03-2007, 01:21 PM
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Ok M3 Lip Installation

I bought an M3 lip on eBay because I didn't know of any other place to buy one at. I put it on my car. I know it is uneven and stuff, but it doesn't looks right. Is this how I'm supposed to put it on?







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Old 01-03-2007, 01:25 PM
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Looks good from this angle..
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:27 PM
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Looks good to me too. Just put it on the edge of the trunk. You may want to line it up how you want it, and use masking tape to mark where you want the ends to be. Then, just peel the tape and put it on.
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:35 PM
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Thanks for the replies! Post up your pictures of your lip up close...
 
Old 01-03-2007, 01:43 PM
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LQQKS ok to me, just like a J30 lip
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:56 PM
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That's the only one I have.
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:07 PM
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oh sweet dude

mann i was thinking of getting one! because my friend got one for his VW FOX
from a corolla i think
too short for mine i was thinking of looking for one today to put on my car

whats the length on that?

looks nice also
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:25 PM
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not to ruin the party but it looks a little corny to me. especially from that side angle. could be because it doesnt flow into the quarter panels. IDK.
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:34 PM
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I like it, it looks good!
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:36 PM
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look ok...i prefer stock spoiler....but IMO the trunk def needs atleast the lip
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:42 PM
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I like it but think it would look much better if you could find a way to get it to flow onto the rear quarters and then taper of kind of like the m3 trunk lips offered for the 240
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:42 PM
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I don't know if I really like it. Up close it does look kinda corny. We'll see tomorrow in the day light.
 
Old 01-03-2007, 02:54 PM
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I still say stock spoiler looks better, or at least the paradox spoiler since ur car is kitted...
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Old 01-03-2007, 02:59 PM
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I got sick of the stock spoiler...
 
Old 01-03-2007, 03:06 PM
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looking good
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:38 PM
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Black Maxima, may I recommend something?..




I think a rear window spoiler may go real well with a cleaned off trunk (such as yours).
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:43 PM
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No, clean lines FTW.
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Old 01-03-2007, 03:44 PM
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i dont like it bro. I never liked those M3 spoilers. Spoilerless gets my vote.
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Old 01-03-2007, 04:03 PM
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The rear window spoilers are growing on me...
 
Old 01-03-2007, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Fr33way™
No, clean lines FTW.
GTFO before I just lie to you..
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Old 01-03-2007, 05:05 PM
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i agree, it looks weird. it should taper down more at the edges of the trunk

bad pic from too far away, but still:
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Old 01-03-2007, 07:13 PM
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I think it looks good. I never got around to order one, and now i think i will.

Can you give me a link to that exact one? Looks like they're not all the same, and i like how yours goes out more.
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Old 01-03-2007, 07:54 PM
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i think its different, and it looks good. way better than nothing
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Old 01-03-2007, 10:26 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260067320234
 
Old 01-04-2007, 05:00 AM
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Okay, I just put it on again. It looks like crap. It doesn't flow with the car. I think I just bought some junk one on eBay. Seems like it's not long enough so it makes the ends stick up, unlike "kbmaxima".

I will stay spoiler-less for now.
 
Old 01-04-2007, 05:33 AM
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I bought the ABS plastic one that you posted, it would not stay down on the corners for me...it was too stiff. So I looked around more and found an ebay seller that sells the same lip but it is made of urethane, its very flexible and really molds better to the car. I have the urethane one on my car now and I am very happy with it. The guy I got it from on ebay sells them for ~90 bucks but he also paints them before he ships them.
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Oh, I guess I picked the wrong seller. I want to see close up pictures first. The one I have gets real wiggly when you put it by the fireplace. Outside it gets really stiff...
 
Old 01-04-2007, 07:18 AM
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I have mixed feelings about the look. I still like the OEM spoiler that Max's have better.
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Old 01-04-2007, 07:33 AM
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i like OEM Spoilers the best too. but i think the M3 lip looks better than spoilerless trunks.
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^^ Spoilerless trunks looks great when the ride is sa-lammed!
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Old 01-06-2007, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Maxima
The one I have gets real wiggly when you put it by the fireplace. Outside it gets really stiff...

i'm sorry but thats a great line..............lol

i bought one from paradox and didnt like the way it sat either, it turns up too much at the tip. the one you have seens to be much wider than mine, but doesnt turn up as much
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Old 01-06-2007, 08:30 AM
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isnt it short ... i've seen ones that fit perfectly ..i think black maxima has it ?
 
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Originally Posted by kbmaxima
i agree, it looks weird. it should taper down more at the edges of the trunk

bad pic from too far away, but still:

which on is this one? the same x3 guy from ebay or another ebay person.
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Old 01-06-2007, 04:56 PM
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i believe it was the same seller, but at the time, (1.5 years ago) there weren't any listings specifically for maximas. so i just asked which one is 51". supposedly the mb c-class trunk is the same length so I got that.
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Old 01-06-2007, 06:37 PM
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i'm sorry but thats a great line..............lol
HAHAHA

I have an M3 spoiler for sale if anyone wants it. I can let it go real cheap!
 
Old 01-06-2007, 06:51 PM
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u ever decide on what dummy antenna u were gonna get?
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Old 01-06-2007, 07:04 PM
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Yea, I think so. But it cost like 60 bucks. I want to make sure it's the best one though.
 
Old 01-06-2007, 07:12 PM
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How cheap, will it fit an I30?
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Old 01-06-2007, 07:48 PM
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personally, i think your car looks clean and sexy spoilerless. especially with the killer drop. i have the type 2 spoiler on my max. personally the stock one doesn't due it for me either but its so clean with the car. thats why i went with the type2 but just a bit higher to go with the big rear window. i think the stock design are one of the few that actually sets the car off a bit. m3 lip really belong on 2 doors coupe or hatchbacks.
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Old 01-06-2007, 08:33 PM
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i'm thinkin about this one. low profile, not sticking out too much.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=250042906874
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