 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,678 Views | |  |  |  | |  06-14-2006, 11:00 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |  Spoiler....Rieger or M3 LTW
I've decided its time to buy a spoiler. I am a bit undecided on what to get. The Rieger or the LTW.
I know J!M (haven't seen him on the boards lately) has the LTW and the more I look at it the more it grows on me. Does he have the risers installed in the pictures in his gallery? If I were to get one I think I would try it without the risers.
L8, did you put on the Rieger spoiler yet? If so could you post some different angle shots? Did you buy the one with the 3rd brake light?
I know most of you have the OEM M-tech spoiler, but I feel like being different. So if it had to be one of these two which would it be? __________________  |  |  | | 06-14-2006, 11:07 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
My body shop in Westbury didn't want to put it on. I took a look at what it would take, and it had me concerned. I guess I'm just too lazy to get it done. The front lip and rear roof spoiler are installed. Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos I've decided its time to buy a spoiler. I am a bit undecided on what to get. The Rieger or the LTW.
I know J!M has the LTW and the more I look at it the more it grows on me. Does he have the risers installed in the pictures in his gallery? If I were to get one I think I would try it without the risers.
L8, did you put on the Rieger spoiler yet? If so could you post some different angle shots?
I know most of you have the OEM M-tech spoiler, but I feel like being different. So if it had to be one of these two which would it be? | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 06-14-2006, 11:15 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
Does it require alot of drilling into the hatch? __________________ | | | | | 06-14-2006, 11:51 PM | #4 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: asheville, nc, usa Posts: 82 |
i am trying to find out what type of spoiler that is on a red car with a pond or lake in the background, i thinks his name is jim, i have sent emails with no response. does anyone know where one would buy it? | | | | | 06-15-2006, 02:31 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by grm i am trying to find out what type of spoiler that is on a red car with a pond or lake in the background, i thinks his name is jim, i have sent emails with no response. does anyone know where one would buy it? | It's not just as simple as buying J!M's spoiler. I've seen it person, I know J!M personally. Let me tell you, it took some custom fitting to get that wing on that hatch. The bottom risers had to be "Frenched" onto the hatch. Its not gonna be a direct nor perfect fit. J!M just wanted to emulate the actual M3 LTW right down to the OEM LTW spoiler on the front bumper. I suggest that you get something that was more or less intended for the ti, unless your gonna dedicate time and more importantly money into finding, and fitting and LTW wing on a ti. Just my .02.  __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 06-15-2006, 02:47 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
Just go with the OEM m-tech, Platanos...No screwing or modifications necessary, it just glues right on to the rear window. Besides, then our Ti's will look even more alike!  __________________  | | | | | 06-15-2006, 04:04 AM | #7 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: asheville, nc, usa Posts: 82 |
i guess getting back to my original question does anybody know where you can buy the spoiler that is on jims car? from what company and the name of the spoiler? thanks grm | | | | | 06-15-2006, 04:12 AM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
it's an original bmw part for the m3 lightweight. if you're lucky enough to find one, be prepared to shell out some serious cash. there are companies that made knock-offs. i believe J!m put some pics of the m3 ltw in his gallery that show pics of it. his does have the risers present, but i believe he said those can be taken out if desired (at least the way he had it done). __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-15-2006, 04:21 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
Atleast two holes on both ends are necessary. If you open your hatch, you will see that you need to remove the inner hatch liner to even see where the holes would go. I've got too many other mods to work on now, this one can wait. Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos Does it require alot of drilling into the hatch? | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 06-15-2006, 11:19 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
I found an OEM m3 LTW wing with the risers off a 95 alpine LTW M3 for $500. The thing is I'm second in line to buy it. Anywhere else, that wing will be over a $1000. The Rieger is roughly $300.
I figured the LTW won't be a perfect fit but for that price I think its worth the investment. I will talk to the guy again today and tell him the money is ready for him, hopefully he'll bite. __________________ | | | | | 06-15-2006, 11:21 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Juni The bottom risers had to be "Frenched" onto the hatch. | Can you explain? __________________ | | | | | 06-15-2006, 12:07 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos Can you explain? | Basically, those are the words that J!M used. What it is, is that the bottom risers/base, had to be custom cut and fitted to the contours of the hatch. Also I think a part had to be cut significantly in order for it to not touch the hatch window. Maybe J!M can explain in better detail.....J!M you wanna chime in on this? __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 06-15-2006, 01:22 PM | #13 | | Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: asheville, nc, usa Posts: 82 |
Being new to bmw's can someone explain to me what a m3 lwt is, and what a alpina is? and where can I see a picture of these cars. or send me in the right direction to find any information. I have done some research on the net with no success. Thanks | | | | | 06-15-2006, 01:35 PM | #14 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
here's J!m's thread on the body work and such: http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=8626 an m3 lightweight was a specific build of an e36 m3 that bmw built more or less for racing. they did a lot on the car to reduce weight and sold it to the public. it was purposed for the track with an adjustable front splitter and adjustable rear spoiler/wing. found a couple pics quick with a google image search ("bmw m3 lightweight"). top one is race-modified with a roll cage and such. the bottom one is how i believe it came from the bmw dealers.   alpina is a bmw tuner, not a specific car. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 06-15-2006, 04:25 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 413 |
where are you all picking up these rear window spoilers? i like em all! Kudos to those who put em on! | | | | | |
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