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Old 03-23-2007, 07:52 AM
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are better to use? The stick ons use 3M tape...
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Old 03-23-2007, 07:56 AM
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Default there are bolt on and stick on spoilers...
...read this post for some more info:<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a6/msgs/672913.phtml">OEM vs. replica spoilers</a></li></ul>
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if i was going to add a rear spoiler, i would go oem rs6 and bolt it....
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Then do it....aDds maDD doWnfOrce.
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NEVER do stick on honey. I've seen a couple simply fly off over 55mph... : (
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Re: thx guys, wasn't sure if the 3M was strong enough... I'll go w/ the oem rs6
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Default I ripped the tape off and used BMW's Betalink-K1 adhesive to lock mine down. Fraction of the $
(BMW part Number 82-69-9-408-866)
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Thx for that post.. I can see the gap with the stick-on.. oem is a perfect fit
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Good choice : )
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The M5 replica spoiler uses 3M tape, I've heard of plenty of people using it without problems...
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