Interior/Exterior Palo Uber C.F. Extension Wing
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Palo Uber C.F. Extension Wing
I just recently completed the installation of the extension wing. I must say, the craftsmanship of the wing along with it's clean finish have really increased the lip of the wing. The C.F. weave and the shape really match the lines of the mini. I like the more aggressive look without the large bolted on wing.
I would also like to make it perfectly clear that I did pay for the wing, no free-be's here.
Since the first of the three wings were sent to me I have had ongoing dialog with the guys at PU in order to correct the minor warpage that I was experiencing.
They were 100% eager to resolve this issue so the wing would have a perfect fit.
And it Does...
I would also like to make it perfectly clear that I did pay for the wing, no free-be's here.
Since the first of the three wings were sent to me I have had ongoing dialog with the guys at PU in order to correct the minor warpage that I was experiencing.
They were 100% eager to resolve this issue so the wing would have a perfect fit.
And it Does...
Last edited by MidniteCoop; 11-30-2007 at 10:38 AM.
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Badging/No Badging
I know that they offered the scoops without the badging.
I'm sure if there is enough interest in the wing without badging they may offer a run w/out.
I like the sig.. on the wing more then on the scoop.
Partly due to it being centered.
I think it would look slick either way.
I'm sure if there is enough interest in the wing without badging they may offer a run w/out.
I like the sig.. on the wing more then on the scoop.
Partly due to it being centered.
I think it would look slick either way.
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My advice on this is to petition for a "no-badge" alternative and wait until PU succumbs and stops badging all of them. I got the PU CF scoop and the first one came with a badge that was off-center and it stuck out in such an obvious way (due to the Mini emblem on the hood being centered and the scoop badge being in close proximity) that I had to return it. PU sent me a second one as an exchange, but it was just as bad as the first. You would think they would check the second one before sending it as a replacement. Finally, they offered a "no-badge" alternative. PU will say it was their own idea (the "no-badge" option), but don't buy into their crap; they are usually full of it. I am fairly certain it was this off-center badging that forced them to offer the "no-badge" option. I could not have been the only one with this issue.
If you take a close look and even measure the badge on the wing above, it is similarly off-center; it is just not as annoyingly eye-catching. These folks (PU) seems to have terrible quality control. In fact, I doubt they even practice any. Also, be careful with this vendor, as they are notoriously bad on making sub-standard product and over-charging for it and having absolutely lousy customer service; they will typically blame the customer, if they cannot easily make things right. The CF scoop is about the only part out of 4 or 5 that I was actually happy with and it took them replacing it twice before I had one worth owning. In short, they s..k!
Lastly, I have a thread here on the PU Tuner Lugs and if you have the determination to read it from beginning to end, you will see I was a defender of giving this vendor a fair chance, all the while many were warning me off. I had to learn the hard way. MidniteCoop seems to love their stuff universally. Maybe he has had good luck, but he comes off to me a a naked shill, even if he isn't one.
Last edited by blackie; 11-24-2007 at 04:07 PM.
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Thanks Blackie. I am fully aware of PU's reputation. I have actually vowed never to buy anything from them because of there re-badging and other not so savory techniques. Ive tried looking for the wing from alternative sources (ebay) to no avail. Some are close in terms of length and style but no cigar. There is another extension wing available from bimmerperformancestore.com but its pretty pricey as well at $399. So my search has brought me back to PU and with their NAM pricing its almost reasonable.....I am trying soo hard not to bite the bullet...someone please stop me
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Pay no mind to Blackie, he seems to be a pessimist living in the past regarding this vendor.
Just wanted to let all know that I wasn't standing dead center when I took the pic so that may be the reason the badging APPEARS to be slightly off.
I can assure you it isn't.
As a customer I have been very happy with PU as a vendor, and I to had a mounting issue with the wing which took them sending out 3 different wings until I got one that would fit.
And for the record there was no placing blame, or negativity they simply wanted to know HOW it wasn't fitting so they could adjust on their end.
Hope others choose to run with such a unique wing.
Just wanted to let all know that I wasn't standing dead center when I took the pic so that may be the reason the badging APPEARS to be slightly off.
I can assure you it isn't.
As a customer I have been very happy with PU as a vendor, and I to had a mounting issue with the wing which took them sending out 3 different wings until I got one that would fit.
And for the record there was no placing blame, or negativity they simply wanted to know HOW it wasn't fitting so they could adjust on their end.
Hope others choose to run with such a unique wing.
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That being said.....this piece looks to fit better than the last. Good to see . Not a fan of stick on things, I rather have things flow fluidly....but the shape is nice, and it looks good on there
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I was in a hurry when I took the pics from the earlier post, this is the best I can do for a side shot right now, this was taken on my way to my Thanksgiving feast!
I'll try and get some clean profile shots tomorrow during the day.
sprp85, that was my other option when thinking of adjusting the wing, I went with this since it was more streamlined to the body.
I'll try and get some clean profile shots tomorrow during the day.
sprp85, that was my other option when thinking of adjusting the wing, I went with this since it was more streamlined to the body.
Last edited by MidniteCoop; 11-24-2007 at 07:50 PM.
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Thanks Blackie. I am fully aware of PU's reputation. I have actually vowed never to buy anything from them because of there re-badging and other not so savory techniques. Ive tried looking for the wing from alternative sources (ebay) to no avail. Some are close in terms of length and style but no cigar. There is another extension wing available from bimmerperformancestore.com but its pretty pricey as well at $399. So my search has brought me back to PU and with their NAM pricing its almost reasonable.....I am trying soo hard not to bite the bullet...someone please stop me
Last edited by blackie; 11-24-2007 at 09:03 PM.
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BTW, I gave them every opportunity to fix the problems and I defended their right to make things right; the 25 page and growing thread on their RUSTY PU Tuner Lugs is testimony to that fact, buddy. I didn't let them buy my silence or allegiance, though some apparently do.
Good luck with all your PU stuff, discounted or free.
Last edited by blackie; 11-24-2007 at 09:25 PM.
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How could this possibly keep the back cleaner. Air would hit the spoiler and be directed up even more then with the stock unit. In turn this would create a larger low pressure area under the spoiler. Since the back gets dirty from all the dirt picked up off the road I'd imagine this would pick up even more dirt.