I had the infamous JCW (yes, there is a "non-JCW" one) roof spoiler installed today, and here are a few quick pics of her all bandaged up - post surgery.

The patient is resting well, and will have new pics taken in daylight tomorrow...

 

can we talk about the non-jcw spoiler? this is the first i've heard about it...

 

Congrats. Patient looks happy with the surgery. I can't wait to see pics of the patient out and about.

 

+1, this is one of the mods I want to add to mine, besides getting some bronze or black rims.
What is the costs plus install? Did u or the dealer do the install?
I think I was quoted $500 for the spoiler and another $200 for install.
Does that sound about right?

 

I can't remember where I saw the picture of it, but perhaps it was mentioned as being part of the new (2009) US Configurator.

IIRC, it was "smoother" than the JCW one - no kinks. Kind of like an extended R56 Cooper S spoiler...

 

by jove, he's right. the configurator looks like there are two different spoilers. a smoother, more rounded on in step 3 under handling and a bent one in step 6 under exterior styling.

does anyone have shots of them for a better comparison? it's hard to see in a 2" x 2" picture...

 

I'm in Canada, so I'm not sure how much is relatable...

Cost for the spoiler itself, primed: $370-380 CAD I think
Painting: dealer charged me <$200. Maybe you can do better on your own?
Installation: 1 hour of shop time

My dealer forgot to include the "sealant" as part of the quote, so they didn't charge me for it. It runs about $75 CAD.

So this sealant is a recently de-classified military super glue - it sets in 60 seconds but then takes 5-6 hours to cure/dry.

 

I hope she had a restful, quiet evening!

Is she up and around OK today?

 

I think you should keep the tape on it really adds to the spoiler.

 

Hey LadyG - yes, she's up-and-around and doing just fine. A full recovery, I'd say!

rasputinj - I actually drove it home from the dealership with the tape as you see it. Got a few more stares than usual...

 

Here she is. The patient is doing well and is responding favorably to lots of revving...







Yes, I know, she needs a bath...

 

bentyyc,

Very, very nice. She's a beaut! Wow, I really like the spoiler even more!

Thanks for the pics.

 

Wow, I really like the looks of that! Bath or not, she looks great!

 

Ya Know,
That really looks good, now you got me thinking, Its a good thing you live 3500 miles away. We could be twins by diffrent mothers.

Really looks good,

Larry

 

i am impressed it looks great.