Does anyone regret getting any of the winglets? Front or rear or both

Nicname · 09-23-2020, 11:53 AM

Looking to add something cosmetically to the outside of my car to liven up the look.
I'm considering only getting the side winglets but wonder if they stand out enough to justify the cost.

cb804 · 09-25-2020, 06:14 AM

The first mod I did was the side winglets. I like how they make the rear fender look even wider.

DrKevM5 · 09-25-2020, 07:04 AM

Has always looked ricer to me. No aerodynamic benefit.

Nicname · 09-25-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cb804

The first mod I did was the side winglets. I like how they make the rear fender look even wider.

That's what I was thinking. The front one doesn't add much but I was hoping the side one's would make the car appear wider.

OG///M · 09-25-2020, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicname

That's what I was thinking. The front one doesn't add much but I was hoping the side one's would make the car appear wider.

Super subjective, just saying my opinion here.

Always thought they didn't look right and tacked on. Didn't like the M perf front winglets either but I do like full length front splitters that extend to the sides.

As far as wide stance goes, the rear fender arches actually looks wider without winglets if you're looking front to back, due to how much you can see the edge push out horizontally going up from the bottom of the side sill.

But again, very personal.

SM2 · 09-26-2020, 06:46 PM

Nope, helps balance out the wide rear.

F82_SID · 09-27-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Has always looked ricer to me. No aerodynamic benefit.

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

Has always looked ricer to me. No aerodynamic benefit.

Same to me. That's why I went with the RKP CF Side Skirt. I much prefer this look!

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...side-skirt-set

mrcheezle19 · 09-27-2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by F82_SID

Same to me. That's why I went with the RKP CF Side Skirt. I much prefer this look!

https://ind-distribution.com/collect...side-skirt-set

See I'm like OP and prefer the side winglets, especially when paired with the front splitter that has a similar flared side design like the MP lip. I think full side skirts look like running boards on a truck or suv and make the car look thick and not streamlined.

3t3p · 09-28-2020, 12:35 PM

When an M2 was a theoretical dream car for me I always thought the winglets at the sides looked amazing and I'd sure get them. But I don't think I get on with them anymore and that it would spoil the classic lines of the car.

waldrops · 09-28-2020, 06:11 PM

Dealer already spec'd mine on the car prior to purchase. I like them, but if I didn't already have them I'd go for a set of quality full length side skirts

DanG · 09-28-2020, 06:21 PM

I am not a fan. Looks especially tacky on AW M2s like mine.

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cb804 Captain 2351 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 340 xDrive, M2C Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The first mod I did was the side winglets. I like how they make the rear fender look even wider. Attached Images
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09-26-2020, 06:46 PM	#6
SM2 Major 732 Rep 1,312 Posts Drives: 2015 Audi S6 \| 2017 BMW M2 \| 2 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: WI iTrader: (0)	Nope, helps balance out the wide rear. Attached Images
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3t3p Major 455 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2018 Location: NZ iTrader: (0)	When an M2 was a theoretical dream car for me I always thought the winglets at the sides looked amazing and I'd sure get them. But I don't think I get on with them anymore and that it would spoil the classic lines of the car.
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waldrops Private First Class 171 Rep 177 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Dealer already spec'd mine on the car prior to purchase. I like them, but if I didn't already have them I'd go for a set of quality full length side skirts Attached Images
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DanG Major General 10583 Rep 6,920 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I am not a fan. Looks especially tacky on AW M2s like mine.
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