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Old 09-28-2016, 11:24 AM
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Is this a 2nd gen spoiler? Pictures included.

I got a guy on craigslist selling this spoiler, he says its for a 2003 or newer tl. Im confused for 2 reasons. But here is the spoiler.


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Nobody?? I looked at pictures of a 3G Tl spoiler and i honestly cant tell, i know someone knows will this fit a 2G Tl, i wanna buy it but i wanna make sure.
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its not a 3G TL.

3G's didnt have the 3rd brake light in the spoiler....

and WHY the fuck are you buying chit?? didnt you damage your car and have tranny and electrical problems????

you should probably get those fixed before you buy a spoiler....


It looks like a Honda Accord spoiler
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looks like shit and damaged on the right side.. pass!

Just go meet him and test fit it
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Originally Posted by justnspace
its not a 3G TL.

3G's didnt have the 3rd brake light in the spoiler....

and WHY the fuck are you buying chit?? didnt you damage your car and have tranny and electrical problems????

you should probably get those fixed before you buy a spoiler....




It looks like a Honda Accord spoiler
lol whats up to you too justn, but most of my electric problems were because the ignition connector was loose, i guess i knocked it loose when i flew over that curb lololol, car is running great, i still believe my radiator fans are not kicking on when they should, but my car is gonna look badddddd azzzz with t
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
looks like shit and damaged on the right side.. pass!

Just go meet him and test fit it
Left side, yeah that's the crip side
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Originally Posted by Roblee23
but my car is gonna look badddddd azzzz with t
and that's what matters. don't listen to the hatters. go test fit it and then buy it and enjoy in good health
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Originally Posted by justnspace
Left side, yeah that's the crip side
left side on first pic, right side on second.


more clearly: driver's side
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looks like 2nd gen TL to me
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but that's white, the one the guy selling is silver, will it fit?
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
but that's white, the one the guy selling is silver, will it fit?
oh chit, you're right. the paint difference could cause fitment issues
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Originally Posted by justnspace
oh chit, you're right. the paint difference could cause fitment issues
Next question, do you guys think the car is already wired for the spoiler light?
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Originally Posted by Roblee23
Next question, do you guys think the car is already wired for the spoiler light?
LOL why dont you look?
like we have 3G TL's...WHy dont you look at your 2G to see if any wires are pokingout the trunk
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^+1 or go to your local acura dealer ask for install instructions theyll give it to you and that will answer your question. Also should come with new torsion bars for the trunk lid as well due to added weight

To be 100% the underside of spoiler will have Acura or logo too I believe IIRC



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unmolested trunk.. i'd leave it unmolested and not drill holes for a spoiler.

if it was me.. i would go look for a trunk with a spoiler already on it
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Originally Posted by jjashaa
unmolested trunk.. i'd leave it unmolested and not drill holes for a spoiler.

if it was me.. i would go look for a trunk with a spoiler already on it
In the process of finishing the install of the spoiler! It was super easy installing, honda left indents on the underside of the trunk showing exactly where to drill the holes. I will have finishing pics when done.

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Should have used college ruled, not wide ruled paper
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Looks nice, but wouldn't it be easier to paint before putting it on the car? Well, I guess if the paint booth is actually a car wash there's really only one way to do it
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Should have used college ruled, not wide ruled paper
Lol, i know its tacky using writing paper instead of news paper. But i noticed i didnt have any news paper AFTER I already started and a notebook was already in the car.
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Originally Posted by atomlinks
Looks nice, but wouldn't it be easier to paint before putting it on the car? Well, I guess if the paint booth is actually a car wash there's really only one way to do it
there was nowhere else to do it and i really wanted it done today lol, when i drive past reflective buildings i cant stop looking at the car🤓🤓.
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Originally Posted by Roblee23
there was nowhere else to do it and i really wanted it done today lol, when i drive past reflective buildings i cant stop looking at the car🤓🤓.
Another pic.
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Looks better. Personally I would remove the "TL" esp since your "Acura" is blacked out and yank the dealer decal unless theyre paying you for advertising and call it a day will look much cleaner. I'd also remove the bumper stickers but thats more time investment.
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Originally Posted by 08KBP_VA
Looks better. Personally I would remove the "TL" esp since your "Acura" is blacked out and yank the dealer decal unless theyre paying you for advertising and call it a day will look much cleaner. I'd also remove the bumper stickers but thats more time investment.


Also the TL emblem is in the wrong place so looks even more like shit.

Get rid of shitty stickers please
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LOL at bumper sticker
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Originally Posted by thoiboi


Also the TL emblem is in the wrong place so looks even more like shit.

Get rid of shitty stickers please
Lololol, the bumper stickers were on the car when i bought, i made an serious try at removing them and they were not coming off, also Thoboii, i didnt like the 3.2 decal, so i just removed it and added 'TL'. Im gonna black out the TL emblem as soon as i get a chance.
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blow dryer or heatgun and floss could remove the emblems, then a little goof off to clean up adhesive. same for the bumper stickers
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wtf am I looking at here
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Originally Posted by Roblee23
Another pic.
I actually own a 2000 tl silver in color with a spoiler.. i have no bumper stickers or dealership advertisements and my acura emblem along with the 3.2 tl is silver in color... looks so nice... never-dull the exhaust tips on top of that and your good to go.. the spoiler makes the car look so much better/sportier imho...if u want to see what the back should look like let me know and ill send a pic here.. but yeah, i dont like the back of your car one bit... but the spoiler add on was a great choice
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Originally Posted by Roblee23
Another pic.
Any progress on the sticker removal? also, you can get the silver Acura and 3.2 emblems at a junkyard or just paint it black i guess. not feeling the gold tl emblem. The junkyard by where i live always has at least 6-10 2nd gen tl's at any given time.. poor guys
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Originally Posted by jacefla
Any progress on the sticker removal? also, you can get the silver Acura and 3.2 emblems at a junkyard or just paint it black i guess. not feeling the gold tl emblem. The junkyard by where i live always has at least 6-10 2nd gen tl's at any given time.. poor guys
LOL im just now seeing ur reply, I haven't removed the stickers yet, but I do now have the oem 3.2TL badge back on the back, "I don't like the back of your car one bit", good honest opinion, yes, lets see that pic of your car. Gives me ideas on things I should do to mines.
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Originally Posted by roblee23
lol im just now seeing ur reply, i haven't removed the stickers yet, but i do now have the oem 3.2tl badge back on the back, "i don't like the back of your car one bit", good honest opinion, yes, lets see that pic of your car. Gives me ideas on things i should do to mines.





Is this a 2nd gen spoiler? Pictures included.-screenshot_2017-01-31-23-54-06_ink_li.jpg

lol, this is a screenshot from my phone... click the pic, than enlarge it too see the detail.. notice i have the 02-03 taillight on left side..anyways, just wanted too show my car like u asked for.. both taillights are the clear 02-03 with no orange/amber.. thats just a pic too see the difference.. much better imo with the clear 02-03 lights.. much cleaner and not color contrasting

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