New Ebay Roof Spoiler First Look
#1
New Ebay Roof Spoiler First Look
I have been watching ebay for a good deal on a roof spoiler for a few months now, finally found what looked like a great deal:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...ht_4507wt_1165
$95 painted and shipped! I bought it, gave them my paint code 2 weeks ago to the day. It showed up today:
Its surprisingly flexible, made completely of Polyurethane which is something I don't have that much experience with. I have been working with Fiberglass for years.
Hoping to get it installed this week, will post completed pics at that time. Hope it looks as good on the car!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...ht_4507wt_1165
$95 painted and shipped! I bought it, gave them my paint code 2 weeks ago to the day. It showed up today:
Its surprisingly flexible, made completely of Polyurethane which is something I don't have that much experience with. I have been working with Fiberglass for years.
Hoping to get it installed this week, will post completed pics at that time. Hope it looks as good on the car!
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dude i have been eyeing this spoiler but just been a girl about getting it and installing it since i dont know how it will look.....
install it and take loads of pix dude....imma be next in line for these
install it and take loads of pix dude....imma be next in line for these
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#8
I'm going to install this right now. I know it's gonna be little shorter than the width of the window.
I can't complain for what I paid. I got this for $70 since it was still in promotional period. The paint was perfect.
I can't complain for what I paid. I got this for $70 since it was still in promotional period. The paint was perfect.
Last edited by Takoyaki; 03-10-2010 at 02:09 PM.
#16
^Patience is what you guys need. It still has a masking tape!!!
I didn't wanna jack your thread but since you want them, here:
I kinda messed up and the gap on the left and the right side is not precisely even but you can't tell.
Before I installed it, I kinda bent the spoiler to fit the curveture of the roof so it was really easy to install.
The fit is not as good as the ATLP but it's 1/3 of the unpainted expensive one so I'm okay with it.
I didn't wanna jack your thread but since you want them, here:
I kinda messed up and the gap on the left and the right side is not precisely even but you can't tell.
Before I installed it, I kinda bent the spoiler to fit the curveture of the roof so it was really easy to install.
The fit is not as good as the ATLP but it's 1/3 of the unpainted expensive one so I'm okay with it.
#20
Thanks for the pics, Takoyaki.
Jared was happy with his paint match (KBP). I'm encouraged to hear you were happy, too. I know your WDP and my AM are notorious for mismatch.
As to the fit, you mentioned it was slightly misaligned. Would it be fair to say that the spoiler stretches from the side of the glass itself to the other side? Slightly smaller?
Also, what did you use to secure it?
Thanks again. I like the way it sits and I think it would be a nice complement to my CSL spoiler.
Jared was happy with his paint match (KBP). I'm encouraged to hear you were happy, too. I know your WDP and my AM are notorious for mismatch.
As to the fit, you mentioned it was slightly misaligned. Would it be fair to say that the spoiler stretches from the side of the glass itself to the other side? Slightly smaller?
Also, what did you use to secure it?
Thanks again. I like the way it sits and I think it would be a nice complement to my CSL spoiler.
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#28
I'd be interested in seeing some not-so-close pictures of said spoiler on the WDP. Like mentioned, the majority of people on the streets aren't that detail-oriented and will not notice the gaps. It looks like a decent inexpensive alternative. For the life of me, I can't imagine why somebody can't create a mold that precisely fits the TL and sell them this cheap. If I only had the capital to start it...
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dude that looks awesome....I have couple questions thow:
1> length: can you please measure how long it is ? 44.5" ???
2> can i ask for some more shots? : full side profile and a rear shot ?
Thanks for the pix and answering all questions dude !!!
1> length: can you please measure how long it is ? 44.5" ???
2> can i ask for some more shots? : full side profile and a rear shot ?
Thanks for the pix and answering all questions dude !!!
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You know guys, I've got a JDM roof spoiler too. It has the same gap and it doesn't bother me in the least. I don't even notice it anymore. If you're really picky, yes, it will be a big deal. But for me, the bigger picture is that the roof spoiler adds to the aesthetic look of the TL. To me, the gap means I was missing the bigger picture.
#36
I'm still hoping to get some additional shots from a distance of this piece on the WDP in this thread.
#37
haha, if you're referring to my post, no . Let me clarify - the trunk lip spoiler and this roof spoiler. So one on the roof, and the lip spoiler from thespoilerstore (ebay) on the trunk. Overkill?