Lip Spoiler Debate
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Lip Spoiler Debate
Hey guys. I've posted recently on some of my questions about a Lip Spoiler for my PWP TSX. Now I have another question, what would you experienced guys do?...
Phase Style Spoiler
-Looks better, 3M tape, but body shop said painting would be $75-125 depending on the spoiler's condition. ($116-166)
Some Rip-Off M3 Spoiler
-Would get it in white, already painted so its a cheap price, but seems like cheap quality (No 3M tape, for example). ($85)
Good quality E46 Spoiler
-This one is also not painted, but seems like a quality buy. ($117-167)
So, of these 3, I'm looking for the best buy. Ideally, I'd love the Phase, but is it a quality purchase? After all, it is a phony.
Phase Style Spoiler
-Looks better, 3M tape, but body shop said painting would be $75-125 depending on the spoiler's condition. ($116-166)
Some Rip-Off M3 Spoiler
-Would get it in white, already painted so its a cheap price, but seems like cheap quality (No 3M tape, for example). ($85)
Good quality E46 Spoiler
-This one is also not painted, but seems like a quality buy. ($117-167)
So, of these 3, I'm looking for the best buy. Ideally, I'd love the Phase, but is it a quality purchase? After all, it is a phony.
Well just to correct, alot of the "Rip-Off M3 Spoilers" have 3M tape. The one I got did. I bought it unpainted for $30 and then had it painted. I don't know how much the paint job cost cause I got it painted with my mugen grille. Combined they cost $205 so I would guess like $75 for the spoiler.
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Originally Posted by mg7726
i don't understand why honda didn't release the concept lip spoiler, it looks much better imo
are you listening honda?????
are you listening honda?????
i did have the M3 rip-off one b4 .. ~ it comes with 3M type and acutally the quailty is quite good .. ~ it's all abt paint job in the end .. ~
im now using the real Phase posiler .. ~ it's nthing close to the one u showed in ur Phase style one .. ~
im now using the real Phase posiler .. ~ it's nthing close to the one u showed in ur Phase style one .. ~
Originally Posted by CSpaR
Seems like Acura makes a factory lip spoiler for all models except for the TSX. Go figure.
Originally Posted by Acura
A-Spec kit......and a choice of deck lid or rear wing spoiler and A-SPEC exterior badging.
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should be either Polyurethane or maybe even Fiberglass. Thinking about it, I'd guess its made with the same material the TL's spoiler is made from.
It certainly doesnt look like a custom made spoiler for the TSX. If any of the other Acura line lip spoilers are a gauge, this one is not even close. Looks like they just threw on a Phase or M3 type.
Your right though, I asked 2 dealers in my area and niether knew anything about it.
Your right though, I asked 2 dealers in my area and niether knew anything about it.
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^ awesome. thanks for that comment, helps. i just replied to his e-mail asking if this was true, only because i found an older post where the picture of the item i want is of an owner who had to bend his spoiler for it to fit.
"Yes I did have to bend the spoiler. Actually the place that painted my spoiler did the install for me and they did bend the spoiler. But it fits and looks perfect."
-Sturm, who I did PM to get some more insight.
"Yes I did have to bend the spoiler. Actually the place that painted my spoiler did the install for me and they did bend the spoiler. But it fits and looks perfect."
-Sturm, who I did PM to get some more insight.
Ok I installed it today... there was no bending at all required. I cleaned the trunk with alcohol before I did the install, used some masking tape to place it. Then slowly took off the tape from underneath while pushing down on the top. Here are some pics. (again this is the third option above, purchased from sabersport on ebay and painted locally)




Originally Posted by Andynolife
and Phase is acutually slightly bigger .. ~ well it's more obvious in person .. ~
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i want the Phase, but will be content with the M3 lip spoiler. im ordering the m3 lip on sunday, but if anyone knows where i can get a phase (discontinued, i know), i'll check on pricing.
Hey
I tried to buy the M3 lip from sabersport but it says no further sales
All the above lips say "Bidding has already ended". How much bigger is the PHase lip? Where else can I get the spoilers? Is it possible to buy it painted?
I tried to buy the M3 lip from sabersport but it says no further sales
All the above lips say "Bidding has already ended". How much bigger is the PHase lip? Where else can I get the spoilers? Is it possible to buy it painted?
Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
Ok I installed it today... there was no bending at all required. I cleaned the trunk with alcohol before I did the install, used some masking tape to place it. Then slowly took off the tape from underneath while pushing down on the top. Here are some pics. (again this is the third option above, purchased from sabersport on ebay and painted locally)






Originally Posted by Benz_05_TSX
Where's the Phase sticker??
Originally Posted by K24tunr
Who painted yours and how much was it?
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