greygabe

Hey guys,

Anyone can call me as weird as I want, but I am freaked out to touch my TL. The only problem with that, I want a spoiler. Do you guys think that if I got a factory style spoiler, a dealer would install for the hourly pay?

PS What do you guys think about also putting in front & back hidden foot well neons and Viper 791 remote start security system?

Gabe

keeena

Spoiler installs are easy - any body shop could do it. I would think most dealers would be more than happy to, especially if it is the same style as the factory spoiler.

Make sure to specify that you want them to properly finish the holes they will have to drill so they don't rust. I could see a cheap shop skimping on something like that.

shawn744

Hey greygabe....i'm the same way, i want a spoiler but i don't want to touch my car....it's really not that hard to install one. the factory spoiler would be really expensive and the install would be expensive to do too (at the dealer)....i'm currently running a groupbuy for good quality spoilers that are aftermarket but look exactly like stock....there's installation instructions too, it's easy. lemme know. -shawn

t0ast

If you're scared of putting holes in your TL, maybe consider a rear lip spoiler (eg: M3 or M5). It uses double sided tape rather than holes.

As for the footwell neons, do a search about hardwiring footwell neons. There's a DIY about tapping a wire next to the glovebox so the lights come on with the dome light.

greygabe

Thanks guys for the quick response,

All the input's are a big help! Thanks Keeena on the dealer tip, I'll remember it. And thanks but no thanks on the spoiller group buy, I gotta place to get a factory-like.

I still wanna hear some more on my lights and stuff, kinda undecided on it.
Also, if anyone knows about >$200 things that really spiif up a second gen TL interior I'm all ears for suggestions.

Gabe

subtledreamer

i agree about the m3/m5 lip spoiler if you dont want to drill the holes for the factory one. plus, thats cheaper and you can do it yourself. still need to get it painted though, since the ones sold @ ebay are unpainted. looking at 40-50 bucks shipped.

the factory style spoiler is also sold on ebay (painted on unpainted) and its a LOT cheaper than buying from dealer (200 something vs 350ish) so if you decide on the factory later you might want to check it out there.

GoldTL

factory spoilers from the dealer for my 2001 tl are like $500!

shawn744

wanted $850 from me when ordering the car. said i get a 10% "customer puchasing discount" though....yay..(didn't buy it)....

HeLLxRiSeS

neons are for civics. don't do it.

shawn744

yeah, was never a fan of blue interior lights, or neons anywhere...wouldn't mind a regular colored footwell light.

greygabe

First of all, this has been my first post and you gotta love that reply time (6 hours with like 9 posts). Thanks so much guys.

Anyawy, I don't see the point in those lips (no offense to the people who have them because I think it looks kinda cool), but they can't effect the car too much acording to the laws of physics. I only get stuff that I can get some result, I'm just paranoid that way.

Also, I don't know why but I jkust like blue neons. I just thought that they'd be cool in an Acura if you couldn't even see the neon stick if you tried to find it. All you would see is blue light in the wells. Very discrete.

keeena

Don't worry - you will get peoples opinions on what you want to do instead of HOW to do it. Seems to be a constant theme on many boards. Hooking up the neon should be easy enough. I'm not sure if you should tap into an auto-dimming circuit - not sure if neons can dim (they are not the same as a filament / incandesent bulb). Just find the door trigger lead and have that switch a relay to turn on the neon.

You *should* look into that group buy - the spoiler is very nice and nearly identical to the factory spoiler. The guy sells them to dealers for $200 and then dealers sell them for $500+.

GoldTL

I can't find that group buy thingy? I saw it last night!

joetroy

Spoiler is really only for looks unless you spend a lot of time driving over 90. I have one, dealer installed (bought the car used with it on there) and have also driven one without one. No difference in highway handling but I like the way it looks.

greygabe

http://www.kbs.twi.tudelft.nl/People.../usa/usa.shtml Sorry who ever is looking at this, I thought it was a dead thread so figgured I use it.

SONNYS99TL

GoldTL

wtf?

SONNYS99TL

LOL Great link............NOT!

REDLINEN

M5 spoiler is the way to go! to the factory one!

em17henry

hey guys I have a factory style spoiler that I haven't used its still wrapped up and unopen I'm planning to sell it b/c my tl is looking crappie anyway and I don't think I'm going to install it, so I'm going to sell it. The best offer will get it. I"m looking to sell it to someone in the NYC, NJ, PHilly area only, sorry i'm not going to go through the shipping hassle, besides its safer that way.
thanks,
email me at
Em17henry@aol.com

SONNYS99TL

I think the Mugen lip looks better....plus it's made for our cars

medic

even at 90+ you gotta remember we have a fwd car. point is, a rear spoiler is designed to push down the rear wheels in rwd cars. thereby, when they are going fast, the wheels stay planted on the pavement ensuring they get good traction and handling. for our cars, like joetroy says, it's all for looks...and additional drag

BIG_KOUT

I think the Tl looks sleeker without a spoiler, with it the back end looks boxy
just my opinion

dark inspire

u can't beat the Mugen 3-piece spoiler!

NYZGREATST

i mean, while your at it

intake, headers, exhaust, etc....

AsianRage

No one suggested the Wings West Flush Mount Spoiler?