Afraid to touch my TL, but I want a spoiler
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Afraid to touch my TL, but I want a spoiler
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?
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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?
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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.
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.
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Originally Posted by 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
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?
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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.
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.
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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
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
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Originally Posted by 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
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
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.
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factory spoilers from the dealer for my 2001 tl are like $500!
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Originally Posted by HeLLxRiSeS
neons are for civics. don't do it.
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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.
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.
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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.
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+.
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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.
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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factory stylye spoiler
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.
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thanks,
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
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