OEM Spoiler Installed...

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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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OEM Spoiler Installed...

Did it following the instructions and it went on nicely.

Also, did not need the Acura tool to take the trunk springs off. I left the old springs on with the spoiler installed, but the trunk was heavy. I then installed the heavier springs, but when I opened the trunk it flew up with alot of force. I seriously thought it was going to break something. So, I compromised with one soft spring and one hard one. Now it pops up, then you push it up and its not too heavy, nor does the trunk accelerate faster than the car.

Paint matches perfectly, and it looks nice. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Anyone that has questions, feel free to ask.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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I guess you like the OEM spoiler look. I would just buy the mugen rep.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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^agree
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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different spoilers adapt better to different styles of mods..

i think the OEM spoiler is better for the the guys who stick with the stock 17's and OEM kits etc: and the mugen is better looking on cars slammed on coilovers with tight wheel fitment etc:

and really, it all comes down to what you like. i would have went with mugen if they made it earlier.. but for me im good with OEM.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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Yea, same here. I like my OEM style.

For me the Mugen rep is not that...noticable
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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careful not to let the trunk drop...if u leave it open and a gust of wind hits it, it slams down. for me it messed up the trunk latch.
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Old Jun 8, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by MurdaZ
careful not to let the trunk drop...if u leave it open and a gust of wind hits it, it slams down. for me it messed up the trunk latch.
thats why you use the spoiler springs!

they work amazing
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:34 PM
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Do you need new springs with the Mugan style ??
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Do you need new springs with the Mugan style ??
^ no.. its not heavy enough to have the need for them...
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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I actually figured out what the magnet-like things are for. Too hard to explain for placement, but they stick on the inside of the trunk. When it shuts lightly, the trunk won't latch. It also slows the trunk down before it latches shut. I guess this prevents the trunk from doing what MurdaZ described.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockstar21
different spoilers adapt better to different styles of mods..

i think the OEM spoiler is better for the the guys who stick with the stock 17's and OEM kits etc: and the mugen is better looking on cars slammed on coilovers with tight wheel fitment etc:

and really, it all comes down to what you like. i would have went with mugen if they made it earlier.. but for me im good with OEM.
I agree with the different styles of spoiler for different overall style directions. I'm definitely going the OEM way, with OEM l/k, OEM wheels, OEM things. Plus, I don't like the way the trunk slopes down from the rear window. The OEM spoiler lifts it up a bit and gives it a more aggressive look. But, each to his own. YMMV.
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