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Old 11-20-2008 | 07:18 PM
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Roof Spoiler?

Alrite guys i know we have the sarona roof spoiler for our car but i think its an insane rip off, has anyone tried using a bmw lip spoiler for their roof spoiler? if so lets see some pics! and if theres another roof spoiler out there fill me in please!
Old 11-20-2008 | 07:48 PM
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i think there's someone on here that's done it already. i'll look for the post.
Old 11-20-2008 | 07:52 PM
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pistachio with the abp did it.
Old 11-20-2008 | 07:59 PM
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beat ya leedan

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Old 11-20-2008 | 08:07 PM
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great mod remix to the trunk lip spoiler
Old 11-20-2008 | 08:34 PM
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meh, its not really noticeable
Old 11-20-2008 | 08:56 PM
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Looks beautiful to me.
Old 11-21-2008 | 01:35 AM
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looks okay to me wish it was a little bigger though maybe its better in person?
Old 11-21-2008 | 10:58 AM
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not all that noticeable from far, but when close u can see it...

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9854/car003tp6.jpg

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Old 11-21-2008 | 11:40 AM
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sarona or none..
Old 11-21-2008 | 12:20 PM
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Old 11-21-2008 | 01:08 PM
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I dunno... the Sarona one just seems a bit too big IMO.


Also this is OT, and I already know it's a bloody stupid question, but as winter's here I think a bit of my brain's become frozen. So would it at ALL be possible to run a line from your windshield fluid bottle to the rear of the car and install a little nozzle or something on the underside of something like the Sarona spoiler? I know it sound kinda odd, but winter's just arrived and I've already had an instance of a sizable amount of dirt or... slush or whatever somehow getting on my rear window while driving (dunno, maybe some large vehicle splashed my car and I didn't notice?) Just wondering if this idea makes any sense ... even though I know it already probably doesn't... but always good to get a second opinion
Old 11-21-2008 | 01:30 PM
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get one of the same length and modify it.

been looking into it but i might just get the sarona for my cl -__-
Old 11-21-2008 | 01:51 PM
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eh i like the sarona but i cant see myself spending 300 on that thing maybe ill just take huys

and for vivftp im sure you can run it just some modification but wouldnt you need windshield wipers to get the dirt off? so itll just be you spraying windex or w/e on the window and leaving it there.
Old 11-21-2008 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mrchan625
eh i like the sarona but i cant see myself spending 300 on that thing maybe ill just take huys

and for vivftp im sure you can run it just some modification but wouldnt you need windshield wipers to get the dirt off? so itll just be you spraying windex or w/e on the window and leaving it there.
Hmm... I suppose I was hoping the rear defogger could be used to help in clearing things up back there in conjunction with the spray.

I dunno, it's just one of a million random ideas that pop into my head... and I don't know how often I'm really going to run into situations where the rear window will be coated with grime while I'm driving. Gradual buildups I can deal with between trips, but it happening while on the road can be a bit of a bitch...

I don't suppose anyone has dared to try and install a rear wiper on our cars, right?
Old 11-21-2008 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by vivftp

I don't suppose anyone has dared to try and install a rear wiper on our cars, right?
yes, cause that'll be real easy with the trunk lifting without the glass.. you should do it along with your rear defroster mod..:toma to:
Old 11-21-2008 | 02:54 PM
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yes, cause that'll be real easy with the trunk lifting without the glass.. you should do it along with your rear defroster mod..:toma to:
OKEE!

Heh, I know 90% of the crap that pops into my head's stupid, but for whatever reason I seem to need someone to actually tell me, "that shit's stupid, ya twit" to get me to stop thinking about it
Old 11-21-2008 | 04:04 PM
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so I'm doing it now. Wish I could afford the sarona.
Old 11-21-2008 | 07:07 PM
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does anyone have a picture of the sorona? This is the first I've heard of it.
Old 11-21-2008 | 08:42 PM
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so I'm doing it now. Wish I could afford the sarona.
this is the first thread that i see where you cant afford something
Old 11-21-2008 | 09:32 PM
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been wantin to put the m3 on my rear window just havent seen enough pics to convince me...
Old 11-21-2008 | 09:39 PM
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this is the first thread that i see where you cant afford something
what you mean? I'm broke as hell. I live check to check.
Old 11-22-2008 | 09:25 AM
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Old 11-24-2008 | 08:00 AM
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I have 3 pics of the BMW spoiler being used as a roof spoiler and honestly it doesnt look bad at all......1 from a 3rd GEN and the other from a 2nd Gen and another from my cousins CL......
Old 11-24-2008 | 08:01 AM
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It gives that nice shadow look, if you dont like the full roof spoiler look.......but on low cars it looks badass forsure.......
Old 11-25-2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM Inspired
I have 3 pics of the BMW spoiler being used as a roof spoiler and honestly it doesnt look bad at all......1 from a 3rd GEN and the other from a 2nd Gen and another from my cousins CL......
why would you tell us you have pics... instead of showing us the pics?
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^x2 pics please
Old 11-25-2008 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by vivftp
Hmm... I suppose I was hoping the rear defogger could be used to help in clearing things up back there in conjunction with the spray.

I dunno, it's just one of a million random ideas that pop into my head... and I don't know how often I'm really going to run into situations where the rear window will be coated with grime while I'm driving. Gradual buildups I can deal with between trips, but it happening while on the road can be a bit of a bitch...

I don't suppose anyone has dared to try and install a rear wiper on our cars, right?
it would be alot easier to get a washer fluid tank installed in the trunk and run positive and negating to the motor and run the small clear tubing to the rear spoiler via the rear window reveal moulding. If you have a good nozzle and decent pressure coming from the pump, you won't need the wiper. Think how german cars wash off their headlights.

P.S. I didn't do this mod, I am kinda of brainstorming here.
Old 11-25-2008 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyr678
it would be alot easier to get a washer fluid tank installed in the trunk and run positive and negating to the motor and run the small clear tubing to the rear spoiler via the rear window reveal moulding. If you have a good nozzle and decent pressure coming from the pump, you won't need the wiper. Think how german cars wash off their headlights.

P.S. I didn't do this mod, I am kinda of brainstorming here.
Hooray! I got someone brainstorming one of my wacky nonsensical ideas!

I knew if I tossed out enough crap something would eventually happen
Old 11-26-2008 | 11:20 AM
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sarona or none..
^^^^^What he said.. IMO M3 lip is too small to be used as a roof spoiler...

Sarona FTW

Old 11-26-2008 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by TlsNavi03
^^^^^What he said.. IMO M3 lip is too small to be used as a roof spoiler...

Sarona FTW



dam.. i gotta clean myself up again...
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Okay maybe I should get the Sarona.
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Originally Posted by JCharged
Okay maybe I should get the Sarona.
dam.. then i gotta more about your car too..
Old 11-26-2008 | 11:40 AM
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your car is better.
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Originally Posted by JCharged
your car is better.
nooo...


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Just out of sheer curiousity, does a roof spoiler like the Sarona add ANY functionality? I know it's pretty much for looks, but just wondering if there's any potential gains to having one.

Also, does it add or reduce wind noise any? Or is that completely unaffected?
Old 11-26-2008 | 12:06 PM
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^uhh my guess, unless your driving over 100 mph its 100% completely for looks
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Originally Posted by vivftp
Just out of sheer curiousity, does a roof spoiler like the Sarona add ANY functionality? I know it's pretty much for looks, but just wondering if there's any potential gains to having one.

Also, does it add or reduce wind noise any? Or is that completely unaffected?
Just looks bro, just looks. No gains, no added noise. Nuthin but sexiness to the car. lol
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Originally Posted by jjashaa


dam.. i gotta clean myself up again...


You aint the only one, that was last summer. I gotta show the car some love again.
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Originally Posted by vivftp
Just out of sheer curiousity, does a roof spoiler like the Sarona add ANY functionality? I know it's pretty much for looks, but just wondering if there's any potential gains to having one.

Also, does it add or reduce wind noise any? Or is that completely unaffected?
looks, like rims, even though some are light, but overall most rims are for looks. But that car looks sick, i dunno about having the sarona + window visors though.


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