Crzy Acura

soo whats everyone view on the spoiler on the TL-S.. i didnt get one cuz i know i could get one aftermarket if i wanted... so how does the spoiler look? think its worth it?

MLPCA

I have the spoiler. I think it adds a sportier look to the car. Had some nice compliments on it too. I have WDP w/parch.

Guest

I really like the spolier. I think it gives the car a much better look. It makes the car stand out a little more, but is not too big that it looks out of balance.

SinnedTL

definetly

1000bpm

Personally I don't think the spoiler does much for the TLS, my .02.

BLEXV6

Personally, the back end of the TL-s is a little bland, (mind you I like it a lot), but that spoiler makes the back end really look smart. BTW, you dont see to many of the spoilers on both the TL and TL-s.

bluefrank

Alot of the people here seem to like the wings west spoiler....I prefer the factory spoiler its on its way as we speak from Tim.

Look at both either would enhance your ride IMO.....

TypeSDragon

I would get it! It will only make your ride look more sportier. I had to argue with the sales guy to throw in a spoiler for me for free.

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2002 Black on Black TL TypeS

RX-72ATL-S

I was under the impression they looked the very same? Is this not true. Oh, I think you should get one.

bluefrank

The wings west spoiler runs flush with the trunk lid lip. Looks cleaner to some folks and has no led lights.

It's just a second style. Both look Kick A$$ on the Tl-S IMO.

8ball

This is a good question; one I've been debating myself. The car looks good both ways from what I've seen. Right now I'm leaning towards no spoiler, but still not definite. I feel your pain.

acuraguynj

I first bought my 99TL without the spoiler and then it kept eating away at me that I needed one. Makes it look more sportier and also makes you slightly different from those 40+ year olds that are driving most of the TLs out there.

OEM Spoiler with the integrated LED Brake light is thew way to go.

8ball

Hey! Some of us "40+ year olds" like spoilers too! Besides making us look "more sportier" just like the younger folks, they keep our walkers from sliding off the trunk.

Guest

That is sooooooo funny!! Makes 40 sound like we've got one foot in the grave. How many times have we said "If I only knew back then what I know now." I'm still sayin' it...but not as often Wis

Darla

8Ball and Gabriele:

At forty-seven the things which really matter and the things which are really fun are the dreadful things that our parents really said mattered. Family and work and duty. Crap like that.

P.J. O'Rourke (b. 1947), U.S. journalist. Interview in Guardian (London) 25 Nov. 1995.

He would have thrown in spoilers, but they weren't that common in 1995. (Great comment on "walkers" 8Ball!!!) Enjoy the ride!

8ball

I sure don't feel old.

First "spoilered" car I had was a '74 Trans Am 455 SD. Actually it was more of a sharp lip than a spoiler. Had the "kit" type cladding, functional "shaker" hood scoop, all that jazz. Three-speed auto that chirped the tires when it hit THIRD! Spun 'em good when it hit second. What a fun car. Could get almost 15 mpg if driven easy. I rarely got 10. Sorry to stray off-topic.

Spoilers are a dime a dozen nowadays. Everything from Escorts to Grand Ams to damn near everything else on the street has the "more sportier" look. Even so, it still looks nice on the TL.

Mr Hyde

I like the WW lip spoiler personally. So I got mine ASAP. More pics are in my other post.

AKRY

Does WW spoiler required drills?? The reason that I didn't go with factory spoiler is because I am worry about drill holes on the trunk lid.. I would have got the spoiler if it doesn't require drilling....

Andy Kuo

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'92 Mercedes-Benz 400SE
Pearl Grey/Black

'02 Acura TL-S
Satin Silver/Ebony, w/out NAV

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

acuraguynj

OK my 40+ friends, sorry about that earlier post for this topic, but you guys don't look a day over 25, so hard to tell! :-)

Maybe I should have said, be different than those 50+ year old TL Drivers, but I think I would get some slack for that too. HA!

Good to see that you are all still young at heart!

I am still a SPOILER BELIEVER!

Road Rage

I love this thread - I practically fell off my walker LOL on the way to my AARP meeting, tripping over my Metamucil container and the drool from my chin! I lost control of my my bladdr and bowels simultaneously, thank heavens for my Depends!

I do not like the spoiler, as it tries to be something it isn't (a race car). I like the sneaky Q-ship look, making me less visible to the LEA's as I continue to pursue my "Cogitas ergo Zoom" philosophy.

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Rage On!
2002 TL-S w. Comptech header/exhaust
SSR Integral A2's
17x7 45mm offset
Pirelli P7000 (Summer) 215-50/17

acuraguynj

Sarcasm is awesome. You just have to have fun with it among friends.

I like your Depends take on this! HA!

No more need to find that elusive restroom, when it can all be done on the SPOT!

DEPENDS RULES!

black2000

I HATE spoilers. My favorite line about them is from Car & Driver's long-term review of a Maxima SE. They called it "an automotive codpeice". I couldn't have possibly put it better.

Don't get one; They're ugly, and functionally useless. Save the money for better tires, or a few nice dinners with someone you love!

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David

Black-on-Black non-NAV 2000

Guest

To those with factory spoiler w/ brake light:

When it is installed, do they disable the window-mounted brake light or do you get both the spoiler AND the window lighting up? I like the factory look a little better than the WW, but will go with WW if you end up with two center brake lights by going with factory. That looks "tacked on" IMO.

Thanks for any help!

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tblvinnie08
2002 Type-S
Black/Parchment

oracion

They probably just re-routed the wire to the spoiler (as the spoiler installation instruction describes.) BTW I like the OEM spoiler too.

Guest

Different strokes for different folks. If you want to spoiler it; go for it! If not, then don't. Personally, I think the car looks awesome no matter what. I don't plan on modifying mine at all, except for some mud flaps if you call that modifying. Besides, my husband does that enough with his Harley, he's always adding something to it. Anyway, Happy motoring!!

8ball

Maybe we could get enough of us drooling relics together to do a group buy!?!?

I'd sure hate to run out and take a chance on accidentally "conditioning" my new leather seats.

btw, I've decided no spoiler. Just closed a great deal on my new collapsible walker. Fits nicely in (not on) the trunk. Even got tennis balls and no-slip grips thrown in for free.

Road Rage

EH? Whazzat, Sonny? You say sumpin?
Daggone whippersnapper, I remember when I was in France, Dubya-Dubya 2, that is, the Big One, and there was this here Frenchie gal, and we wuz in this hayloft...dang lost my train of thought!

imax

I like Mr Hyde's WW lip spoiler. It looks really slick and you don't have to worry about wiring for the light in the spoiler; there isn't one. Nice flush fit too that really follows the cars original lines.

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'02 Acura TL-S
Satin Silver/Ebony, w/out NAV

Guest

Mr Hyde, I couldn't find a picture or listing of that lip spoiler on Wings West's site. How did you find it. I'm just curious.

acuraguynj

TBL,

I have the OEM Factory Spoiler and it looks great. Acura does disable the rear window break light, so only the Spoiler Brake light is activated. I think if both went on at the same time, it would scare the hell out of the people behind you! HA!

2K-TL

IMHO... get the spoiler. Of course it is your own personal taste that counts.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Scroll down!!
http://www.acura-tl.com/WingWest.htm



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juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

From what I've read the holes match up to the factory markings so it's not that bad. Most people attach the spoiler with the 3M tape that comes with it, then use the bolts for extra security. Maybe Mr. Hyde can enlighten us a little further.....

Mr Hyde

Sure no problem, actually the holes did NOT line up eaxctly. I explained the install in this post.
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum14/HTML/001334.html

Just scroll down for one of my replies. As far as what is needed for the install, I think you need the screws and the tape wont be enough in teh long run, you also need to use the tape or else the center section of the spoiler will rattle. So ue both and go slow

SLVR TL

Go for it. I think adding a spoiler makes it look sportier.

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Y2K SiLVeR TL, non-navi
Factory style full body kit + spoiler
Volk Racing Versus Campionato SS7 18x7.5 52 offset w/ Toyo Proxes FZ4 225/40/18
TL-S Tail light conversion w/ harness
Comptech Springs
PIAA 1700x w/ Inspire Foglight switch
Polarg M-12 Front turn signals
38% window tint all around
Valentine 1 w/ concealed display