just recieved it in the mail from exotictruck of Florida. (180 shipped!) It is of high quality not made of styrofoam sht.....how do I go about installing this on my leased TL, im thinking about calling my dealer but i dont want to spend 200+ for someone to install this thing that I can easily do myselffor free-- but im worried thhat permently drilling holes in my trunk might be against the lease agreement or adding aftermarket accessories----- -any suggestions?

 

First off, I would be very sure this is a good spoiler before you go drilling holes in your trunk(does anyone know how much those cost new, or would they just put some weld in there and grind it down and repaint it?), if these holes only fit this spoiler, and the thing turns out to be junk you have a problem. Also, are there any drag issues, I am not worried about performance, more of it being torn off or making noise. As for the actual lease agreement you would have to ask the company you are leasing from.

 

Pic? What's it look like?

 

why would you add accessories to a leased car??

don't you have to take all that stuff off later on?

 

I think drilling of the holes would be enough to violate your lease agreement.

 

erm yeah. if its a wing spoiler it needs to be installed professionally.

 

Look at his sig...his lease agreement is darn near shot as it is...a spoiler isn't going to hurt.

Got any pics of this spoiler, a link, something?

 

Yeah pretty much, but all of that stuff can be removed and replaced with factory before he turns the car in. But something like drilling holes in his trunk to add the spoiler is permanent.

 

If the spoiler is OEM, they won't care much at all. If it's aftermarket, but looks OEM, they may or may not charge you.

I have a friend who checks in lease turn-ins, and if they feel like it (i.e. you didn't get another car from them), they can charge you A LOT for minor things.

 

hmmm, everything i have done so far is not even close to permanent but it looks like I will have to call the dealer and see if this can be done. Besides the acura symbol embossed under the spoiler this is a perfect match to OEM.



link to spoiler

 

Ah, looks like factory...gotcha...thought it was just a wing of some kind, not OEM take-off. They probably won't care too much, but I agree with what ndx2 said about it. Worst case, put it on...then, when the lease is up, take it off, put some filler in the holes and put some touch up paint on it.

 

I was told I could only add Acura OEM products to a leased vehicle. I'd obviously lose the money I put into the car when I turn it back in, but it won't void anything and it won't cost me anything during the final inspection. If you don't care about getting nailed or plan on buying the car at the end of the lease, then it doesn't matter. You could also fix the drill holes before you turn it back in, but that won't be cheap either.

Joe

 

Nice choice man. I'm buying my spoiler for my 02 TL-S from that same guy on EBAY

 

I got one from them too. I am happy.

 

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..now makes me wonder if people make renovations on their time share condos??....

 

Of course! You've got to change the stuff the guy that was there last week did...it's the latest thing...all the kids are doing it...

 

just adding something i couldnt afford at time of lease agreement and didnt feel like paying monthly for--p.s. thread should be closed

 

you seriosuly have trump spinners on your TL?