FINALLY!! the fake lip spoiler
10-20-2004, 11:03 PM
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From handling the lip spoiler... it felt to weigh about 20lbs. Per the UPS statement, the total package weighed about 25lbs... so I'm assuming 5lbs went to packaging.
My Trunk: When I pop the trunk, the trunk lid will come up about one to two inches. That's perfectly fine for me, and I won't go investing in a new, tighter spring. The nice part is that when i close the trunk, however, the trunk closes easier w/ the added weight and I don't need to force it down so hard anymore.
My Trunk: When I pop the trunk, the trunk lid will come up about one to two inches. That's perfectly fine for me, and I won't go investing in a new, tighter spring. The nice part is that when i close the trunk, however, the trunk closes easier w/ the added weight and I don't need to force it down so hard anymore.
10-20-2004, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cantadaniel
I payed $250 in acura dealer for lip spoiler.. I was also thinking of aftermarket one...but decided to spend $80 and get the factory one....just better felling
10-21-2004, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by cantadaniel
I payed $250 in acura dealer for lip spoiler.. I was also thinking of aftermarket one...but decided to spend $80 and get the factory one....just better felling
Yeah, that seems a little cheap for OEM. Lowest internet price shipped is about 310 or so...
10-21-2004, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
How much does that lip spoiler weigh? Just curious.
just checked my ups tracking and it lists the package as 20lbs, so give a couple pounds to packaging. i'm actually surprised it weighs that much. i was thinking nothing more than 10 pounds. it isn't that bulky of a piece.
10-21-2004, 06:40 PM
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ADVICE ON INSTALLATION:
1) first, of course, thorougly clean the surface of the trunk w/ Dove dishsoap in order to strip all the wax from the clear coat. Make sure it is thoroughly dry before doing anything else
2) Place the spoiler (without removing the adhesive backing) on the trunk lid, and with a dry-erase pen, mark out where the spoiler should lie. Mark all around the spoiler so you have an exact idea of where it should go.
3) RECRUIT A FRIEND TO HELP FOR THE FINAL STEP!!! MISSION CRITICAL!!
4) have your buddy hold up one end (adhesive backing totally removed) while you position the first side of the spoiler onto the trunk lid.
5) Next, slowly position the second side of the spoiler onto the trunk lid.
6) Both of you now apply equal pressure to the entire length of the spoiler to ensure that all adhesive surfaces met with the trunk lid.
7) Allow to set for about 2 to 3 hours before exposing it to the elements (rain, snow, extreme cold). Heat is good, as it helps the adhesive set better. Do not apply to extremely cold surface. Use a blow dryer to heat up the surface prior to application.
8) Enjoy.
1) first, of course, thorougly clean the surface of the trunk w/ Dove dishsoap in order to strip all the wax from the clear coat. Make sure it is thoroughly dry before doing anything else
2) Place the spoiler (without removing the adhesive backing) on the trunk lid, and with a dry-erase pen, mark out where the spoiler should lie. Mark all around the spoiler so you have an exact idea of where it should go.
3) RECRUIT A FRIEND TO HELP FOR THE FINAL STEP!!! MISSION CRITICAL!!
4) have your buddy hold up one end (adhesive backing totally removed) while you position the first side of the spoiler onto the trunk lid.
5) Next, slowly position the second side of the spoiler onto the trunk lid.
6) Both of you now apply equal pressure to the entire length of the spoiler to ensure that all adhesive surfaces met with the trunk lid.
7) Allow to set for about 2 to 3 hours before exposing it to the elements (rain, snow, extreme cold). Heat is good, as it helps the adhesive set better. Do not apply to extremely cold surface. Use a blow dryer to heat up the surface prior to application.
8) Enjoy.
10-22-2004, 02:26 AM
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I bought full body kit and spoiler also a-spec rims and tires...so he gave me big deal..oh.. I picked up...so.. 250 for spoiler and 820 for the bodykit.. they quoted $350 for install but payed $120 + 20 (tip) =$140 from local bodyshop. I spend $1210 for everything 
10-22-2004, 07:52 AM
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Canta,
That's a sweet deal. THough the initial purpose of this thread was designed for those who did not want the entire kit, or already had the entire kit and just wanted to get the spoiler, and for those who already tried their dealer and got ridiculous prices for the spoiler. Not to knock your deal, but I wish more dealers would offer what they offered you. Sadly, this isn't the case (go figure), and we have to seek much cheaper alternatives to the average price of $300.00. I think this alternative spoiler is a great compromise over the OEM one, especially since it's only $180 shipped.
That's a sweet deal. THough the initial purpose of this thread was designed for those who did not want the entire kit, or already had the entire kit and just wanted to get the spoiler, and for those who already tried their dealer and got ridiculous prices for the spoiler. Not to knock your deal, but I wish more dealers would offer what they offered you. Sadly, this isn't the case (go figure), and we have to seek much cheaper alternatives to the average price of $300.00. I think this alternative spoiler is a great compromise over the OEM one, especially since it's only $180 shipped.
10-26-2004, 10:52 PM
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Just got my Lip spoiler today from Ron... excellent !!! Took about a week to ship to Florida. Installed in less than 10 minutes.... I first washed my car to make sure no excess wax was on trunk and then cleaned it with alcohol. Great paint job!!!
Very satisfied........
Very satisfied........
10-27-2004, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Here are the pics (as fricken promised... unlike SOME people that love to make empty promises....):
thanks for the pics
10-29-2004, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluu
just checked my ups tracking and it lists the package as 20lbs, so give a couple pounds to packaging. i'm actually surprised it weighs that much. i was thinking nothing more than 10 pounds. it isn't that bulky of a piece.
i just got my package yesterday (didn't even open it yet), but there's no way it ways more than 10 pounds for the entire package. i'm installing it tomorrow and will actually put it on a scale and weigh the damn thing. my guess is 3 pounds tops.
10-29-2004, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluu
i just got my package yesterday (didn't even open it yet), but there's no way it ways more than 10 pounds for the entire package. i'm installing it tomorrow and will actually put it on a scale and weigh the damn thing. my guess is 3 pounds tops.
lemme know if you have any issues w/ the install. Remember, within the first ten seconds of it being fully seated, you can still pry it off to re-adjust.. measure twice, install once.
10-31-2004, 12:58 PM
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I did a dry fitment yesterday and the two ends do not exactly meet the decklid. Will they stay down after I do the actual install with the tape? For those that ordered/installed this spoiler, was yours like this? Everything else seems fine.
Oh, in case anyone is interested, the spoier weighs 1lb and 14 oz.
Oh, in case anyone is interested, the spoier weighs 1lb and 14 oz.
10-31-2004, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluu
I did a dry fitment yesterday and the two ends do not exactly meet the decklid. Will they stay down after I do the actual install with the tape? For those that ordered/installed this spoiler, was yours like this? Everything else seems fine.
Oh, in case anyone is interested, the spoier weighs 1lb and 14 oz.
Oh, in case anyone is interested, the spoier weighs 1lb and 14 oz.
I agree on the weight also. The return shipping weight of my completely packaged spoiler was only 2 lbs. 14 oz. I don't know why the box it came in has a shipping weight of 25lbs.
10-31-2004, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by te3point5
so.... you'll spend $35,000 on a car, and go as cheap as you can on a spoiler which will probably fall off after 6 months?
Just because someone spends 35K on the car, doesn't mean it's ok for them to waste any money if they feel that's what they are doing.
And we don't know how good or bad this fake spoiler is anyway. It could actually be better than the OEM one as far as quality.
10-31-2004, 08:13 PM
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I haven’t read this whole thread but how does the sticky tape on the spoiler withstand the elements? After a lot of rain storms does it still feel like it’s on for good? Just wondering if the water would loosen the tape?
10-31-2004, 10:15 PM
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Donte --
I have been through several thunderstorms w/ this spoiler.. and temps b/w 40 deg. F and 80 deg. F and so far, the thing is rock solid. Its strength all depends on a good seating with the initial application. If you have good fittment, you're golden, and the only way that thing is coming off is if the paint comes off with it. It's solid.
I have been through several thunderstorms w/ this spoiler.. and temps b/w 40 deg. F and 80 deg. F and so far, the thing is rock solid. Its strength all depends on a good seating with the initial application. If you have good fittment, you're golden, and the only way that thing is coming off is if the paint comes off with it. It's solid.
11-02-2004, 02:42 AM
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I got my deck lip today from ron! The paint job done by ron is great!
The package listed the shipping weight is 20lb but it actually only weights 1lb! I guess it is because the odd size of the shipping box. *side note: UPS/Fedex charges the shipment by the formular Weight X dimension of the packaging X zone code.
My deck lip fits perfectly on the trunk! I didn't have the problem like BigBluu.
I tried very hard to clean up the surface before installing the deck lip. I have to use alcohol so many time before my layers of zaino coats would come off!
3 hrs later, I tested my TL on the highway @ 80 mph and deck lip is rock solid! 3M double side tape rocks!
The package listed the shipping weight is 20lb but it actually only weights 1lb! I guess it is because the odd size of the shipping box. *side note: UPS/Fedex charges the shipment by the formular Weight X dimension of the packaging X zone code.
My deck lip fits perfectly on the trunk! I didn't have the problem like BigBluu.
I tried very hard to clean up the surface before installing the deck lip. I have to use alcohol so many time before my layers of zaino coats would come off!
3 hrs later, I tested my TL on the highway @ 80 mph and deck lip is rock solid! 3M double side tape rocks!
11-16-2004, 09:35 AM
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The car looks good without nothing on it at all, but can anyone tell me if you wanted a spoiler on your car, why wouldn't you get a full size factory spoiler instead of the little lip spoiler. 
11-16-2004, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by chas22
The car looks good without nothing on it at all, but can anyone tell me if you wanted a spoiler on your car, why wouldn't you get a full size factory spoiler instead of the little lip spoiler.
11-17-2004, 03:05 PM
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i just called them and order mine for $180 shipped and painted. Hurry up and get yours. I think the lip spoiler makes a huge difference. and looks better than that big ass wing.
12-02-2006, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Jatt
i guess NBP owners are cheap 
do you guys know if they had to drill my trunk when they put the spoiler on?
I thought it's just held on with double sided tape...
12-02-2006, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rimike
Any updates from you guys who bought one of these? How is it holding up two years later?
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