Rear Window Spoiler (Flame Suit On!!)
08-17-2006, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
Why is there a roof spoiler in the first place? Who cares, it doesnt really matter.... but the real question is, why not? Supposedly, it should give downforce right? Hence the term, roof spoiler. But there would not be enough speed in the first place to give adequate downforce on a regular roof spoiler. The shape of this one even has more potential then a regular roof spoiler. Just the same, it is just for looks anyway. How else can you change the roofline?
Well there are tons of things out there for cars. Curb feelers, underbody neon lights, 26" wheels, roof spoilers. Just cause things are out there doesn't mean you have to put them on your car
08-17-2006, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
thanks man. much appreciated.
i'll snap a pic of it tomorrow when there is better light. i'll be sure to be further away and get better angles.
i'll snap a pic of it tomorrow when there is better light. i'll be sure to be further away and get better angles.
08-17-2006, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
might look good with it being the body color but i have this kind of black and white theme. front grill is black, rims are dark colored and some of the other accessories as well. i wanted to paint my splash guards white to match the body but didnt have anytime to go look around for quotes. (ie. got lazy)
08-17-2006, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
Well there are tons of things out there for cars. Curb feelers, underbody neon lights, 26" wheels, roof spoilers. Just cause things are out there doesn't mean you have to put them on your car
Originally Posted by lembowski
Can't really say if I like it until I see a picture where you step back a few feet.
08-17-2006, 02:49 PM
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As a 37 y.o., father of 2, straight-laced guy I have to say that my A-Spec kit and aftermarket spoilers are about as ricey as I'll get. I have to say that I was wincing when you first said that you were putting a roof spoiler on. But now that I see it, it's about the most subdued roof spoiler you could get, so I don't find it offensive or cheesy. I wouldn't get one, but for what it is, it looks okay.
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08-17-2006, 05:20 PM
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heres some more pics from further away. you guys will see that it will be hard to even find it sometimes. it is very subtle...
tell me what you think if your opinion changed with seeing it from further away...
tell me what you think if your opinion changed with seeing it from further away...
08-17-2006, 06:06 PM
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i like it too...but me personalllly i would have painted it because the black spoiler kind of gets lost in the dark tints. But none the less PROPS for being different and its something i wanted to do for a while.
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08-17-2006, 08:05 PM
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I did a bit of photoshopping and it might look a little ricey if its painted. since the shape is not like a normal roof spoiler. the normal roof spoiler curves down with the window and this one curves up... eh, the more i look at it the more i can deal with the painted version...heres the photochop
08-17-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by randomthought
Wow. It's a lot smaller than I thought, but looks nice. Almost looks OEM. I say leave it black. It blends in with the surrounding area.
If it was any other color, i think it would look good painted. especially SSM.
08-17-2006, 10:39 PM
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i think it looks good and would look great WDP. the only thing i would worry about is the paint cracking because that spoiler looks like it has alot of give. even with alot of flex additive, it may happen.
08-17-2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ding069
i think it looks good and would look great WDP. the only thing i would worry about is the paint cracking because that spoiler looks like it has alot of give. even with alot of flex additive, it may happen.
08-19-2006, 03:54 PM
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I was considering using the lip spoiler from my 03TL-S on my 06.
I couldn't go through with it though. As soon as it crossed my mind that it's a "subtle" wing, I realized it's just a weak one.
it still tempts me to go ahead & rock it, but i know I will have 2nd thoughts every other time I look @ it.
I couldn't go through with it though. As soon as it crossed my mind that it's a "subtle" wing, I realized it's just a weak one.
it still tempts me to go ahead & rock it, but i know I will have 2nd thoughts every other time I look @ it.
08-20-2006, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ililillilillilil
I was considering using the lip spoiler from my 03TL-S on my 06.
I couldn't go through with it though. As soon as it crossed my mind that it's a "subtle" wing, I realized it's just a weak one.
it still tempts me to go ahead & rock it, but i know I will have 2nd thoughts every other time I look @ it.
I couldn't go through with it though. As soon as it crossed my mind that it's a "subtle" wing, I realized it's just a weak one.
it still tempts me to go ahead & rock it, but i know I will have 2nd thoughts every other time I look @ it.
08-21-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by aznbo187
That's his 03 TL spoiler on his 06..i think.
it looks good now that I took another look @ the pics. R u guys feelin it?
i'm still tempted to leave it on.
08-21-2006, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ililillilillilil
exactly
it looks good now that I took another look @ the pics. R u guys feelin it?
i'm still tempted to leave it on.
it looks good now that I took another look @ the pics. R u guys feelin it?
i'm still tempted to leave it on.
i say leave it. Does it line up properly?
08-21-2006, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ayethetiense
I know I know....
I'm gona get some flack and...
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over this. But I really, honestly think it would look good and not necessarily ricey.
I think i found something that would fit just right. Not sure cause I haven't received it yet. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping it will fit and curve right. I'll post pics as soon as I get it on there. Actually, after I get it on there and wash the car. I haven't had pics of my ride for a long time anyway. Wish me luck.... Please post comments on if you think it will be ricey or if you think there is a good possibility it will look good. Famous words of the guy in Fanstastic 4 "Flame on!"
I'm gona get some flack and...
and and and and and maybe even some over this. But I really, honestly think it would look good and not necessarily ricey.
I think i found something that would fit just right. Not sure cause I haven't received it yet. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping it will fit and curve right. I'll post pics as soon as I get it on there. Actually, after I get it on there and wash the car. I haven't had pics of my ride for a long time anyway. Wish me luck.... Please post comments on if you think it will be ricey or if you think there is a good possibility it will look good. Famous words of the guy in Fanstastic 4 "Flame on!"
08-22-2006, 01:47 AM
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I've gotten a good amt of PMs about this so hopefully its ok if i just post this. I got it off of ebay and this is the auction number tha ti won so that you guys can just reference what type of spoiler it is. I am in no way endorsing this seller, but this is the exact option that i won. just copy and paste this in the search field. 280009894141
08-22-2006, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Acuracy
i say leave it. Does it line up properly?
i got mine from ebay too.
it must have flex additive in the paint because it bends a lot when it's warm without showing in the finish.
i got it in the winter & it was stiff.
i think it's ABS plastic
08-22-2006, 10:50 AM
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There's nothing quite like adding useless plastic to a nice car just to add weight and mess with its aerodynamics.
Oh, and it looks silly too.
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Oh, and it looks silly too.
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