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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I cringe every time I see the spoiler. I just love the look of the lip on my type s
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Personal preference. I prefer the lip and i got it on Ebay real cheap, be carefull when doing that though i've heard stories about mis matched paint, not fitting right etc.. mine fit perfectly though and the paint matched perfectly too, got it for less than 100 bucks
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Lip. Says enough without saying too much.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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Type S lip spoiler, if you can find it for less than an arm and a leg.


I love it on mine, even though I had to drill 7 holes to mount it





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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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dont get me wrong but i think the roof spoiler adds so much more character to the car !!!!

GAWD DAMN JNC ur car looks HAWT !!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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I just installed the ebay lip spoiler... in 47 degree weather. I heard you're supposed to wait till its 70+ outside, but it seems to be fine. I couldn't wait!

I received the first spoiler and the paint was mismatched. They sent me another with better matching. I have an Anthracite Metallic so its always hard to match my paint, but it looks good overall.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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^^^ in a weather like that use the blow-drier.....

my girl was shocked to see her blow dried in the garage !!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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1) Do I have to be eighteen years old to partake in this discussion?

2) Which LIP is everyone here referring to when using the word "aggressive". Is it the Type-S lip? Or the other (smaller) lip by which can be found as a replica on eBay (ie: thespoilerstore). I would much rather have the Type-S lip if any lip at all, but do recall reading that it is next to impossible to find? ...Thoughts?

Ps. No hijack intended, but I do believe the OP has all the opinions he needs.

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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Get the Type-S lip from Saronaroofspoilers.com or something like that. It is a type-s replica that doesn't cost $550 or something. All you would have to do is get it painted.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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lip spoiler is the best...where can i get that cf lip?
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
^^^ in a weather like that use the blow-drier.....

my girl was shocked to see her blow dried in the garage !!!!
Lol I shave my head...so no blow drier. It was sunny so the sun's rays warmed it up a bit. It is on STRONGLY.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Get the lip spoiler from the "thespoilerstore" from eBay. He is a reputable lip spoiler seller nearly as perfect as OEM. For only 100$ you're getting good quality. If paint isn't perfect, he'll refund the portion of the money so you can paint it yourself, or send it back so you can do it. Great guy.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Here's the lip on my RRP




Off topic, jnc i love your baby.. your car is literally the goal i have set for my car except i may do tl-s wheels instead

Ill be buying paint matched headlights + ZKW's from you in january, be ready for it :p
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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lip + sarona =











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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 03:30 AM
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spoiler for me


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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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I MISS MY SPOILER :SAD:

i think i need to get the roof spoiler to get my rear deck lip look complete !!!!
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JnC
Type S lip spoiler, if you can find it for less than an arm and a leg.


I love it on mine, even though I had to drill 7 holes to mount it




Not trying to HIJACK the OPs thread but JNC what type of wheels are these???? They are BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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ronjons?
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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yup they have ronjons written all over em....dont remember the name....legends ???
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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I like the lip look, or decklid spoiler as I like to call it. But the ones available for the TL now are all too mild. I think there needs to be one with more aggressive look, a bit more flair. So many TLs have this bad ass look going and the trunk lips don't seem to really compliment the look as much as it really could/should.

I finally finished my TSX decklid spoiler. I have had aspirations of making a TL one as well. My next project is the 2g TL roof spoiler. Then after that I think I will tackle the 3g...










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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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^^^ that looks bad ass.....quit the 2G....waste of time LOL....j/k

make one for the 3G man before i buy something which i wudnt like too much !!!!
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 03:40 AM
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I agree.I went with spoiler because the lip isn't enough. If it was bigger I'd be all over it.
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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i wouldnt go back on my spoiler. and i wonder how many people here saying lips are better actually saw a tl with a trunk spoiler in person. i just ordered a carbon fiber lip spoiler to go with my hood and i think it ay be the first 3G tl with a trunk spoiler and roof spoiler (correct me if im wrong, and attach pictures if you have any please). ill post pics once its on if you wanna wait and see how it looks
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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I saw one on youtube. Looks great. I ordered mine today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Qgi...eature=related

Scroll to 2:50.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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I like the Lip better.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Lip spoiler FTW.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by AckTL05
I saw one on youtube. Looks great. I ordered mine today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Qgi...eature=related

Scroll to 2:50.
ooh la la, it looks even better than i imagined
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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yeah that does look good....when i had the spoiler i didnt really wanna get the roof spoiler, didnt know how bad it will look....this this looks very decent....get window visors and that dude is set !!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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yea i think im definitely gonna have to get some window visors, that would be the icing on the cake. are you still getting the lip carfreak?



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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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just got it on, you decide which look you like

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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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^^^ looks neat but like something is missing....i mean the wing makes the car look narrow bodied....the lip makes the car look wide bodied

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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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lip!
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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I'm kind of torn on this one. Like AckTL05 said, I wish the lip was a little bit more noticeable. Our TL will likely end up getting the wing though because that's what my wife likes and it's her car.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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I like the lip best, but I'm an oldfella.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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IMO, the lip is much sexier and better looking.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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The real question is, do you want to make it look the way everybody else wants it to look, or do you want it to look the way YOU want it to look?

Everybody is going to tell you they like it the way they have their own car set up. Weak minded questions like this are almost as bad as the "Which color should I choose?" questions.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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not only do I have the spoiler, but the sarona wing is going to be the shit.... I just have to black out my roof and it will look so sexy....
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Lip spoiler looks better IMO..

But both are over 300 bucks.. I paid 280 for my front lip and would pay it again in a heartbeat.. but for the lip spoiler 300+ :/
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by EL BAN
Lip spoiler looks better IMO..

But both are over 300 bucks.. I paid 280 for my front lip and would pay it again in a heartbeat.. but for the lip spoiler 300+ :/
Just get one from "thespoilerstore" on eBay. He has them for $100 painted and at good quality. Many members can vouch... So please whoever is in the market for buying a spoiler, you don't have to waste over $200 buying a OEM lip when you can get the same quality, paint, and everything in between for half or even less for the same material.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
The real question is, do you want to make it look the way everybody else wants it to look, or do you want it to look the way YOU want it to look?

Everybody is going to tell you they like it the way they have their own car set up. Weak minded questions like this are almost as bad as the "Which color should I choose?" questions.
x1234123. I've been on too many forums where all of the cars start to look exactly the same because people are too afraid to just do what they think looks cool.
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