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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 03:03 AM
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Question Roof spoiler

hi im new to the website/forum.
I have been on the search for a roof spoiler for months
im looking for noticeable one not too big but not too small either
ive seen every single one on ebay they are all too small
looking for on at least 3 inches high from window
anyone have info it would be greatly appreciated
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 08:21 AM
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Welcome! This thread should give you some ideas:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/roof-spoiler-807447/
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:06 AM
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The M3 spoiler is small yes but despite that fact its one of those mods that changes the look of the back end with noticeable effect. 10/10 would recommend.
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Even though you said you didn't like any off of ebay, I bought this one last week off of ebay and in my opinion, it's one of the better looking ones out there.

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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by nate_0022
Even though you said you didn't like any off of ebay, I bought this one last week off of ebay and in my opinion, it's one of the better looking ones out there.






Do you have an ebay link for it?
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=321491343399
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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The one Nate posted looks good!
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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prob 75% of ppl including myself have the bmwoemshop roof spoiler off ebay. bmwoemshop is the sellers name, you get it painted oem color when you order it. Highly recommend it! 3" roof spoiler, damn... You might as well buy an airplane lmfao
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Agreed with NBP, bmwoemshop is the way to go IMO. Great roof spoiler.

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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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From bmwoemshop on ebay! I also left a 1/2 cm gap from the roof when installing. Looks great and not too over the top!


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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NBP_BALLER
prob 75% of ppl including myself have the bmwoemshop roof spoiler off ebay. bmwoemshop is the sellers name, you get it painted oem color when you order it. Highly recommend it! 3" roof spoiler, damn... You might as well buy an airplane lmfao

Lmao
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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I had that bmwoemshop on my car for a good 3 years until the paint started to go to crap. I also had a slight gap like "mvp" did his and hated how leaves found their way in and got stuck all the time lol.

I have a shadow.speed spoiler on my roof now that I just installed Saturday night. It looks like Nate_0022 spoiler. There's no curvature in it compared to the bmwoemshop one.

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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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14 months now and my bmwoemshop spoiler is still looking good.
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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the spoiler everyone is referring to from bmwoemshop is it this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/xxx-NEW-NH-603P-04-08-PAINTED-ACURA-TL-III-K-TYPE-ROOF-SPOILER-WING-xxx-/291063594114?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43c4bdfc82
i am in the market for one as well. thanks
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcoNorthPolo
14 months now and my bmwoemshop spoiler is still looking good.
I'll admit.... I didn't take the best care of the spoiler when it was on my car.

I'm sure it was the combination of that and the fact that I don't have a garage so my car is parked outdoors 100% of the time and here in TX summers can be pretty brutal.

Here's how my bmwoemshop spoiler looked just after 2-3 years. Watch your eyes

Cracks started to form throughout the roof spoiler. Water from the rain created etched in water marks. The whole spoiler lost its gloss and felt like gritty sand paper. It was at the point of no return. I probably could have got away with getting it repainted but I wanted a different style roof spoiler my 2nd time around so I bought a shadow.speed one.





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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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I got the newer version from Shadowspeed on fleabay. Excellent color match and super fast shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281413638230?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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I got the newer version from Shadowspeed on fleabay. Excellent color match and super fast shipping.

New Coming Hot Sale Painted V Type Roof Spoiler for 04 08 Acura TL III 3th ☢ | eBay
that fit doesn't look as good as the bmwoemshop one
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sockr1
that fit doesn't look as good as the bmwoemshop one
Sockr that ebay link he just posted is the exact same one I just installed on my TL Saturday night. Fitment is just as good as the bmwoemshop one. I had the bmwoemshop one for 3 years on my TL.

I will admit the pictures in the eBay ad does make the fitment look horrible. They did a shitty job installing it. Fitment for mine is on point. No horrible gaps like that eBay listing.

I purchased mine from that exact same seller also.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
Sockr that ebay link he just posted is the exact same one I just installed on my TL Saturday night. Fitment is just as good as the bmwoemshop one. I had the bmwoemshop one for 3 years on my TL.

I will admit the pictures in the eBay ad does make the fitment look horrible. They did a shitty job installing it. Fitment for mine is on point. No horrible gaps like that eBay listing.

I purchased mine from that exact same seller also.


It's urethane. Bends to the shape of the roof. I had one of the bmwoemshop spoilers on my '08 accord coupe 3 years ago. Same Taiwanese sh**! For under $100 its a nice mod. Go with Nate's ebay link and save yourself $8. It's the same spoiler.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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I can get better pics today if you guys want? I'll show you the fitment.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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I'll also do the same
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 11:27 PM
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Here's a few better pics for you guys

Fitment is pretty good, lines up with the rear glass perfectly.
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vietxquangstah
I'll admit.... I didn't take the best care of the spoiler when it was on my car.

I'm sure it was the combination of that and the fact that I don't have a garage so my car is parked outdoors 100% of the time and here in TX summers can be pretty brutal.

Here's how my bmwoemshop spoiler looked just after 2-3 years. Watch your eyes

Cracks started to form throughout the roof spoiler. Water from the rain created etched in water marks. The whole spoiler lost its gloss and felt like gritty sand paper. It was at the point of no return. I probably could have got away with getting it repainted but I wanted a different style roof spoiler my 2nd time around so I bought a shadow.speed one.

Ouch! I think I'll go wax mine right now.
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Old Sep 4, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:25 AM
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I have the same one as nate and vietxquangstah, its been on my car for several months now and its been great. Perfect fit and I think looks better then the bmwoemshop one. I am really happy with mine!

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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 03:42 AM
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I have the spoiler from bmwoemshop and its been 15 months, still looking great.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 11:09 AM
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IMO the bmwoemshop one looks better than the other ebay one - All comes down to personal preference.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Same one as a couple posts above.. Fit and finish is great..


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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Thread bump.

My roof spoiler flew off last week so I needed to go on the hunt for a new one. I respect nate's opinion as he's been a member here for a while now and I'm impressed with his lighting projects. I ended up buying the same one he did. 80.00 bucks shipped. Shipping was pretty fast IMHO. Purchased 9-30 and received from Taiwan with tracking on 10-3.

Will post pics once the install is done.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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Bruce sells a roof spoiler from his site. Endlessrpm.com. I literally got mine in 20 hours.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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I got a big ass atlp roof spoiler to put on soon. Looks like a surf board
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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Got to install it this morning. I'm happy with the product.











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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
Got to install it this morning. I'm happy with the product.
Looks good

I get lots of compliments on mine.. Really happy with it..
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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Looks great. One of the best looking roof spoilers right there.
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Agreed. Along with the price, fast shipping, quality of the product itself and fitment, I am very pleased. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 01:46 PM
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where can i get this spoiler? looks good!

Originally Posted by ggesq
Got to install it this morning. I'm happy with the product.










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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 08-TL-S
where can i get this spoiler? looks good!
Got mine from this seller.. Same style..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Coming-Hot-Sale-Painted-V-Type-Roof-Spoiler-For-04-08-Acura-TL-III-3th-/271607261548?vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by 08-TL-S
where can i get this spoiler? looks good!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Painted-For-ACURA-TL-3rd-04-08-Sedan-R-Type-Rear-Window-Roof-Spoiler-STOCK-/321522527863?vxp=mtr
Same one Nate and some others have.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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^^ That spoiler looks great. I was leaning towards the bmwoemshop type spoiler for a while, but now I may pull the trigger on this one. Thanks fellas
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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These look amazing, i admit i was skeptical when i clicked on the thread. Completely sold on it now.
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