Bobcat

I am thinking about removing my factory spoiler. I think the car will look classier without it. It's almost like it doesn't really belong on the car. Ever since I put on the Lowenharts, it's kinda like the spoiler puts the car over the top in the "in-yer-face" category. I like it when people notice and admire the car, but I don't want too much of a good thing.

Who else would do the same if cost were not a big factor?

ap0718

I have mine on 20 inch Lowenhart LD1's (20x8.5 F and 20x10 R) with the H&R drop, and I want to put the spoiler on mine. I understand what you mean by the classy look, it does give that, but I like the sport look and I think the spoiler give it just that.

If you do decide to take the spoiler off, I will swap you the inside back dash piece for your flat piece if you want. You know, the light that you will need on the inside of the window. If you are interested, let me know. You can contact me at ap0718@clublexus.com

Thanks

Benny

leave it man. sporty yet classy at the same time. doesn't look like a CIVIC with 4 foot wing.

tinygs

Just M.O but I TOTALLY agree with you. When I was shopping for a GS I had already determined that I would not get a spoiler....My main hang-up about the factory spoilr is simple: Lexus fitted a "round" car with a "square" spoiler. IMO the car and the spoiler dont look at home with one another.......Just M.O Tiny

tinygs

Hello ap0718, how are you? Do you have ANY rubbing with your 20's in the front or rear? I am considering 20's and would really like to know if your tires rub at all....Thanks, Tiny

mooretorque

No spoiler for me on my special ordered GS. Nonfunctional except as a place to hang the CHMSL, or to develop a rattle with time. I agree it's not as garish as the old "baskethandle", but it ain't me.

lexguynj

The Factory GS Spoiler is a preference. Without the spoiler, the car may look classier, however without it, it also makes it look like the rest of the STOCK GS300s out there, that are driven by the older folks. Rims can offset this image of course too.

I like my spoiler and do have to admit it does get some getting used to, since it is not very low profile, but it finishes the car off nicely and it gives it that sportier younger look to the car too (28 here and I'm probably one of the old ones already ;-)

Sportier is good, especially when you have that rocket of a GS430.

If you remove you spoiler, how will you plug up those mounting holes drilled in your trunk lid? Maybe more of a hassle to take it off, then to leave it on and still look sporty.

My 2 cents of course.

D-MAN63

Yes, I all know too well about the spoiler questions ! We had a long topic about this a while ago if I am not mistaken.

I wanted to take off my spoiler because I didn't like it no more. So i went to the bodyshop and it will cost around $450 to repaint the trunklid, cover up the holes, and paint the sides of the trunk. If you have a spoiler and want to get rid of it, there are 2 ways.

1)Spend the money on the paint job

2) Swap out the trunk lid with someone that wants your spoiler but in the same color as your car.

I tried option #2 in the classifieds but no one yet responded

sypc

I think it depends on what color is your GS. Dark color cars looks smaller than light color. Personally, I like dark color GS w/ spoiler. I have a white GS, and I think it just look weird with spoiler on.

Peter

lexguynj

SYPC, you have a very good point there, since the dark colors tend to make the spoiler look discrete and not stick out as much. White does stand out. I do like my silver one though still with the spoiler, but I think it looks probably huge compared to a black one with a spoiler. It grows on you!

LEXUS_KID

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4ntvings

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i like spoilers, just my 2 cents. but i'm biased to only a select few (oem included).

PushinLEX

iTrader: (9)

If you have the factory SD spoiler, thats clean. I think the generic factory spoil is way too bulky.

I vote for no spoiler or aftermarket spoiler.

illtech

I have a black cherry 01 w/spoiler..I will even trade for blk cherry trunk w/o spoiler

MrG4Life

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I've had the factory spoiler and lost interest within months after seeing others that are available out there. I went simple and conservative and now have a lip spoiler.