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Cheap ebay M3 Lip VS Small TTE Lip

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Old 01-16-07, 07:29 PM
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Default Cheap ebay M3 Lip VS Small TTE Lip

To me they look pretty similar...show me some comparisons to change my mind...spend $50 on one + paint or $210 + paint for the other. Some one prove to me why your small TTE is worthy...some close pics of the top trunk lid seem to be pretty scarce from my research and I'm a search fiend. lets see fellas

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I just placed an order for the TTE trunk lip spoiler and hope to have it painted and on within a couple of weeks. I will definitely post pics once I get my car back.

I chose the TTE because I know that it is made of quality materials and is very small and simple. Not too familiar with the ebay one.
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TTE lip will fit better. Easier to install and made of quality material.

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Im interested in seeing this Ebay M3 lip spoiler also.
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I think we all agree that the TTE is a more perfect fit and better quality. For me though, that spoiler design is so small that whether it is polyurethane or fiberglass shouldn't make a huge difference. If they had a replica front TTE lip that was fiberglass, I would definately not get that one though. All it would take is one speedbump or curb to crack it. The only thing I would worry about with the replica spoiler from Ebay is maybe not securing it properly and result in the spoiler flying off at high speeds. Then again, If you don't secure the TTE spoiler properly either, that would fly off also. The only other possible concern I would have is people who like to lift your trunk open with the spoiler.
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I'll post up pics tomorrow of my TTE trunk lid spoiler...I would def go would the TTE one
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Originally Posted by FrankWhite
To me they look pretty similar...show me some comparisons to change my mind...spend $50 on one + paint or $210 + paint for the other. Some one prove to me why your small TTE is worthy...some close pics of the top trunk lid seem to be pretty scarce from my research and I'm a search fiend. lets see fellas
Mr. White:

Why do we need to convince you? If you want to cheap out your Lexus by putting on a spoiler NOT intended for your car and NOT even OEM for the BMW M3...then go for it! It's your car - do what you want!

If you want nothing but the best, then go for the TTE lip.

Simple as that.
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Its only an internet forum you dont need to take it that serious
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Originally Posted by tuddy
Its only an internet forum you dont need to take it that serious
Who says I am being serious?
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Heres some pics of the TTE on my Sport Design GS
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Its too small for my taste. I really like the 3 piece spoilers
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Originally Posted by BLiu
Mr. White:

Why do we need to convince you? If you want to cheap out your Lexus by putting on a spoiler NOT intended for your car and NOT even OEM for the BMW M3...then go for it! It's your car - do what you want!

If you want nothing but the best, then go for the TTE lip.

Simple as that.

who said I wanted to buy anything??? merely a debatable topic ...just fishin for a pick buddy...relax
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I think that tiny lip looks weak, I prefer the Sportdesign style spoilers that aren't huge 3pc. but are larger than that TTE.
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I think the Sport Design lip is too big (for a lip) ..But if your looking for something simple the TTE lip is it...But if your going for a full on bodykit/lip kit then I would go for the JP 3 piece wing


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