GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)
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Old 05-15-03, 06:36 AM
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Please observe the following pictures of an L-Sportline Roof Spoiler. It looks okay to the eye, but doesn't line up as it should as it does on GS4Fun's car (I hope you don't mind me using your pic!). And yes, I know it's broken. I'll have to save that for another thread...
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Old 05-15-03, 06:38 AM
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It's not flush....
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Driver's side....
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Old 05-15-03, 06:39 AM
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Underside....
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One more passenger side...
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Old 05-15-03, 06:40 AM
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GS4Fun's Car...
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Old 05-15-03, 10:54 AM
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Doesn't look to be the real deal to me-

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I say FAKE... I installed a LSportline Roof Spoiler a couple weeks ago and it's nothing like this one. The underside of my roof spoiler has a tunnel [if you want to call it that] and it has LSportline in the inside with a series of number.
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Not that I would know, but based on the fit (or lack thereof), it doesn't look like the real deal to me.

BTW, does the roof spoiler actually do anything or is it all for looks?
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Originally posted by tmy727
I say FAKE... I installed a LSportline Roof Spoiler a couple weeks ago and it's nothing like this one. The underside of my roof spoiler has a tunnel [if you want to call it that] and it has LSportline in the inside with a series of number.
Okay, mine does not fit that description....
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Originally posted by kalimba
BTW, does the roof spoiler actually do anything or is it all for looks?
I think mainly for looks.... [but Bimmer M designers may argue different ?]

I didn't necessary mean fake.... maybe just by a different company.
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So, kevs, what's the story? Did you buy this on ebay or something?
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Okay, I've written the seller and want my money back. I am going to give him a few days and then I will release all information about him if this is not resolved or if no attempt has been made to make amends.
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I would too. That thing is either wrong for the GS or just plain wrong. It's not even close.

Good Luck.
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No problem for using the picture. Where did you buy the piece?
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