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lip spoiler fad?

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Old 02-04-08, 09:24 PM
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Default lip spoiler fad?

whatever happened to wing spoilers?

everyone has a lip spoiler stuck on the trunk.

no one likes wings anymore?
Old 02-04-08, 09:44 PM
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Most wings (wing or lip) are for show, not function.

And lip spoilers are cheaper to produce, and easier to install.

It's part fad, part economics, part OEM-personalization.
Old 02-04-08, 11:20 PM
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please don't make the GS look like a rice rocket...keep it simple
Old 02-04-08, 11:28 PM
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Fast & Furious is not a good look. Like Philip said, that stuff is generally all show, no go. Too much show. On a luxury car, understated is what most people are going for. Unless you're actually sponsored and race your Lexus on a track (with a GS, why?), don't go the fast and the furious route.
Old 02-05-08, 05:59 AM
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Please dont turn your GS into a lawn mower
Old 02-05-08, 07:17 AM
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makes the car look like a shopping cart.....It does not belong on a Lexus
Old 02-05-08, 07:20 AM
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I agree with everyone above, plus large wing spoilers are for WRX's and Evo's, you buy a luxury car, which is what the L in Lexus stands for, you personalize in style.
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Wing spoilers are so lame looking. Unless of course they are made of wood

http://jwz.livejournal.com/112303.html
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I wonder if that guy could custom make me one for my GS!
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Originally Posted by lexusgs408
please don't make the GS look like a rice rocket...keep it simple

I prefer the subtle look of the lip spoiler as well.
Old 02-05-08, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
whatever happened to wing spoilers?

everyone has a lip spoiler stuck on the trunk.

no one likes wings anymore?
I'll donate $5 if you wanna slap a wing to the trunk of your car . . .
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
no one likes wings anymore?
Nope, no one does, people grew up out of them...

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Old 02-05-08, 09:50 PM
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Hey... 1990 called. It wants its spoiler back
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The wing spoilers went out with the gold emblems
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dude, go for it. That would look soooo hot.


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