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** New Roof Spoiler ... expert opinions sought **

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Old 05-12-10, 06:53 AM
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Quality is really excellent. Made of some type of rubber composite material that is really heavy and just flexible enough to allow shaping to the window contour. The paint match and finish are perfect. My only concern would be whether it holds up to hot and cold temperature cycles over time.

But the real issue for me is .... I'm just not sure I like it. The slight flip at the tail does follow the deck spoiler design nicely. I guess my reservations are: whether it looks too busy, especially with the shark fin; and if it looks ricey or tacky.

Car will be lowered with 19' or 20' MMR HR2's in a few weeks, so keep that in mind with the overall look.

So whaddya think.




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post more pics from the rear. I want to see it dead center and some up close pics.

looks good in the first pic.
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Originally Posted by passnu2
post more pics from the rear. I want to see it dead center and some up close pics.

looks good in the first pic.








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I think it looks too busy in combination with the shark fin. If the shark fin wasn't there, it would look better.
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as long as you use good 3m industrial double sided tape, and you clean the glass surface well, you won't have to worry about it. it will stick well. in fact, worry about taking it off

on the styling, imho, i don't like how it flips up at the end, doesn't flow well with the car
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That looks horrible. You should sell it to me....

Personally, I like it. Although I do agree with BinaryJay that if the shark fin wasn't there it would be that much better.
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too much with the fin
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any good side profile pics?
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Looks a little too large....I like the smaller roof spoilers. I have the JP and it's perfect size.
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yeah with the shark fin looks lil too extra imo u gotta do either or not both they dont mesh well for a clean look by the way where did u get it from?
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Yeah ... it just doesn't work up there, especially with the ugly-azz shark fin. So, it's boxed up and waiting to take a plane back to the Orient. C'est la vie.

Moving on here ... expecting F-Sport sways (with the new bushings!) and springs to arrive next week. Will DIY the sways, and thinking about DIYing the springs too.
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what is up with everybody puttin Roof Spoilers now??? guess im not into details but i cant barely tell that thing is even there,,,
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I say allow it sometime to see if you like it. I would be curious to see a photo shop with out the shark fin and how that looks.

I actually like the look of our car with no roof spoiler. I'm going to take mine off.
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I think it would look much better if the 'flip up' was a more subtle.
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Originally Posted by LIMS407
what is up with everybody puttin Roof Spoilers now??? guess im not into details but i cant barely tell that thing is even there,,,
Thats because all you have is rims, lol...


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