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Old 02-10-20, 03:25 AM
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Default Rear lower spoiler advice needed!

Considering installing rear lower spoiler for RX, kinda fed up with dust and small specks of mud sprays from tire ending up on the rear window!
I think lower spoiler will help with the turbulence or at least reduce the rear window from being dirtied so fast. Hence the dilemma, there are 2 versions available carbon fiber(twice the price of resin) and resin fiber with primer applied. Carbon seems like no brainer but I got no carbon parts on the car so it might stick out, resin one seems ok(if painted well) but does not look as good as the carbon one.
Need advice on which one looks better on Pearl white gen 4 RX!
Resin - painted




Carbon - no paint applied




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Old 02-10-20, 08:24 AM
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Do you have any other modifications done? It may look a bit goofy without other supporting mods to balance out the looks.
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yeah, thought it might but after looking at the second pic with standard RX with the rear wing thought it might work out.
definitely looking into adding more mods to match the look, guess will start off with this one.

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Old 02-11-20, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NFaridi
Do you have any other modifications done? It may look a bit goofy without other supporting mods to balance out the looks.
I agree.

Op, If you plan to add more modes then it should look fine but I wouldn’t just add this if you don’t plan to do anything else.
Old 02-11-20, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sevn86
I agree.

Op, If you plan to add more modes then it should look fine but I wouldn’t just add this if you don’t plan to do anything else.
Thanks guys! after you guys mentioned it, i was considering this mod for the rear end.


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Looks good! Can't wait to see what you do
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Old 03-11-20, 06:51 AM
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while waiting on the spoiler to arrive, custom fabricated rear bumper protection. left enough space for the lower trim/defuser. think this might help with balanced look on the back.




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Originally Posted by gkar
Thanks guys! after you guys mentioned it, i was considering this mod for the rear end.

just FYI, i like below, reminds me of Mercedes GLC300 rear.

I believe there is also a mini black spoiler above license plate and below logo, Could be glued on top of chrome.



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Old 03-11-20, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rarebird
just FYI, i like below, reminds me of Mercedes GLC300 rear.

I believe there is also a mini black spoiler above license plate and below logo, Could be glued on top of chrome.

Thanks Rarebird, i think the spoiler needs to follow the car color! otherwise, it'll sticks out too much. Also was considering small vortex generator or spoilers on top of the upper spoiler.


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Originally Posted by gkar
Thanks Rarebird, i think the spoiler needs to follow the car color! otherwise, it'll sticks out too much. Also was considering small vortex generator or spoilers on top of the upper spoiler.

I didn’t notice it... and I like it!
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Finally the spoiler has arrived painted, installed, and PPFed!
Initially had it painted to match the paint, but it was sticking out a bit too much, so added black Xpel film for PPF and dual-tone finish.








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Originally Posted by gkar
Finally the spoiler has arrived painted, installed, and PPFed!
Initially had it painted to match the paint, but it was sticking out a bit too much, so added black Xpel film for PPF and dual-tone finish.
Clever idea on placing black on the top and side surfaces of the spoiler. It blends in much better and looks great!
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Originally Posted by SoCalRX
Clever idea on placing black on the top and side surfaces of the spoiler. It blends in much better and looks great!
I agree! Looks great!
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