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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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custom rear spoiler want feedback W/PICS

Guys here are some pics of the spoiler i made its old-school ductail
fits like a glove, its going to be bolt-on available in fg and cf, let me know
what you think..
Paulo.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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I like it. I think the front, forward facing ends would look better if they were extended longer. But looks good.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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I like it too! Maybe a bit bigger would be more functional.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Rx7carl
I like it. I think the front, forward facing ends would look better if they were extended longer. But looks good.
Yeah- mine protrudes a little more forward.
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However- I still think yours (fazzt73) looks DAMN good!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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I'd be happy with either style, if the price was right. I agree that the longer ends do look a little better, though.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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That looks way, WAY better than the IMSA spoiler.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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How much????
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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i want one....
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Sharp, Never seen one that style that "short"
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Looks good to me.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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nice work!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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how much? perfect for my race car... may need to be extended back a little more.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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I like it as it is. It's subtle. Also, it doesnt obstruct the antennae; requiring a hole be put in it.

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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I like it. I'll probly buy one, if the price is right. Only thing I'd like different, would be longer protruding ends, and maybe a little more angle, for more downforce.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Looks good man, let us know some more details when you get them!
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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Mine is similar also & functional in recomended ways. I removed it when it installed the wide body & it is FOR SALE. Yours is MUCH easier to ship due to smaller extensions. Nice work.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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looks good, but like almost everyone else said, the sides should be extended longer, some go as far as all the way to the front side of the rear corner window...look up at snapshot's pic.

i have been looking for some time now, for a spoiler that is larger than this one, but not as large as the HUGE imsa spoiler you see on the wide body's....something in between, fairly large. they sell what im talking about i believe at mazdatrix, but not mariah or victoria british. if you can make that, i'd definately be interested.

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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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Looks perfect, nice and subtle.

What are we looking at for cost on a carbon fiber one?

It would work great with manntis' carbon fiber hood.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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I personally like how little it protrudes forward, i wish it had more "ducktail effect" and protruded rearward a little more.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Looks real good. I personally like the big ducktails that protrude forward a lot, but that one you made there looks good.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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agreed; i like it the way it is. hurry it up!
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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I like it how much pm me.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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NICE! How much?
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 02:43 AM
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I'm not usually a big fan of aftermarket spoilers, but the stock JDM 12at (GT-X models whatever) are my favorite and I plan on getting one eventually. Yours is pretty close, and I think it looks okay, but IMO, I like this type better:
http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m12142938
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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I like it...dont change a thing.



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