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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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where did you pick that spoiler up?
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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nader 3M auto tape is A+++ its the only thing holding down my whale tail on the black gsl-se with 100 mph+ cruise's its all good. i dont think i could rip it off if i wanted that tape is pretty crazy.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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It'll be okay. Just make sure the surfaces are really, really clean; as mentioned before.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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yah 3m tape rocks. i put a roof spoiler on my old 240sx with a clean application of tape, that sucker wont come off, even thru car washing or outside weather its no worry, and the spoiler only tapes onto the rear windshield.

dont want to drill holes to burn bridges in case u dont like it later or someone trys to steal it, better it comes off instead of them prying the hell out of it and damaging ur hatch
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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where can i get one of these ive been looking all over the place and no luck. thanks!
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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japan, thats the only place ive seen them, and its not cheap to ship them
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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From Foresight Japan they cost about $300 to $400 each, then add about another $100 or less for shipping.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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really a hundred dollars or less? my coilovers are costin me 300 to get here
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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That's because coilovers are heavier and require a bigger box.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by DRFTMSTR
where can i get one of these ive been looking all over the place and no luck. thanks!
Originally Posted by blackedoutFC3S
japan, thats the only place ive seen them, and its not cheap to ship them
Originally Posted by red_s5_fc3s
From Foresight Japan they cost about $300 to $400 each, then add about another $100 or less for shipping.

I don't even KNOW how many times I've said it now:

SHINE AUTO PROJECT MAKES A REPLICA FOR MUCH LESS!!!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:01 AM
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Origin has a similar item for the FD3S and they recommend in conjunction with high grade double sided tape the use of caulking as well.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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I also found it on this website for i think 340 i forgot

www.rhdjapan.com
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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oh hey somebody told me shine makes one anybody hear about that?

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blackedoutFC3S
oh hey somebody told me shine makes one anybody hear about that?

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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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haha just kidding bro
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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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BumpholydeadthreadiknowOMGgetitoutofyoursystem.

I've been reading over this thread: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=aero+package (in preparation for buying a possibly complete Aero package ) and from what I can understand about this flow diagram: Wouldn't the visor/spoiler have a fairly noticable effect as far as "spoiling" goes? Still trying to make sense of what I see so please excuse my ignorance.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 02:39 AM
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I have the Shine one on my FC. I took off the rear S5 spoiler and noticed a change at high speeds. With the roof spoiler, I noticed no difference. I think it's more for looks.
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by red_s5_fc3s
I have the Shine one on my FC. I took off the rear S5 spoiler and noticed a change at high speeds. With the roof spoiler, I noticed no difference. I think it's more for looks.
Did you have to trim it at the bottom??

We put Naders on the other day, and when the hatch opens it rubs. Yet we mounted as far down as possible on the hatch (the bottom edge of the spoiler was resting right at the rubber trim of the hatch).
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by red_s5_fc3s
I have the Shine one on my FC. I took off the rear S5 spoiler and noticed a change at high speeds. With the roof spoiler, I noticed no difference. I think it's more for looks.
I know it's supposed to be for looks, but again, it looks like it would have a direct affect on the airflow over the car....

Icemark? Aaron? Any input?

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