Spoiler?

[albertwang16]

did you get the spoiler from the dealer or a third party? how much was it? and how much does the dealer charge to install it? thanks.

[tw34k]

I ordered it from my dealer for $280.

They estimated the install would be around $160.00...and 1.5 - 2 hrs to install it.

Hopefully it will go faster and cost less than that....But I ain't holding my breath.

[Jaded TC]

Here is a pic I found on somewhere on the web. Does anyone know how to increase the size of pics you post here on the forum? I always seem to get the same size..

[Rogue Man]

I also found this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem i think it looks a lot nicer and better with the spoiler on it. Can someone photoshop this in black or blue with these wheels? http://www.tirerack.com/wheels...Brandh ... ls...Brand

Thanks!

[EddNog]

Got an idea, since the rear hatch is tinted, how slick would a Black spoiler look instead of body color? (match the windows) any photoshop pros here?!

Original, un-touched image (blue spoiler):

Photochopped, matte black/unpainted spoiler:

Photochopped, blue spoiler spoiler that has a black underside (sort of like the rear bumper):

Photochopped, blue spoiler spoiler that has a black underside plus smoked tail lamps:

Photochopped, gloss black spoiler:

Photochopped, gloss black spoiler plus smoked tail lamps:

Photochopped, silver spoiler:

Photochopped, silver spoiler that has a black underside:

Photochopped, silver spoiler that has a black underside plus smoked tail lamps:

-Ed

Modified by EddNog at 1:07 AM 12/1/2007

Modified by EddNog at 1:19 AM 12/1/2007
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[tw34k]

Well since EddNog did such a fine job on those spoiler pics in different variations....I guess It won't be neccesary to post pics of mine after the install.....Unless you want to see it anyway.

[EddNog]

This doesn't show the entire car, though; and I think a few more angles would be beneficial.

That being said, I'm seriously considering doing one of these now, body color on top and black underneath (maybe a flat/matte black). Definitely blends in nicely with the rear factory privacy glass!

-Ed

[PINODY]

Great work, thanks - All Black looks best ... here's a few more angles, if you don't need them - loose the roof-rails (like the "S" model) looks better!

[Jaded TC]

Very nice Ed!Maybe you can answer my burning question? How do you get photos you post on here as large as they are when they're uploaded? Like the pics of your car in the "Blue Rogue" thread. Mine are getting dowsized somewhere in the process.

[Rogueman]

No we need to see more pics please

[EddNog]

Very nice Ed!Maybe you can answer my burning question? How do you get photos you post on here as large as they are when they're uploaded? Like the pics of your car in the "Blue Rogue" thread. Mine are getting dowsized somewhere in the process.

The site hosting your images is reducing the size to save space and bandwidth. I am hosting my images off my own personal hosting space, which I pay for.

You may want to try a different image host.

-Ed

[Jaded TC]

The site hosting your images is reducing the size to save space and bandwidth. I am hosting my images off my own personal hosting space, which I pay for.

You may want to try a different image host.

-Ed

OK, Thank you. I will check out others.

[Superdave54]

I would like to know from somebody who has the spoiler if it keeps the rear window cleaner? Mine seems to really collect dirt, and more recently, snow.

I think it looks great, but would like to know if it has the benefit of keeping the rear window cleaner, and therefore also helps with sun glare diminishing visibility unless you are constantly running the wiper/washer.

[tw34k]

OK...sorry I didnt get these up on Saturday...I caught a cold from my kid and felt like total ICK when at the dealers getting it installed...

Just my luck too....when I need to takes pictures we get a snow/rain mix here in Puyallup.

So here they are then...

[Rogueman]

Pretty sweeeeettt. Is that black matte paint underneath the spoiler? And how much was the total and how long did it take to be installed? Wow im so getting this.

[EddNog]

Looking at the second image, I think it's painted silver underneath, too.

-Ed

[Rogueman]

Looking at the second image, I think it's painted silver underneath, too.

-Ed

I was about to say "oh noes! they stole eddnog's idea"

[tw34k]

The whole spoiler is Gotham Grey...

Cost about $280 for the part..Instal was $211...Took an hour to install.

Only looks black underneath because of the typical overcast grey skies here in Washington..heh heh.

[killercross]

Looks very nice and adds a bit more to the style of the vehicle. I like it.

[EddNog]

My favorite thing about the design is how it carries the flow of the upward sweeping window line from the side of the car, around the base of the spoiler to the other side again!

-Ed

[Etch]

I would like to know from somebody who has the spoiler if it keeps the rear window cleaner? Mine seems to really collect dirt, and more recently, snow.

I think it looks great, but would like to know if it has the benefit of keeping the rear window cleaner, and therefore also helps with sun glare diminishing visibility unless you are constantly running the wiper/washer.

Dirt on the rear window is mostly caused by dirt, dust, snow, etc. coming up from under the car, so I wouldn't think the spoiler would help. In fact, it might even make it worse. I'm basing this on the fact that live down a gravel driveway and even if I drive really slow, the dust cloud makes the back of the vehicle dirty.

[Jimothy12]

I will be installing this myself in the upcoming weeks. I like to do my own work on my cars and this doesn't look that hard.

Here are instructions on installing:

http://www.courtesyparts.com/b...l.pdf