To the victor gulls the spoil(er) ((POLL))

[ArizonaG35]

So I ordered a new spoiler from Ebay this week and I just received it today. According to the seller of this spoiler, it is a "factory style" spoiler. Although I am satisfied with the quality of the spoiler, I've noticed a couple subtle differences from the true Factory version.

1) This spoiler contains a lip on the top edge/ the factory is smooth2) This spoiler is not smooth on the underside/ Notice the arching angles from the rear on the left and right of the brake light

I have enclosed some "soft mount" photos before I "hard mount" this spoiler, so ignore the cloth pad under the light as it is merely to kep it in place while I decide...

My question is:1) do you think this compliments the asthetics of the overall design of the G35? 2) Will this look "immature" or jeapordize the style of the vehichle?

I realize that this is merely a cosmetic change, but your opinions are appreciated. Any additional installation suggestions are welcomed!


Modified by arizonaferrell at 5:14 PM 2/13/2008

[gwoods]

Hey buddy,

Looks good to me and the paint appears to be a perfect match.

The added weight of the spoiler means you'll never be able to keep up with me at the track though


Modified by gwoods at 6:39 PM 2/13/2008

[Beezer]

1) I despise you for showing me pictures of what appears to be a nice sunny day when we have set a record for snow fall for the month of February2) I am somewhat dissapointed that I did not see any open cans of beer or a rum and coke or even a cooler. On said sunny day with garage door open while pondering what to do with your vehicle, an alcoholic beverage is a must.3) I vote yay for the spoiler!

[G_whizz]

1) I despise you for showing me pictures of what appears to be a nice sunny day when we have set a record for snow fall for the month of February2) I am somewhat dissapointed that I did not see any open cans of beer or a rum and coke or even a cooler. On said sunny day with garage door open while pondering what to do with your vehicle, an alcoholic beverage is a must.3) I vote yay for the spoiler!

LMAO!!

And I think the spoiler looks great and does not take away from the G at all.. looks good!

[W661335PF]

EXCELLENT CHOICE.... SMOOTH.... COMPLIMENTS THE CAR WELL.... LOOKS FACTORY INSTALLED...

[smockers83]

What manly man drinks coolers?

Jim Tressel that is.

I like the side view the best, still deciding.

[SVTCOBRA]

A couple pieces of duct tape and your good to go!

Should look great when your done. I say go for it!

[smockers83]

I think you have a super majority?

Yay

[D1SR240]

I say go for it. In my opinion all G35s look better with the factory spoiler than without. That's why I also got one off of eBay for my sedan when I first bought it.

[joe603]

I like it!!!

[AZhitman]

Not sure what this thread has to do with "gulls", but the spoiler looks good.

[ArizonaG35]

Not sure what this thread has to do with "gulls", but the spoiler looks good.

I had heard my grandfather say this quote (to the victor gulls the spoil) many times when I was growing up. I just thought it was a regional colloquialism from the midwest meaning "the winner gets the prize"... then last night, my wife was saying "what the hell do gulls have to do with it?"... so when I got to the office this morning, I decided to google the quote to see if I was right... turns out, I've been mis-quoting this my whole life! (Not that I use this phrase on a daily basis) I was just trying a whimsical approach at a play on words, and ended up looking stupid in the end!

After thinking about it, my grandfather had several strokes and drank a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon every day, so he may have just been slurring his words and I thought they were words of wisdom! Be careful who you look up to!

Actual Quote: "To the victor GOES the spoil"

[G_whizz]

I had heard my grandfather say this quote (to the victor gulls the spoil) many times when I was growing up. I just thought it was a regional colloquialism from the midwest meaning "the winner gets the prize"... then last night, my wife was saying "what the hell do gulls have to do with it?"... so when I got to the office this morning, I decided to google the quote to see if I was right... turns out, I've been mis-quoting this my whole life! (Not that I use this phrase on a daily basis) I was just trying a whimsical approach at a play on words, and ended up looking stupid in the end!

After thinking about it, my grandfather had several strokes and drank a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon every day, so he may have just been slurring his words and I thought they were words of wisdom! Be careful who you look up to!

Actual Quote: "To the victor GOES the spoil"

LOL!! Nice story... and no, you don't look stupid by any means.. let me know if you would like me to edit the thread title..lol

[Jacko3]

Spoiler does not fit the character of the car. The car is already beautiful as is. Why contour that beauty?

[joe603]

Spoiler does not fit the character of the car. The car is already beautiful as is. Why contour that beauty?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....I think it looks MUCH better than the OEM spoiler!!

[Jacko3]

I agree that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is a relative concept. By all means, make the car more beautiful than it already is. It is impossible to add more beauty to an existing beauty.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I like the way it looks with that lip. It looks sick... Install it soon and post some pictures.

When you drill the holes make sure you start with a new bit and a sharp one at that.

The G is pre wired for the light so it makes it easy to wire!

Good luck and don't F it up

DJ

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Hey buddy,

Looks good to me and the paint appears to be a perfect match.

The added weight of the spoiler means you'll never be able to keep up with me at the track though

Modified by gwoods at 6:39 PM 2/13/2008

LOL he will have to loose 10lbs for the extra weight

DJ

[smockers83]

After thinking about it, my grandfather had several strokes and drank a case of Pabst Blue Ribbon every day, so he may have just been slurring his words and I thought they were words of wisdom! Be careful who you look up to!

Actual Quote: "To the victor GOES the spoil"

PBR = No offense. I've heard of the actual quote and I saw this and I thought maybe a typo but then I was like no that's impossible, or you just suck at typing that badly that I don't even know. Funny story nonetheless. Classic.

[ArizonaG35]

LOL!! Nice story... and no, you don't look stupid by any means.. let me know if you would like me to edit the thread title..lol

Nah, Thanks anyway... I appreciate your vote of confidence though! I'm usually the first one to make fun of myself. Just kinda funny when you realize that you've walked around for 30 years thinking one thing, then BAM! Life likes to remind us that we're human every now and then... this was just my moment!

[Sentientbydesign]

I think the spoiler (rear view) looks like a 5th gen maxima. Not my cup of tea.

I'm mostly about function over form anyways, that's one of the reasons I got a coupe without a spoiler. I know it's supposed to help with the zero-life aero, but I won't be cornering at 90 (ever again!!!).

So the drag that the spoiler produces would be more of a deterant than an attraction.

Just my $.02

[G_whizz]

Nah, Thanks anyway... I appreciate your vote of confidence though! I'm usually the first one to make fun of myself. Just kinda funny when you realize that you've walked around for 30 years thinking one thing, then BAM! Life likes to remind us that we're human every now and then... this was just my moment!

It's ok... dare I put this out there.. for like 20 years I always said "preferral vision" instead of peripheral

[grantman240z]

I like the G35 sedans with the spoiler...but I am undecided about this one. The paint is a great match but I like the factory spoiler's smooth arch along the bottom as opposed to the double arches in this one.

[C-Kwik]

Looks okay close up. I'm curious how it looks when you can see the rest of the car with it...

[BigWill]

It's ok... dare I put this out there.. for like 20 years I always said "preferral vision" instead of peripheral

LOL!!! Is that the same as the Jimmy Hendricks song, in which he says, "Excuse me while I kiss this guy" ?

Regarding the spoiler,