Would s14 roof wing/spoiler fit R33 coupe?

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johnny johnny
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Subject line says it all. Seems the only R33 roof spoilers are from the UK or Hong Kong, so shipping's a PITA. S14 ones are available in NA so was just wondering if anyone's tried it.


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That's because roof spoilers are stupid and very few people want them. Seriously. Just looking at the two cars I would not expect they are very close at all, don't waste the money. If you are dead set on this fashion statement, why not make one? It would take some doing but it's not that hard, just a lot of work.
mask the car in the area you will be working and plop some clay down. Get out your tools and sculpt the shape. The hardest part will be making sure it is the same on both sides. Get some fiberglass and coat the clay model to create a negative mold. You can now produce many and try to sell them if you wish or just make one for yourself.

johnny johnny
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As are Americans *politics*, but you don't see me slagging them to people who are asking legitimate questions. I'll be the judge of what I think looks good or not, thank you very much.

Unfortunately, the cost of materials to make it myself would probably be equal or greater than the cost of importing a spoiler from overseas, and I have no interest in starting a production line. Way too many other projects on the go.

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themadscientist
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Straight to America bashing eh, European are you?
Whether you choose to admit it or not, nobody wants roof spoilers. The car's body was shaped to flow cleanly and adding a roof spoiler screws that up. It's fanboi garbage and not mechanically useful. If you just like the way it looks, I can understand that; express yourself by all means. "Style" is not a constant, but interpreted by the individual.

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Ahhhh, no. An interesting assumption, though.


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