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View Poll Results: Which spoiler option looks best on ptatohed's Maxima?
No Spoiler
5
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Lip Spoiler
19
63.33%
Type II (modified) Spoiler
5
16.67%
Other - I'll explain below
1
3.33%
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Poll: I'd like opinions on spoiler options please

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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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Poll: I'd like opinions on spoiler options please

Hey guys. I'm nearly equally torn between my three options (No Spoiler, Lip Spoiler, Modified Type II Spoiler). Maybe a poll could help me decide.

Option 1: No Spoiler. This is how I have been riding since 2007 when I completed my custom body work. I have left it like this for 5 years mainly because 1.) I wanted to enjoy the clean look and 2.) I have been too nervous to put holes in my custom trunk ('96 trunk with the "wave" and the keyhole removed). But, after 5 years, I think I am ready for a change.

Option 2: Lip Spoiler. I like it a lot but I am afraid it might not be aggressive enough (but, then again, maybe that's a good thing?). Pros are light weight and no holes to drill (stick-on).

Option 3: Modified Type II Spoiler. This is a Custom Enterprise "Type II" (Like Stillen's original Type II which is very similar to OEM but a little taller), modified with the inner two legs chopped off and filled in (two outer legs retained). Not pictured is a clear LED 3rd brake light. I had this spoiler modified and painted at the same time I had all my body work done in '07 - I just held off installing it. It was always my dream to have a Type II modified with the inner legs removed. But I am having mixed feelings when considering it against my other two options.

What do you guys think?


No Spoiler:
ANoSpoiler01.jpg?t=1338273847



Lip Spoiler:
BLipSpoiler01.jpg?t=1338273933



Type II Spoiler:
CTypeIISpoiler01.jpg?t=1338274033



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Last edited by ptatohed; May 29, 2012 at 01:51 AM.
Old May 29, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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Option 1 - No Spoiler

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Last edited by ptatohed; May 29, 2012 at 01:16 AM. Reason: Added pics
Old May 29, 2012 | 01:07 AM
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Option 2 - Lip Spoiler

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Old May 29, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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Option 3 - Type II Spoiler

th_CTypeIISpoiler01.jpg?t=1338275561

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th_CTypeIISpoiler03.jpg?t=1338275561

th_CTypeIISpoiler04.jpg?t=1338275561

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Last edited by ptatohed; May 29, 2012 at 01:18 AM. Reason: Added pics
Old May 29, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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All of them would look nice on your car but I like the lip. I like the spoiler but it looks to big from the side shot. But then again I'm on a phone so I can't see it all that well.
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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OEM Spoiler

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Old May 29, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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delete ftw! my $.02
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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i say lip spoiler. or do a custom molded duck bill
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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lip.

that body kit thou....i know they are hard to find for these cars but the rear......the car is not aggressive enough for it.
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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lip/none/stock
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Keep it slick and don't add a spoiler. Like yourself I shaved everything on the rear last fall and I'm still pleased with the look.
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:42 AM
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LIP SPOILER.
Old May 29, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Either no lip or lip spoiler...tough call. But, since you're ready for a change, go for the lip spoiler.
Old May 29, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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Lip spoiler looks nice. and breaks up the flat line that our trunks have on profile. personally I think that type II is ugly. The stock spoiler would look ok too. With your body kit though, IDK about stock style.
Old May 29, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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lip spoiler definitely. despite what crusher says, my first impression of your rear diffuser is that it actually looks really sleek with no spoiler. so id go with the lip since its subtle enough.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Bump - was hoping for a little more than 14 votes.

Thanks.

Old Jun 21, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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I like the 3rd option. Apparently this guy likes slightly larger spoilers:

Old Jun 21, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrono
I like the 3rd option. Apparently this guy likes slightly larger spoilers:

Ridonculous!
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Maui wowie
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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I say the lip spoiler too, it's not too aggressive but subtle. Adds to the car but not a sore thumb.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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+1 on lip spoiler.

I'm not a fan of them usually, but I like the subtlety with your body kit.


have you thought about a roof spoiler as well?
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Chrono
I like the 3rd option. Apparently this guy likes slightly larger spoilers:

HAHA is this guy about to fly away or what haha

oh and +1 on the lip spoiler. That would be my first choice, second would be stock (in my case stock spoiler)
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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lip!! your eye will look at everything you have going on back there rather then just looking at the kit you have on the bottom
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:31 AM
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if you went ID, i think your rear end would be super sporty and nice, tho.
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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Lip spoiler all day... drilling holes for spoiler=rust/rot in the future.....lip spoiler all day long...subtle yet pleasing.to the eye.... BTW is that an actual kit or is that the classic rear lip??
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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In person, I liked the type II spoiler. But in pictures, not so much. Maybe it's the lack of inner legs that's throwing the look off...not quit sure yet.

I say try out the lip spoiler for 6 months and see if it grows on you.

Have you decided yet which option you're going to go with?
Old Jul 1, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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