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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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NEW Oem Spoiler

So i finally got my spoiler back from paint, looks good, I will be installing it this weekend.


Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:02 PM
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Looks good, make sure you post picture up when you put it on.
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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+1 for post-installation pics!
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Post installation pics of a OEM spoiler? No need.
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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but i never seen an oem spoiler..oh wait

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Post installation pics of a OEM spoiler? No need.
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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I'll use my next comment to bump me up to 700 posts... Oh well, pointless comment..

WOW!!!!!
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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holy crap your still around....what happened to your 3.5?
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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holy crap your still around....what happened to your 3.5?
I commented before readin the name...... lol.
Old Jan 14, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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just let you know, this is no OEM, more of a OEM lookalike aftermarket.
OEM ones have a screw in center piece.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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I took the studs out prior paint but it is a aftermarket oe style.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Let me know how your trunk closes after adding the OEM spoiler

I put an OEM spoiler on and my trunk slams shut...it does not hold its own weight.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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Let me know how your trunk closes after adding the OEM spoiler

I put an OEM spoiler on and my trunk slams shut...it does not hold its own weight.
You might have weak gas struts, the wing is fairly light and i dont think it would cause it to slam shut.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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You might have weak gas struts, the wing is fairly light and i dont think it would cause it to slam shut.
it uses springs, and it will slam shut
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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torsion bar to be exact.
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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torsion bar to be exact.
Yeah yeah i was thinking about the hood for some reason because iam buying a new one.
Old Jan 17, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Its Installed,

Crappy Weather but oh well.
Old Jan 17, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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quick question, what kind of weather proof meterial did you use between the trunk and the spoiler to prevent water leaking in?
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:39 AM
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It came with precut foam strips and i also used 3M Strip Calk like what you have on the door panels that hold the vapor barrier on.
Old Jan 18, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Professor
It came with precut foam strips and i also used 3M Strip Calk like what you have on the door panels that hold the vapor barrier on.
I took my foam pading off cuz it was poorly applied, now I cant find any...
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Nice, it looks good
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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I agree looks good
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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looks much better
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:56 PM
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Looking good Rob.
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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I know this is sort of off topic.. But why can't I make a thread yet?
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gtothep123
I know this is sort of off topic.. But why can't I make a thread yet?
you still nobb ( new ) you need 20 post or more ..
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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looks great man!! maximas just dont look the same without a wing!!
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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i think on ur car the 02-03 taillights might look better then the black ones
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Looks good. What happened to the car across the street?


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