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Old 08-16-2010, 01:09 PM
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So I was bored and started doing a search for roof spoilers for our cars on eBay and ran across a couple that I kind of liked..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Paint...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PAINT...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09...Q5fAccessories


I know this has probably been asked before but the only one I ever see anyone ever discuss is the wings west one which is pretty ugly and expensive :/

anyone rocking one of these?
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I think the first two are the same.

IMO there are zero "roof" spoilers that look decent on the tC. Mostly due to the fact that the tC does not have a painted roof. So if you get a color matched one, it looks out of place stretching across the all black of the roof. Even a plain black one would look odd b/c it breaks up the lines of the car...
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Old 08-16-2010, 01:29 PM
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damn you replied fast ack haha

yeah I'm kinda in the middle about getting one...I kinda like the one in the 3rd link I posted..for $70 I was thinking about trying it..meh..i'll give it some thought...maybe I'll be somewhat of a guinea pig
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i want to try the third one too but I dont know if I wanna be the guinea pig lol
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hmmm...wondering if the kami flush mount I have would kind of compliment the 3rd one..if I decide to go for it I'll update..lol still debating on just throwing $70 down the toilet
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please keep updated it doesnt look too bad in the pic...your kami flush or my viniati flush mount; either one i think would compliment it pretty good
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yeah..I might be making a pretty decent sized purchase soon so it might be awhile but we'll see
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^i have the kami flush mount too and i was actually thinking the 2nd one would look best.
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INteresting......

Make sure you post pics of it Installed when ever u get it!
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I'm thinking since FM is a darker color it won't look as off as it would on a lighter color like what ack was reffering to.
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1st and second may look different . I may jump on one soon
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As for the 3 posted above, I think #2 is the most promising. $54 though.

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I have the 3rd one it'll be going to the paint shop along with my lip kit and lip spoiler(hatch) to get painted this week if not next week. I did a test fitment it looks good on it. Once everything is painted and installed I'll post pics up
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cool..can you post multiple shots like a straight shot from the back of the car also? My main problem with my decision is the lack of pics :/
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Yea no prob. man, I was thinking of getting the Kami spoiler but I decided to get the lip spoiler instead.I think it'll flow a little better with it than the Kami.cause it doesn't stick out as much.I'm still waiting for the spoiler to get to my house to take everything in one shot to paint.
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nice cant wait to see it. i have had the m3 lip spoiler on my roof for over a year now
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i would think the 3rd one was a good compliment for the kami flush spoiler but the pictures show that the top part is straight and doesnt flow with the curve of the roof window.



if that bothers u anybit, it would for me
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but i would probably get the 2nd one, i was looking to play aroudn with one lol
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Originally Posted by fiendskillz
but i would probably get the 2nd one, i was looking to play aroudn with one lol
Yea, that is what I was thinking as well.

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if that bothers u anybit, it would for me
And I agree with you...that angle just isn't doing it for me. I wonder if you could cut the sides so the angle is less aggressive and more streamline with the car.
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Some more pictures of option #3:

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