Roof spoiler, E46 style
08-14-2005, 06:08 PM
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Roof spoiler, E46 style
After 6 weeks its finally here. I used to be a Dubber (aka VW owner/enthusiast) and I got this idea from the B5 Passat/A4 guys.
Edit 8/16: Actually installed the spoiler. Unlike the old mock-up pics, I decided to mount it at the top of the hatch glass. It does rub against the roof glass alittle when I open the hatch.
The images dont acurately reflect the 3 dimensions of the spoiler (makes it look like a gap). Maybe I should take photos in direct sunlight, but the shadows may worsen the effect.
The fact that most of you dont like it makes me feel better. Too many look-a-like tC's around. I was gonna get a cf hood, but I see enough white tc's with it. Still looking around for some original gangsta wheels.
Edit 8/16: Actually installed the spoiler. Unlike the old mock-up pics, I decided to mount it at the top of the hatch glass. It does rub against the roof glass alittle when I open the hatch.
The images dont acurately reflect the 3 dimensions of the spoiler (makes it look like a gap). Maybe I should take photos in direct sunlight, but the shadows may worsen the effect.
The fact that most of you dont like it makes me feel better. Too many look-a-like tC's around. I was gonna get a cf hood, but I see enough white tc's with it. Still looking around for some original gangsta wheels.
08-15-2005, 04:08 AM
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You know that's meant for the trunk right? Bimmers don't have them on the roof, but as a little lip of the trunk.
I had one like that on my Accord, but on the trunk. Looks good where it is supposed to go.
I had one like that on my Accord, but on the trunk. Looks good where it is supposed to go.
08-15-2005, 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by hayalex6
You know that's meant for the trunk right? Bimmers don't have them on the roof, but as a little lip of the trunk.
i guess since the tc doesnt have any design breaks in the roof (instead a uni-glass look from front to back), a roof spoiler wouldnt work too well. I figured this lip spoiler is the most subtle and might be the cleanest looking.
other roof spoiler examples...
LOL.....
08-15-2005, 06:18 AM
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the one on the red audi looks good, i hope somebod actually makes something similar for the Tc i think it would look decent if it was done right.........but the trunk spoiler does not look like it belongs thier.....it needs to be further down the back window....
08-15-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by XD40tC
Rocks on the freeway? Huh? Help?
Image if I would have had my sunroof tilted open!
