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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Hello,

I was thinking about buying a K1 style wing.. (figerglass) and its NOT PAINTED...

I would like to hear what people here on scionlife think about this wing.. and if I should buy it or not...

for example I hear that fiberglass doesn't fit well sometimes... etc...

Thanks in advance



Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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picture is kind of small but i think it looks cool.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperMario6582
picture is kind of small but i think it looks cool.
thanks anyone else with advice or info?
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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im all about clean vehicles and hate all the bodykit and wing crap usualy, but that wing is pretty tastefull.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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I just got this wing last Friday and I love it. Here are some pics:




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I generally don't like anything fiberglass at all, but for a wing it's okay.- just not bumpers, fenders, etc. (cracks too easy). But that wing looks pretty tasty.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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only thing I don't like about it is that you can't use the rear nozzel...tht's just me though I usualy don't get a chance to wash my car till the weekend and if I'm driving through nasty weather all week my back window needs to get clean.....especially since my windows are so dark, I can barely see through them when there clean
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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i like
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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Thanks everyone for thier pictures and opinions...

Does anyone know what it would normally cost to get one of these things painted?
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 03:40 AM
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did you buy it yet? i know i saw someone, i think on oahu, (i cant remember...) selling one.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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Ruben there a guy in HAwaii thats selling that wing..

it looks good to me..

let me know if you need it painted.. if the wing is good quality and it doesnt need much workand just to spray i prob can do it for you.. what colors your car?

IF not i have my friend shop that can do it for you..
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its not bad..
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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finally ppl from hawaii start postin. i felt left out. that wing looks hot btw.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by eight08customs
Ruben there a guy in HAwaii thats selling that wing..

it looks good to me..

let me know if you need it painted.. if the wing is good quality and it doesnt need much workand just to spray i prob can do it for you.. what colors your car?

IF not i have my friend shop that can do it for you..
Thanks for the help marshall! It is GREATLY appreciated! by the way my xB is TCM.... just like the one in the pictures...
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I don't like it - I think it makes the box look like a ricers' car... i prefer the very very small (like 1" or maybe 2") garson "wing" or "lip" that i've seen on a couple of xbs. it adds nicely to the personality of the xB without making it seem like a 16 year old kids' car...

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Applause...
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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wing looks nice. if i ever deicde to change. i would defintely look at this one.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by greenguyshrek
I just got this wing last Friday and I love it. Here are some pics:




looks good man!
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I thought they were called spoilers? I think that spoiler would only look good with a body kit.
Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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reminds me of the duckbill spoilers i see on ek's everywhere.. maybe if it didn't have the slight upturn? not like it's there to provide downforce anyway, right? lol



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