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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Lets face it, nobody really wants to spend the $300+ for a spoiler at the dealer; which is probably why I see so many without spoilers, but if you're not an idiot you know that you can buy them online for as little as $100 delivered. So, I've seen alot of threads with people who are trying to figure out whether or not they should drill holes when mounting their spoilers or use the 3M tape.
The purpose of this thread is to get feedback from owners who have had spoilers for the past 4 years since the TC's release , and as to whether or not their spoiler is still "Hanging in there".
Please tell us simply:
1.Type of Spoiler (OEM Lip, Wing, other)
2.Method of installation. i.e. 3M tape, drilling, other
3.Length of time mounted (How long have you had it on your car?)
4.Problems associated with method of install (Did it fall off after time or come lose?)
5.Would you of done the install any other way now that you have had it for some time?

Please keep feedback to any owner who has had their spoiler on for a period of at least 1 year so that we can see the durability of the installation method used.
Thanks and I hope this is resourceful to all who are inquiring about installation.
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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I had a OEM CF Lip spoiler, no holes drilled, Just 3M Tape. Was on the car for about a year. And it was a _____ to take off!
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Why did you take it off?
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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not to mention that the factory pedestal spoiler is....whack.
I'm curious to see how long something like a kaminary wing stay up at highway speeds with 3m tape lol
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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1. OEM style cf lip spoiler
2. 3M tape
3.1 year
4. the thiefs liked it

5. will prob bolt down next time
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jwilkscion
Why did you take it off?

I got bored of the look.

And the only view I really liked was the side view.

Oh yeah, and I hated how it created a puddle when I was washing the car.

Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I had a OEM CF Lip spoiler, no holes drilled, Just 3M Tape. Was on the car for about a year. And it was a biscuit to take off!
next time try with a crow bar
that's what they used on mine
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I had a OEM CF Lip spoiler, no holes drilled, Just 3M Tape. Was on the car for about a year. And it was a biscuit to take off!
next time try with a crow bar
that's what they used on mine

sorry to hear that C. I told dakine in my last message to him.
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That sucks! frickin theives, and it sucks that it was probably another scion driver. No respect
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tC4italy
Originally Posted by O5_TRD_tC
I had a OEM CF Lip spoiler, no holes drilled, Just 3M Tape. Was on the car for about a year. And it was a biscuit to take off!
next time try with a crow bar
that's what they used on mine
I guess that proves the 3M tape is durable, sorry that came at your expense dude
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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i have the vinaiti v spoiler held on with double sided tape. had it on for about a month so far. as soon as i put it on, i took a trip to houston. it is still holdin on strong

Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 06tcdude
i have the vinaiti v spoiler held on with double sided tape. had it on for about a month so far. as soon as i put it on, i took a trip to houston. it is still holdin on strong

Take care of it your lic plate is on the pic if anyone know you and want the wing is going to go bye bye
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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not really, the plate is registered in houston, i live in san antonio, so if they want to they can go steal the hubcaps off my moms carolla
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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Love that spoiler -- Just ordered the CF version -- will post up when its installed
Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hawgs74


Love that spoiler -- Just ordered the CF version -- will post up when its installed
hawgs where did u order from?
that spoiler would cover all the dents the bastards put on my car
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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your toyota badge is cooked...
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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its actually level with the ground, that body line on the hatch angles down
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:12 AM
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is the CF one in production? i read from Viniati that there wasn't enough interest so they weren't going to do it.
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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racing solution made a cf knock off
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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oh ok.



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