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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Default OEM or M3 style lip spoiler?

Just wanted to get some votes on what yall suggest? Ive seen a few members on here with the "M3 style" lip spoiler from eBay and looks pretty damn nice and clean (flintMicaTC). ive also been wanting the OEM lip spoiler which is a little bigger than the M3 style which is why im leaning towards that one because its a bit more noticeable. I plan to get one within the next 2-3 weeks or so. i got a couple more other things to tweek my tC for summer that should come within the month. let me know.

this is what my tC currently stands at...
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:21 AM
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I'd say M3 style. It's subtle but noticeable and isn't $200+.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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OEM ftw. They sell replicas on eBay, no drilling required.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon
OEM ftw. They sell replicas on eBay, no drilling required.
i saw some of them, my only concern is the paint match and quality? the M3 on eBay is around $50 and the OEM is around $110. so about a $60 difference which isnt bad?
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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I'm a Box owner but I would say OEM...
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Depends on how subtle you want the lip spoiler to be.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 02:37 AM
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M3
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:18 AM
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M3!, thats what I plan on gettin soon
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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molded oem :D , oh wait that wasnt an option. so oem i guess
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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u know what i voted for man
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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I vote oem, but I like a no spoiler look myself.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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:D M3 ftw like i pm'd you, the paint quality and durablity of the peice is worth it, i'd save $60 anyday, there is this one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/M5-St...mZ380039401495
M5 style, just a little bigger yet subtle its from taiwan but not painted. it just comes black... just my $.2 cents
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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the M3 spoiler i had was measured at 48" and there was a little room left on each end like 1/2" gap on each side, so the 49" should be just perfect...
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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M3 from ruburn or whatever his name is on ebay. Subtle, good price, durable. The more I look at the oem lip the more i dislike it, and I think the m3 lip on a dark scion stands out a lot more so definitely m3 for you.

oh yeh color match is 100% from ruburn on ebay, just search around google, every other car forum that use his spoiler say his color match is spotless, esp for tC since I have it on my bsp.
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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i would use the m3 on window instead. its what alot of the altimas did on my old forum and ive been playing with the idea for my tc.

otherwise, id go for the oem
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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OEMOEMOEMOEMOEM

Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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no lip kit... id say m3..

oem lipkit got with oem spoiler...
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathan110987

oem lipkit got with oem spoiler...
Is this english? that made no sense absolutely what so ever
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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haha jono has his moments sometimes... i think he means to say if you have the oem lip kit, get the the oem spoiler... or he could just be drunk
Old Jul 9, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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yea thats what i meant to say



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