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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:18 AM
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i'm looking off ebay for a aftermarket spoiler, i was wondering if anyone could give me advice on this one i'm looking athttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...TQ:MOTORS:1123

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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I have the sameone for the price worth it.
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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Are they look different? Template provided? How's the paint match? I want to get a silver one.
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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paint match to hypnotic teal was good. No template but with 2 people it's not hard . I did mine by myself but i got it. You have to drill 2 holes and bolt it on.
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Search is your friend. I made a topic a long time ago addressing this, and it has a DIY on it, too.

The eBay spoiler I bought was from the Spoiler Store and was $120 shipped. Paint match was perfect on my silver box.

No template, nothing. I just got the spoiler, t-strips, and screws.
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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I've seen a couple from ebay and they both were pretty nice and color match was perfect.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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I bought the oem and install kit from Sparks. Should be installing this weekend.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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I elected for the aftermarket eBay one because it is virtually the same spoiler as OEM.

And honestly I didn't want to spend around $300 for a wing I'm going to bolt on my car. The eBay one worked just fine.
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My only concern with the ebay ones was not really the build, but the paint. And I read many people ordered them and they did not come with a kit. I just decided to make it easy on myself

I ordered a ebay spoiler for my Sonata, paint was ok but the fitment was a little tough. I'd expect more outta OEM.
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Oh hell yes OEM is definitely the way to go if you want a true spoiler. You'll get the kits, instructions for fitments, etc.

The paint on my spoiler is great. I'm VERY positive they didn't do many coats on it as it was only $120 shipped. But I'm satisfied with the overall quality. Again, I ordered mine from The Spoiler Store on eBay, which has many great reviews from its clientele.

The choice is certainly up to you. You're going to get better quality for sure out of OEM hands down; however, if you're interested in getting more bang for your buck and associating money towards future modifications, I'd recommend opting for the eBay spoiler. I'm very satisfied with mine.
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Got the Sparks Toyota spoiler in today, looks great and the kit appears to make it easy. Cant wait to put it on!
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