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Rear Top Wing Spoiler
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 7:32 pm
by SuPeRioN81
Here's a picture of my car just hours after getting the top wing spoiler put on. I'll get a better picture later, but this is the only one I could do in the mean time.
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:24 pm
by cibomatto
Wow, it looks nice...SO where did you get the top spoiler? how much?Look foward in seeing more pics
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (cibomatto)
Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 11:44 pm
by GT_03
looks great!!!! how much?????
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 1:13 am
by Geo
Wow!Not bad at all, SuperIon!After seeing it on different colors, it's starting to grow on me. I need to see how one of these looks on a Shadow Vibe...

Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (Geo)
Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2003 3:13 am
by SuPeRioN81
The list price for this spoiler here in California was like 421 - 496 so I had to search around. My brother works for NUMMI so I found a dealership that would honor his employee discount the best so I ended up getting it for about 300. Then I paid about 100 dollars to get it painted and put on... the guys at the workshop said they'd put it on for free. I thought there would be a problem taking and puting back on the roof rack cross bars but I found out that it can be done so now the racks are off. I'll take more pics and post them later today.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:04 am
by AKLGT
looks really good in that color. Is that Salsa or Lava? I can't tell from the shade. I'm putting my 2 rear spoilers on today. I'll post a pic once they're finished.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:49 am
by SuPeRioN81
It's a salsa Vibe. Im looking forward to some pis from you trdvibe. I'm still waiting for my friend to return my digicam so I can post more.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 5:53 am
by SuPeRioN81
Hey trdvibe, how much did you pay for the spolers for everything... painting and install?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:18 am
by GT_03
i'm actually considering changing my list to Santa and putting the spoilers on.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2003 11:12 am
by AKLGT
I paid $550 including shipping for the spoilers. They were already painted Satellite. It will cost about $100-120 to install them. I may just do it myself though. I don't have a drill, and may end up just buying one anyway.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 2:21 am
by Nervous_Dog
Looks great! Did you get both or just the top one? I think I want just the top one, but I'm not sure.I wish they came in Lava so I wouldn't have to spend more to get it painted.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (Nervous_Dog)
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 7:50 am
by SuPeRioN81
I only got the top one... I only could afford one so I picked that one over the mid spoiler. I don't think I am going to get the mid... prolly just gonna lower my vibe.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 8:06 am
by AKLGT
That will look very NICE when you have it all done. I'm still waiting to get my spoilers installed.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2003 10:06 am
by SuPeRioN81
I am going to add pictures by tomorrow of my car. I finally am getting my digicam back tonight. That's one reason I didn't want the kit... because I was going to lower it.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:50 am
by AKLGT
I think I may like it without the mid spoiler. I'm still debating on installing the mid on mine. I think I like yours with just the top. I'll wait to see more pics of yours in the day light. Can't wait to see them!
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 9:20 am
by mrgrn
TRD, where did you get that price?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (mrgrn)
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 9:26 am
by AKLGT
Ebay. Guy bought a satellite Vibe from a dealership in NY. He didn't want the spoilers and told them to sell them on Ebay and give him the money back.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2003 11:35 am
by AKLGT
alright! that settles it! I'm going for the top spoiler only. saw the spoiler package on a satellite monotone from gt03. Have my appointment for Tuesday afternoon. can't wait!
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 6:03 am
by SuPeRioN81
Here's a picture of it at night.
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 6:25 am
by AKLGT
that looks great! I love the reflective overlays you've got too. can't wait to get mine on next week.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 6:29 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
It looks realy good.I want one!!
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:01 am
by SuPeRioN81
Here are some more pics of my spoiler... some are before it was painted and others I just took 15 minutes ago.
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:02 am
by SuPeRioN81
another one
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:03 am
by AKLGT
forget to post the pic? there it is. nevermind.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:03 am
by SuPeRioN81
one more
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:04 am
by SuPeRioN81
Now after its painted top view
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:05 am
by SuPeRioN81
More
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:05 am
by AKLGT
that looks soo good! I really can't wait to get mine installed.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:06 am
by SuPeRioN81
Side view
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:07 am
by SuPeRioN81
Last picture... close up of the spoiler
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:08 am
by AKLGT
is your Vibe lowered? I can't tell from the angle of the ground.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:08 am
by SuPeRioN81
Hey trdvibe, what did you think of my front lights?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:09 am
by SuPeRioN81
No it is not. I wish it was. It'd look so nice if it was.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:11 am
by AKLGT
are those lids? It looks like you took the rails off too. same here. they look dumb. Too bad we can't take the whole rack off without the holes.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:12 am
by AKLGT
I think I'm going to get some ground control coil overs so i can adjust mine in the winter when it snows here. I have to put snow tires on anyways, so it won't matter if the wheels come off or not. still love that Salsa color.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:16 am
by SuPeRioN81
Yeah same here, I go snowboarding all the time up in Lake Tahoe and I can't have my car lowered all the time. How much are ground controls and do you know a website that has them???
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:19 am
by AKLGT
yes, there's another thread on coilovers in suspension/brakes. i've seen them for about $400 not including the shocks. TRD has a set of four complete w/ everything for $1200. ouch! There's a place on ebay selling a set of ground controls for about $365 i think. here's the site someone else posted from a different thread
http://www.ground-control.com/
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:20 am
by SuPeRioN81
aight cool thanks. Do you have AIM or Yahoo messenger?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2003 10:42 am
by AKLGT
quote:aight cool thanks. Do you have AIM or Yahoo messenger?no. but here's the link for the ground control system on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 2423198173
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (SuPeRioN81)
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2003 2:33 am
by huy397
Looks great !I am wondering though, with the roof rack in place, is the top spoiler of much use ?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:53 am
by AKLGT
finally got mine installed! It looks far better than I thought. I wasn't so keen on the puppy dog ear look, but it kind of grows on you.Pic of my rear top spoiler. Sorry it was raining.
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:54 am
by AKLGT
here's another one from a different angle.
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Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:04 pm
by SuPeRioN81
Nice trdvibe. Now you can erase the "coming" part on your list of mods.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:44 pm
by p-mone
That looks hot....but don't you like the midgate spoiler too. I saw a 2004 Satellite Vibe, parked in a dealer's lot, with the whole sport package and it looks awesome. I just ordered both spoilers today and I can't wait to put them on.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (p-mone)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:59 pm
by AKLGT
no, i really didn't like the mid spoiler. i had it, but then sold it to Meathead. Plus i needed some cash for either springs or wheels. i haven't decided yet on the which one i want most for now.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:53 pm
by p-mone
Did you want to go bigger than your factory 17's? I just got my new wheels and I think they look nice. They're 18 inch Falken Tourque 5's in gunmetal. Sorry, no pictures yet, but I will have them soon. Definitely look around until you find the style that you like.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (p-mone)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 2:09 pm
by AKLGT
I like the factory 17's so I don't have to get a whole set of new tires. I want some nice wheels, but I've tapped myself a little short. Come winter, I have to get 4 studded tires and that'll cost some money.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (huy397)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:23 am
by joatmon
quote:Looks great !I am wondering though, with the roof rack in place, is the top spoiler of much use ? Don't know if there's a performance effect from a rear spoiler on a front wheel drive car.Do any of the spoilers have any effect on how much dirt and mist collects on the rear glass?
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (joatmon)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 10:49 am
by AKLGT
quote:Do any of the spoilers have any effect on how much dirt and mist collects on the rear glass? I'm not sure. I'm hoping it cuts down on the dirt. It should looking at the angle it's set at on the back. We'll see.
Re: Rear Top Wing Spoiler (trdvibe)
Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:32 am
by AKLGT
Here's another pic of the spoiler from a different angle.
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