Roof Spoiler for a coupe, from a bmw? Options

[EKAn]

Think it would fit?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...;category=33638

i think the celi is a little wider, any thoughts?

[CelicaST_CALI]

measure....

[EKAn]

im on it

This post has been edited by EKAn: Oct 11, 2009 - 7:40 PM

[richee3]

I doubt if it will fit. I'd bet almost anything that the Bimmer has different curves than a Celica coupe.

[EKAn]

well its in the mail...

[richee3]

Edited.

This post has been edited by richee3: Mar 17, 2014 - 7:03 PM

[EKAn]

[SwissFerdi]

Wow. More pics?

[yarik83]

Are you shooting for aerodynamic qualities or visual spoilerlaliciousness?

[EKAn]

spoilerlaliciousness to be honest... but hey I might get some aerodynamic qualities out of it too but I am not too focused on that aspect of it

[Spider77]

Yes, more -pics, cause from the looks of that one, it lines up pretty close.

[captb]

if it works then its +1 for the coupes.

[CelicaST_CALI]

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Nov 20, 2009 - 8:25 PM

[kevstir]

so what's the deal? does it fit, your not giving much away are you lol.

[EKAn]

these are pictures of a dry fit i did, its not glued down yet, the cement bags are there to weigh it down, i still need to sand the bottom a little more and paint it black then glue it down

[CelicaST_CALI]

If its taking cement bags to get it to stay..idk..if u set it on without bags wat would it look like?wat type of glue are you going to use?The initial pic u posted looks nothing like the one on the car?

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Nov 21, 2009 - 7:19 PM

[Spider77]

It looks as if it is a bit too short on the sides....was really hoping it would somehow just line up....

[razor7]

It looks as if it is a bit too short on the sides....was really hoping it would somehow just line up....

Just cut and add in an inch fiberglass/bondo, hell, make a small wing in the middle. Most people here should be able to do that. If you like the look, just mod it to fit.

-TC

[Spider77]

This roof spoiler is made out of ABS right?

[EKAn]

If its taking cement bags to get it to stay..idk..if u set it on without bags wat would it look like?wat type of glue are you going to use?The initial pic u posted looks nothing like the one on the car?

Cement bags were the only thing i had, the bags are just their to weigh it down. its placed on the slope of the rear window just like any other roof spoiler so if their was no weight or adhesive it would just slide down the window and wouldn't stay in place. I was thinking about using Polyurethane glass sealer, its the same spoiler

It looks as if it is a bit too short on the sides....was really hoping it would somehow just line up....

once you glue the sides gown it looks better and more flush, but yeah i was bummed too...

This roof spoiler is made out of ABS right?

correct

[CelicaST_CALI]

well...can u like scotch tape it up or something?to see how it looks without those huge bags on it?this is great i may think about this mod

[Spider77]

So the sides are pretty much floating then? I really do want to see what it looks like when its all on there.

[EKAn]

well...can u like scotch tape it up or something?to see how it looks without those huge bags on it?this is great i may think about this mod

yeah ill give it a shot when i get the chance

So the sides are pretty much floating then? I really do want to see what it looks like when its all on there.

yeah the sides are floating, they need to be glued down

[CelicaST_CALI]

well...can u like scotch tape it up or something?to see how it looks without those huge bags on it?this is great i may think about this mod

yeah ill give it a shot when i get the chance

So the sides are pretty much floating then? I really do want to see what it looks like when its all on there.

yeah the sides are floating, they need to be glued down

Ok thanks a lot,great work experimenting might open a big door for coupe owners

[SwissFerdi]

Funny how the spoiler sells for 1.99, yet they mention that MSRP is 199. Right.

[EKAn]

yeah for sure, if it looks crappy at the end and doesn't go well, then at least i gave it a shot, plus it was only like $16 shipped to my door the next day so its all good

[EKAn]

Finally got around to taking pictures of it with out the bags, I'm happy with how it fits so i just need to paint it and I will glue it down as soon as I tint the rear window

[njccmd2002]

looks nice.... liking it,

[hatchy_gt-s]

looks cool
idk if you know this but tinting goes on the inside of the window so it wouldnt effect the spoiler.
and hey if it doesnt stay I'm sure you can mod that hatchback civics rear spoiler to fit lol jk

[EKAn]

looks cool
idk if you know this but tinting goes on the inside of the window so it wouldnt effect the spoiler.
and hey if it doesnt stay I'm sure you can mod that hatchback civics rear spoiler to fit lol jk

yeah i know it goes inside but I lay it on the outside first to measure it and cut the edges then put it inside, as far as the civics rear spoiler don't think i haven't thought about it hahaha

[cheela]

looks nice but I wish it would be just a little bit bigger. still a good mod for you coupe guys

[EKAn]

[OOBE]

Are you shooting for aerodynamic qualities or visual spoilerlaliciousness?

I like that new word you just made.

And yes, I know it's an old reply but nobody else dug it like I did.

[EKAn]

So i put the roof spoiler on their with double sided tape, but i wasn't convinced, Anyone recommend some other form of adhesive is should use?
Preferably something strong but not permanent?

[str8thugginit4ya]

So i put the roof spoiler on their with double sided tape, but i wasn't convinced, Anyone recommend some other form of adhesive is should use?
Preferably something strong but not permanent?

Double-sided tape would be my only suggestion for any non-permanent adhesive. Just make sure and buy good double-sided tape such as 3m, and not any cheap brands, and make sure it's heavy duty & for outdoor use as well. Oh, and as always, make sure and clean the surface of wherever you're sticking the double-sided tape. When cleaning, make sure it has no dirt or anything like that.


-hope I helped, Ryan

[EKAn]

Yeah man that does help, thanks, ill look into double sided take for outdoor use that way water wont mess it up

[richee3]

Did I ever admit I was wrong from my posts on the first page? I honestly never thought there was a chance this would work, but you made it happen. Looks good dude

[EKAn]

Haha you were right about them having different curves but it wasn't much of a problem

[CelicaGTSboy23]

looks awesome. i have been tying to find the UV wing for the hatch, but no luck. this looks like a great compromise.

[manphibian]

great job dude you're a pioneer