 Questions and opinions needed, roof spoiler and shark fins |
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 May 24, 2012 - 1:19 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%)  |
What do you guys think about these eBay products? Will they fly off once I hit the high way?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HIC-Toyota-Celica-...#ht_3140wt_1270 http://www.ebay.com/itm/10PC-UNIVERSAL-VOR...cf5&vxp=mtr -------------------- |
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May 24, 2012 - 3:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
As long as they're adhered properly should be fine. Use alcohol to de-grime the surface etc... before mounting. Sun visor looks interesting, would like to have seen a picture of it on the car. Have used 3M pads to hold deer whistles onto the front of my brother's car in the recesses of the bumper. I want to say the JDM roof spoiler was held on by adhesives as well.
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May 24, 2012 - 9:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
im curious to see how it would look. I did a photochop of the fins on my car a while back but I was steered by the community not to do it.
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May 24, 2012 - 10:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
The visor will stay on. I've had it installed before on mine, and waiting to install another one once I get the car painted.
It has an adhesive patch on the parts that sit on the hatch, there is also 2 clamps that go on each side that hold it further to the hatch. 2 screws on each side. No drilling or modifications required. Stayed on my car going...faster than the speed limit. |
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May 24, 2012 - 10:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
roof spoiler looks awesome and should hold up fine. I've been driving mine winter and summer with no problem. just make sure u clean the area where the tape is gonna be real good. i didn't on one side and it's popping off but it's not gonna fly off.
 shark fins. I'm not sure about yet. depends on what other mods you have on your car exterior-wise. --------------------  *1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS *1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser *2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost 2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun. |
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May 24, 2012 - 10:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Not a fan of those fins.
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May 24, 2012 - 1:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (cheela @ May 24, 2012 - 10:22 AM)  roof spoiler looks awesome and should hold up fine. I've been driving mine winter and summer with no problem. just make sure u clean the area where the tape is gonna be real good. i didn't on one side and it's popping off but it's not gonna fly off. shark fins. I'm not sure about yet. depends on what other mods you have on your car exterior-wise. Okay. Thanks for the advise. I'll remember to give the whole car a wash and then give the adhesive area an extra wash before installing the roof spoiler. The fins, all I have exterior wise is nothing much but the TRD side skirt, curren spoiler, and it's on AG lowering springs. I know they look nice on boxy cars like Corolla's, TC's, Is300 and so on. But I never seen them on a "long" car? -------------------- |
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May 25, 2012 - 1:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
personally my opinions on the fins is a bit of waste of money.
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May 25, 2012 - 2:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Im going to get the wing myself
Wish someone made one of those for a coupe too 
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May 25, 2012 - 2:50 PM
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QUOTE (kurt95gt @ May 25, 2012 - 2:34 PM) Im going to get the wing myself Wish someone made one of those for a coupe too I think a member did a while back. If memory serves me correctly (it usually doesn't) they used a roof spoiler from a BMW 3 series they got from eBay for like $30. Edit: memory didn't completely fail me  Clicky.
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May 27, 2012 - 11:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '07 From covington, KY Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (77%) |
You should combine the 2!!!
I nvr used tape on mine and it holds great even a HIGH speeds, then again mine is also the real deal.  
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May 29, 2012 - 7:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ May 24, 2012 - 10:08 AM) im curious to see how it would look. I did a photochop of the fins on my car a while back but I was steered by the community not to do it. I bet in a Celi with the right setup, it would look the part. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: May 29, 2012 - 7:32 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jun 7, 2012 - 4:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (richee3 @ May 25, 2012 - 2:50 PM) QUOTE (kurt95gt @ May 25, 2012 - 2:34 PM) Im going to get the wing myself Wish someone made one of those for a coupe too I think a member did a while back. If memory serves me correctly (it usually doesn't) they used a roof spoiler from a BMW 3 series they got from eBay for like $30. Edit: memory didn't completely fail me Clicky.Yea. It actaully looks nice but it's too tiny. I want a lil bigger one. Lol. QUOTE (hatchy_gt-s @ May 27, 2012 - 11:19 PM) You should combine the 2!!! I nvr used tape on mine and it holds great even a HIGH speeds, then again mine is also the real deal. What's the part number for the real deal and is it OEM or is it aftermarket? It looks nice on your car. I'm hoping I'll be able to fix my mechanical issues that popped up then buy a roof spoiler SOON! 
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Jun 7, 2012 - 4:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
man only the OEM version is worthy of being the only roof spoiler on our cars by personal opinion.
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Jun 7, 2012 - 5:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Wonder what effect it has on the stability of the car. We really need to find someone with access to a wind tunnel
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Jun 7, 2012 - 6:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
just generically looking at it, it seems like it diverts wind off the top making the original wing almost useless.
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Jun 9, 2012 - 10:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (trdproven @ Jun 7, 2012 - 6:17 PM) just generically looking at it, it seems like it diverts wind off the top making the original wing almost useless. Yea it does but I got for looks. Don't really mind about the performance. Since I don't race or need that power. I only use my car as a commuter. Lol. -------------------- |
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Jun 9, 2012 - 2:38 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 22, '12 From Central NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'm on the fence ... I'd like to see one color matched to the body. I think that might be pretty damned sexy.
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Jun 9, 2012 - 7:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
^ Never seen one like that actually.
Heres a photoshop:  
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Jun 9, 2012 - 8:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I think it looks way better color matched to the car!
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