With or Without Spoiler ?

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:44 pm

Had some time to spare... so i decided ... i wander how it looks without it physically ?... so i took it off ( it is now back on).... which does everyone think looks better ?

Post by **dstocks** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:45 pm

Normally I would have said on, but looking at the 2 photos, I prefer the second for some reason.

Delvance · Post by **Delvance** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:21 am

If it's the gpx spoiler, i vote off...cleaner look but if you find a version r spoiler, i vote on for sure! Rare-ish though but i reckon it's the best spoiler for the fto. In my opinion, nothing comes close factory or aftermarket... i miss it

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:09 am

I went no-spoler a couple of months ago - still very happy with it, and the comments it's got.

But then again, I have got a VersionR spoiler in the garage if I ever change my mind!

oodLes · Post by **oodLes** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 12:00 pm

Off off off off!

I'm taking mine off when I get it resprayed. Its just so much cleaner.

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 1:00 pm

I have toyed with the idea myself ... But prefer the look with it on...

I would love to get my hands on a Version R spoiler too ....

eThix · Post by **eThix** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 2:22 pm

Yep i vote off

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:50 pm

any ideas on how to close the holes of the spoiler when i take it off ? without buying a new boot lid

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:57 pm

harry90 wrote:any ideas on how to close the holes of the spoiler when i take it off ? without buying a new boot lid

i got mine done at the start of the year.
any body shop should be able to do it in...
fill/sand/re-spray - cost approx. $350-$400

pics here --> http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 58&start=0

i also got the exterior of the boot lock removed at the same time.
looks cleaner but it's kinda an inconvenience having to pull the latch
inside the car every time you wanna open the boot.
also makes it harded for anyone to break into your boot
if you've got a lot of car audio gear in there

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:40 pm

harry90 wrote:any ideas on how to close the holes of the spoiler when i take it off ? without buying a new boot lid

Tape.
Until you can afford to fill the holes.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 6:38 pm

is there any other alternatives... cos i dont really have $400 to spare... and tape would look kinda dodgy i think

Post by **BorepYano** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:02 pm

harry90 wrote:is there any other alternatives... cos i dont really have $400 to spare... and tape would look kinda dodgy i think

there's clip thingos that u can get to plug the holes... i've seen them somewhere on some car... but unfortunately i cant be much more helpful than that

lol

P.S. u know u could've just photo shopped it to see what it looks like

why do it in the real world when u can do it the lazy way lol

Post by **dstocks** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:35 pm

Rubber grommits may do the job. Any auto store will have them

SILVERFISH · Post by **SILVERFISH** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:39 pm

harry90 wrote:is there any other alternatives... cos i dont really have $400 to spare... and tape would look kinda dodgy i think

alternative = don't take your spoiler off til you can afford to do it properly

RalliartBoy · Post by **RalliartBoy** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:39 pm

Normally i'm a big bodykit person but in the case of the FTO and the GPX spoiler, i have to say it does look better.

In saying that, the Version R spoiler looks great.

Does anyone know if the Version R spoiler fits in the same holes as the GPX spoiler or do you have to re-drill new holes into the bootlid ?

Post by **I8A4RE** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 10:12 pm

If you cant afford too get the holes filled properly and repainted, then you have your answer............. leave it on. IMO

Grue · Post by **Grue** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:02 pm

The propper VersionR and the standard GPX/GR have different holes. At least mine did.

Although got a feeling that the VR spoiler covers the original holes, so it should just be a matter of drilling new ones.

mr-charisma · Post by **mr-charisma** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:14 pm

If you're not happy with just having Tape plugging the holes for now, then do as Simon said & just leave it on.

Otherwise save your money & have a go at fixing it up yourself. $30 for a can of paint & $15 for a tub of bog. if you aren't happy with the job you do, then by all means go & pay $400 to get the holes filled & the boot repainted, but to me, that is way too much money.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:50 am

dstocks wrote:Rubber grommits may do the job. Any auto store will have them

this sounds like a cheap and easy alternative. i would in fact spend $400 on fixing the boot lid... but i dont have that much money just lying around, therefore need a better alternative. rubber grommits sound like those things that close sinks and stop the water going out ? i think that might work... ill see if i can get any

Post by **I8A4RE** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:11 pm

hey if your going butcher your baby and then not get professional cosmetic surgery just use tape its gonna look just as cheap and nasty as grommets IMO

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