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Old 15-10-2006, 10:21 PM   #1
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Default Spoiler or not
Whilst I'm getting opinions, here's another one for you all...
I like the clean look of the AU without a spoiler, but I also like the S1 TS bobtail. I bought this ages ago of LG, but never got around to painting and fitting it. In the mean time I went off putting it on (partly because painting was a lot dearer than I thought it would be), but now I think I might. Yay or nay? I'm leaning towards yay...
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:26 PM   #2
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I reckon it looks good mate. It'll look even better when painted. : The spoiler makes the car look more complete. The bobtail design keeps the sleek shape of the fairmont.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:28 PM   #3
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:34 PM   #4
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Me too!

I just don't like the rear of au's without a spoiler.

What were you quoted to have the spoiler painted?

Got a mate getting one painted for $125...
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:39 PM   #5
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What were you quoted to have the spoiler painted?
I got a quote from coyote for $180 for painting and another $65 for fitting...
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:48 PM   #6
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I got a quote from coyote for $180 for painting and another $65 for fitting...
His work is first class but as with most things you need at least a couple of quotes for a comparison.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:55 PM   #7
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His work is first class but as with most things you need at least a couple of quotes for a comparison.
Yeah I got a couple of others around the $120-$140 mark, but I've also heard nothing but good things about coyote's perfectionism, so I'm tempted to go with him. That quote was before he was a site sponsor and started offering 10% discount to members, so I'll have to talk to him again.
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Old 16-10-2006, 11:56 AM   #8
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I got a quote from coyote for $180 for painting and another $65 for fitting...
hunt around.. should be able to get it cheaper than that!

I'd whack it on. I like the T1 bobtails ;)
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Old 16-10-2006, 12:12 PM   #9
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totally, go the spoiler. they are the ones i like.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:47 PM   #10
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Yep, it'll look good. Will look better with a Fairmont bodykit.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:56 PM   #11
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Yep, it'll look good. Will look better with a Fairmont bodykit.

I agree
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:33 PM   #12
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: I agree, it will complete the look.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:37 PM   #13
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I'm undecided.
I would say yes if you spent the time and effort to fit it properly and bog in the gaps so you can't see where the boot finishes and wing starts.
Still, it's a nice looking wing.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:40 PM   #14
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no spoilers!!! i think cars look better with no spoilers!! thats just my opinion but yeh nice fairmont i might just add cheers
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:46 PM   #15
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Looks the goods I think :hihi:
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:50 PM   #16
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no spoiler, keep it clean and sleek.
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Old 17-10-2006, 09:46 AM   #17
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no spoiler, keep it clean and sleek.
Agreed ... the lines of the AU are pretty clean ... especially when lowered.
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Old 15-10-2006, 10:57 PM   #18
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You do need a AUFALCON.COM stick though...
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Old 16-10-2006, 07:10 AM   #19
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I'm amazed you've had to ask. Get it painted and get it on the car, it will look stunning. I actually saw 2 AU's with the same spoiler yesterday and I was starting to wonder if I should swap mine for one.. they look that good!
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Sorry about the pics not clear enough but here's my old XR8....
I love the no spoiler look and the small ones as above but I also think you need some wide rubber to suit :
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Same one I have on my XR. I'm a fan of big spoilers like the T3 one, and I also like the no spoiler look, so I went for the bobtail spoiler as a compromise. Just finishes off the boot lid nicely.
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Old 16-10-2006, 12:41 PM   #22
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I've been umming and ahhing about getting a spoiler for years,

Has anybody noticed an increase in wind noise with the spoiler fitted?
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I've been umming and ahhing about getting a spoiler for years,

Has anybody noticed an increase in wind noise with the spoiler fitted?
gotta be kidding right? its a spoiler, not an ironing board!
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gotta be kidding right? its a spoiler, not an ironing board!
No, I wasn't kidding. I drove a Hertz BA XR6 from the Gold Coast to Sydney a couple of years ago. It was as noisy as buggery above 100km/h and put me right off the idea of a spoiler. I never had the opportunity to find out if it was a unique problem with that car, or a more widespread issue.

The main reason I want one is so that I can see where the back end of the car is when I'm reversing.
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The main reason I want one is so that I can see where the back end of the car is when I'm reversing.
Pretty much the same reason I decided on the bob-tail. Haven't noticed any wind noise in mine, but then mine has heaps of "character" (read "noise") anyway, so who can tell? LOL. Seriously, a bob tail will not generate any noise, as the wind only travels over it, not under and over.
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No, I wasn't kidding. I drove a Hertz BA XR6 from the Gold Coast to Sydney a couple of years ago. It was as noisy as buggery above 100km/h and put me right off the idea of a spoiler. I never had the opportunity to find out if it was a unique problem with that car, or a more widespread issue.

The main reason I want one is so that I can see where the back end of the car is when I'm reversing.
don't use the wing as a guide!, wen I first got my car i rubbed bumpers with my housemates car cause i was using the wing as a guide. Thought I had a few inches to spare, but the lip on my bumper hangs out about that.
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Old 16-10-2006, 05:38 PM   #29
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I've been umming and ahhing about getting a spoiler for years,

Has anybody noticed an increase in wind noise with the spoiler fitted?
no more wind noise, but it does help keep the back of the car on the road when you're goind for the world land speed record : lol (that's being sarcastic by the way)
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