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Rear spoiler, good or bad idea?
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 14:09
by Bobbieslandy
Any thoughts or comments would be appreciated, even if it only gets used to push the car!
Rob.
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 14:29
by ClaytonsTR7
No real strong feels but I would say it does not really add anything to the car so I would vote no.
Steve
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 15:05
by Underdog
Too much for my taste and doesn't fit the lines of the car. But it is your car. Then again you asked.[;)]
Jim Underwood
72 MGB BRG
80 TR8 Persian Aqua
If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 15:10
by RUDDY
I wouldn't mate, looks a nice clean car as it is.
Cheers, Paul
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 15:58
by Beans
Rear spoiler is a matter of taste of course.
I do like a decent rear spoiler as long as it's in the same colour as the car.
This one is on the edge of being to large and round ...
But that roof rack is really a bit over the top i.m.h.o. [:D]
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Posted: 18 Mar 2010 16:47
by FI Spyder
While it is subtle, most can get the feeling that it doesn't really match. Meant for another body shape.
TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 16:55
by REPLIC8
I would also say no, Your car looks good as it is. I've never been a fan of spoilers on TR7's, they just don't seem to work. IMHO.
Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 17:42
by Bobbieslandy
I totally agree. it was a brand new rover 200 / 400 series spoiler on ebay for £40 so gave it a punt, i thought it was too curved and a bit over the top but from some angles it was OK. You guys have put my mind at rest and the spoiler will join the other novelty purchases at the rear of the garage!
What do you mean the roof rack is over the top? some white paint, few lengths of angle and box section and you'd think it was standard[;)]
Cheers chaps!
Rob.
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 18:09
by stricky
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 18:21
by MickeyR
And when you finish buffing yours, mine could use a go! [:D]
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 19:10
by nadg63
No!
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 19:16
by frankman
..Hi Rob ... no I would not do
.. mount beautiful wheels and lower it cool shape
... does not need plastic
..and take away the ugly Kotschutzlappen(TR7) ...
Hello from Switzerland
Frank
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 20:37
by PeterTR7V8
No wing and never put your buffer anywhere near gravel & dirt! [:0][:)]
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 21:55
by Hasbeen
Half of all the cars that I have looked at, with a rear aftermarket
spoilers had rust in the boot lid, & often the boot floor, from
water leaking around the bolts.
Even my recently bought Ford Capri, with it's factory fitted
spoiler, leaks into the boot, when I wash it.
Unless you are going to race the thing, you are unlikely to drive
it fast enough to make a spoiler work, anyway, so why stick
extra weight out the back?
Oh, & why don't you fill that garage up with a pile of junk. If you
need help, I've got a dozen saddles, horse rugs & other rubbish,
looking for a home.
Hasbeen
Posted: 18 Mar 2010 22:05
by ngtf
It really is just a matter of choice and taste; yours, not everyone elses!!
Gary
Eeyore rides again !!
EOR14W - Persian Aqua 2L Dhc, Now rebuilt and looking lovely - Sprint engine now fitted and running twin Dellorto 40s
