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Old 08-03-2010, 03:51 PM
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I have seen this front spoiler on a few 928's and sometimes I like it and other times I think the original is much better. What is your opinion?

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Sorry, but the original looks the best. I feel our cars with any aftermarket body mods look cheesey and something the cast of Jersey Shore would drive! Anatole Lapine and company had it right...The design godfather of our beloved 928's.
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Gorgeous! But the old style looks good too.
Old 08-03-2010, 04:10 PM
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meh....

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like the look of the spoiler itself, but seems to req'r the side panels to blend appropriately with the raised edge...and side panels are rarely a good looking addition (albeit not clear in the pic). Don't like a kit look.
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I would scrape that thing off in a week of going in and out my driveway..
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Originally Posted by RKD in OKC
I would scrape that thing off in a week of going in and out my driveway..
Being just fiberglass it will crack and fall off before the week is over
Old 08-03-2010, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by James Bailey
Being just fiberglass it will crack and fall off before the week is over
That would probably be true with most, but my strosek front spoiler (not the same as the one pictured here) is made of fiberglass, and damn they must have used diamond powder in it or something because it is still holding on strong as ever.

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The black seal between panels has to either somehow be gone, change color, or it must extend down.

Other than that, it's pretty nice. It would be more functional with the two missing oil/charge/etc. cooler vents.
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There are differing strength cloths and weights plus a huge difference in resins. The common polyester resins are no where near as hard as true fiberglass nor are they as expensive !
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[QUOTE=orangecrush;7785790]I have seen this front spoiler on a few 928's and sometimes I like it and other times I think the original is much better. What is your opinion?

It's the infamous GTE.........I'm with most it would be destroyed probably my first drive out...It's ok...

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Old 08-03-2010, 05:20 PM
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It's also offered as a front valence (attaches at the junction between the fenders & bumper cover) from American International Racing... and yes, you do scrape it a lot!

Tom Falkenberg also has it on his 'Big Bird' race car.

Mine with it:
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Here's mine.

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Here's mine on the blue 85 and my wifes on her 85 black.
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I kinda like it.

http://www.americaninternationalraci...259246&page=57


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