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Yes - It will look cool once it is paint matched and installed
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Roof Spoiler - Rice or Not?

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Old 04-08-2007 | 03:07 PM
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So what do you think? WIll it look good when painted and installed - or too ricey?
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Old 04-08-2007 | 03:11 PM
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It's pretty low key. I don't think it's rice at all. JMO
Old 04-08-2007 | 03:26 PM
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Yeah, almost a little too low key. I'm not sure it does anything for the looks, to my eye. Got a profile pic?

But to your question, definitely not "ricey."
Old 04-08-2007 | 03:39 PM
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I kind of like it! Does it cover the rear seat ocupants any better than the rear sun visors?
Old 04-08-2007 | 03:41 PM
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Not ricey so to speak, but my opinion is keep the lines clean.
Old 04-08-2007 | 04:00 PM
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I'd like it better if it didn't go all the way up the glass to the trim. Who cares if anyone else likes it, do it if you like it.

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Old 04-08-2007 | 04:42 PM
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I like it, but it doesn't matter what I like, do it for yourself. Who cares what other's think! Is that a 3rd brake light in the center? Now just change the rear glass to an OB and get rid of the ugly, vision blocking OEM unit.

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Old 04-08-2007 | 05:15 PM
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If you like it, just do it.
Old 04-08-2007 | 06:27 PM
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So far I think its ok...do you have some more photos?
Old 04-08-2007 | 07:33 PM
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I've always liked those but was afraid to say so, don't want to sound ricey. Does it cut down on rearward vis any?
Old 04-08-2007 | 07:34 PM
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If you like it, like auzivision and perrys4 said, do it. Spinners would probably be too much though.
Old 04-08-2007 | 10:01 PM
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I didn't notice it the first time and had to go back and look again. I'd be worried about what it does for aerodynamics if, I ever planned on driving real fast.
Old 04-08-2007 | 10:32 PM
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I think it looks good, and it will cut down on heat into the rear of the car.
Old 04-08-2007 | 11:31 PM
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I think the cars are slick enough, & do not need any more spoilers........but.........like said, if you like it, that really is all that matters!
Old 04-08-2007 | 11:37 PM
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Rice = anything added to a car for the sole purpose of looks & zero performance gain.

I'm not saying I would call this rice, but that is the overall meaning of the term. To someone that does not know 928's this could be a factory piece.


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