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imdrew12 Mar 25, 2010 04:35 PM

Installed Wing Delete Kit Lip Spoiler from roadracemotorsports.com
 
This is a double post from the "For Sale" forums. Mods, I apologize if this isn't kosher, please delete if I broke a rule. I just thought more people would see it this way and I knew there are people interested in what this kit looks like.

I must say www.roadracemotorsports.com was a disappointment. When I ordered they failed to tell me they didn't have any in stock, so after they billed my account I had to call (after two weeks of waiting) to find out that they still had to make them. I also thought that the wing was one piece, my fault for assuming, they actually come in three pieces. The lip and the two CF covers. As far as the CF is concerned, it is of good quality, but they placed straight double sided tape on a curved piece forcing me to replace all the tape, even then it still didn't stick thoroughly so I had to use super glue on top of the tape. Also alignment was not 100%. Have some gaps. Not a pleasant shopping experience, but it does look good on a PB X.

http://www.roadracemotorsports.com/s...roducts_id=408

Not the greatest pics but its pouring outside. Also Plasti Dipped the chrome off the MR and blacked out the third brake light and rear reflectors, though its hard to see in these pics. I also have the stuff to black out the rears, fronts, and some other CF parts for the front grill. Got all kinds of cool crap for a rainy weekend. :) More pics to come in another thread, I know you're excited.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/...dba431f335.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/...9790ce89bb.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/...be247d0ff4.jpg

Stopped raining for a sec so I grabbed some more pics.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/...bab408f965.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/...0297faee00.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/...40474d4955.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/...1107d7b7ef.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2699/...2698a2708f.jpg

Pic of the front so far, not done yet. Its sort of in limbo right now.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/...47cdbcfb47.jpg


On a side note, I really miss my Porsche, especially with spring here. I also really miss my bug-eye, best car I have ever owned. Now I am feeling all sentimental. :(

Gratuitous pics:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/...e9c785b9a5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2400/...1d1f764a1d.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2156/...1123268cc9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/...7cf2fee930.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/...d554a0239d.jpg

Have a good weekend!

Andy

CC16 Mar 25, 2010 08:07 PM

I want pics of that kick ass blue dodge daytona in the background! twas my post-high school car. (Shelby Z, broke down NON-STOP, got pissed, gave it away to a guy at work if he picked the damn thing up, impulse bought the X, here I am)

Back on topic. The wing delete kit is ok, but the little cover panels look kinda goofy. But the plugs in the trunk arent any better. 5/10. Just my OP.

raz Mar 25, 2010 08:29 PM

why does anyone not make a complete over lay with a built in spoiler that covers the top of the trunk in one piece, instead of the tack-on pieces

imdrew12 Mar 26, 2010 05:27 AM


Originally Posted by raz (Post 8133836)
why does anyone not make a complete over lay with a built in spoiler that covers the top of the trunk in one piece, instead of the tack-on pieces

I have no idea, but I have to say I agree with both of you. I am not really digging the look.

imdrew12 Mar 26, 2010 05:33 AM

I am saving the holes, hence the kit. I didn't want to do anything permanent until I was 100% on whether I liked it or not. Like you I am not sure I even like the look. I paid $230 shipped. It was an experiment to see how well they covered up the hole. Hopefully this thread will provide others with the tools to make up their own mind as to whether or not this product is for them.

tuddy Mar 26, 2010 05:48 AM

when the price is factored in it doesnt look bad

Boxerguy56 Mar 26, 2010 01:15 PM

i was eyeing those pieces for a while cuz of the decent price. I'm torn on whether or not to shoot for it, i just can't decide.

imdrew12 Mar 26, 2010 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by Boxerguy56 (Post 8136136)
i was eyeing those pieces for a while cuz of the decent price. I'm torn on whether or not to shoot for it, i just can't decide.

Well you have a PB X so you have color on your side. I will try to snap some more pics when there is some sun in the sky. That actually may be next week though. :(

inhocaviles Mar 26, 2010 02:07 PM

I have seriously been thinking about this, but it just doesn't look right. Not bad for the price, but the lines just don't work for me. I'll probably just sink the money into the Do-Luck trunk.

imdrew12 Mar 26, 2010 04:28 PM

Once again the pieces are loosing their grip on the trunk, I have sent an email to ask for a return/refund. For one I don't necessarily like the look, but that is not the main reason. There are gaps between the pieces and spoiler, making the fitment poor. When I received the kit they had placed straight pieces of tape on the curved pieces, so the tape was all loose and dry when I finally received it. So after replacing all the tape and cleaning the trunk with alcohol, the pieces still don't stick completely. I hope they will except my return.

Hope others read this and take it for what it is.

Andy

gungravevn Mar 26, 2010 04:59 PM

I am not fan of this kit but it looks great on the ur car. Indeed carbon look sexy on gray and black

Optiblue Mar 26, 2010 05:01 PM

I love the oem SSS spoiler :( looks like a touring now!

imdrew12 Mar 26, 2010 05:19 PM


Originally Posted by gungravevn (Post 8136830)
I am not fan of this kit but it looks great on the ur car. Indeed carbon look sexy on gray and black


Thank you, but:

Once again the pieces are loosing their grip on the trunk, I have sent an email to ask for a return/refund. For one I don't necessarily like the look, but that is not the main reason. There are gaps between the pieces and spoiler, making the fitment poor. When I received the kit they had placed straight pieces of tape on the curved pieces, so the tape was all loose and dry when I finally received it. So after replacing all the tape and cleaning the trunk with alcohol, the pieces still don't stick completely. I hope they will except my return.


Andy

AFD Apr 1, 2010 09:56 PM

Looks pretty good on PB, thanks for posting up some pics!

Had no idea it wasn't a 1-piece setup, so that kinda sucks.

grasskicker509 Apr 2, 2010 07:27 AM

imho not the best look for the X...stick with the wing{thumbup}


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