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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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I am the second owner of a 98 GS4, and, as many of you may remember, the prior owner had Lexus install a spoiler on the trunk, but Lexus put on the non-OEM model and installed it crooked. Anyway, I was surfing autotrader and came across a 99 GS4 for sale at a Lexus dealer near my office (same color as mine) without a spoiler. I called the dealer and asked whether they would mind trading trunks with me (they get my trunk with the spoiler, which I guess is worth more money, and give me the trunk on their car, at no charge). They agreed! (I guess they really wanted the spoiler). Anyway, here are some before and after photos. I've got the stock OEM spoiler sitting in my basement, but it needs to be repainted as it was damaged by Fed Ex (you guys probably remember the thread about this -- the seller packaged it in a box that was too small and the corners protruded about 4-6 inches). Anyway, once I get the OEM spoiler painted, I think I'll put it on. Or, maybe I'll just leave it like this. What does everyone think?

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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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I vote for no spoiler. It looks cleaner and much more conservative. It's also easier to wash and wax.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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not 2 b rude 2 anyone that has the oem spoiler, but i personally really dislike it. i have it on my blk gs and can't wait 2 take it off. i say leave it off or add a nice aftermarket spoiler...
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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I'm all ears Bluelex. What do you suggest?
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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I'm all ears Bluelex. What do you suggest?
E-Man , do a search on the following spoilers: Veilside, Wings West, RMM, Junction Produce.

These by far are the most popular and best looking. Your search should bring up pics of all of them!
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Thanks, LXOGOOD. Before I do the search, are any of those spoilers simple lip spoilers? I'm not looking for anything ostentatious (otherwise, I would just go with the OEM sitting in my basement).
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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I believe there are 2 types: TTE and Sport Design
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by bluelex
not 2 b rude 2 anyone that has the oem spoiler, but i personally really dislike it. i have it on my blk gs and can't wait 2 take it off. i say leave it off or add a nice aftermarket spoiler...
Yeah OEM looks like the Accord spoiler.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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I personally vote for no spoiler.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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i like the spoiler ..that is why i left mine on!
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Ranger -- which one do you have?
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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I really love the RMM 3 piece, but everyone has their preference, right? I'm not a huge fan of the tiny tiny lip spoilers, but I'd still call it better than nothing at all back there!


My car has the factory spoiler and I can live with it. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I wish I had the RMM.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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i personally love the oem spoiler on the GS. no idea why, but just so

the other one i like would be the jp one
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
i personally love the oem spoiler on the GS. no idea why, but just so

the other one i like would be the jp one
Me too. OEM for me.
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