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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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I am in search of getting a spoiler. I really like the OEM spoiler but i am not too keen on having to drill holes into my trunk lid. i have found this spoiler on EBAY, which you do not hae to drill holes it just attaches by 3M tape. It come painted to match the factory color also. So basically once you get it in slap it on! Is $160+25 shipping. Which is also cheaper than ordering the OEM spoiler too. Here is the link let me know what you guys think..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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you can install the oem spoiler without drilling also.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by supaIS350
you can install the oem spoiler without drilling also.

Please do explain....... do you know this from experience????????? im excited
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Same install as the one you're buying from Ebay. Double sided tape. Lots of IS owners are doing it this way. Planning to install it this way too when I purchase mine.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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yup, just gotta break the screws off on the oem spoilers first, then use tape.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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how much tape do you use? along the whole entire spoiler or just in certain places on the spoiler
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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I installed the OEM spoiler by drilling but you can dremel off the bolts and just use tape to install it onto your IS. I think the OEM spoiler fits better than that one.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 04:27 PM
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Personally, I prefer the OEM. Do not like how the other is squared off at the end where it meets the trunk line....does not flow with the lines of the car....should extend past the trunk, in 3 pieces, or as the OEM, taper to a point. Maybe it is just the angle of the pic, but appears to be kind of blunt ends.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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+1 for the OEM.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Off the topic, but my 7 year old son's name is Jared, and everyone calls him JMan....Good Choice!!
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mort
....I prefer the OEM. Do not like how the other is squared off at the end where it meets the trunk line....does not flow with the lines of the car....should extend past the trunk, in 3 pieces, or as the OEM, taper to a point. Maybe it is just the angle of the pic, but appears to be kind of blunt ends.
I agree .... downloaded and brightened the picture .... looks OK but not as good as OEM I think.

KC

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Yup, not as good as the OEM! caudlek, good so see another from Ontario.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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I say if you are going to do a lip spoiler, do the oem one... that one onebay istoo close looking to the oem and looks like it doesnt fit right, too much gap.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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It doesn't look bad, but I'd probably go with the OEM spoiler.
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ReLexin
how much tape do you use? along the whole entire spoiler or just in certain places on the spoiler
From what's posted before, the whole entire spoiler after breaking the plastic bolts. Make sure to press firmly in place.
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