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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 11:05 PM
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Hello CL, just looking for some opinions on aesthetic upgrade paths people have taken.

Currently looking to purchase a roof spoiler and trunk spoiler from Jun-TW but want to go one piece at a time and not both at once. I don't think I've seen a picture of anyone here with a roof spoiler and no trunk spoiler so I assume most people would start with the trunk first?

Also looking at sprucing up the rear end of the car with a rear lip spoiler. Liking the look of Toms and MyRide diffuser but off put by the prices and not really into getting a replica either so maybe I might go Jun-TW for this one as well since its kinda similar to Toms. Would it look off if I had just a rear lip spoiler and no side skirts or front lip? The idea of a front lip is tempting, but I'm already dealing with having a lowered car and I think the front bumper to ground clearance is fine for daily use so far and I don't want to destroy it in my first week.

Side question: Does anyone know of a spoiler like the SARD LSR Wing but without the $1200 price tag(NigelJDM - http://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/index....oduct_id=536)?

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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 04:38 AM
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I think it will look fine with a subtle rear lip. The car has factory side skirts so it will blend just fine. Vehicle specific GT style spoilers will tend to run fairly expensive as well as all authentic body pieces.
log in to Jpstreak.com and look there. Jdm Parts galore that will blow your mind.
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Old Oct 30, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bbaugher47
I think it will look fine with a subtle rear lip. The car has factory side skirts so it will blend just fine. Vehicle specific GT style spoilers will tend to run fairly expensive as well as all authentic body pieces.
log in to Jpstreak.com and look there. Jdm Parts galore that will blow your mind.
Alright that's good to hear that a rear lip wouldn't look too out of place without the rest of a kit. Trying to find that site... is it supposed to be autostreak.jp? Jpstreak.com isn't working for me.
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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I would start with the trunk spoiler for sure.. but you will love the roof spoiler such a subtle but awesome upgrade.

I've thought about buying a rear diffuser as well and it will look fine on a car without side skirts or anything. Part of me just thinks some of them are too ricey idn haha
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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Old Oct 31, 2016 | 08:35 AM
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If you want to change the rear look, look into tail lights. There are a few options out there that mimic the 3IS or ISF style, subtle and not over the top way to change things up
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Yeah they're next on my list.. Personally I want OEM tails from the 11-13 years with the white housing.. still so expensive though
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Old Nov 1, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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^^ Yeah after weighing my options at the moment that's definitely the route I'm heading down. I'll save the other body stuff for when I can get them in a bundle
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