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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Default In the process of molding my REPLICA Wald Spoiler

*EDITED MORE PICS ON THE OTHER PAGES OF MY PROGRESS. PROJECT ALMOST COMPLETE*


That's right I said REPLICA. I know some people are gonna flame on me for buying a rep but so what? Really when it comes down to it, not everybody has deep pockets to splurge like that, or theres no sense in buying something just for the name when the rep either fits, looks, or is made just as good. Reason why I choose to buy a replica is because I simply see no sense in spending $600+ for a spoiler that I am just gonna mold anyways. I'd much rather put that money towards some other mods. Below are pics of the process so far. I should be done within the next day or so and I'll be posting more pics. Heres a link to other pics of my car so far. I purchased it September 6th,2011.2007 IS250 AWD Fully loaded and certified. Completely stock.. You can see all the mods at this link http://public.fotki.com/remydee/the-is-journal/ Thanks for viewing














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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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nice! how was the fitment of the spoiler before you molded it?
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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should look good when its done
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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very small gap as u can see in this pic on the corner.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:07 PM
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you doing yourself?
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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yep I do all the work on my car
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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I find it funny that 6 members already inboxed me asking me where I bought my replica spoiler vs posting here like they would be ashamed to buy a rep vs authentic lol smh
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
I find it funny that 6 members already inboxed me asking me where I bought my replica spoiler vs posting here like they would be ashamed to buy a rep vs authentic lol smh
I'm not ashamed. I want the rep front lip and rear spoiler. Can't find really except ebay but worried about fitment. Linkage here?
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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yeah, I just think its funny how some ppl really care whether its authentic or not. from what I hear even the authentic wald spoiler fitment still is not perfect so why pay several hunderd dollars more for it? On the rep fitment wasn't really that off prior to the mold if you look in the pic i posted u can see the very small gap on the corner that was on both sides but if you are gonna mold then it doesnt really matter. or if you werent planning on molding I would just suggest drilling holes bolting it down then fill the holes.

Heres the link from the ebay seller I bought it from in case anyone else wants to pick one up
http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-11-Lexus-...item519b265ed4
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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I agree with you on if you're molding it you can buy the rep. My friends have bought the rep and double stuck it. It lifted and fit crappy. I wasn't sure if I was gonna mold it so I bought the authentic. My body guy didn't like the fitment so we molded it including raising the quarter panels to be flush with the wing so there wasn't any drop. Props for doing the work yourself. I'm not a fan on how the seam all across the top shows. Mine is completely flat, but congrats either way.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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I'm surprised your fitment came out so good. My friend bought me a BaysonR replica spoiler, he was the second buyer of it. The fitment came out so bad, it's sitting in my closet right now...
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I agree with you on if you're molding it you can buy the rep. My friends have bought the rep and double stuck it. It lifted and fit crappy. I wasn't sure if I was gonna mold it so I bought the authentic. My body guy didn't like the fitment so we molded it including raising the quarter panels to be flush with the wing so there wasn't any drop. Props for doing the work yourself. I'm not a fan on how the seam all across the top shows. Mine is completely flat, but congrats either way.

thanks man the line is actually going to be smoothed out I'm not finished yet. and instead of raising the quarters which I was gonna originally do with sheet metal, I'm gonna sand down a little bit of the sides to match the body line on the quarters
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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molded always looks good
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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Strange of me asking, but would you mold my replica Wald if I paid you to lol? No one in Chicago is wanting to bother with molding it.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by chi123
I'm surprised your fitment came out so good. My friend bought me a BaysonR replica spoiler, he was the second buyer of it. The fitment came out so bad, it's sitting in my closet right now...
get it molded. I was getting price quotes to mold and raise the quarters anywhere from $800- $8000 lol the guy that quoted me $8000 obviously didnt wanna do it but on average it was between 1000-2000
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