non factory spoiler
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non factory spoiler
has anyone purchased one of these? http://www.carid.com/2015-lexus-rc-s...ct-details-tab
would be interested in thoughts on quality, colour matching to the body, etc.
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would be interested in thoughts on quality, colour matching to the body, etc.
cheers
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The price is not much different from the factory item, and fit, finish and color matching might be OK, but could well be below the pretty darn high Lexus standards. If your car is Infrared or UltraSonic Blue ($590 options), the odds of the paint matching are not good, as those colors employ a new painting technique. If you buy it unpainted, the cost of having it painted by a good body shop could equal the cost of the part.
With all the risks, and with so much already invested in the car, I would not go here to save a few bucks. A bad spoiler could negatively impact your resale value.
Mine (Infrared) was installed by the dealer, it looks great and I could not be happier.
If you go for this aftermarket item, let us know how much you spend on the project, and how much time it took you to install it.
With all the risks, and with so much already invested in the car, I would not go here to save a few bucks. A bad spoiler could negatively impact your resale value.
Mine (Infrared) was installed by the dealer, it looks great and I could not be happier.
If you go for this aftermarket item, let us know how much you spend on the project, and how much time it took you to install it.
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Thks for your feedback - we don't have the spoiler as a factory option in Oz, nor will US Lexus dealers sell us the genuine one! So our options are limited...
While there is some talk of a few Oz dealers importing the genuine ones they haven't/won't confirm this and can't give a timeframe - kinda frustrating and reflects poorly on Lexus Australia.
While there is some talk of a few Oz dealers importing the genuine ones they haven't/won't confirm this and can't give a timeframe - kinda frustrating and reflects poorly on Lexus Australia.
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That's very strange, indeed.
Does Lexus offer any explanation for why a simple, non-mechanical, easy-for-a-dealer-to-install part like a little spoiler is not being made available to the fine citizens of OZ?
Does Lexus offer any explanation for why a simple, non-mechanical, easy-for-a-dealer-to-install part like a little spoiler is not being made available to the fine citizens of OZ?
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Tried reaching out to Lexus Oz - they were pleasant but not able to explain why we can't get this nor why they can't be imported. Also, couldn't explain why our F Sport doesn't get fog lights!!
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Just bought a new RC F sport. Ordered a spoiler on EBay from The.Sawtooth for my car.
The price was $215 plus freight. It came in four days and the white paint matched perfectly.
Great fit,great finish and great price.
The price was $215 plus freight. It came in four days and the white paint matched perfectly.
Great fit,great finish and great price.
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Thks - any chance you could PM the link to the seller?
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