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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Got a black 08 Base Coupe w/ 19" black ADR Sterlings w/polished lips. Don't think I want a body kit as I live in Houston and it wouldn't last a month on our krappy roads. I am considering a Tein 3/4" drop, max...but still unsure I even want to do this. But I do want a rear spoiler/wing. I've narrowed my choices to: 1) Le Mans or Daytona spoiler from The Z Store, 2) Visage Type A or 3) Veilside Version 2 wing.

What do you guys think would look best out of these three w/out a body kit?
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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please dont even bother with aftermarket spoiler. You will have a hard time popping up ur trunk.
I had stillen and i ended up taking it off after a few months. It's too heavy to pop the trunk.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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if you do, upgrade your trunk shocks
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by drift_projekt_Z
if you do, upgrade your trunk shocks
trunk shocks is another problem. stock trunk shocks are not strong enough to hold trunk with spoiler.

Popping up the trunk is another issue. When i use the remote control to pop the trunk, it pops. But unlike the trunk w/o spoiler, it's still locked. I have to push the button one more time and use my hand to lift it up.

Just a lot of problems
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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IMO, I think some wings don't flow well, unless you have a hole kit to follow up the body lines. Having a aggressive wing on stock car just over powers the stock body.

So far as after market shocks, just buy some to hold up the hatch. So what if you have to pop the hatch and pull up on it at the same time. If that's an issue, you must be real lazy.
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Old Dec 9, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by VIZAGE
IMO, I think some wings don't flow well, unless you have a hole kit to follow up the body lines. Having a aggressive wing on stock car just over powers the stock body.

So far as after market shocks, just buy some to hold up the hatch. So what if you have to pop the hatch and pull up on it at the same time. If that's an issue, you must be real lazy.
Not if you are holding a box or something with both hands.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Don't get the Daytona spoiler, it's fugly!!!!

No fair looking at my sig either.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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I guess taking your suggestions on no aftermarket spoiler = 6 bones I can put towards my exhaust. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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Blitz, nuff said :]
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I've never seen that blitz before. Looks much nicer than my daytona. Wish I knew about that one before i got mine.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Blitz ftmfgodsobw!!!!!!!!! look up my posts and you'll c mine 2
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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blitz and i also upgraded my hatch shocks with the one jtbraham's sells on this forum. here's a few pics of the blitz spoiler:
https://my350z.com/forum/media-share/317503-i-just-got-blitz-d-in-the-dark-in-my-own-garage.html
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by VN_350z
Not if you are holding a box or something with both hands.
I've been in that situation before. If you know what the design of the Vizage wing looks like. I just use the lip that protrudes out and lift with my shoulders.
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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the z store lemans ftw
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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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one more, and yes i know my side skirts need a repaint
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