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Spoiler or not, opinions wanted

Post by Peter-S »

As the front valence of my project looked like this when I bought it

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I thought I'd put an under bumper spoiler on. However, after a bit of fettling the valence has straightened more than I expected and with a bit more work and a skim will probably look OK.
so do I fit the spoiler or not?

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Probably go without to be honest.
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IMO I would fit it Those RGA ones are not as out there as some others e.g. the Zackspeed version.

The standard lower front end ALWAYS looked really wrong along with the Capris that didn't have the boot spoiler fitted those were Always two area I hated and felt the real urge to have altered with in seconds of getting any Capri.
As Always this is an each to their own game.
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Post by Capri_Andy »

I like those spoilers, they look subtle enough. Let me know if you decide to sell it Peter.
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They look better with out a spoiler in my opinion and as you know I have one fitted. Mike
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I wouldn't.
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I think spoilers look good if they have the body kit to go with it, otherwise they look front heavy.
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nice & subtle peter, go for it.
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Not for me.

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Opinions split fairly evenly then but slightly favouring the 'no' which is what I'm leaning towards at the moment. Decisions, decisions :lol:
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Post by Craigorypeck »

no from me peter... no no no :D
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