Would my car look odd if I changed the rear spoiler??
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I didnt mind it that much at first but the more I look at the back of the car the less and less I actually like the rear spoiler, may seem odd but I just dont think it suits the lines on the back of the car!
The problem being what could it be changed to, and the second problem would it look really odd??
Any suggestions??
The problem being what could it be changed to, and the second problem would it look really odd??
Any suggestions??
There are smaller boot lip types, but yours is a 3 piece spoiler which means you'll have some hole filliing to do on the side panels either side of the boot if you went down that line. If you click on my profile you'll see the type of spoiler I have. Not as good as the stock HSV/VXR look imho. Also, you'd have to think about re routing the wiring to the rear parcel shelf brake light. The LED strip from your spoiler might fit into that.
ETA the final HSV Limited Edition Coupes were supplied without rear boot spoilers. They had the roof spoiler intstead.
ETA the final HSV Limited Edition Coupes were supplied without rear boot spoilers. They had the roof spoiler intstead.
Edited by DevilYellowCV8 on Friday 19th March 19:21
Devil yellows one is definately subtle and I prefer it to the one I have!
The GTO spoiler I also prefer, as you say it doesnt look that 'sculptured' though, looks more like an aftermarket item than anything but still prefer it!
From what ive been told, the parts on the rear quarter for the VXR 3 piece arent drilled in just glued on, not sure how easy they would be to remove or how much if any damage it would cause to the paint.
Bootlid itself would either need a 2nd as mentioned or fill the standard one, could be a bit of work in it but its something im looking into.
The GTO spoiler I also prefer, as you say it doesnt look that 'sculptured' though, looks more like an aftermarket item than anything but still prefer it!
From what ive been told, the parts on the rear quarter for the VXR 3 piece arent drilled in just glued on, not sure how easy they would be to remove or how much if any damage it would cause to the paint.
Bootlid itself would either need a 2nd as mentioned or fill the standard one, could be a bit of work in it but its something im looking into.
Bigger picture of the JHP lip spoiler:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/DevilYellow...
Wolfracers spoiler is a genuine GM aftermraket spoiler, the other spoiler that was an option on the UK CV8's was the more scuplted HBD (Holden By Design) 'Boomerang' Spoiler. Not as high and was contoured to the cars curves on the edges. Try JHP's Pontiac GTO pages, they have a couple of designs on there if you're after inspiration.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/DevilYellow...
Wolfracers spoiler is a genuine GM aftermraket spoiler, the other spoiler that was an option on the UK CV8's was the more scuplted HBD (Holden By Design) 'Boomerang' Spoiler. Not as high and was contoured to the cars curves on the edges. Try JHP's Pontiac GTO pages, they have a couple of designs on there if you're after inspiration.
Edited by DevilYellowCV8 on Friday 19th March 21:46
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Cheers for that do like it!
after_shock said:
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Cheers for that do like it!
Wolfracer said:
GTO spoiler bolts straight into the standard bolt hole places you can see under the boot lid - don't know how the other ones fit on, but surely all OEM stuff should use the same holes?
Interesting point about the GTO one, be a very easy fit, providing the side bits come off without destroying the rear quarters with the std VXR one!
Thing is, even though I like my spoiler, if I had my "spoiler time" again, I would probably go for the VXR spoiler as it looks more "fitted" and not after market (even though GTO is not), however, if all our cars were identical it would be a dull world wouldn't it?!
Directly from the rear though the GTO spoier does look mean. Had the chance to follow my own car today to the garage and fell in love with it all over again! Its really interesting to see the other drivers expressions as the "thunder" passes them!
Directly from the rear though the GTO spoier does look mean. Had the chance to follow my own car today to the garage and fell in love with it all over again! Its really interesting to see the other drivers expressions as the "thunder" passes them!
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Slightly OT, but After_Shock, seeing as we're talking about changing the rear end, you cost me a few quid a few months back after I saw the LED tails on your car! I was debating them for a while but they certainly look different 
Spend spend spend spend spend http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HSV-VT-VX-Commodore-VZ-Monar...
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Slightly OT, but After_Shock, seeing as we're talking about changing the rear end, you cost me a few quid a few months back after I saw the LED tails on your car! I was debating them for a while but they certainly look different
Yeah they are different!! As you have copied me I may have to copy you lol
Tattooboy said:
DevilYellowCV8 said:
Slightly OT, but After_Shock, seeing as we're talking about changing the rear end, you cost me a few quid a few months back after I saw the LED tails on your car! I was debating them for a while but they certainly look different
Spend spend spend spend spend
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HSV-VT-VX-Commo
Prefer them with a black background:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HSV-VT-VX-Commo
El Diablo said:
where can I get one of those rear roof spoilers? I have a 1/18 scale model of a HSV GTO and that has one looks awesome! I would love one of those on mine.
Here you go, scroll down the page a bit.http://www.jhp.com.au/jhpgto/Spoilers.htm
Given the current exchange rate, it'll be a tad pricey. This is where I got both spoilers from about 4 years ago.
Edited by DevilYellowCV8 on Friday 19th March 22:16
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