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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Which one???
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both are the same price

I'm also getting these ground effects, if that helps with the decision
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Personally, I've seen the ACI one in person and really like the way the line runs the edge of the bumper.

But I think either would be a great mod... those chin spoilers finish the front like the Caravaggio finishes the rear.

If you don't like one, I'm sure someone here would step up and buy it from you anyway... so you can't lose.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004SpiralGrey
Which one???
1.
2.
both are the same price

I'm also getting these ground effects, if that helps with the decision
#2 matches the rockers and rear better, but I personally like #1 better.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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1 - if you have to have one.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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#1 by far.

The other one has that hideous seam running across the entire front fascia and looks way too stuck on.

Of course, I'm biased too.



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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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I really like number 2!!


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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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I'm partial to #1.

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I looked at both as well and ACI spoiler (#1) won hands down!
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No. 1
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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Incidentally, despite picking No. 1 (in your poll, and for my own car), I think you're better off going with No. 2 if you're dead set on the rest of the ground effects. Personally, the rest of the ground effects are not for me (nor do I think No. 1) would go with that package too well.

If you're NOT set on that ground effects package (and you're like me), you'll find that you won't want ground effects with No. 1. Lower your car (if you haven't already), put No. 1 on, and you'll be good to go. Just look at the pics of the cars with the ACI spoiler!

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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 09:36 PM
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Don't mess with Ecklers. They are worthless. Order direct from ACI and save some money!!
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The ACI side skirts (not the ones pictured) do go very well with the ACI chin spoiler. They are on my eventual "to-do" list someday.

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I've read of issues with flexing from the front chin spoilers of some brands when the car is at speed. Anyone ever had an issue themselves, or witnessed cracks from stress?
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#1!
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Originally Posted by 2004SpiralGrey
Which one???
1.
2.
both are the same price

I'm also getting these ground effects, if that helps with the decision
I asked myself the same question a while ago , I went for 1 .
Number two kinde looks unfinished from the side ( extra seem opening ), however if you can work that seem away it might look great .
I've got a front chin spoiler 1 and side skirts all seems are closed so it looks more like its part of the car rarther like its bolted on , a mather of preferance I gues .

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Originally Posted by IdriveC5
#2 matches the rockers and rear better, but I personally like #1 better.
#1 is ALOT nicer IMO... My advice, forgo the rear ground effects and go with the ACI side skirts. That way you have the NICEST chin spoiler (OTHER than the Tigershark) and it matches the rest of your car.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
#1 is ALOT nicer IMO... My advice, forgo the rear ground effects and go with the ACI side skirts. That way you have the NICEST chin spoiler (OTHER than the Tigershark) and it matches the rest of your car.
Amen to that
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
#1 by far.

The other one has that hideous seam running across the entire front fascia and looks way too stuck on.
Couldn't agree more. I don't have one but if I did it would be number 1. No offense to those that own it but number 2 looks like a stick on to me.
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I'm not fond of either, I've seen to many of them cracked and splintered from impacts.
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