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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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I am considering getting a spoiler for my 02 coupe. I've seen examples by Carravagio and ACI. Could someone comment on the relative merits (or lack thereof) of each to aid me in my decision? Thanks for your help!!
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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Have you seen the low profile spoiler that Mid America is selling? It's very subtle and I'm thinking about getting one for my FRC. It's only $299.00 and it's on page 82 of their latest catalog if you want to check it out.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Here's a picture...

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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Specter Werkes rear facia.
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Came with it..not sure if I like it yet...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...cho98/Butt.jpg
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Came with it..not sure if I like it yet...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...cho98/Butt.jpg
No, you don't like it please
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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But now I'm chicken to have it taken off...worried about the fade or adhesive marks...

I thought it made it go faster?? or is it the color..I forget???
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most dont like it, but I made a c6 z06 spoiler fit on my c5
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Originally Posted by elctron02
most dont like it, but I made a c6 z06 spoiler fit on my c5
If you like it, that's all that matters.
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The specter werks looks the best IMO but when researching them, it looked like the fiberglass bumper was poor quality, prone to cracking, and a bitch to install.

Too bad, maybe someone could come out with a urethane version!

Another company makes a similar bumper in fiberglass (same issues as above I imagine) and carbon fiber ($$).

Why no Urethane!!!
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Here is mine. I particularly don't like it on some days, but sometimes I do. I think iam going to buy the same spoiler as yellooh

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Is that a sticker on the rear facia?............
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Originally Posted by ELECTRONC5
I am considering getting a spoiler for my 02 coupe. I've seen examples by Carravagio and ACI. Could someone comment on the relative merits (or lack thereof) of each to aid me in my decision? Thanks for your help!!
ACI - less $, sticks up higher than Caravaggio, side spears not as long as Caravaggio, it's a bolt on, it only covers half the rear shelf (half way to hatch seam).
Caravaggio - more $, not really any higher - more of an extension out from the rear, side spears longer than ACI, it goes on with 3M automotive tape, covers the rear shelf all the way to the hatch seam.


IMO, I like the height of the ACI, but that's it. Everything else about the Caravaggio is better, which is why I went with that one. The Caravaggio looks like it was, or could be, an OEM piece.
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I have the Caravaggio one. Here it is.

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Caravaggio all the way!!!!
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Came with it..not sure if I like it yet...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...cho98/Butt.jpg
Hel! with the wing (which I believe is a classic wing and I am looking at it for my car---along with the side skirts, rear and front) What color is that???


EDIT: Ok---I read your profile and ti says Mag Red---maybe it's the way the light hist it because it does not look Mag Red--it had a sort of orange tint to it---but not like that Sunset orange (I think that is what it is called)

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Originally Posted by rusty75
Here is mine. I particularly don't like it on some days, but sometimes I do. I think iam going to buy the same spoiler as yellooh

WTF is with the rivets??
Really strange looking!
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Mine came with this ACI. I am going to leave it on because I think it looks better than the holes that would be left behind
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