Rear spoiler......Yes or No?

alvitdk · 06-17-2013, 07:46 PM

Absolutely spoiler, I bought a ebay aftermarket and pre-painted, spot on and with great instruction for mounting it. No fear of drilling, quite easy and since it is aluminum, no worries about rust. Still make sure to use lots of silicone.

I could not decide either in the beginning but showed pictures with and without to my wife, who absolutely hates spoilers, but even she agreed it gives the Z the finish touch.

synolimit · 06-17-2013, 07:58 PM

Do guys ever swap hatches here? In the evo and subi world its huge! No wing, small wing, STI wing trunk swaps happen daily.

DEpointfive0 · 06-17-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

Do guys ever swap hatches here? In the evo and subi world its huge! No wing, small wing, STI wing trunk swaps happen daily.

We TRY... Most like their wing though, AND Nissan can't match paint worth a damn, so that makes it hard too...
And there isn't a WRX, THEN STi, it's all one model, so it's harder to find a base model guy to swap with

12155ny · 06-17-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Why was it an ordeal?

It was ordeal since I bought it painted. When it arrived, the color (gun metallic) wasn't even close. Took about a month to get the matter resolved Carid.com. Fortunately, my good friend owns a auto detail shop and painted it for cost. Otherwise, it would have been more expensive. Had to scan the paint to get the right mixing codes. It was hard to match since every panel is slightly a different color. Nissan does a lot of great things, painting just isn't one of them.

JohnsZ · 06-18-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 12155ny

It was ordeal since I bought it painted. When it arrived, the color (gun metallic) wasn't even close. Took about a month to get the matter resolved Carid.com. Fortunately, my good friend owns a auto detail shop and painted it for cost. Otherwise, it would have been more expensive. Had to scan the paint to get the right mixing codes. It was hard to match since every panel is slightly a different color. Nissan does a lot of great things, painting just isn't one of them.

Yikes....very interesting! That scares me and it was one of the things I was worried about since I was told that it comes prepainted. I was going to have a body shop that works in conjunction with my Nissan Dealer install it after I ordered it through the Parts Dept at the dealer. Now I plan to ask the body shop if they will paint it if the prepainted color does not match to my satisfaction. Thanks for the info!

Tazicon · 06-18-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullit79

Hey I'm the first "no" vote!

I personally prefer clean lines at the back. I got the sports package though, I sometimes wish I could remove the spoiler or maybe switch hatches with somebody.

Really? The spoiler is the only thing that makes the back look half way decent, you are definately in the minority.

Infamous · 06-18-2013, 10:53 AM

No spoiler! I can't vote from my tapatalk app.

JohnsZ · 06-18-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tazicon

Really? The spoiler is the only thing that makes the back look half way decent, you are definately in the minority.

121 Yes, 18 No to be exact (as I speak)!

Crxckadome · 06-18-2013, 11:26 AM

I voted yes...but! i would love if a photo shop wizard could do the rear z with a molded in duck bill, kind of like the Genesis coupe's rear hatch is (without the spoiler) - sorry can't get to photo album @ work so here's a link.

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aftermarket rear duck bill on Gen Coupe-
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xxAGAVExx · 06-18-2013, 12:23 PM

I say no. My co-worker just got a sentra that came with a stock spoiler, so many cars these days have them just to look sporty. I think a sports car that doesn't need a spoiler to look sporty (like the Z) is just that much sexier for it. Only way I'd add one is of I were going to track my car.

12155ny · 06-18-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Yikes....very interesting! That scares me and it was one of the things I was worried about since I was told that it comes prepainted. I was going to have a body shop that works in conjunction with my Nissan Dealer install it after I ordered it through the Parts Dept at the dealer. Now I plan to ask the body shop if they will paint it if the prepainted color does not match to my satisfaction. Thanks for the info!

Hope you have better luck than I did. In reality, CY is probably easier to match and you probably won't have the color variance between panels. Getting a pre painted spoiler would probably work for you. Most of the spoilers all come with a template so they are easy to install. Glad to help...

JohnsZ · 06-18-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 12155ny

Hope you have better luck than I did. In reality, CY is probably easier to match and you probably won't have the color variance between panels. Getting a pre painted spoiler would probably work for you. Most of the spoilers all come with a template so they are easy to install. Glad to help...

Thanks....I hope so!

Mt Tam I am · 06-18-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

I'm the only one who I need to please of course. It's just nice to get opinions from other Z owners who love the Z and know what looks good on that body style. Of course the ultimate decision will be based on what looks good to me. I never asked what people thought about the color yellow!

But CY is awesome. Of course you didn't need any opinions.

Enjoy the new look with the spoiler.

JohnsZ · 06-18-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

But CY is awesome. Of course you didn't need any opinions.

Enjoy the new look with the spoiler.

Ha ha....thanks!

sothayoth · 11-07-2015, 11:20 PM

Yea I really like the no spoiler look
Heres a pic I rlly like, not my car
That "hard line" which normally is covered by the spoiler looks good I think

View Poll Results: Rear Spoiler.......Yes or No?
Yes...Rear Spoiler	221	85.66%
No...Rear Spoiler	37	14.34%
Voters: 258. You may not vote on this poll

06-17-2013, 07:46 PM	#61 (permalink)
alvitdk Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New Braunfels/TX Age: 55 Posts: 140 Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 12	Absolutely spoiler, I bought a ebay aftermarket and pre-painted, spot on and with great instruction for mounting it. No fear of drilling, quite easy and since it is aluminum, no worries about rust. Still make sure to use lots of silicone. I could not decide either in the beginning but showed pictures with and without to my wife, who absolutely hates spoilers, but even she agreed it gives the Z the finish touch. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 13' Nissan 370Z-MT6-PW\| R15%-S35% tint \| Powertrix F20/R25 \| 20% Clutch Spring \|

06-17-2013, 07:58 PM	#62 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Do guys ever swap hatches here? In the evo and subi world its huge! No wing, small wing, STI wing trunk swaps happen daily. __________________ 13 370z-

06-18-2013, 10:53 AM	#67 (permalink)
Infamous Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 656 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z mt Rep Power: 13	No spoiler! I can't vote from my tapatalk app. SmokeEater27 likes this.

06-18-2013, 11:26 AM	#69 (permalink)
Crxckadome Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Orleans Posts: 73 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 13	I voted yes...but! i would love if a photo shop wizard could do the rear z with a molded in duck bill, kind of like the Genesis coupe's rear hatch is (without the spoiler) - sorry can't get to photo album @ work so here's a link. Redirect Notice aftermarket rear duck bill on Gen Coupe- Redirect Notice __________________ 1991 Nissan Silvia KA-T Coupe/1998 Nissan 240SX - SOLD 2004 Suzuki SV650 - DD/Track Beater 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Ann - DD

06-18-2013, 12:23 PM	#70 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,014 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 20368	I say no. My co-worker just got a sentra that came with a stock spoiler, so many cars these days have them just to look sporty. I think a sports car that doesn't need a spoiler to look sporty (like the Z) is just that much sexier for it. Only way I'd add one is of I were going to track my car. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

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