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Old 02-12-2009 | 05:02 PM
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I have been lurking around another Mazda forum and there are a number of discussions of different chin spoilers. Does anyone here have any thoughts, opinions (stupid question) on different styles and makes of chin spoilers? Any experiences with painting/installing? I saw a couple that looked really nice and some that were a little extreme for my tastes.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 09:53 AM
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I haven't ever looked for one so I don't know but, I was thinking of a front spoiler or splitter the other day. I really like the front of the new Audi's.
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 07:45 PM
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I like the look of both of these, although I think I prefer the one on the station wagon...

Hmmmm.....Virg?
 
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Old 02-13-2009 | 08:51 PM
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Yes, the GV on the station wagon would be my pick too... even if it were to be put on a lowly SEEEdan.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 03:00 AM
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lowly...dem fightin words bud
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 06:07 AM
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So is calling the 5-dr HB a station wagon in my presence... and Steve knows that too.

 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 09:16 PM
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Perpetrator: Of course I do...but I didn't say LOWLY station wagon!
 
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Old 02-17-2009 | 10:05 AM
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Are all those spoilers put on with double sided tape or are they full bumper replacements? It'd be nice if a smaller black piece could be held on to the bottom with the existing screws.
 
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Old 02-17-2009 | 11:12 AM
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They appear to attach to the existing facia, but I am not sure what is used to secure them. Two sided tape doesn't seem to be sturdy enough, but I don't know.
 
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Old 02-17-2009 | 03:28 PM
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Here's another picture of the one on Lara's car (the left hand one pictured above)
http://larawdesigns.com/Mazda3/Sept2808/slides/1.html

I know many of the lip kits are held on by double sided tape....... really it's incredibly strong stuff.

Then there are the people who put more money/effort into their cars will have the lip molded onto the bumper by a body shop.

 



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