spoiler or no spoiler - Honda Prelude Forum

Si_g · 11-30-2003, 05:24 PM

i never really thought about addin a spoiler to my car, but now that i just got one for FREE ( from the factory without the brake lamp), i m asking myself should i put it on or not. HELP ! here are a few shots of the car right now .

4bidden · 11-30-2003, 05:25 PM

Yes.

FullyLudedSi · 11-30-2003, 05:27 PM

Put it on, its not that bad. but dont put anything bigger than the stock spoiler on.

SkyHighBB2 · 11-30-2003, 05:29 PM

definatly yes. I, Personally, hate the way 4g's look without the stock spoiler.

probably not that hard to insall either....

Si_g · 11-30-2003, 05:49 PM

nah, i can install it, i just have to paint it white, it came off a red Si. Yea its a factory spoiler . yea i do have to paint it tho.

vipastyle · 11-30-2003, 05:57 PM

Yes.

justanotherlude · 11-30-2003, 06:05 PM

I would say no, it wouldn't match since ur car does not have any extra exterior mods. Sometimes it would look wierd. Maybe if you get a WW RS Lip kit, you can put it on... But for the present, I say no.

gioe · 11-30-2003, 06:07 PM

Negatory. Less is more.

Si_g · 11-30-2003, 06:15 PM

if i ever put it on, do i have to change to rods in the trunk to help it keep it open, since the spoiler will add some weight, or are they strong enough to hold it ?

L-U-R-C-H · 11-30-2003, 06:28 PM

I'm thinking about throwing a spoiler on my new lude...is it that hard to bolt on and have it look like it came from the factory?

CrazieLude · 11-30-2003, 06:58 PM

yes.

MR.CLIFFORD · 11-30-2003, 08:05 PM

do it

JDM GIRL · 11-30-2003, 08:36 PM

You will be my twin! Go for it GC.

SikRedRX-8 · 11-30-2003, 09:08 PM

no don't make a sexy white 4th gen go through that. They look so much better spoilerless.

FullyLudedSi · 11-30-2003, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by SikRedRX-8
no don't make a sexy white 4th gen go through that. They look so much better spoilerless.

now u makin me wanna take off my spoiler, but mine isnt sexy yet.

PRelude787 · 11-30-2003, 09:43 PM

I personally think the car looks likes it's missing something without the spoiler. When you add it....it just gives it that extra touch that it needs. It's simple yet it does alot!

I say go for it (duh)!

Bertico78 · 11-30-2003, 09:48 PM

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Originally posted by Si_g
if i ever put it on, do i have to change to rods in the trunk to help it keep it open, since the spoiler will add some weight, or are they strong enough to hold it ?

I installed one in my car last week and it didn't need the new rods/springs. it'll definitely be heavier, but the trunk will remain fully open with the stock ones.

4thGenReady2Go · 11-30-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by SikRedRX-8
no don't make a sexy white 4th gen go through that. They look so much better spoilerless.

white or not, 4gs NEED the spoiler. I didn't know factory spoilers ever came without the LED ... hmm. As for the trunk rods, no, it sits at such an angle when open the that spoiler actually helps it stay up, because it's leaning in towards the rear glass, so you don't have to do anything with the trunk.

4bidden · 11-30-2003, 11:41 PM

The 4gen looks much better with it. The spoiler follows the rear lines very well and looks much better than without.

Definately looks like its missing something without it.

Preludeian · 12-01-2003, 12:17 AM

With the stock cross-bars(springs) it works like this because I've experienced it first hand having changed mine out;

o With Stock- Pops open and just sits there. Not Heavy to lift to full open position

o W/O Spoiler- Pops open to full open popitions after have being popped. Flips up there fairly fast. Scared me first time I did it after removing the OEM spoiler.

o W/ Aftermarket 12in high Carbon Fiber Race Wing. Pops open and a little bit a weight lifting it up to fully open