Second Gen Spoiler on a Third Gen

[hotracer_05]

As a lot of third gen owners know, there aren't nearly as many aftermarket accessories out there as there are for the 07-11 guys. So when I couldn't find a spoiler to fit my 2012 Hatchback, I wasn't too shocked. But would a second gen wing work straight out of the box? The answer is no lol. But its not hard to make it work

This is the wing I ordered/received. Found it on ebay for around 40 bucks

https://image.ibb.co/cFVbhc/IMG_8893.jpg

Its made out of plastic. If you get a fiberglass one you wont be able to manipulate it with heat, but you can make it work if you know how to work fiberglass

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Here are some finished pictures. I sprayed the whole car in Bright White Raptor Liner. Not everyones cup of tea, but

Out of the box, I quickly found out that not only did any of the curves match, but the washer fluid nozzle would be in the way

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Took a heat gun and heated the middle and flattened it out a bit until it would sit flush with the lid. Then I marked where the nozzle would sit and went to town on it with a heat gun and metal pipe. I overdid it with the heat and it came out a bit wrinkled...but since on the other side and I am going to raptor line the whole car i wasn't too worried about it.

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And the way it sits no. It will cover up half of the third brake light, but meh. Once i line the whole car I will post more pics of the finished product

https://image.ibb.co/cmDUDH/IMG_8936.jpg

Finally some finished pictures. Sprayed the whole car in Bright White Raptor Liner. Probably not what most people would do...but :iono: lol

https://image.ibb.co/cGYbaH/IMG_8995.jpg
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[Dodge Aries K]

There is a Toyota spoiler for the 3rd gen, but it's a rip off.

[WeeYari]

I applaud you taking on the challenge but IMO, it just doesn't look right. The lines require it to tip upward rather than the downward position which you have.

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[hotracer_05]

There is a Toyota spoiler for the 3rd gen, but it's a rip off.

Yeah and it seemed kinda plain


I applaud you taking on the challenge but IMO, it just doesn't look right. The lines require it to tip upward rather than the downward position which you have.

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Yeah...:iono: lol. I like it with better than without, so its a step in the right direction I guess. I have lights on the front so the back being plain looked odd. We'll see what it looks like once its painted, im just winging it lol

[hotracer_05]

added some finished pics. pretty happy with it. especially for 40 bucks lol