Micro Image presents: RBK Spoiler

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by m911gt

Very nice, clean design. Thanks for spending time and money to invest in the YW community TK.

No problem! Actually, it's Garm you should be thanking. He really stepped up to the plate on this one (as he always does).

Originally Posted by mrbond

Wow, I'm really impressed! How would this mount? Screws and 3M tape, or just the tape?

Originally Posted by marcus

would it screw where the 2007 rs or s hatchback screws in.

Originally Posted by echo_hrs

Does it use factory mounting locations ?

The mounting locations have been modified in order to simplify installation to the max. You will need 2 screws and 3M tape (both included in the shipment). There will also be step-by-step PDF available for download soon.

Originally Posted by Nico4960

We have exactly the same in Europe...!

I did base the design off of a very nice spoiler that I found on the net. However, there are a few significant improvements to the design and materials on the RBK spoiler.

[Jochen]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

We'll be showing you exactly how to mount it and where it mounts with some more pics -- stay tuned!

And no, you don't have exactly the same thing in Europe. Ahough this one is based on that design and is similar, there are important and substantial design differences. We think they are improvements

Probably based on this one?



In Belgium it came with the "yaris connected" and "yaris by sparco"

I can see 1 difference: the "gap" in the middle, not the one for the window-cleaner-thingy (sorry, I can't find the right word for it ) is this just for the looks or is it actually useful for something? And the metal plate inside is probably another difference (or an improvement as you say ). Anything else?

*edit* FYI, that original toyota spoiler (painted) is about 600$!! So I don't think anyone can complain about your price

[cali yaris]

See how the ends don't follow the lines of the car? Ours does.

And the front edge is abrupt on that one, our is tapered and smooth.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by Jochen

I can see 1 difference: the "gap" in the middle, not the one for the window-cleaner-thingy (sorry, I can't find the right word for it ) is this just for the looks or is it actually useful for something? And the metal plate inside is probably another difference (or an improvement as you say ). Anything else?

Well, it's only a design feature really. The metal backing is a stripe that goes inside most of the area where the spoiler gets drilled into.

*edit* FYI, that original toyota spoiler (painted) is about 600$!! So I don't think anyone can complain about your price

That's another improvement.

Originally Posted by cali yaris

See how the ends don't follow the lines of the car? Ours does.

And the front edge is abrupt on that one, our is tapered and smooth.

+1

Not to mention the materials on our spoilers are superior to the original. 2 layers of grade A fiberglass, with a specialized rubber foam filling to add rigidity (the original is hollow).

[1NZYaris1]

I WANT ONE , i will sell my soul or even my wife , any taker's

[bikegerm]

Very Nice.... I am interested in how it mounts. Can I use the same points my current factory one is installed on? Paint to match... glide !! Damn.. I need more work to pay for my fixes !!

[MadMax]

Fack! Why didn't this come out about two months ago?!?

Cheers! M2

[cali yaris]

I WANT ONE , i will sell my soul or even my wife , any taker's

pic? LOL

[ezhacker1]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

pic? LOL

ill take whatever he doesn't take.

[kngrsll]

holy crap, a wing i ACTUALLY like... wow! can we get a gurney flap on it now? :x:

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by marcus

would it screw where the 2007 rs or s hatchback screws in.

Originally Posted by bikegerm

Very Nice.... I am interested in how it mounts. Can I use the same points my current factory one is installed on? Paint to match... glide !! Damn.. I need more work to pay for my fixes !!

I am pretty sure you can screw it on from any location, since there aren't any preset holes in the RBK design. The one that we suggest is (in our opinion) the easiest/fastest one, but if you already have some holes from another spoiler, I am almost positive you will be able to mount the RBK spoiler using those.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Very nice. I'm sure if someone wanted more angle on the spoiler, it wouldn't be too hard?

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Very nice. I'm sure if someone wanted more angle on the spoiler, it wouldn't be too hard?

Actually, that would require some cutting in order to work, and even then it wouldn't be a perfect fit. I suggest you wait for the pics from Garm and see how this tilt is the optimal one for this design.

[Darb]

If I had money I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

[tk-421]

Looks like the spoilers just arrived at MicroImage HQ!

Originally Posted by Darb

If I had money I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

Start saving those pennies! You won't be disappointed.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by kngrsll

holy crap, a wing i ACTUALLY like... wow! can we get a gurney flap on it now? :x:

I've never really fabricated something like that before, but I could look into it as well. Let me know if you would like to see specific angles... I have no problems if you know about this stuff and would like to contribute to the design.

[mrbond]

How many spoilers did Garm receive? I hope these'll be available on Friday...

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by mrbond

How many spoilers did Garm receive? I hope these'll be available on Friday...

Only 10 pieces were made for the first batch. Garm wants to see how quickly these will sell before (hopefully ) committing to a larger order -- and I completely agree.