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Kirk · 11-09-2007, 08:31 AM

Those spoilers have been a common item on eBay.

Here's the carbon fiber version for $329:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boxster-CARBON-FIBER-rear-Wing-Spoiler-Turbo-Style_W0QQitemZ120180553233QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3363 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Here's the unpainted fiberglass version for $189:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boxster-TurboStyle-rear-Wing-Spoiler-UNPAINTED-Bolt-On_W0QQitemZ120180553273QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33638QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I also have seen posts about the poor quality of these spoilers. One guy did report that his was cracked at the mounting points and then went missing (blew off) one day after a drive. Don't be fooled into thinking that the carbon fiber will be any stronger. The truth is that the manufacturers will cut corners to save costs on carbon fiber parts like this. It won't be 100% carbon fiber. It will be fiberglass, just like the regular product, with the very top layer done in carbon fiber. Just as with the fiberglass it will be fragile. I think the key is really mounting it properly. You'd have to be VERY careful not to overtighten the mounting bolts and use locktite to hold it there, like j.fro did. I'd check the bolts regularly too to make sure the don't vibrate off/loose. If you do that, then there shouldn't be a problem...

I'm strongly considering the carbon fiber version as I have a carbon fiber hood and also want to get Kokeln carbon fiber side vents (this is on an arctic silver car). Does anyone know if they make a carbon fiber spoiler in another style, besides the fat Porsche aero kit style? I prefer the style spoiler in this photo but have never seen it in carbon fiber:

11-09-2007, 08:31 AM	#16
Kirk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texarkana, Texas Posts: 959	Those spoilers have been a common item on eBay. Here's the carbon fiber version for $329: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boxster-CARBON-FIBER-rear-Wing-Spoiler-Turbo-Style_W0QQitemZ120180553233QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3363 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Here's the unpainted fiberglass version for $189: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Boxster-TurboStyle-rear-Wing-Spoiler-UNPAINTED-Bolt-On_W0QQitemZ120180553273QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33638QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I also have seen posts about the poor quality of these spoilers. One guy did report that his was cracked at the mounting points and then went missing (blew off) one day after a drive. Don't be fooled into thinking that the carbon fiber will be any stronger. The truth is that the manufacturers will cut corners to save costs on carbon fiber parts like this. It won't be 100% carbon fiber. It will be fiberglass, just like the regular product, with the very top layer done in carbon fiber. Just as with the fiberglass it will be fragile. I think the key is really mounting it properly. You'd have to be VERY careful not to overtighten the mounting bolts and use locktite to hold it there, like j.fro did. I'd check the bolts regularly too to make sure the don't vibrate off/loose. If you do that, then there shouldn't be a problem... I'm strongly considering the carbon fiber version as I have a carbon fiber hood and also want to get Kokeln carbon fiber side vents (this is on an arctic silver car). Does anyone know if they make a carbon fiber spoiler in another style, besides the fat Porsche aero kit style? I prefer the style spoiler in this photo but have never seen it in carbon fiber: