Give me your opinion about this add on

welfarewagon · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 09:52 AM

I am thinking about getting this rear spoiler but wanted some opinions
Amazon.com: 3dCarbon 691561 07-09 Ford Expedition, 07-09 Lincoln Navigator Rear Hatch Roof Spoiler

.http://www.octanemotorsports.com/popup_image.php?pID=12573ℑ=1

gddyup · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 11:42 AM

I think it looks ok. I'd like to see a side profile pic, but it's nice looking. If you like it, get it. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

hjsimpson · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 09:28 PM

I like it.... How much is that going for and where? If you don't mind me asking.

gddyup · #4 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 07:08 AM

HJ, it was listed on Amazon's site at $269 when I looked at it yesterday afternoon.

hjsimpson · #5 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by gddyup

HJ, it was listed on Amazon's site at $269 when I looked at it yesterday afternoon.

A bit steep for a cosmetic item, especially when it still needs to be painted.. looks nice though.. if you get it post some pics!

berry1234 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 11:19 AM

Not my cup of tea. Having a pro shop paint it will be $100 and up. I would spend the money on speakers or back up camera, etc.

Tylus · #7 (**permalink**) 01-22-2010, 05:03 PM

I would avoid it for the air flow factor.

usually manufacturers put a spoiler up there to force air down onto the rear glass to blow rain/water off of it.

doesn't look bad though. not sure I like the idea of basically $400 for a tiny part like that

nfntruth · #8 (**permalink**) 01-23-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gddyup

I think it looks ok. I'd like to see a side profile pic, but it's nice looking. If you like it, get it. Who cares what anyone else thinks.

x2, but personally it looks boring, and certainly not worth the hundreds, plus the holes in an area that will be prone to leaking in the future, and if it is just stick on, I would run the other way!!!!!!!!!!!!

hjsimpson · #9 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 12:47 PM

Does anyone know if a spoiler from an older Expy will fit? Not sure if there is any physical change in the rear tailgate.

chuck s · #10 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 05:29 PM

The mounting area is plastic. I know 'cuz I've got a spoiler in the garage the past three year and never put it on. Was hoping airflow would help keep the glass clean, but the mounting doesn't seem too secure.

-- Chuck

hjsimpson · #11 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck s

The mounting area is plastic. I know 'cuz I've got a spoiler in the garage the past three year and never put it on. Was hoping airflow would help keep the glass clean, but the mounting doesn't seem too secure.

-- Chuck

Is yours Ford OEM? and is it black?

chuck s · #12 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 05:53 AM

I know the spoiler isn't OEM but it is black, which is fine as my truck is the same color. Brackets required drilling two holes on each side and I've passed for not. Maybe this summer?

The aftermarket spoiler on my Explorer glued on and has been there since 2002. Not sure how clean it keeps the back window, but it makes finding the truck in a parking lot a lot easier.

-- Chuck

PastorTramp · #13 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 09:40 AM

I dig it. It's pretty clean looking. Honestly, I thought spoiler? no way it's gonna look good. But that's not bad... I too would like to see a profile shot though.

welfarewagon · #14 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 12:07 PM

Link to the company who makes a body kit for our Expy's You can scroll over the images to get a small side view of the spoiler.

Amazon.com: 3dCarbon 691560 07-10 Ford Expedition 6-Piece Ground Effects Kit w/ Rear Spoiler: Automotive

tseekins · #15 (**permalink**) 05-31-2010, 06:11 AM

It will look too much like the back of a Toyota Sequoia (sp). But it still adds a nice line.