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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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Default Big or Small Rear spoiler

Me and the Mrs are arguing over which spoiler looks the best. I like the big spoiler, and she likes the smaller flat spoiler.

What do people prefer in general???
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Form follows function...spoliers do nothing therefore why have a huge ugly erection that doesn't match the flow of the bodyshell stuck on your boot?

The later the scoob and more fancy letters after the word "impreza", the worse the spoiler, it's not as if the cars sticks out like a sore thumb enough as it is without a pair of tea trays on the boot.


For that reason small, preferably UK MY98-00
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Whats the rest of your car like i.e is it a WRX or STI?.

I personally love the Big spoiler all part of having a Scooby I think, but each to their own.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Your back box is on the p1ss.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Form follows function...spoliers do nothing therefore why have a huge ugly erection that doesn't match the flow of the bodyshell stuck on your boot?

The later the scoob and more fancy letters after the word "impreza", the worse the spoiler, it's not as if the cars sticks out like a sore thumb enough as it is without a pair of tea trays on the boot.


For that reason small, preferably UK MY98-00

exactly,i love my impreza turbo 2000 awd ,err ,ah well she looks nice with her small spoiler anyway
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Big STi style for me
Big spoilers are made for Impreza's and Evo's, low level versions look pants in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Cocker
Me and the Mrs are arguing over which spoiler looks the best. I like the big spoiler, and she likes the smaller flat spoiler.

What do people prefer in general???
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Whilst looking before I bought my car I was quite specifically looking for the low spoiler as I didn't fancy carrying a picnic table around with me. But now my view has changed. I now think the big spoiler looks great but more I think it might help me with handling as the car feels a bit light and loose at the back end at high speed cornering.Will a higher wing give me better grip at speed?
I really would like the S202 rear carbon wing but if not I will fit the high STi one eventually.
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
Your back box is on the p1ss.
Jap Style Angeled mate, very popular
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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big sti style all the way, as said above its all part of a suabru
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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got to agree with the big spoiler,have a V5 spoiler on MY96 and must admit it looks the muts nuts....but each to their own
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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When looking to buy she always said she prefered the wrx because the spoiler was smaller. I won though. Big and blue!
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I dont reckon I'm changing mine

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DarrenSTI
Jap Style Angeled mate, very popular
Still never changed my opinions of them
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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I've got the STI ironing board at the moment, I'm looking to replace it with a Spec C spoiler, another option is to get hold of an S204 spoiler, they are awesome - expensive though me thinks
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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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My first Impreza, a MY01 WRX had a low level spolier which I swapped for a Scoobysport (blast from the past) high level wing.

My second Subaru was an STi V Type R which of course had a sail on the back.

If I were to do the whole Impreza thing again I would have a nice low spolier. Must be my age.

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Old Jul 18, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Sti 4 on our MY 99 but a large Spoiler on our MY95 Import
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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The adjustable 22b type on is a possiblity and the low wrx stlye .

the first will prolly get ripped off sooner or latter
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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I had this same dilema a few weeks ago, only for a classic.

I have a classic sti type RA which had a low level spoiler.
I quite fancied a V5 high level spoiler but it was taking forever to find a genuine one at the right price. And when I did find them I failed to bid (ebay).

My mate went and bought an RB5 with the v4 mid level spoiler and thought about getting a v4 for mine as its not so " in your face".

But then I had the same problem you have now.
Until I saw a photo (in snet gallery) of 2 classics together one with high and the other with a low level.

The high level just shouts look at me.
Whereas the lower looks more subtle IMO.

Mine now wears the mid level V4 spoiler
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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Interesting, when I was looking for a classic scoob I kinda wanted a low level one, my mate had a low level on a green classic and I really liked it.

I ended up with a MY00 uk turbo with a mid level spoiler. At first I didnt like it too much, now I love it and wouldnt want a low level one. I still dont like over the top angular spoilers but I think the mid level is just right.

It was nice to drive to hastings at the weekend and look in the rear view mirror to see the sun glinting off the spoiler. Cool.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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I personally love watching my big blue spoiler jinking about in the mirror and obstructing my view! Its ace.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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Big spoiler every time
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Big for me, i just think it lOOks right, matches the rest of the cars lOOks.
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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small spoilers are for batty boys
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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big spoilers are for secret BOV lovers and those with lexarse lights
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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Big is Beautifull
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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I've got a lovely mid level UK300 spoiler on mine, goes really well with the dark blue IMO!!!
Not to big not too small, and only people who are real enthusiasts know what it is.
Love it!!!

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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I had the same dilema....

From this....

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Bigger!!!

You know you want to....

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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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Nice subaru parked in a council estate !!!! Benefits must be paying well !
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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BIG
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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Drboobfondler
Nice subaru parked in a council estate !!!! Benefits must be paying well !
Thanks for the comment, the houses you see overlook the estate of new houses we live in, so thanks for your comment...

People like you should just F@ck off...

p.s
I bet you stay in a shed!!


Quick edit....

Checked out your posts on here....

It's confirmed....

YOU ARE AN ****....

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