"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
01/08/2016 at 00:24 • Filed to: None
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"Boxer_4" (Boxer_4)
01/08/2016 at 00:24 • Filed to: None | 2
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I’m seriously contemplating a waist spoiler for the Forester. I managed to find a genuine OEM accessory, pre-painted, for a fairly reasonable price.
This is the piece in question (an example, anyway, as this one isn’t the right color). It is purely cosmetic, and serves no other purpose (nobody was accusing an otherwise stock 2.5X of being a performance car, anyway). It’s not RICE if it’s ( mostly ) tasteful, right ?
My only reservations are whether it looks too tacked on, and whether it will look weird without the top spoiler. Mine doesn’t have the top spoiler, and I can’t seem to find a picture in that combination (and none in Sage Green).
It would certainly look unique, but would it look good?
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 00:27 |
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Giving your subie a stache? I don’t think it looks great but to each his own
TheHondaBro
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 00:29 |
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I read the title as “Late Night Onion Seeking,” so I’m just gonna follow through.
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Boxer_4
> Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
01/08/2016 at 00:31 |
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That’s why I’m seeking opinions.
d15b
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 00:33 |
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My vote: Get it. The worst thing that can happen is that you want the top spoiler after the fact.
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Boxer_4
> d15b
01/08/2016 at 00:34 |
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I like this vote.
StoneCold
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 00:35 |
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My opinion: It will look odd without the top spoiler. It will do decent job of hiding dents and dings in that area, though, should they accumulate.
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Boxer_4
> StoneCold
01/08/2016 at 00:47 |
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The piece that the waist spoiler covers is plastic anyway, so it doesn’t really dent.
The top spoiler does seem to tie the look together. Worst case, I could always get the top spoiler later...
Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 01:00 |
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1. Yay to any car that’s green automatically.
2. I can imagine this also looking good if your car is a color and both your spoilers are silver or some other contrasting color.
3. I did not know this was a thing and now I think all cars need waist spoilers.
wafflesnfalafel
> TheHondaBro
01/08/2016 at 01:01 |
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what people do with their onions in the privacy of their own homes is no business of mine
Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 01:05 |
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I like that. It’s subtle enough that I didn’t even notice it right away on the first picture. EDIT: I actually slightly dislike the top spoiler. But you could get the waist spoiler by itself and see how you like it.
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Boxer_4
> Svart Smart, traded in his Smart
01/08/2016 at 01:16 |
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I think that’s what I’m going to do (waist spoiler only).
pip bip - choose Corrour
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 01:53 |
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as a Subaru parts dept employee , i never knew these existed , as Subaru Australia doesn’t import them.
boxrocket
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 07:00 |
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Meh.
In the included photos it looks tacked on. By your own admission it’s purely cosmetic. If it were longer and actually did something (if only keeping snow off the bumper and license plate) it’d possibly get a pass, but honestly it takes an otherwise inoffesive and arguably handsome wagon and adds that little extra clue that it’s not stock, and is desirous of extra attention, possibly the unwanted kind.
Admittedly I’m not much of a fan of that location of spoilers/extra body pieces, and Pontiac/Toyota kind of ruined them with the special edition Vibe/Matrix that had them:
FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 09:41 |
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Can you bolt the top spoiler right onto the SH? I was thinking about one for my base SJ, but apparently the tailgate stamping for the XT’s is slightly different to accommodate the spoiler. You can do it, but it required a good deal of filling with silicone. If you think that you might want the top spoiler too, I would check that out.
The waist spoiler itself is pretty cool. I had no idea these were a thing that you could get from Subaru.
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Boxer_4
> boxrocket
01/08/2016 at 10:01 |
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That Vibe looks terrible!
Those are all valid points. This would be a lot easier if I could see one in person, or at least find a picture in the right color. I think I still want to get it, but I’m going to sit on the idea until winter is over.
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Boxer_4
> pip bip - choose Corrour
01/08/2016 at 10:04 |
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We never got them in the US, either.
vicali
> Boxer_4
01/08/2016 at 12:35 |
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Go for it, I always likes the busy look on my little subaru;
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Boxer_4
> vicali
01/09/2016 at 11:57 |
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I’ve always liked the look of the waist spoiler on the GF Impreza. The busy look suits Subarus well.
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Boxer_4
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
01/09/2016 at 12:16 |
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I believe the top spoiler is a direct bolt on. I can’t seem to find where it says the top spoiler for the SJ isn’t, either. Parts.Subaru.com shows that the spoiler is compatible with all trim levels. My mom’s SJ came with a spoiler, and her’s is a 2.5i Limited.
The waist spoiler was a Japan only option, I believe. Japan got a lot of cool stuff that the US didn’t, including the full body kit (we only got the front under spoiler).
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FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
> Boxer_4
01/10/2016 at 18:03 |
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Ooh I forgot the non-turbo limited SJ has a spoiler too. I saw that it was supposed to be comparable but people over at subaruforester.org we’re having issues with the fit. Might not be the case with the SH, I would just check a build thread first before buying.
Is there a good place to go looking for JDM-only accessories?
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Boxer_4
> FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com
01/11/2016 at 00:58 |
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That’s interesting about the spoiler fit issues. I’ll have to look into that, since I’m curious. I’m not aware of issues with the SH.
I’ve been looking at
Japanparts.com
, but I’ve never ordered anything from them.