Rear Spoiler Alternative
 

Hey Everyone,

This is one of those “If I only knew then” subjects. I bought my Camry Hybrid a year and a half ago. One of the first things I did was have the dealer install the factory rear spoiler. I really did not like it very much because I preferred the ones that sit higher and are in the air stream. I went to the dealer because I did not know how else I could get a painted part that matched the car.

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I don’t know if this part was available then, but it definitely is now!!!


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If you want the sportier spoiler that sits off the car, with the auxiliary brake light you can get the Custom Spoiler from Factory Wings: http://www.factorywings.com/StoreFront.bok?affiliate_no=24

They sell it primed for about $100 and if you give them the color code off of the label in the driver side door, they will paint the part for you. The painted part costs about $200. In fact the custom spoiler is a less expensive than the factory one!!!

I ordered the Razzi Ground Effects kit from Factory Wings and it arrived in great shape. They did a great job with the finish and the paint matched perfectly - I’ll be posting that thread shortly. Keep loving this car!!

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I not usually one for spoilers but that looks nice. Good work!

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I, also, have an '07 TCH (purchased Aug '06) and had a Toyota dealership install the rear spoiler.

Question(s): Will the Razzi attachment screws fit in the holes drilled for the "standard" spoiler, or would I need to drill NEW holes? Also, would the old holes be exposed and need to be sealed, sanded and painted?

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I wanted the higher spoiler, however it is the wife's car, and she chose the factory low spoiler. Can't win them all!

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Hey John,

We think alike and that is the first question I asked Razzi!!!

Unfortunately, we bought the factory spoiler and that is installed in six holes drilled in the rear of the trunk lid. The custom wing is installed in 6 holes drilled on top of the trunk lid. I think there is one extra hole for the brake light wire. You could remove the factory wing, but there would be 6 holes to plug, sand and paint.

Another alternative would be to offer to trade your trunk lid with someone who has the same color Camry who has not installed a spoiler but wants one. You could throw in your installed wing and they’d save $200. It is only 4 - 10mm hex bolts to remove the trunk lid!! Just take off your license plate and disconnect all the cables. Start a post, you never know!!!

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BUMMER!:cry:

Guess I'll stay w/ my current set up until I get rear-ended -- Wait, guess I could do ye olde "Swoop-and-Squat" maneuver :omg: that many insurance rip-off "artists" perform. (Just Kidding!)

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I definitely feel your pain and I have to file it under - "If I knew then"!!! I did check and MagAuto will sell you a trunk lid for about $370 + $30 shipping: http://www.magauto.com/default.asp?i...catalogid=3408

No choice of colors so you would have to get it painted.

Even I am not that motivated. Also, in it's own way the factory spoiler looks pretty cool!!! :D

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I believe this Razzi custom spoiler is actually a Nissan Sentra wing. 2002-2006 I think? Comments anyone? I have My wife thinking about changing to it. We have already purchased the Barcelona red lip spoiler. I told her to decide before I start drilling, after that we have what we have!

They both look nice, anyone going to start a poll on which looks better? LOL!