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Old 07-25-2013, 09:27 PM
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I've been fighting the "she needs a rear spoiler".. same color as yours.. showed the wife and got "oh yeah..that's nice".. have any details on it you could share?



Old 07-25-2013, 10:30 PM
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I didn't make it "cool" I made it "mine"

Lost track of what I've done (need to make a list) and how much I've spent.

I added the spoiler first, this was after the repaint.


Engine added in 1993


Hood airbrushed in 1994


Wheels, Tint, etc along the line lol
Old 07-25-2013, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
I've been fighting the "she needs a rear spoiler".. same color as yours.. showed the wife and got "oh yeah..that's nice".. have any details on it you could share?



It came with the car. The PO had it installed by the dealer after the first week of ownership. I have been thinking of taking it off once I get to the paint work stage. I like the look of the stock tail. I have gotten used to it though.
I do want to get the stainless steel inserts for the bumpers, I think they will complement the wheels nicely.
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
I've been fighting the "she needs a rear spoiler".. same color as yours.. showed the wife and got "oh yeah..that's nice".. have any details on it you could share?
There are four companies that make that spoiler. It's not a Greenwood because you'd see "Greenwood" imprinted on the ends of the wing.

Eckler is the higher priced option.
ACI is probably the next.
ToledoPro may be the best -- if they still offer this wing.
Vanacor's used to make them but they are long gone.

I believe all the companies listed make quality parts.

One final piece of info...The Greenwood costs significantly more...but includes a support bar that protrudes down to the inner crash bumper. Probably harder to install. There WAS one of these wings for sale in the parts forum for a very long time. It may never have sold....if you want to go looking. BTW...I posted in that thread (if that helps to find it.)
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Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
There are four companies that make that spoiler. It's not a Greenwood because you'd see "Greenwood" imprinted on the ends of the wing.

Eckler is the higher priced option.
ACI is probably the next.
ToledoPro may be the best -- if they still offer this wing.
Vanacor's used to make them but they are long gone.

I believe all the companies listed make quality parts.

One final piece of info...The Greenwood costs significantly more...but includes a support bar that protrudes down to the inner crash bumper. Probably harder to install. There WAS one of these wings for sale in the parts forum for a very long time. It may never have sold....if you want to go looking. BTW...I posted in that thread (if that helps to find it.)

That was the thread were the argument was on the originality of the piece I think.
Greenwood makes great parts. I am still not sure on taking it off or not, I guess I will decide at paint time. There will be some holes that will need to be dealt with if I take it off.
Old 07-26-2013, 09:48 AM
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It was going to cost 6000 dollars to repaint a car not worth a lot more than that, so I gave it my best effort, and am happy with it. I have a full set of youtube videos on doing the work.

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Please tell me how to find your youtube videos, I am in a similar situation.
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To many things to list.
Old 07-26-2013, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Biker
I added chrome hoop roll bars to my '86. Whether the (convertible) top is up or down, this is the first thing people notice about the car.
Pics, please? I'm interested in seeing what that looks like (I'm sure other vert owners would, as well).

Thx!
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put on new rims.

new front and rear pumper from a 96

new radio

redid the seats.

and a little sound system in the back.
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Originally Posted by GREGGPENN
There are four companies that make that spoiler. It's not a Greenwood because you'd see "Greenwood" imprinted on the ends of the wing.

Eckler is the higher priced option.
ACI is probably the next.
ToledoPro may be the best -- if they still offer this wing.
Vanacor's used to make them but they are long gone.

I believe all the companies listed make quality parts.

One final piece of info...The Greenwood costs significantly more...but includes a support bar that protrudes down to the inner crash bumper. Probably harder to install. There WAS one of these wings for sale in the parts forum for a very long time. It may never have sold....if you want to go looking. BTW...I posted in that thread (if that helps to find it.)
So is the Duraflex worth owning? Noticed one that looks like its about the same design.
Old 07-26-2013, 10:31 PM
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Replace the info lights with and LCD

Old 07-27-2013, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mrmiata
So is the Duraflex worth owning? Noticed one that looks like its about the same design.
Are you talking about Tru-flex from Toledo? Do they still over the motorsports style? I didn't see it on their website...but I only looked for 30 seconds.
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Old 07-27-2013, 11:04 PM
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IMO, everyone does what they feel is cool.. and make the car "theirs". One that thinks one thing is cool to one person may not be to the next. I've always felt that the person takes the car and make it ,"mine" and that's what seperates the cars from each other.
How many 84's do you see like this?... for me this is what I think is cool but for others they may think otherwise. Not my problem..my car my rules!..Love it or hate it I don't care. Bottom line is all of us make the car "unique" for us..not for others.



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Originally Posted by WEGOTYM
For my 1992 Corvette Coupe six speed, I have molested pretty much everything including...
Etched glass Logos, Carbon Fibre halo,


I like the CF halo and the lettering ... nice work!
Old 07-28-2013, 09:45 PM
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Removed hardwood from the rear of my '84. Sorry not going to post pic's of that mess among all these beautiful C4's. Will post some once her new coat is on
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Old 07-28-2013, 10:25 PM
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Old 07-28-2013, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by phlounda
Replace the info lights with and LCD
Any more info on what you did for the LCD?

I PC'ed my motor:


Lowered the car added 18" wheels, Tinted Windows and Brembo Front brakes


changed up the interior a bit too, but not done with that part yet
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