Spoiler/Lip material - do you care?

[infiniteend]

So I want to get something for the trunk spoiler (extension or something more possibly) to make the rear more aggressive-looking, especially from the side. But I was wondering what y'all thought about material for things like spoilers, or lips (front, side, rear) - eventually I'll probably get to these. I was thinking about going the ol' ebay/china route on these exterior cosmetics as I feel like they're not THAT heavy and probably not enough to affect performance? And with the front/side/rear lips, they're close to the ground so if they get chipped, etc beyond repair - cheaper = easier to replace.

Thoughts?

 

[NoGodGetOverIt]

Before you hit up eBay, check out the stuff on RennWagen. Made by forum member @Chet Ubetcha.

 

[crxgator]

Aerofabb has been around and uses quality materials. I wouldn’t second guess what they choose. Seems like people are trying to create knockoffs.

 

[Gr33nBunny]

Love my RennWagen V1, and lots of strangers also compliment it. @Chet Ubetcha

 

[infiniteend]

yeah i saw, the version two looks cool but it's sold out. i'm assuming the tiny weight difference in aluminum doesn't make much of a difference?

 

[Gr33nBunny]

My full water bottle weighs more than the spoiler, I never even considered it tbh. For the record I used the 3m tape and it's been great for 4k miles, including the Tail Of The Dragon.

 

[Rennwagen]

yeah i saw, the version two looks cool but it's sold out. i'm assuming the tiny weight difference in aluminum doesn't make much of a difference?

The Type 2 is very popular. More are in production and currently at powder coat. Should have more ready to ship next weekend!

Before you hit up eBay, check out the stuff on RennWagen. Made by forum member @Chet Ubetcha.

Love my RennWagen V1, and lots of strangers also compliment it. @Chet Ubetcha

Thanks for the love and support!

 

[NopeR]

I wouldn't recommend anything made of cardboard. It doesn't hold up in the rain, even if you plastidip it.

 

[Escape Hatch]

Aerofabb has been around and uses quality materials. I wouldn’t second guess what they choose. Seems like people are trying to create knockoffs.

Enjoy my Aerofabb extension.

 

[Chogokin]

I had the Maxton and now the Aerofabb front lip spoilers. The Maxton is made of plastic and the Aerofabb seems like its made of some kind of nylon feeling composite. The AF gives me a bit more ground clearance and is probably more durable than the Maxton. I do think the Maxton looks better though. It actually has contours and flows with the lower part of the bumper vs the AF being completely flat. I think the reason why Maxton went with plastic is that it can be molded into different shapes. I'm not sure if the material AF uses can be molded...just a guess though.

 

[infiniteend]

The Type 2 is very popular. More are in production and currently at powder coat. Should have more ready to ship next weekend!




Thanks for the love and support!

ooh ok - i'll keep an eye out. i'll just go with this one. support the forum members and all

 

[mk6'12gti]

Check these guys out.
https://www.beri-backer.com/

 

[It's Sam]

I do know that some of the maxton lips/splitters that are made of the molded plastic aren't crazy durable. I have the V2 on my car right now and I already have a little chunk missing from the side of it.

The look and the fit/finish is great, but the durability isn't quite what I had hoped for.