Rear Spoiler on the 159....

[Nev]

Yes or no?

[alfapud]

no

[David P]

Hunter's looks good with the Lester rear spoiler http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/motor...59ti-pics.html

[Nev]

Hmmmm.......


(And it's the right colour too! )

[159john]

Originally Posted by David P

Hunter's looks good with the Lester rear spoiler http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/motor...59ti-pics.html

+1 Subtle; not boy-racerish. I really like Hunter's front splitter too.

[ukmike2008]

Its a No from me

[toshy]

YES!
in fact i ordered myself the zender/original accessories one. i know that a lot of people will say it's not suited for an alfa, but looking at my car from certain angles it seems... unfinished...

as a plus it has the 3rd brake light integrated (so i can completely cover the rear shelf with alcantara and leave only the sunshade) and enough room to hide the rear view camera on the center mount.

[Nev]

Toshy, do you think the sunshade can be retro fitted?

They left mine off in the factory.

[toshy]

everything can be done if you're willing to spend the right amount of money
attaching it to the rear parcel shelf wont be a problem (even cutting a hole into it because it comes with a plastic "sleeve" covering the area around the hole), but the hangers/tabs in the ceiling are a problem as they come in one piece with the whole headlining thing...

[Nev]

Well, we'll see what my dealer says tomorrow.

I doubt they'll be willing to pay for all that work to be honest.

In which case I'll be checking the accessories brochure for ideas....

[toshy]

aluminum pedals are a must and a good idea if you dont have them (dont know what comes standard with the sport trim in france)

[AlexT]

never been a big fan of spoilers/ailerons/airbrakes... but the first one is very subtle.. still it serves no purpose if not giving that bit of chavvish touch that the 159 doesn't deserve.. dunno, if I had a 159 I wouldn't probably put one on.

[Hunter]

So Nev's got a 159 hey!?

Go for the spoiler mate - looks awesome

[Stewart1]

A spoiler on a 159 is gilding the lily.

[chuckyb]

The car has such beautiful lines. Why spoil it with bits of plastic that don't serve any purpose? Sorry Hunter and Toshy.

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by chuckyb

The car has such beautiful lines. Why spoil it with bits of plastic that don't serve any purpose? Sorry Hunter and Toshy.

No worries Each to their own.

[Nev]

Originally Posted by Hunter

So Nev's got a 159 hey!?

Go for the spoiler mate - looks awesome

It's my first 4-door car in years and I just get he feeling
it needs something discrete on the back for some reason........

[Hunter]

Good good.

Feeling better after your 'break' Nev

[chuckyb]

Originally Posted by Hunter

No worries Each to their own.

That's what makes this such a great forum Cheers Hunter.

[Nev]

Originally Posted by Hunter

Good good.

Feeling better after your 'break' Nev

Sure thing.

Trying to plan a trip today to take advantage of the slack-off
at this time of year.....

[jsfletcher159]

Originally Posted by chuckyb

The car has such beautiful lines. Why spoil it with bits of plastic that don't serve any purpose? Sorry hunter and toshy.

+1

[jaymes_6]

Like what youve done there hunter, discreet rear spoiler. Ive just got a 159 (in silver they had no other colour) tempted with the spoiler. Where did you get it from if you dont mind my asking....

[wynne71]

A lip spoiler like Hunter's looks good imho.
But a full on STi style job, eughhh. No. Spoils the lines of the rear and flanks.

[Nev]

I'm still contemplating this. Haven't seen one that grabs my fancy
(from sales pictures) yet.....

[Kalel]

Originally Posted by chuckyb

The car has such beautiful lines. Why spoil it with bits of plastic that don't serve any purpose? Sorry Hunter and Toshy.

Tend to agree with this but having said that, it is a personal choice.

If you like it, that's all that matters.

The 159, with all its subtle bulges and creases is a gorgeous shape.

Adding spoilers, rightly or wrongly, reminds me of those big Holden (Vauxhall) sedans.