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Rear boot lid spoiler or not?

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I have a week old Veloce in red and wondered what people thought about boot spoilers. Should I fit one or not? Also, if fitted will it effect the boot opening freely, if not how can you adjust the springs?

If do go ahead, what's is the best value spoiler to go for and any links, images to these with your experience would be very much welcome, particularly if you had any images of red Veloce with black trims.

I would really appreciate your help guys. Anyone in Gloucester area have one fitted, which I could take a look at to see the quality, fitment etc.

Cheers
Andy
 
#2 ·
I wouldn't be without mine and it suits the car very well.

Cost me ÂŁ190 from the guys below, was delivered incredibly quickly and looked perfect straight out of the box with no seams or faults. Unfortunately this summers high temperatures may have taken their toll and their is some slight rippling on a small section of the surface but is not overly noticeable.

Fitting was very simple, as long as you find the correct video on You Tube to follow (some of the 'film makers' really don't have a clue).

Even though it is incredibly light it does affect the boot opening but a couple of zippy ties on the easy to access spring on the off side does help but it can still be an issue.

Alfisti.com sell a spoiler which comes with stronger springs included but I think they are around ÂŁ300 and the near side spring looks a little awkward to get to.


https://www.vehiclerevolution.com/a...ution.com/alfa-romeo-guilia-carbon-fiber-boot-trunk-rear-wing-spoiler-2016.html
 
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I also got it from Vehicle Revolution on eBay (it was cheaper than on their website). Its great for the price and doesnt look off or fake. But if you compare it to genuine spoiler, there are a few differences. Check images below, edges are much thinner on the original spoiler and the middle part doesnt stick out so much. Buying genuine spoiler for the current price is not worth it imo.

I zip-tied the boot springs (2-3 rotations together) on both sides to fix the opening.
 

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As far as i know the original carbon spoiler is around ÂŁ1000 (it also comes with new boot springs).

Boot lid springs are easy access, specially on the right side where the battery is (5 mins work for both sides).

I also purchased 3M automotive tape because the one that comes with the spoiler doesnt seem to be 3M (it looks similar but no 3M text on it) and i was not sure how good it is.
 
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As far as i know the original carbon spoiler is around ÂŁ1000 (it also comes with new boot springs).



Boot lid springs are easy access, specially on the right side where the battery is (5 mins work for both sides).



I also purchased 3M automotive tape because the one that comes with the spoiler doesnt seem to be 3M (it looks similar but no 3M text on it) and i was not sure how good it is.


In Australia, the OEM spoiler is $5000. Then it has to be installed!


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This video shows the technique of peeling away the backing tape whilst spoiler in place which allows you to position it accurately.

I used the tape supplied and didn't use any sealant just in case I didn't like it and wanted to take it off again. I used the tape supplied and it has now been on five months and is still firmly attached.

Might re-attach it next summer with sealant and new tape just for re-assurance.

Just make sure the boot lid is dry and warm when and if you fit one.
 
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I went for the original AR none carbon spoiler
Comes with a template, 3m tape with glass glue and came with new springs that work better than my old ones
Colour match is spot on, I thing the carbon would have been lost on a black car really pleased with the results. Didn’t want to risk the cheap Chinese copies due sone horror stories and incorrect size
 

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The copies seem to be a slightly larger template with a larger lip
I ve seen posts on them being just wrapped in carbon wrap; bad fittment and carbon weave different to the original also some have warped with the heat
I wanted to go genuine AR but the 1000 for a carbon one was to much
There will be some decent copies out there you just need to research what your happy with
Red works look better with the carbon as you would get the contrast but it’s all about personal taste
 
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Installed JC sportline one from AliExpress, same as Elfred's I think. Came from China in 1 week, it cost ÂŁ80 (+23 customs charge). Well packaged. As mentioned earlier this one is closer to the Qf original shape on the lip unlike the other eBay ones that are a bit exaggerated. Only difference is it's a bit longer and sits very close to the sides. It is genuine carbon fibre and so very light. Didn't have to adjust the boot springs at all. I bought some 3M tape but it came pre applied with non 3M tape so stuck using that and it's solid.

Key is good surface preparation with few rounds of wiping with alcohol spray, warming tape and boot lip with hair dryer, followed an online masking tape marking method for as alignment, then fitted. Been solid over last 2 weeks.

Makes the rear look great. The last picture is of a Qf at my dealer for comparison.
 
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Not sure why the pictures did not load properly in the above post. Here again!
 

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#27 ·
It was originally on Amazon but wasn't in stock. I googled JC sportline and found it in AliExpress.

The eBay ones are different and the lip is more pronounced which I didn't like.

But this one looks like what I have.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Trunk...225078&rvr_ts=d60480601670ab4db95456baffc16ecc&_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1&ul_noapp=true


I bought this one. As it's original carbon fibre there are 1 or 2 minor imperfections where the fibre is curved at edges but not at all noticeable. Came properly packaged.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32833878119.html
 
#31 ·
It does look great obviously being OEM but I still can't see it's ÂŁ330 better ?. I showed my spoiler to the dealer and he couldn't tell the difference!
 
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i think comp red paint has jumped the most. i dont actually have an itemized cost order form, just the total price on there (think the itemized is on an email somewhere or on the finance forms), but sure it was onyly 500quid, but now 2.5 k?

and also the white leather interior panels are now a cost option, im sure they were not before as i changed from black after the order had gone through (so wasnt certain if i would be able to change)
 
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Equates to ÂŁ1099 per month for twenty four months, after which you've got jigger all.

You've got to have a serious urge to impress the neighbours to throw away that sort of money.
 
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If you're being sarcastic, then I'm not surprised, if his sales pitch contained as much information as your post.

If I am just not understanding a cryptic post then I apologise for being a bit thick.
 
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Hi, ive heard a few mixed reviews on ALi express, never ordered off there myself. Ive got a blue veloce, does any have pictures of the carbon on one? :)
Thinking of this: US $99.63 21% OFF|High quality Carbon Fiber Car Rear Trunk Spoiler Boot Lip Wing For 17 18 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Style|Spoilers & Wings| - AliExpress
Most are similar in design; a little more rounded and bulbous but unless side by side with a Quad most wouldn't notice. This one you linked to is the same as sold by a lot of resellers.

A word of caution on ordering from Ali, if you're as picky as me about finish or quality. Be prepared to write off the cost and chuck it away, if it's not up to par, like mine wasn't.

They'll only partially refund, even with photo evidence, unless you send it back and you won't send it back as postage to China is about ÂŁ60, due to its length mainly.

Although I know plenty of others have had decent ones so maybe I was just unlucky.

I ordered from a UK seller in the end - paid more but had peace of mind I could just send it back if it was naff.

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