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Old 11-20-2003, 12:53 PM
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Rear GTA spoiler for 1985 Trans Am

Does anyone know where I could find a good used rear spoiler for my 85 Trans Am? I havent been able to find an aftermarket one for less than $365...I also need an leather factory shift **** for the automatic..cheapest i found it was $119 Any help would be greatly appreciated....Mike
Old 11-20-2003, 01:00 PM
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There are no good used ones. That's why the fiberglass ones have such a popularity.
Old 11-23-2003, 07:57 AM
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I have one from an 86 T/A w/a small crack on the pass side. If you're local to me you can have it.
It's not warped or anything else.
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Old 11-23-2003, 11:31 AM
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If you are going to spend any money on a spoiler save up and get the fiberglass one like Jim said. Even if you found a factory one in pristine condition it is just a matter of time before it cracks and splits. The fiberglass one that I put on my GTA still catches my eye because something is wrong... it is straight!

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Found Used one!

A junk yard here local to me has a perfect used one fr $175, but I see you guys say I shouldnt get it because it will crack. Is there any preventative maintenance i can do to keep it from cracking? Thanks for the advice!
Old 11-26-2003, 09:58 AM
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Re: Found Used one!

Originally posted by mkopsick
Is there any preventative maintenance i can do to keep it from cracking?
Yes, there is something you can do... Put your car in a sealed, temperature controlled, humidity controlled storage bag and never remove it. That's about the only way you can keep one of those pieces of crap from deteriorating.
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I hate the rear spoilers that came on the 1990 and below T/A's. Those pieces of crap always cracked up. Thats why I decided to get a 91-92 T/A.
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