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Old Nov 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
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
There are no good used ones. That's why the fiberglass ones have such a popularity.
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Old Nov 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 Nov 23, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 383 Miniram AFR195
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: BW 9 Bolt/3.70
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!

-Schultzy
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Old Nov 25, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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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!
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 26, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc Z
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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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