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Old Mar 4, 2017 | 03:29 AM
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OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Does anyone have any experience with the wraparound rear spoiler available from OER, p/n 12397143? I've only found one post after doing a search.


The consensus here is that Hawks has the best ones. The appearance is much closer to the original than the one offered by Classic Industries, from what I've seen on photos here.


BUT, I have a chance to pick up an OER spoiler from Summit Racing in Tallmadge, Ohio while I'm on a road trip in a few weeks, thus avoiding shipping charges which as you know are high. I've already called Summit to verify they won't pass on freight charges to me.


The photos / illustrations on the OER website look identical to the original factory spoiler: http://www.oerparts.com/product/1989.../12397143.html
Can anybody verify that these things are a decent product?
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Had to send my OER back, nothing lined up, big mess for the price, what did you end up
with? thanks GT
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Old Jul 5, 2017 | 06:18 AM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

GT, nothing yet but I'm going to go with the one from Hawks. My wife will be out near their shop next spring and will pick one up direct, avoiding the shipping costs...
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 01:49 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

I've yet to hear anything good about anything sold under the OER name. This looks to be another addition to the list.
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Looks like the Hawks is the one right now, but $475 big price. by the time your done
its $825 or more.
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

The hawks one is better.

I have the OER one and.. it sucks. Holes in the wrong spot, bad shape, etc.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:08 AM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Sent my OER back, holes for third light were 3in off center of spoiler and there was a third
hole for some reason. I would like to hear for some one that has installed the (New after market) RS160 from Hawks. Thanks GT
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:23 AM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

A guy on my Formula group has one and had no problems with it. I'll try to remember who that was and send them this way.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 12:46 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Originally Posted by gtodaro
Sent my OER back, holes for third light were 3in off center of spoiler and there was a third
hole for some reason. I would like to hear for some one that has installed the (New after market) RS160 from Hawks. Thanks GT
I did about 5yrs. ago.No problems what-so-ever.


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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:10 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

looks good, who made this one?
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:18 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Originally Posted by gtodaro
looks good, who made this one?
That came from Hawks.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

did you use screws to go into the oem slots on the window? thanks GT
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Originally Posted by gtodaro
did you use screws to go into the oem slots on the window? thanks GT
No,I just followed the directions using the two clips they supplied.

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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

i bought the HAWKS wing and its a nice piece. the spears are more pointed than others iv seen and all of my bolt holes lined up. i didnt use the little clip things, i did the screw and slot method and its been good for the past 5-6 years.

the only thing that sorta wasnt right was how the wing sat on the hatch when the 3rd brake light was in place. without it sits right but with, it raises the wing up a tad. if the rear most mounts were a bit longer this would allow it to all line up.

BUT, with that i was still able to bolt it down and it still looks great. an OCD purist would pick up on the "slight" rise where the brake light is but its very livable.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

pics.

dunno why it is sideways, its straight in my computer.
Attached Thumbnails OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?-img_1210.jpg   OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?-img_1209.jpg  

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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 02:10 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Looks good.
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Old Jul 15, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

thank ya sir.
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Old Jul 16, 2017 | 02:07 PM
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Re: OER Rear Firebird Spoiler?

Yeah, I would not have noticed anything going on around that brake light. But I appreciate you mentioning it...one more thing for me to watch out for when I install mine.
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