Spoil or Not To Spoil? That is the Question!

[JohnsZ]

Although I love the looks of my '09 CY Touring Z Coupe, it does not have the rear spoiler. Correct me if I'm wrong (gee did I have to ask...ha ha) but doesn't the rear spoiler only come with the Sports Package which mine does not have? I would love to have the spoiler installed but I'm debating whether this would go against how the car came stock and I'm a stickler about keeping my Z stock. So the question is....how many of you would have it installed?

[dP3NGU1N]

If you want to keep it stock then don't add anything to it? The sports package came with a small spoiler which can be purchased from nissan separately. I really don't understand what you mean by "go against how the car came stock". If you add something to your car, that part is no longer stock. A sports package spoiler is not a stock part for a base Z, but because the hatch is the same for all versions the sports package spoiler (as well as the nismo spoiler) can be added at your expense (purchase, painting, drilling/installing).

Hope that covers any and all possible original queries.

[JohnsZ]

Originally Posted by dP3NGU1N

If you want to keep it stock then don't add anything to it? The sports package came with a small spoiler which can be purchased from nissan separately. I really don't understand what you mean by "go against how the car came stock". If you add something to your car, that part is no longer stock. A sports package spoiler is not a stock part for a base Z, but because the hatch is the same for all versions the sports package spoiler (as well as the nismo spoiler) can be added at your expense (purchase, painting, drilling/installing).

Hope that covers any and all possible original queries.

First of all, it's the Touring model not Base. I know what you mean and you're right, it won't be stock anymore. So would you add the spoiler if you were me?

[DR_]

The spoiler also comes as a dealer installed option so lots of non-sport Z's have it. So to me if you add it you would still be stock.

[shadowfax]

Originally Posted by DR_

The spoiler also comes as a dealer installed option so lots of non-sport Z's have it. So to me if you add it you would still be stock.

Considering it would be referred to as a "stock spoiler" I don't think it'd make your car "not stock"

I would get it!

[USMCASA]

i have the stock spoiler if you need it, i went with an aerojacket type III carbon fiber now

hard to tell from the pic but it has more of a flip on the end providing more downforce

[JohnsZ]

Originally Posted by USMCASA

i have the stock spoiler if you need it, i went with an aerojacket type III carbon fiber now

hard to tell from the pic but it has more of a flip on the end providing more downforce

For me it's all about the look...imho! PM me regarding your stock spoiler! Thanks USMCASA!

[JohnsZ]

Thanks everyone for your input. You gave me the answer I was looking for. I hope to be adding one soon.

[Magic Bus]

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

Thanks everyone for your input. You gave me the answer I was looking for. I hope to be adding one soon.

Good for you, I think you'll enjoy the look

[OldGuy]

I bought my '09 base new, primarily for its looks. Dealer offerred to install a spoiler prior to taking delivery. It's nice, but frankly I like the prefer the looks of the car without the spoiler. Some cars have to have one and some cars are more appealing to the eye without one. The car is still stock if you have it added. I preferred none and love my car's look that way.

[Rdfang12]

Go ahead and add the spoiler. I did, sure like it, but not the Nismo, a little high profile for me.

[JungleZ]

I like my look without the spoiler , although not saying ugly with it

[SouthArk370Z]

Originally Posted by JohnsZ

So the question is....how many of you would have it installed?

Going by what I've heard cough an '09 Touring still feels well-planted at 100. Unless you like the look, I'd say no. YMMV

[USMCASA]

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Going by what I've heard cough an '09 Touring still feels well-planted at 100. Unless you like the look, I'd say no. YMMV

the reason why i put one larger on was the back end gets VERY light when hitting bumps while cornering at high speed (on the track) the stock spoiler is ok but a larger one stabilized it even more.

[DR_]

Originally Posted by USMCASA

the reason why i put one larger on was the back end gets VERY light when hitting bumps while cornering at high speed (on the track) the stock spoiler is ok but a larger one stabilized it even more.

That is bump steer and you would be better served to fix the problem through suspension tuning rather than masking it with downforce.