To spoiler or not to spoil(her) - geddit :-)

wes1001 · Post by **wes1001** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:46 am

Well peeps i'm in a quandry - do i or don't i go ahead and pop this on ?

All opinions welcomed

As standard

Mi16 spoiler

As there is a hefty lump of blu tack covering the bolt threads , it would sit about 20mm lower than it looks.

So what do i do ??????????

neildavies · Post by **neildavies** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:55 am

I like spoilers onthe saloon, but something a bit more subtle would be my cup of tea. I don't think the MI16 spoiler suits the 406.

GeordieBoy · Post by **GeordieBoy** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:11 pm

The spoiler looks like its the wrong way round, I like small spoilers on the 406 so do it.

Blue406 · Post by **Blue406** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:35 pm

You do know, its only for show right?
There is no real advantage gained by adding a spoiler. If anything you end up with a boot lid too heavy for its hinges.

I say get yourself the little subtle lip spoiler available on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-406-TRUNK ... dZViewItem

trem1 · Post by **trem1** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 1:24 pm

Blue406 wrote:You do know, its only for show right?
There is no real advantage gained by adding a spoiler. If anything you end up with a boot lid too heavy for its hinges.

I say get yourself the little subtle lip spoiler available on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-406-TRUNK ... dZViewItem

yep i once put a spoiler on a mk4 cortina and regretted it cos everytime i opened the bootlid and leant in it twatted me on the top of the bonce

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:00 pm

If you're really set on getting a spoiler, get a small one like the ones on the Renault Laguna Mk.1 'RT Sport' trim - they're not bad looking and suit the 406 much better. There's a couple on the forums who have saloons with small spoilers, and I reckon they look quite smart!

wes1001 · Post by **wes1001** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:00 pm

@ Geordieboy - it's the right way on but tilting back because of the blu tack - would sit level when fitted.

@ Blue406 - yeh i know they don't do squat , mainly just for aesthetics purposes more than performance/handling.

Ok so far a bit of a mixed bag so please keep your opinions coming as once it's drilled then there's no going back without some hefty moolah on a new lid

ThePrisoner · Post by **ThePrisoner** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:32 pm

My opinion on spoilers is I love them! However they must be right for the car, and usually ar best when small or subtle.

You can never beet the look of a factory fitted spoiler! I will be fitting a spoiler onto mine in the not so distant future, but I will be fitting the standard Peugeot OEM spoiler (as fitted to some 406 V6's).

I don't think that particular spoiler suits the 406, os go and get an OEM one!

Pris.

Essexdad · Post by **Essexdad** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 6:45 pm

Wes....dont do it,checkout "johnd"s 406,i'm going same route,totally suits it,this on of your's is totally oot,and as for that rear wiper....omg!

niz406 · Post by **niz406** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 12:30 pm

[quote="ThePrisoner"]but I will be fitting the standard Peugeot OEM spoiler (as fitted to some 406 V6's).
[quote]

I have one of those in the shed if anyone wants it... its primed so just needs flatting and spraying, comes with a fitting kit

mav347 · Post by **mav347** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:50 pm

go for it mate. if you think its right then get busy with the drill, if not put it away

Benner · Post by **Benner** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:56 pm

Wes, what did you decide in the end?

wes1001 · Post by **wes1001** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 11:18 am

Well i'm 99% sure i will fit it - just 'cause i'm a bit bored with the current look but as i'm up to my neck in DIY every minute of the day and evening when i'm not at work , it has kinda taken a back seat so to speak, but should defo be on for the summer