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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 11:43 PM
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R53 spoilers and or extender

Have an 05 MCS and I've search high and low for the spoiler attachment to the OEM spoiler that just raises it up there's pictures all over but you go to buy one and the companies are gone I'm only 16 so an m7 $700 spoiled isn't ideal so if anyone has a more aggressive spoiler for sale or any suggestion on where to look it would be much appreciated thanks!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 04:07 AM
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So would you say you are looking for something like this...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...installed.html

Yea, they are hard to find right now...

Motor on!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 05:05 AM
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theres a guy in mexico that has an extension for a decent price, hes on facebook somewhere
 
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JABowders
So would you say you are looking for something like this... https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...installed.html Yea, they are hard to find right now... Motor on!
yes
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 08:54 AM
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Spoiler extension

The guy on Facebook is doing pre order till end of the month. I just ordered one for my R53.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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The guy on Facebook is doing pre order till end of the month. I just ordered one for my R53.
which fb name or group is he under?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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He's on face book under LEAP
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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I've been working with him for almost 2 weeks now. He's quotes me 190$ usd shipped. Production is in process and starts shipping next month.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Spdjnke
He's on face book under LEAP
thanks!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:03 AM
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Best part is he also has flow tested the part to ensure it works and not just some cosmetic part that does nothing and have ill effects
 
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Old Jun 22, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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I got their first run and recently got their new version with a cut out in the middle. Just waiting on it's arrival. Louis from LEAP has been great to work with and kept me informed through the whole thing and sent me pics of it getting painted and when he mailed it to me.

<img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/386/19066606411_cfb6149784_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Untitled"></a>

<img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/399/19037178556_e0c4bf0a0b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Untitled"></a>
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 06:33 AM
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How do you install the leap spoiler? Glue?

And how is the paint job?


thx!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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How do you install the leap spoiler? Glue?

And how is the paint job?


thx!
3M VHB (Very High Bond) tape that Louis supplied with the spoiler. Once it's on, it's on and not coming off. The paint job is spot on and they did an excellent job.

I have their new designed getting painted and shipped to me soon (was in the painting stage but then he saw some minor imperfections so they sanded and resprayed).
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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is he still selling these? he paint matches these himself?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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is he still selling these? he paint matches these himself?

Yes he's still selling these. He has two styles for the 1st Gen. Currently I have the first design and the already ordered the second design. He's also coming out with a new hood scoop that i'm waiting for.

Hit him up on FB - LEAP. He's also on IG.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 808keith
I got their first run and recently got their new version with a cut out in the middle. Just waiting on it's arrival. Louis from LEAP has been great to work with and kept me informed through the whole thing and sent me pics of it getting painted and when he mailed it to me.

<img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/386/19066606411_cfb6149784_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Untitled"></a>

<img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/399/19037178556_e0c4bf0a0b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Untitled"></a>
It looks great! I have already contacted him. I think I I like the one without the cut out better.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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I'm buying one as I type....
The Alpha2
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Spencer Roper
I'm buying one as I type....
The Alpha2
I would be but doesn't seem to be a option for shipping to Canada.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 11:38 AM
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The two spoilers for comparison.





 

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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Finhead
I would be but doesn't seem to be a option for shipping to Canada.
You've contacted him on this?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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the alpha c looks good!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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the alpha c looks good!
I agree.. a little more aggressive look to it.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 808keith
I agree.. a little more aggressive look to it.
Are they the same except for that cutout in the middle? Is that the only difference?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Are they the same except for that cutout in the middle? Is that the only difference?
yes it looks like it. i havne't measured but by eye they look dimensionally the same sans the cutout in one of the them.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Finhead
I would be but doesn't seem to be a option for shipping to Canada.
I can get you one and send it there
DM me if you want
 
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