Thread: Where to Buy a spoiler ?

Currently I need to buy a spoiler but don't know where to get one but ideally i want a good deal.

I have a normal standard a3 without spoiler like an sline on the back.
Just want to add a spoiler on now but where from ??

Thank you for any suggestion

Probably crazy money new, try eBay mate or breakers as you'll be spraying it anyway

Hi,

Do you want a replica of OEM?

Here's a link you may like:

Audi S3 2005> spoiler on eBay (end time 14-Sep-10 19:44:35 BST)

May be worth calling the dealers first to see how much they charge.

Do not buy a rep off e-bay. Get the proper thing or dont bother. There really is not a choice about that, take it fromn me.

A3 Roof Spoiler - Stoke Audi Parts

i brought this one but never took on paint according to the painter so im screw
AUDI A3 2003 ROOF SPOILER NK-Tuning on eBay (end time 07-Oct-10 00:37:09 BST)

Im looking at this one would it be better ?? Audi A3 S3 Roof Spoiler 8P on eBay (end time 23-Sep-10 19:53:00 BST)

stick with OEM you won't regret it

Is there any brand new oem instead of that replica spoiler I mean a website that i can going in and get a new one ?

what's your budget? i reckon £150 is fairly reasonable, and that's from an Audi main dealer. take it to any other dealer and they should pricematch.

Originally Posted by sub39h

what's your budget? i reckon £150 is fairly reasonable, and that's from an Audi main dealer. take it to any other dealer and they should pricematch.

is that a votex rear spoiler sub39h ?

WARNING, DONT TOUCH ANYTHING FROM THE EBAY SELLER GARYF1971, THEY'RE ****, VERY ****, THE PAINT PEELS AFTERWARDS, I'VE PAINTED MINE 3 TIMES NOW & HE WONT DO **** ABOUT IT, THE GUYS A 1ST CLASS ****ER, STEER CLEAR & DO AS PADDY HAS CORRECTLY ADVISED, BUY OEM EVERYTIME AS I NOW AM DOING.

Originally Posted by fnmrst

is that a votex rear spoiler sub39h ?

the Stoke Audi link probably is a votex one, yes. It'll come primered so you just need some colour on it. in other words not much to fit.

the other alternative is to get an entire tailgate from a car being broken. they go for a similar amount. then just take the spoiler off.

Originally Posted by I oOEddOo I

Is there any brand new oem instead of that replica spoiler I mean a website that i can going in and get a new one ?

I gave you the link in post 4.

Originally Posted by NHN

WARNING, DONT TOUCH ANYTHING FROM THE EBAY SELLER GARYF1971, THEY'RE ****, VERY ****, THE PAINT PEELS AFTERWARDS, I'VE PAINTED MINE 3 TIMES NOW & HE WONT DO **** ABOUT IT, THE GUYS A 1ST CLASS ****ER, STEER CLEAR & DO AS PADDY HAS CORRECTLY ADVISED, BUY OEM EVERYTIME AS I NOW AM DOING.

Yup ..i took one of them to the tip just last week after i got my car back with the Votex fitted, the one he sent weighed a ton and would have needed 6" nails to secure it. It also had been filled on the ends with a sort of white mastic that never set in the 6 months i had it. Never did bother with the paint. Stoke Audi one was over twice the price but ten times the quality.

As said dont buy any replica ones off ebay. Either buy an s-line spoiler from a dealer or breaker. Or buy a votex one from a dealer. £150 mine cost

Just remember if you buy a oem sline/s3 one, you will have to mad it slightly. Only a case of cutting a couple of lugs off.

Stay away from ebay ones like you would a hooker with herpes and syphilis

Originally Posted by scottie123

Stay away from ebay ones like you would a hooker with herpes and syphilis

i would only buy oem you cant get anywhere near the same quality , they are cheap for a good reason on ebay they are cheap crap

Originally Posted by I oOEddOo I

i brought this one but never took on paint according to the painter so im screw
AUDI A3 2003 ROOF SPOILER NK-Tuning on eBay (end time 07-Oct-10 00:37:09 BST)

Im looking at this one would it be better ?? Audi A3 S3 Roof Spoiler 8P on eBay (end time 23-Sep-10 19:53:00 BST)

not liking the first link at all, looks like a mini ramp.

Yep stay away from ebay. There made in **** moulds and dont even fit! As ive found out aswell

Any website or links that i could go in and buy one ? votex or oem either one

A3 Roof Spoiler - Stoke Audi Parts this one is a votex rear spoiler not a s-line one but its still from audi so it will fit spot on

does this stand out because a standard a3 hasn't got a spoiler but that picture looks no different to a standard a3 :S

yeah it does , its not a huge wing like you would expect to find on a rally car but its a nice small but effective spoiler not over the top and in your face the only difference between this one and the standard s-line one is on this one the ends are more square compared to the s-line which are smoother and more rounded

Damn I read this topic too late could of done with the one from eBay it was an original s line!

Hi,
I recently was after the same but I took a plunge on an ebay one.
I have a 5 door sline but its was pre full kit.
It fits great cost £80 and £150 to fit and paint so all in less than the OEM S Line one.

I tried and failed miserably to put a pic of it up, PM with an email address and I can send direct rather than clogging up the forum again.

I am well pleased with the results.

Originally Posted by NHN

WARNING, DONT TOUCH ANYTHING FROM THE EBAY SELLER GARYF1971, THEY'RE ****, VERY ****, THE PAINT PEELS AFTERWARDS, I'VE PAINTED MINE 3 TIMES NOW & HE WONT DO **** ABOUT IT, THE GUYS A 1ST CLASS ****ER, STEER CLEAR & DO AS PADDY HAS CORRECTLY ADVISED, BUY OEM EVERYTIME AS I NOW AM DOING.

I got one from GARY1971. Its exactly as described above. Very roughly moulded, doesnt take paint well and sits too high off the back end of the car. Dont do it!

Im trying to buy the same colour 2nd hand one orginal one if i can source one!

Anyone whos got an orginal s line or vortex tell me or show a pic of it, does it sit slightly a higher level then the roof? or does it sit flush?

I bought one from Gary it fit all right but it takes more coats of paint than usual.

Originally Posted by nik patel

does it sit slightly a higher level then the roof? or does it sit flush?

Considering the boot line is already flush with the roof, then the spoiler of course has a thickness, thus will sit higher than the roof, so yes its higher minimally.

Originally Posted by DiKapo

I bought one from Gary it fit all right but it takes more coats of paint than usual.

More paint, I have had a professional redo 2 spoilers now, 1 is fxcking useless piece of **** after 3 paint jobs, other took 2-3 paints as it also bubbled & isnt perfect either, totally crap item & I'm now alone on these issues.

This is a votex from stoke Audi. Made to fit, takes paint and is spot on, sits about 3-4 mm high but as the roof curls down it looks right.



Nige has told you and so have I. buy a proper one or dont bother, its really that simple.

Oh crap! the guy who was sparying the spoiler was going crazy coats after coats because it sucked up the paint and because of sh*t quility the spoiler is made. But i hope it wont buble up fingers crossed...

Cross your balls aswell given my experiences, the guys a CXNT.

Anyone got a close up of a votex and an s-line spoiler for comparison?

Originally Posted by aythreee

Anyone got a close up of a votex and an s-line spoiler for comparison?

Yes that would be ideal! i prefer the s line better looks more factory fitted and fits in with the lines of the car.

Votex one



S3 One

S3 spoiler looks more snug!

That photo of the votex one looks like bad fitting. I can get one of mine tomorrow and upload if that helps any one.

^ I agree. Get a picture up bensk !

Originally Posted by benskin07

That photo of the votex one looks like bad fitting. I can get one of mine tomorrow and upload if that helps any one.

Yep, that votex does look quite badly fitted.

And yep, a pic of yours will help a lot mate. Trying to work out whether to get an votex one or the more expensive s-line one.
Cheers.

peobably the pic was anti votex :P

Originally Posted by scottie123

^ I agree. Get a picture up bensk !

I shall do scottie boy

Originally Posted by aythreee

Yep, that votex does look quite badly fitted.

And yep, a pic of yours will help a lot mate. Trying to work out whether to get an votex one or the more expensive s-line one.
Cheers.

No problem mate will get some for you tomorrow and upload them.

Originally Posted by DiKapo

peobably the pic was anti votex :P

lol

Those pictures are deceptive because that s-line spoiler is not fitted over the original tailgate lip like the votex, its been fitted instead of the tailgate lip at the factory....and i dont think that is a votex either come to that ! looks like the cheap e-bay copy, its to thick at the front and a terrible fit as well.

Originally Posted by aythreee

Yep, that votex does look quite badly fitted.

And yep, a pic of yours will help a lot mate. Trying to work out whether to get an votex one or the more expensive s-line one.
Cheers.

Here you go if you need more from different angles let me know. Hope these help. Also I can understand people wanting to buy the replica ones because there cheap. But remember you have an audi so parts are going to be expensive. And who ever bought a replica one and fitted it please upload a photo to photobucket and then here. As Ive never seen one fit correct.



Ashley

Before any ones says yes i know the car needs lowering i have an coilover kit just waiting for my uncle to fit them





Sorry about the size of the last photos unable to change the size on my work pc

Nice one mate, thanks for that!!
Looking good too.

I just need the same sort of close up of an s-line spoiler now.

Think I might go votex after seeing your pics though, and save a bit a dough.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by aythreee

Nice one mate, thanks for that!!
Looking good too.

I just need the same sort of close up of an s-line spoiler now.

Think I might go votex after seeing your pics though, and save a bit a dough.

Cheers.

No problem glad it helped....I choice the votex one as I couldn't be arsed paying more and cutting Lugs off lol yes lazy I know. Sure some one can get an photo of a s-line one for you.
Good luck let us know how you get on.

Just to let you know, ABT also offer a Spoiler for the A3 priced at £215 including VAT.



Call Jordan on 08444 772880 or email js@abt-sportsline.co.uk for more info. cheers

Ben your car looks sweet, i still prefer the s line spoiler

ABT spoiler looks nice but you need to see more pics of the spoiler close up and from different angles.

This is replica S3 spoiler fitted to my car

Originally Posted by ABT UK

Just to let you know, ABT also offer a Spoiler for the A3 priced at £215 including VAT.



Call Jordan on 08444 772880 or email js@abt-sportsline.co.uk for more info. cheers

Its nice but that £65 more than a Audi Votex from Stoke Audi.