Hi,
I have a 1999 Vectra Estate, It's an LS and doesn't have a spoiler like this one:
www.vauxhallspares.co.uk/vectra_specials/vectra_sp...g
Image lifted from this page:
www.vauxhallspares.co.uk/vectra_specials.html
I quite like them, and I was wondering...
Firstly do these spoilers help to minimise water build up on the back screen during driving (I've noticed this builds up particularly quickly especially at motorway speeds).
Secondly, does anyone know how they are attached to the tailgate?
OK, and whilst I'm at it, the black door pillars of the higher spec Vectras - is this a dark coloured spray, or are they stick-on patches (probably not as crude as this, but you know what I mean)?
Thanks in advance for an help.
Kind regards,
Cyrill666
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I drive a Vectra GSi Estate, which comes with this spoiler as standard. Regardless of any practical advantages, I think it suits the shape of the car, and makes it much more handsome than either the hatch, or the saloon. Shape is why I chose the estate over the other models, actually, not the need for enhanced load carrying.
Looking at the spoiler, it appears to be screwed to the top of the tailgate, so would entail drilling. It is a high quality product though, and does not flex unduly, or look in the least 'aftermarket' when fitted.
Because it is light, and close to the 'pivot point' of the hatch, it also does not require uprated gas struts, as do many hatchback or saloon spoilers.
What does it do then, in practical terms?
Look good.
Precious little else.
My brother has a 1.8LS Estate, and there is no discernable difference in the amount of rear window filth in bad weather: His car, without spoiler, and mine with, both attract dirt to the rear window like a magnet.
To answer your second question, in the case of my current (2000 W) GSi, and the SRi (1997 P) I had before, the black trim on the window posts is stick-on-carbon-fibre look.
HTH,
Steve
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Hi Steve,
I wish I had a GSI Estate... if only...
As a rule, I don't like Estates. But the Vectra Estates just seem to look right... do you know what I mean? My wife and I went looking for a Vectra a couple of months ago, we were looking at hatchbacks mostly, but there was this silver estate on the forecourt that kind of grabbed our attention, it basically looked the business and we couldn't help it...
homepage.ntlworld.com/gary.vance/car/car2.jpg
Anyway, thanks for your reply, I've asked my local dealer to quote for both the spoiler and the stick on stuff. I'll post the results when/if they get back to me.
Another question though, my Vectra is 3 months old and has had one previous owner, I believe the car was leased as a company vehicle before I bought it. If you take a quick look at the picture above, specifically the alloys, I notice they're not Vauxhall alloys - they're a very similar design (i.e. mine are 6 spoke, and the Vauxhall ones I've seen are 5 spoke). It's only an LS and I don't think they came with Alloys as standard - any ideas how this car may have come by a set of 16" non standard alloys?
Kind regards,
Cyrill666
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These "spoilers" have no aerodynamic effect whatsoever, and are simply for cosmetic appearance. Even the massive whaletail on the old Escort RS Cosworth only worked above 80mph.
Cost - probably around £300 painted and fitted (I was quoted £450 for the Type-R boot spoiler for my Accord - decided not to bother...)
Alloys - it's easy to replace the standard wheels with aftermarket versions even if it's three months old. I put alloys on mine after I'd had it for three weeks.
Andy
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Hi,
I wasn't looking for aerodynamic effect, I have a diesel estate...lol But I DO think they look very nice on this particular Estate model. My local dealer has quoted as follows:
vectra estate spoiler supply only £194.00
vectra estate spoiler supply & fit inc paint £283.00
Also out of interest they've quoted for the carbon fibre stickers, prices ranging from £8.98 through to £11.59, there are 10 individual stickers in all.
As for the Alloys, I know anybody can replace a set of wheels with Alloys, I was just wondering who would put their own wheels on a compnay vehicle - just seemed odd.
Thanks for the response.
Kind regards,
Cyrill666
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my Vectra is 3 months old
Cyril, was the pic in the link yours, or just a library pic for reference? Reason I ask is because the car in the pic is a "Y" reg, which would make it older than 3 months - unless of course its a private plate :o)
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Why I said months is beyond me... I had a very 'charged' day at work today, I think I'll lay the blame there... lol
Yes the picture is my car, it's a 1999 V registered 2.0Di LS and is of course 3 years old.
Sorry for the confusion...
Kind regards,
Cyrill666
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Cyril
If you were a company car driver, and you get a new car, you're bound to want to personalise it. Most company cars seem to be traded in just short of the 3-year mark, so Mr Company Rep knows that £400 ish is a good deal for 3 years' use.
Rgds
Dom F
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Hello DomF
I have been a company car driver in the past, for about a year. During that time, I never felt the inclination to personalise (out of my own pocket) something that I didn't own in the first place, sure I looked after it, washed it and waxed it etc - but never actually spent money on it. I still find it hard to come to terms with, to be honest I would have thought in this case (alloys), the original wheels would have been replaced when the car was handed back.
Oh well, just wondering.
Thanks for your response.
Kind regards,
Cyrill666
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