MK1 Duckbill on 02?

[jmr_1602]

Hello all,

I've probably looked at every airdam thread on this site, so Im almost certain that Im not killing any kittens.

Can any tell me if the green 02 in the attachment is running a MK1 VW duckbill spoiler?

For $55 this seems to be a cheap solution for an airdam, plus I've always liked the simplicity of duckbill spoilers. Has anyone done this? I think I'll give it a shot.

someone fitting one to a 510

http://buildthreads.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/project-datsun-1600-part-8/

link to duckbill spoiler

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/mk1dedusp.html

[AlexB]

It's funny you posted this as I was wondering the same thing.

Now that I look at it, I think the one the 510 guy attached and the one from BFI is different.

Post up what you do, I'm curious.

[fiftytakedowns]

I have been looking into this since I bought my car.

now I have a link to try and get it to work.

[craaaazzy]

please let us know how the install goes and include pics!

[jakeb]

hmm this is interesting. I have also been looking for a front air damn of some sort. I wounder how this would look without a front bumper..

Here they are on ebay:

big

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Rabbit-Pickup-Caddy-Large-2-pc-Duckbill-Chin-Spoiler_W0QQitemZ360167479010QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item53dba796e2

small

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Rabbit-Cabriolet-Chin-Spoiler-OEM-NEW-Duckbill_W0QQitemZ220447191124QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3353ad3054

both are cheap enough

[williamggruff]

Here's the image lightened up a bit. It looks pretty ducky.

[mtriple]

For the price its worth a try. It looks decent on the 02. Try to have it painted though just my opinion. Just prime/smooth and invest in a good color matched spray bomb and you'll be good to go.

GL

hamada

[jmr_1602]

Thanks all. I've ordered the duckbill, so I'll let the faq know how it goes.

[AlexB]

Which one did you get? The BFI one, or the large or small one from Ebay?

I'm thinking about trying the large one. That's the one the 510 guy tried.

[jmr_1602]

i went with the large duckbill from BFI. With shipping it ended up cheaper than the one on ebay. If it doesnt work, Im sure I'll have no problem selling to a VW owner.

[jmr_1602]

i went with the large duckbill from BFI. With shipping it ended up cheaper than the one on ebay. If it doesnt work, Im sure I'll have no problem selling to a VW owner.

[craaaazzy]

hey guys,

i was too impatient to wait for jmr's review so i went ahead and got one and installed it. install was not an easy drill and screw in but wasn't too much work.

first thing i needed to do was trim the sides of the bottom most portion of the front. this was due to the shape of the ends of the duckbill. the overall length of the duckbill was a little shorter than the width of the front and towards the ends, curved in a bit. cut off about 2 inches.

drilled and mounted the spoiler:

sorry for the crappy pics. car is also on jacks right now. will hopefully have better pics within 2 weeks.

[craaaazzy]

put additional pics in my project blog: http://www.bmw2002faq.com/component/option,com_forum/Itemid,50/page,viewtopic/t,325713/postdays,0/postorder,asc/topic_view,/start,0/