To Spoiler, or not to Spoiler...Photos

TheAustin · Sep 10, 2012

Several people, especially those who are in the process of finalizing there configuration choices, have been debating whether or not to opt for the carbon fiber spoiler (Myself included)...The image on the Tesla configuration page is not very clear, and shows practically no detail. So, I called my local Tesla dealer and asked if they could send me some detailed photos...They didn't have a car with a spoiler, but they had someone in Westchester take and send me photos, which I've attached.

As for me, I was leaning towards getting the spoiler, but after seeing the photos, I've actually decided not to get it. I do think it looks pretty cool, but in my opinion a bit out of place on 4-door sedan. I love the carbon fiber accents on the Roadster, but on the Model S, I just think that it's just trying to hard. At any rate, see photos below, form your own opinion:

Princeton96 · Sep 10, 2012

I've been struggling with the same question myself. I've seen the spoiler in person on a number of different color cars. I think the color does really impact the decision. On the white car above, I'm not wild about the spoiler at all. On a darker color (blue, gray) I think it works.

I've also been told it can be removed at a later date without impacting the paint or finish. I'm going with it and if I get sick of it I'll have it removed.

NEWDL · Sep 10, 2012

Princeton96 said:
I've been struggling with the same question myself. I've seen the spoiler in person on a number of different color cars. I think the color does really impact the decision. On the white car above, I'm not wild about the spoiler at all. On a darker color (blue, gray) I think it works.

I've also been told it can be removed at a later date without impacting the paint or finish. I'm going with it and if I get sick of it I'll have it removed.

Thats funny, I LOVE it on the white and feel as though it gets lost on a darker car.

To Each Their Own I Guess...:biggrin:

Just to be clear...I would go for it every time no matter what the color.

NigelM · Sep 10, 2012

Repeating what's been said elsewhere: I've also been told that the spoiler can be removed in minutes with no damage or marks on the car and no visible sign it was there.

The spoiler is a no cost option on the performance model so why not just get it anyway and if you don't like it take it off. If you don't get the spoiler but decide later you want it then you risk there will likely be a charge for it.

ElSupreme · Sep 10, 2012

I think it is SEXY! Get it. If you don't like it take it off in a month.

NEWDL · Sep 10, 2012

NigelM said:
Repeating what's been said elsewhere: I've also been told that the spoiler can be removed in minutes with no damage or marks on the car and no visible sign it was there.

The spoiler is a no cost option on the performance model so why not just get it anyway and if you don't like it take it off. If you don't get the spoiler but decide later you want it then you risk there will likely be a charge for it.

There is no question that you will be charged for it.

AnOutsider · Sep 10, 2012

NigelM said:
The spoiler is a no cost option on the performance model so why not just get it anyway and if you don't like it take it off. If you don't get the spoiler but decide later you want it then you risk there will likely be a charge for it.

This. Extremely logical solution.

Mycroft · Sep 10, 2012

Mercedes AMG has the same style spoiler and it looks as amazing with white as the Model S. Even on a dark car, I'd still get it.

contaygious · Sep 10, 2012

Those pics look great! That's my combo. Contrast all the way. I think the panamera looks better with spoiler too,

gg_got_a_tesla · Sep 10, 2012

And, as I've posted before, (*nudge*, NigelM!), if any of you getting the perf tire of the spoiler, I'll gladly pay for you to ship it to me

jkirkebo · Sep 10, 2012

I don't like the spoiler at all. I think it spoils (pun intended...) the lines of the car. I'm getting a blue perf but definately no spoiler. Even if it is easy to remove, I don't want the work nor having to store it somewhere.

I'm also happy that they got rid of the external CF accents. I'm getting the CF interior though

strider · Sep 10, 2012

We were debating white or grey for car color. For white we would have gone w/ the spoiler but since the wife chose grey we are not going to get the spoiler. We feel it clashes on the darker colors but love it on the white.

onlinespending · Sep 10, 2012

great pics of the spoiler, but you say "to spoiler, or not to spoiler" and show no pictures of it without it for a try side-by-side comparison! Personally I like the look.

Duckjybe · Sep 10, 2012

I saw a silver Maserati last night with the exact same style of carbon fibre spoiler and thought it looked great. You will be in good company if you get it!

epley · Sep 10, 2012

These are the best pictures I've seen of the spoiler--thanks! Glad I'm getting it, even though my car will be black and it may be hard to see...

Todd Burch · Sep 10, 2012

If I were getting a perf I'd be all over that spoiler. Especially on the white.

vfx · Sep 10, 2012

I thought this thread would be pictures of something that was still an unknown plot point.

Zextraterrestrial · Sep 10, 2012

gg_wants_a_tesla said:
And, as I've posted before, (*nudge*, NigelM!), if any of you getting the perf tire of the spoiler, I'll gladly pay for you to ship it to me

do you want perf wheels with that too?

Jason S · Sep 10, 2012

jkirkebo said:
I don't like the spoiler at all. I think it spoils (pun intended...) the lines of the car. I'm getting a blue perf but definately no spoiler. Even if it is easy to remove, I don't want the work nor having to store it somewhere.

I'm also happy that they got rid of the external CF accents. I'm getting the CF interior though

This is what I originally thought (and ordered; well, not CF interior tho) but now I'm thinking it would be really cool just to have that spoiler hanging around my desk. (It would get old within a week or two tho)

It would prolly collect dust, so I'll stick with letting the factory keep it.

The Sig red car without any exterior indications it is a perf. I'm fine with that. :smile:

spatterso911 · Sep 10, 2012

Spoiler all the way!! Black with CF, so it's there when you want to see it, blends in when you don't.

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