[blackheart]

I have been in a months long search for a (imo) better looking spoiler than what is currently offered for the insight. I like the Japanese insight one a lot but pricing for importing is very high. I finally found one I really like and I think fits the car well, however it is for a 10th gen Accord. Besides driving down to a Honda dealership with a tape measure later in the week does anyone happen to have an 2018+ accord they could measure the width of the trunk lid?

 

[insightfully]

Do you plan to install it yourself? If so, here are some instructions posted by College HIlls Honda:

• 2020 Accord OEM Spoiler (part) - https://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/accord/2020/trunkspoiler.pdf (instructions)
• 2020 Insight OEM Spoiler (part) - https://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/insight/2020/trunkspoiler.pdf (instructions)

It's not a perfect substitution for measurements, but FWIW, the illustrations in the installation instructions suggest that the mounting surface on the Insight trunk isn't as wide as needed to support the Accord's wider spoiler design.

 

[Insightfu1]

I’ve seen that accord spoiler in person in black on a white car. Looks real nice.I’ve also seen something similar on an Acura TSX and it looks even better.

Your best bet is to buy it brand new, get a plastic fabricator to make a copy of it with something that fits the dimensions of the Insight and then return it.

Or they may even be able to replicate it without even having a physical copy of it.

 

[blackheart]

Ty! The one I am looking at is this:

I’m hopeful that based on the mounting points it would actually mount on the parts of our trunk lid that are angled outwards. But I have no idea. I would be mounting myself, I was mainly just worried about the sides sticking to far out to the right and left since I read the accord is wider a bit. Just didn’t know if the trunk lid was wider.

 

[andrew28]

That looks pretty similar to the Japanese Insight spoiler.

 

[insightfully]

I’m hopeful that based on the mounting points it would actually mount on the parts of our trunk lid that are angled outwards. But I have no idea. I would be mounting myself, I was mainly just worried about the sides sticking to far out to the right and left since I read the accord is wider a bit. Just didn’t know if the trunk lid was wider.

In addition to general width comparison, I think curvature points will also be a factorfor effective mounting. The Insight's trunk surface looks more tapered/narrow at the sides (aerodynamic?), while the Accord's trunk surface looks flatter.

 

[blackheart]

I’m pretty handy I like to think lol, if anything I can make some 3d printed shims or mounting brackets if it’s not perfect or just modify the wing, if it will fit generally I think I’ll make a stab at it, it’s only $100 or so on eBay.

 

[blackheart]

That looks pretty similar to the Japanese Insight spoiler.

Yeah I agree one reason I really liked it.

 

[blackheart]

So I went to a dealer and measured myself, which was super awkward as I had three salesman watching me, but it was an inch wider on each side or so

 

[insightfully]

So I went to a dealer and measured myself, which was super awkward as I had three salesman watching me, but it was an inch wider on each side or so

Do you think you will move forward, and try adjusting the attachment/mounting points to accommodate?

 

[blackheart]

I ordered it regardless, however I am now thinking it wont quite fit how I had wanted. I am now looking at getting a different option in the mean time and maybe ill get lucky and first one fits.

This one:

or this one: (currently really liking this one)

pic from back :

I also really liked this one, and almost ordered however realized it would not fit due to the extra tail light portion on the 2016+ civic

 

[geiser]

The Honda JDM one is great but the carbon fiber one from Mugen is perfect. I love how it wraps around the H badge making it flat there. Just a matter of getting them here....

無限 | INSIGHT | インサイト | PARTS | Aerodynamics & Exterior

無限INSIGHTのスペシャルページです。

www.mugen-power.com

 

[insightfully]

The Honda JDM one is great but the carbon fiber one from Mugen is perfect. I love how it wraps around the H badge making it flat there. Just a matter of getting them here....

無限 | INSIGHT | インサイト | PARTS | Aerodynamics & Exterior

無限INSIGHTのスペシャルページです。

www.mugen-power.com

Just FYI - there might be a typo on the Mugen site above for the Insight air spoiler. When I google the listed part number (84112-XNL-K0S0), a Honda Odyssey spoiler comes up...

Plus I assume import/export shipping is extra and/or not included in the prices, since listed in Japanese yen.

 

[geiser]

and if they made a fiberglass version for closer to $200 as ￥85800 (JPY) = $809. Cosmetic add ons that cost $809 are not very popular on any car.

 

[blackheart]

I am a big fan of the mugen stuff, that rear under spoiler is cool too, I wish honda would give us a option to buy.

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

For what it is worth, I rolled the dice on a cheap form-fitting Accord spoiler... yeah, no. Not even close. The width is perfect, but the curvature is nowhere near close. A wing spoiler would probably work fine, but if you want a flush, seamless fit the Accord is too different.

 

[JDMchris]

For what it is worth, I rolled the dice on a cheap form-fitting Accord spoiler... yeah, no. Not even close. The width is perfect, but the curvature is nowhere near close. A wing spoiler would probably work fine, but if you want a flush, seamless fit the Accord is too different.

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You try heating it and getting it to form?

 

[WorldThatHeSees]

You try heating it and getting it to form?

I suppose I could, but the curve of the top of the trunk is a bit off too. I will just go with not compatible. I like the look of the JDM spoiler, but sight unseen $700 to get one here is a bit risky.

 

[2021LAInsight]

Took my chances and bought one for 35 bucks from Mercari (Japan’s version of eBay?) and then shipped it with DHL for 40 bucks got it in 2 weeks(unbelievable) it’s grey but it is the JDM version

 

[2021LAInsight]

Took my chances and bought one for 35 bucks from Mercari (Japan’s version of eBay?) and then shipped it with DHL for 40 bucks got it in 2 weeks(unbelievable) it’s grey but it is the JDM version View attachment 6829

I am getting it painted to color match before mounting it