swat1727

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I got an OEM spoiler for my trunk that didn't come with spoiler. i adjusted the tension bar to the max, but still it's very loose. it will slam very hard when i try to close it. does anyone have that problem? what did u guys do?

(i know there are some topics about this, but i didnt find a good answer)

4ntvings

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good question. i played with mine too but seems like no difference. i just drop mine about an inch above.

rominl

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you need to get new springs that are for trunk with spoiler. just adjusting your current one won't do much

swat1727

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you mean new tension bars? does anyone have the parts #?

4ntvings

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aahhhhhhhhhhh thanks Hen!
Duhhhhhhhhhhh, i feel stupid...should've known that...next project...springs...for trunk! lol

rominl

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yes, the tension bars, which is also called the trunk spring. there are one, one for no spoiler and one for those with spoilers. the one for spoilers has a higher spring rate

Solo_D33A

I have adjusted it to high tension and woot, the trunk now pops when I remote release the trunk!

but a problem I had though, it bounces and doesn't want to lock and I have to slam it a bit to lock.... which had been happening before I adjusted the tension....

swat1727

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can anyone let me know the parts # and how much the parts and labor cost to get it installed?

rominl

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i don't know about teh part, but the install takes about 10 mins.... very simple. much better to have 2 person to make sure the spring doesn't pop

swat1727

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how much did u pay for the springs?

swat1727

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i called up the dealer today. it cost 35 dollars a piece, u need 2. so 70 dollars. and 40 dollars to get it installed. i can't wait for it to be done. i live in san francisco, every time i part at uphill my trunk always falls and hit whoever is opening it. man it hurts like a B&#CH. finally. shoulda done it a long time ago,.!

rominl

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40 bucks to install? damn i should be doing that for a living

RMMGS4

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You can also try drilling a new hole for the tension bar so that it has more leverage/pressure.

I was able to increase the leverage by moving it over about 2 inches.

You just need to remove or fold back the side panels and drill a hole as far as you can from the existing spot.

I have the RMM spoiler and it did the trick for me.

swat1727

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i am trying to drill as lil holes in my car as possible... lol plus i've already paid for it. i hope everything works out fine

swat1727

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I did it. i brought it a body shop. they only charged me 25 bux to do it!. now the trunk opens and stays half way. i wish i done it eariler!