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Cheap spoiler to cover holes in trunklid from old spoiler?

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Old 09-14-10, 11:33 AM
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Default Cheap spoiler to cover holes in trunklid from old spoiler?

Looking for a stick-on, probably urethane, spoiler for the decklid to cover most or all of the holes in the trunklid that remain from removing the OEM spoiler. Any thoughts on a spoiler model that's that deep at the sides? Source?

Doesn't need to be of the highest quality -- it won't get abused.
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I have seen people use vinyl stickers that are color matched.
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Yeah, that's what's on there now to keep rain out...kind of a ghetto as a long-term fix IMO.
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i just use some cheapo vinyl tape that matches my trunk color, but i eventually got sick of it pealing and looking dirty with the dust and ish (replacing it often) so i threw the spoiler back on ...
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how did you guys fix the problem with the trunk opening up all quick?
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Originally Posted by MyR6eatsme
how did you guys fix the problem with the trunk opening up all quick?
look under then on top of your trunk. you should see tension bars, adjust those bars to fit your preference.
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i saw those and the 3 holes that the tension bars go into.

i messed around with it but no luck.
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Originally Posted by MyR6eatsme
i saw those and the 3 holes that the tension bars go into.

i messed around with it but no luck.
There is actually a set of bars you can get that has less tension, i.e. for trunk lids without spoilers.
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Double-sided tape a hunk 'o steel under your trunklid -- the closer to your license plate area the less the weight plate would need to be.

Any thoughts on a spoiler design?
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Definately not cheap, but covers the holes and looks great!

Kazz Sports
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...ht_3033wt_1062
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Originally Posted by dungut
Definately not cheap, but covers the holes and looks great!

Kazz Sports
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...ht_3033wt_1062
Nice find. Even my Win Racing wing will not cover the holes.
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How do you adjust the tension of those bars?
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Originally Posted by Measured
How do you adjust the tension of those bars?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-big-pic.html
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Originally Posted by dungut
Definately not cheap, but covers the holes and looks great!

Kazz Sports
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEXUS...ht_3033wt_1062
wow that would put a hole in my pockets for the ones on the trunk lol
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9 year old thread with working pictures, awesome!
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