Spoiler Installation Question
08-22-06, 12:47 PM
#18
That tape ain't coming off unless your REALLY REALLY want it to. Most lip spoilers are held on with just tape. I would rather lose a $200 spoiler than risk a $1200 (guessing) trunk lid to damage, rust, mis-drilled holes and so-on.
08-22-06, 01:38 PM
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It's always good to know that I can install it with 3M tape. Worst case, if I really screw it up and the holes aren't aligned, I will use the tape. But I'm confident it will turn out perfect bolted on. Thanks for all the feedback.
08-22-06, 02:09 PM
#21
I just drilled the holes "big enough". They were ugly when I was finished, but it turned out fine. I considered just taping it on, but felt like I would get a better alignment if I followed the installation instructions (pull the tape backing off after bolting it up and centering it).
08-22-06, 02:19 PM
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I just drilled the holes "big enough". They were ugly when I was finished, but it turned out fine. I considered just taping it on, but felt like I would get a better alignment if I followed the installation instructions (pull the tape backing off after bolting it up and centering it).
08-22-06, 07:44 PM
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Well, I just installed it and I'm happy I bolted it on. It took 45 minutes. It's perfect except I could not get the nut on the center stud on no matter what I did. I don't know if it is stripped or what. I'll try another day since it's getting dark. But both ends are secured. This baby ain't going nowhere. I won't bore you with pics. You've seen one, you've seen them all.
08-22-06, 08:50 PM
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Well, I just installed it and I'm happy I bolted it on. It took 45 minutes. It's perfect except I could not get the nut on the center stud on no matter what I did. I don't know if it is stripped or what. I'll try another day since it's getting dark. But both ends are secured. This baby ain't going nowhere. I won't bore you with pics. You've seen one, you've seen them all.
now the trick is passing you heh
08-22-06, 10:03 PM
#27
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Rear Spoiler.
^ yeah 3M take is incredibly strong. i used some to stick my hid ballast inside my fenders in my old car. when it was time to take em out 2 years later, i nearly ripped my fingers out trying to pry the ballast off from the fender. had to use a screwdriver and some wd-40 to get it off.
LOL. How did the fender look after? j/k
Btw, did you guys know that there is a template you can get from the dealer to drill the holes in the correct locations.
Here is what it looks like on the car prior to drilling.(any1 remember the blue tape)
Center punch all the markings on the template.
Drill
Line up the studs on the spoiler to the holes and bolt 'em up.
Done.
No need to fear drilling holes to do it right. No offense, but at work we have a name for people that install stuff half ***............................BUTCHER!!
08-23-06, 12:28 AM
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08-23-06, 07:15 AM
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