Spoiler

douglexa · August 7, 2009

i have managed to get hold of a boot spoiler, it`s the one with brake light built in. what i am looking for is any tips or advice on how to fit it. to save drilling a lot of holes in the boot lid "i would need 5" i was thinking of removing the plastic studs and two small bolts and fitting it with strong double sided tape, then i would only need one small hole for the brake light cable. is this a good idea? other ideas , comments, are welcome.

john99t-reg · August 7, 2009

can't tell you what to do mate but if it was me i would put £50 in someones back pocket from a bodyshop to do it for me properly, mainly due to the fact i would ruin it and would be gutted. But it depends how good/confident you are and cash flow, i would recommend only proper fixings not something you want to go wrong with tape/glue.

ynotshi · August 7, 2009

Mate i thought the same when i got mine and my dad did say that there is two problems with that way if tape or glue gets hot or wet it would come off at speed and it would be easy for it to be stolen . So i got rid of plastic lugs but kept the two bolts and but atiny bit of sealant around the edge. This has worked well for me and i only drilled three small holes in the boot lid.

Monster-Mat · August 8, 2009

id fit it as its supposed to be.....it has that many fixings for a reason

jay_russell · August 9, 2009

if it's the oem kit i did mine a bit back and this is how it goes

in the kit there are 3 black plastic strips with tape on the bottom. clean the car lid were the wing will sit and then attach the plastic strips and remove the tape cover

then 2 people hold the wing over then lid while the other one makes sure it's straight and even sitting and then place it on the boot lid. now lift up the wing making sure that the black plastic tapes stay in place on the boot lid... then cut the tops off the plastic tapes to leave holes in the plastic were you are meant to drill. then the rest is hocking up the light and blocking off the rear light in the screen. better to take it out and put the black cover over the lens.

good luck

douglexa · August 9, 2009

if it's the oem kit i did mine a bit back and this is how it goes
in the kit there are 3 black plastic strips with tape on the bottom. clean the car lid were the wing will sit and then attach the plastic strips and remove the tape cover

then 2 people hold the wing over then lid while the other one makes sure it's straight and even sitting and then place it on the boot lid. now lift up the wing making sure that the black plastic tapes stay in place on the boot lid... then cut the tops off the plastic tapes to leave holes in the plastic were you are meant to drill. then the rest is hocking up the light and blocking off the rear light in the screen. better to take it out and put the black cover over the lens.

good luck

i bought the spoiler from a breakers. the bit you describe must be a sticky template, i didn`t get this bit with it, but i will try and get one to fit it correctly. thanks to all for the help and info.