My first Mod on 4GS
05-03-12, 11:53 PM
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05-04-12, 08:05 AM
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05-04-12, 09:05 AM
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Lead Lap
I think I'd just pay the dealership to install it. They've probaby done hundreds/thousands of these and will warranty it if they screw up (unlikely).
05-04-12, 11:50 PM
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My dealer would charge minimum $150 for this job.
I prefer not to drill on the trunk so I will figure how to mount it with double side tape first.
05-05-12, 11:24 AM
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05-05-12, 02:42 PM
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Lead Lap
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05-09-12, 03:56 PM
#28
Done the installation today. The car look nicer with trunk lid spoiler. Took an hour. 2 hours with wash & clean up.
Some tips:
For those who didn't order the template install kit, there no need for it. You can just align the spoiler and making the mark with marker.
You guys should follow the instruction carefully.
You don't need 3/8in bit for the final hole. That would be overkill. 5/16in would do the job fine.
The trunk very thin so drill slowly.
3M tape on the spoiler really good, so make sure it center before pull tab.
I put clear tape surround inside the trunk drill hole area to cover/collect drill debris (very small & lot of them). The tape end up with lot of metal debris.
I used clear silicon sealant instead of 3M ultra pro body sealant to seal the drill holes outside & inside so it won't get rust and keep water out.
Splash water to your trunk area and rear bumper after done to make sure all the tiny metal debris from the drill hole come off so it won't scratch your paint later.
Finally some pix
Some tips:
For those who didn't order the template install kit, there no need for it. You can just align the spoiler and making the mark with marker.
You guys should follow the instruction carefully.
You don't need 3/8in bit for the final hole. That would be overkill. 5/16in would do the job fine.
The trunk very thin so drill slowly.
3M tape on the spoiler really good, so make sure it center before pull tab.
I put clear tape surround inside the trunk drill hole area to cover/collect drill debris (very small & lot of them). The tape end up with lot of metal debris.
I used clear silicon sealant instead of 3M ultra pro body sealant to seal the drill holes outside & inside so it won't get rust and keep water out.
Splash water to your trunk area and rear bumper after done to make sure all the tiny metal debris from the drill hole come off so it won't scratch your paint later.
Finally some pix
Last edited by onexcite; 05-09-12 at 04:01 PM.
