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)

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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....

 

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

 

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

 

how much did u pay for the springs?

 

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,.!

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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!