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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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everything is going fine with install. time for drilling. but i do not have a metric drill set so how do you convert 3mm 8mm and 12mm into the standard set?

got it from ebay. looks great. cant wait to show pictures.

oh and have to take my new baby into to see the shop tomorrow. speaker went out in the front.
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ecoastborn
everything is going fine with install. time for drilling. but i do not have a metric drill set so how do you convert 3mm 8mm and 12mm into the standard set?

got it from ebay. looks great. cant wait to show pictures.

oh and have to take my new baby into to see the shop tomorrow. speaker went out in the front.
25.4mm = 1 inch. So a 3mm bit = 1/8", 8mm bit = 3/8", 12mm = 1/2" (approximate conversions).
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Don't really know, I chose not to drill into my trunk so I dremeled off the 3 mounting screws and attached with 3M tape. In any event, I would drill test holes in a piece of scrap wood to see if the holes are the right size for the mounting screws. . .
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Old Aug 16, 2007 | 11:39 PM
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Don't really know, I chose not to drill into my trunk so I dremeled off the 3 mounting screws and attached with 3M tape. In any event, I would drill test holes in a piece of scrap wood to see if the holes are the right size for the mounting screws. . .
hi with just using the 3m tape instead of the screw, is it on pretty tyte and clean, and also are you local so cal? if so if i get a spoiler can you help me install it?
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Honestly, it's really an easy DIY install. Plenty of threads already on the subject. I suggest researching all the threads on the OEM spoiler install so you know what is involved before purchasing one, some people rather have a Lexon or Carlsson to be different, and some are waiting for the IS-F spoiler to come out. If you go with the OEM and still have reservations on DIY install, PM me and we can talk more. (work in DT LA and live in N OC)
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