Spoiler Removal/Replacement
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Spoiler Removal/Replacement
Hey everyone, I was thing about replacing my current spoiler with the M5 lip spoiler because the trunk will not stay up with it on. The car didn't come with a spoiler, that's how I purchased it. But if I was to remove it wouldn't it leave holes in the trunk where the screws went in? I would really like to replace it with the M5 lip...would that cover up the holes? Thanks for the help.
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No it will not cover up the holes. If you want to remove the spoiler you will need to have the holes filled in and trunk lid repainted.
btw is that the oem or aftermarket. Looks aftermarket to me.
btw is that the oem or aftermarket. Looks aftermarket to me.
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^ Yeah I looked into those once and they were pretty expensive, also I like the look of the M5 spoiler. I was searching google and came across this DIY...looks simple enough.
Here it is:http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...ver-holes.html
(SKIPPING TO THE END OF THE DIY)
Doesn't look too shabby, eh?
Here it is:http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/exter...ver-holes.html
(SKIPPING TO THE END OF THE DIY)
Doesn't look too shabby, eh?
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Not shabby. Horrible, yes; but not shabby.
Looks aftermarket to me. The third brake light looks too low to be OEM.
Looks aftermarket to me. The third brake light looks too low to be OEM.
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Yes.
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It looks better in that picture, but I think the reflection of the white paint plays a big part.
To me it just seems like a ricey mod. When I removed my spoiler, I bought a whole new trunk, installed the proper trunk spring bars, and had it done professionally to meet oem specifications.
Taking the spoiler off and jamming in hardware store plugs just sounds trashy to me
To me it just seems like a ricey mod. When I removed my spoiler, I bought a whole new trunk, installed the proper trunk spring bars, and had it done professionally to meet oem specifications.
Taking the spoiler off and jamming in hardware store plugs just sounds trashy to me
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It looks better in that picture, but I think the reflection of the white paint plays a big part.
To me it just seems like a ricey mod. When I removed my spoiler, I bought a whole new trunk, installed the proper trunk spring bars, and had it done professionally to meet oem specifications.
Taking the spoiler off and jamming in hardware store plugs just sounds trashy to me
To me it just seems like a ricey mod. When I removed my spoiler, I bought a whole new trunk, installed the proper trunk spring bars, and had it done professionally to meet oem specifications.
Taking the spoiler off and jamming in hardware store plugs just sounds trashy to me
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I don't think buying a new trunk and repainting and professional installation constitutes the job here. Its just refilling a hole which costs a few bucks with ordinary equipment. Rather spend a few bucks than a few hundred because you won't really notice the difference. But hey, if you have the money go for it! But there is so much more you can do with the money saved. That job seems like no less than 500 bucks to me right now. New trunk, bought from the dealer I'm guessig, insallation and repainting.
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I was wondering which lip to get. The M5 lip comes in 3 different series I believe, E34, E39 and E69? I was thinking it is the E39 because I thought I had seen someone post it in another thread.
Here is the ebay link to the one I thinking of getting...tell me what you think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Paint...#ht_5209wt_989
Here is the ebay link to the one I thinking of getting...tell me what you think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Paint...#ht_5209wt_989
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Thanks, on a different note...does your car have a drop?
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