Mr Hyde

Just wondering how you guys attached the spoiler to your cars, did you guys use the bolts, or is the adhesive good enough? Thanx in advance

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VDo

I think it was designed to use both. The 3M tape is for adhesion, dirt sealant, and as a gasket to protect the trunk service. The 4 bolts provide additional holding power. It might seem excesive, but for something that is supposed to be a permanent part of your car, using both methods of attachment is highly recommended.

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Vincent

'00 WDP TL
K&N filter, Flowmaster mufflers, Neuspeed springs, 18" SSR GPO Evolution 3-piece wheels, WW spoiler, PIAA 1200 fogs w/OEM switch, Inspire taillights, M3-style mirrors, Custom grill and headlights

PhiTL

I agree!

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'00 White Diamond Perl w/Nav
WW Spoiler, Comptech Exaust, Rear Comptech Sway bar, H&R OE Sport Springs, AEM CAI, Inspire Tails, Inspire Interior footwell lighting

99WDP

I agree too. I just installed mine on Sunday and would definitely recommend using the bolts in addition to the adhesive.

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BDI

I used both too

HOT

oh and remember not to hit the parking bumps.
cuz if you do alot the bolts will come out eventually. it happened to me. so be careful.

CBS

Use both!

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01' Acura Nighthawk Black Pearl Non-nav.

Mods on:
-Comptech springs
-WW flush mount spoiler
-More to come....

Chinaman38

Oh wait were talkin bout spoilers....well still use both....i heard someone said that if your strong enuf u can just rip it off.

Chinaman38

Use both because my body shop told me if Im going fast enough the lip just flies off, could be bs though, but just use both for the safe side.

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2001 Acura TL
WW Spoiler
WW Body Kit
20% Mirror tint

~Future Mods~
18" Rims
'02 Tails
Comptech Springs

slickTL17

Use both. If u just use double sided tape, someone can easly rip it off.
The bolt holes match with oem so u might as well use it

VDo

If I remember correctly, the holes for the WW spoiler are a little(~2-3mm) offset towards the front of the car. To be safe, disregard the indentions for the factory spoiler and then test fit and mark new holes for the WW spoiler.

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Vincent

'00 WDP TL
K&N filter, Flowmaster mufflers, Neuspeed springs, 18" SSR GPO Evolution 3-piece wheels, WW spoiler, PIAA 1200 fogs w/OEM switch, Inspire taillights, M3-style mirrors, Custom grill and headlights

99WDP

You're right Vincent. I drilled mine last weekend and had to extend the holes a little to get it to line up. The holes on the spoiler were actually a little forward and to the outside of the factory marks.

Mr Hyde

Thanx everyone, so I just need to drill the indentations on the underside of the trunk lid, and they should line up perfect??

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BMW74

I just picked up my painted WW spoiler, and I am wondering what kind of drillbit you guys used. Thanks!

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2001, Satin Silver TL w/ Navi.
Factory Bodykit
Comptech Headers
Comptech Exhaust
Short Ram Intake
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
Inspire Tails
CLS Rims w/ 215/50/17 Toyo Proxes T1-S for the spring, summer and fall
OEM Rims and POS tires for the winter
Wings West Spoiler (Being Painted)

Mr Hyde

Thanx guys. My spoiler will be done on wednesday, but due to work I wont be able to pick it up till Sat!! What a bummer. Maybe if I get off work early.

For some reason my body shop guy had trouble with it. When he painted and baked the spoiler he got indentations from airbubbles all over the spoiler, so now he is redoing it and letting it airdry in between coats. Thanx again guys

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Mr Hyde

Any old drill bit should do fine. I installed a spoiler on my last car without any problems. A few tips though.

One is to put masking tape on the trunk lid in the spot you are going to be drilling. The drill bit will have a strong tendency to slide on the slick surface, and you dont want to accidentally have the drill bit slip scratching your whole trunk.

Two is to draw the template directly on to the car using a water soluble marker. (why doesnt WW include templates?? My last spoiler came with one, and all it was was a piece of paper which would end up costing nothing)

Three is to coat the newly drilled holes with touch up paint around the edges so no rust can develop. If you dont have access to paint some poeple have said you can even use clear nail polish.

Good Luck, take your time, and I wouldnt do it unless you have help from at least one friend to prevent scratches to your trunk or spoiler from positioning and repositioning again and again.

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BMW74

Thanks for the tips!