alright i'm having a problem mounting my WW flush mount.......with just the 3m tape its not staying on......so i was wondering if you guys with a flush mount had the same problem........

 

did you clean off the trunk surface? a heat gun some times makes the tape more pliable to stick, in my experience

 

cleaning the trunk with dawn, then Rubbing alcohol first is a good idea. Heating the tape up really helps. If you have already tried it you may need to replace the tape.

 

well i tired heating it and it still doesn't want to stay in place i think i'm just gonna drill it in.......it has holes in the actual spoiler and it seems to line up with the dimples for the stock spoiler.........

 

tried using more tape?

also, if you drill into the spoiler, are you sure that the screw holes have been tapped? are WW spoilers solid or hollow/

 

they are hollow....but they have predrilled holes with metal thread......i gonna try the tape one last time.......but if the fails drilled in place it will be........

 

where did you find the flush mount spoiler? Ive been looking for one but never came across any place that carried it

 

I would peel the old tape off and get new stuff. You can find the 3M tape in the automotive section at wallmart.

 

yup 3m Molding Tape, comes in a few widths

 

hey, post some photos once you get it attached... I want to see how the spoiler looks on a TL that isn't that ONE photo they have on their website... good luck getting it on

 

i happen to have a few pics of it just on the car its just sitting there for the pics.....

 

Man i didn't think you were gona have this much trouble with the tape... If you are just going to attach it with tape only i suggest you take off the tape it came with and just replace it with new 3M tape from the automotive store. I thought you were going to use the 3M tape it came with AND drill it on.

 

dont let the car win. how much tape did it come with? i find that most thing that come with tape (outside of the badging) is never enough.

 

yeah i know.......the only easy debadging i've ever done is on my friends 06 tacoma.....even the silicon behind the door panel was still fresh when we put in new speakers........and i had to take the spoiler back to the shop for more touch up they still didn't prep it right so when it comes back i'll try more tape.......

 

i just want to get this car together already...........i've been trying to get at least the outside done since i got the car back in dec of 04..........i getting rims and now all i need is a set of H&R sports and some shocks........

 

Hmm. Odd that you're having a hard time with the 3M tape. But you should listen to all of the directions above.

1. Make sure trunk surface is clean. Going over it with a cleaner to get the dust off first, then rubbing alcohol.
2. Make sure the surface is dry when you mount the spoiler.
3. Prior to mounting, get a blow dryer and gently warm the tape before peeling off the red tape liner.
4. After placing the spoiler on the car, hold it in place for a good 2 minutes; pressing firmly on the contact areas of the 3m tape. You want to make sure that the entire strips of 3m has good contact with the trunk surface.
5. Let the spoiler and the car sit for a few days without getting wet. I see that you're in Miami. I have no idea what the weather is like over there, but keep it garaged or covered for a couple days before going out to get a wash. Humidity levels may play a factor as well.

I've had my WW on my car for about 7 months, and I also got it mounted with 3m tape. I was skeptical at first, but man that 3m tape really does hold up well. I mean it is on there really really tight.

BTW, I'm planning to get coilovers soon. If you want Tokico Blues and Tanabe NF210 springs, give me a holler in a couple weeks.

Oh yeah, and sweet ride. WW spoiler FTW!

 

random question, you are not lowered on anything are you?

 

looks like hes part of the "four finger club" hahah, jk steven.

 

no at the moment i'm on the stock suspension........

 

well i let you know but i really want to go with the H&R sports.......either way i hope i have it done soon......

 

^but can you post up some pics or email them to me so i can check em out..thanks

 

I wasn't able to use just the tape on my car either. Seeing how the spoiler pulled the tape off didn't give me much faith in it either; especially over time. On my car, I had to use the screws, and tape in order to get a flush, secure fit. Without the screws, I couldn't get it to sit perfectly flush.

 

when you screwed it in did it line up with the dimples for the factory spoiler..or did you have mark out new holes......is that your real plate or is that photochopped.....

 

BraveDemon........Mr Hyde..........?

 

Do a quick measurement of the 2 to see. Yes it real

 

The dimples did not lineup 100% with the screw holes, but I was able to utilize them, by stretching the hole out. I did that by drilling on an angle which was more than enough.

Some tips for you from what I can remember;

Since the back lip of the spoiler sits over the edge of the trunk lid, and wants to slide off the back, dont try the install alone; definitely get someone to help you.

Use painters tape on the trunklid in areas that will contact the spoiler to prevent scufffing. You can remove it after your holes are drilled, and you are ready for the final install.

I used a NON permanent marker to trace the outline of the spoiler (especially the front edge of it) on the trunk. That made the final line up, and install easier. Since it has the tape, you have to drop it right into place, you cant slide it around.

Good Luck.

P.S. Yup, the plates are real.

 

thanks........and hopefully i get this done soon.........maybe i'm wrong but i think i'm the only AM with a wing west flush mount........haven't seen another one.........

 

I used 3m taped an drilled hole. I cann't tell if the hole line up with factory spoiler, B/c my TL didn't have a factory spoiler.

 

I installed my Mugen today and that shit was a pain in the ass. That 3m tape FREAKIN BONDS!!! Took me a good half an hour by myself until I could get that thing to sit flush. Then I drilled the side pieces. I Should've had another person help me.