SteveP66

Yeah - not sure about doing that myself until I find out what is involved. BUT the spring is not expensive at all........... Might stop the trunk from whacking me in the head when I'm in there looking for something....LOL

revolt

On the spring,please have your friend hold on that trunk. This is a two person job and you dont want you be caught by your trunk. I did not buy the trunk removal tools that was recommened. I used a huge vise grip.

SteveP66

revolt - is it hard to explain what is involved with this........?


Found the instructions



https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...8&postcount=16

revolt

HI, steveP66 for the spring install, just follow step 10 on...

revolt

and step 11 I use a BIG vise grip to take off the spring also use it to put back the new spring too..

revolt

SORRY, START AT page 3/4 step 13,14 then go to page 4/4

Kennedy

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Steve, I'll go halvsies on the tool with you. It's like $20.

revolt

taking it off is the easy part, putting it back on it a little harder....

revolt

All the picture is in order and in a slide show ( 4 part show )...CLICK HERE

ILLustriousUA6

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I wonder if Tim will give us a groub buy for these???? I would love to have one..

SteveP66

It's only $20 - that's nothing...... I thought it was more expensive

Mykizism

bringing back the thread from the dead..

but did the price of it go up?? i went to the estore.honda.com and put in the 2007 acura TL "Parts" went to body, trunk lid.. and found part number 27 listed for $325.07

whats up with that? how are/did you guys get it for 100??

Kennedy

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Price went up in April... The end of an era. Gotta pay like the rest of us now.

Mykizism

ahh, i see i guess they finally caught on.. haha thanks!

Crook

Last week I finally decided to re-mount the spoiler to the trunk. I first marked the corners of the spoiler on the trunk with a wax pencil and then started pulling it up. The 3M tape had a strong bond and I don't think the spoiler would ever get blown off. I had to use floss to cut through some of the 3M tape. It came off just fine and the 3M tape was still usable.

I then decided to use two of the original mounting bolts that came with the spoiler. I put them back in place and aligned the spoiler on the trunk lid with my wax pencil marks. I tapped on the spoiler to mark the holes to be drilled with the bolts that put little dents on the lid. I drilled the holes with a Unibit, (super easy). Got rid of the burrs and then used touch up paint to paint the bare metal. After the paint dried, I dropped the spoiler in place. The old 3M tape held the middle of the spoiler down perfectly. The nuts were tightened on the two bolts I used and it looks like it's there to stay.

I didn't use any of the plastic clips that came with the spoiler so I didn't have to drill any additional holes in the trunk lid.

I now recommend this mounting method with at least two bolts instead of using only 3M tape.

Good luck on the re-mounts.

ViperTruck2933

That looks great!

Nice job.

Kennedy

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Crook and others...
Part of the problem we're experienceing is the use of the 3M tape.

I suggest you review "revolts" pictures. He bought 2 more studs, modified the spoiler to accept them, drilled 2 more holes (4 total) then reinstalled the spoiler with almost no 3m tape (other than on the front edge where the little tabs of tape lived.

Much more snug mounting, no edge lifting, and a VERY secure install.

I have the parts, that's my Sunday project.

Crook

Thanks Kennedy,
I ended up using two bolts on the outside edges so there is no chance of it curling up. The middle of the spoiler won't buckle up either because of the distance that the holes were drilled apart. I kind of had to pull and try to stretch the spoiler to to get the bolts to go into the holes in the trunk lid and that tightened down the middle of the spoiler which still had plenty of 3M tape.

Revolt did a good job. I think he figured out the best way to mount it.

ILLustriousUA6

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hmm, datmrman, how is your 3M double sided tape holding the spoiler? still no lift on the edges?? I just got mine a couple of days ago and i'm planning on installing it with the 3m duoble sided tape.. too risky drilling into the trunk.. i don't trust myself enough...

jguerra23

Just bought a brand new type-s deck lid spoiler on ebay for $120. Look around, because most people search for the accesorie deck lid, they rarely run into these deals. Only problem is that I have a 07 CGP, Type doesnt come that color, so the dealer is chargin me 190 to repaint and install, which is not bad, but almost 300 dollars at the end. Type-s much smoother that accessorie lid. Still regreting not buy a type s

datmrman

Mine has been holding up fine. It still looks like the day I first installed it. Then again, I live in San Diego so I don't encounter very harsh weather.

AcuraTLboi, go with just tape and see how it works out for you. You can always use the bolt method if tape doesn't work. With tape, its reversible.

Good luck!

ILLustriousUA6

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NICE.. did u put extra tape anywhere that i should be concerned about??

also. i live in the bay area.. bad weather? it's all good up here =)

datmrman

I practically followed Crook's pictures and added additional tape to minimize gaps between the trunk and the spoiler. Pay attention to the edges of the spoiler and try to figure out how to minimize gaps there.

Man, I just saw your thread in the Photo Gallery. We're gonna be twins pretty soon (almost).

ILLustriousUA6

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O MAN, LMAO.. i thought the same exact thing when i scooped u up your picture thread. NICE =) . . .

ILLustriousUA6

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just installed it today. will post pics up later.. maybe tomorrow with more lighting, thnx to Crooks..

Falen

What's the difference between type-s lip spoiler and the decklip spoiler ????

MarekTL

Type-S wraps around the trunk whereas the regual spoiler does not. I did mine almost a year ago and it is holding up perfect.

I went to the local body shop and they used production grade adhesive to stick it on. No holes for me please, I don't want no leaks in the trunk. Cost $50 to get is stuck on for life.

Kennedy

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Good luck with adhesive only...

The corners will pop loose in no time.

ILLustriousUA6

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My double sided tape method didn't work out too well.. It's lifting from both sides of the edges...

landphoto

Mine has been on for over a year with only 3m tape!!!!

Kennedy

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Show us a photo of the edge. I bet it's lifting.

kingray

In the process as well...was set on the 2 bolt method...now I'm reading the 4 bolt method and could use your help...
Think the photobucket requires a password...thanks!
Ray

revolt

is back on...

revolt

Here is the LINK

kingray

very helpful!...looks great and hope mine turns out as good as yours

revolt

your welcome

izmyttz

does Tim at HAW still have these for around 100.00?

Kennedy

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No... Ya missed the boat.

jguerra23

Look on ebay... got mine for 120

pinina

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Mine too! The 3m tape has worked fine so far. It's been 18 months since its been on. It does help that I live in Florida and the car is in the garage all week.