After putting it off...
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After putting it off...
...for two months, I decided to finally install my rear roof spoiler yesterday. Did it solo and it took about ten minutes. I surprised myself! As you can see, I opted for a Jet Black one rather than a matching BWP one. So what do you think?
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Thanks.
Last edited by Steven Bell; 05-08-2012 at 12:02 AM. Reason: Merged Posts.
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Working with Lumberg.
It provides the rear window with enough downforce to keep all four wheels planted. So much so that at speed the car actually is pressed down and looks lowered. It also saves gas for the car behind you by slipstreaming the air over that car (depending on how much they are willing to tailgate you).
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Mark me down for liking the black spoiler on the white car bud. Looks great!
/wise/arse/off
Mark me down for liking the black spoiler on the white car bud. Looks great!
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Treblig (05-07-2012)
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As with most mods, it's a matter of personal taste. I've always liked the subtle "edginess" that the spoiler adds. It's a great looking car with or without it.
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Looks good. Yes it is based on personal taste. I do think these cars look good with the roof spoilers. I always get compliments on mine too. I think it looks a little more exotic with it.
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I think it would've came out better if it matched the paint color but it still looks great either way
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I like it...a good look.
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Thank you . I had vinyl before I decided to paint it. Either way is nice, but for me vinyl was a hassle just maintaining it. Good luck
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First I started with test fitting the spoiler, particularly each end of the spoiler securing it in place with blue masking tape. Once I established the placement of each end I then removed about an inch of the spoilers double sided tape backing from the rear drivers side end securing it to the rear window.
Then I slowly lined up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window slowly removing the double sided tape backing and securing the spoiler to the rear window. I did this until I reached the beginning of the rear high mounted stop light housing. I then started from the passenger side rear moving toward the center of the car again lining up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window removing the tape backing along the way unitl eventually meeting in the middle.
Voila! Spoiler installed!
Hope this helps.
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Treblig (05-08-2012)
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I can share with you how I did mine.
First I started with test fitting the spoiler, particularly each end of the spoiler securing it in place with blue masking tape. Once I established the placement of each end I then removed about an inch of the spoilers double sided tape backing from the rear drivers side end securing it to the rear window.
Then I slowly lined up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window slowly removing the double sided tape backing and securing the spoiler to the rear window. I did this until I reached the beginning of the rear high mounted stop light housing. I then started from the passenger side rear moving toward the center of the car again lining up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window removing the tape backing along the way unitl eventually meeting in the middle.
Voila! Spoiler installed!
Hope this helps.
First I started with test fitting the spoiler, particularly each end of the spoiler securing it in place with blue masking tape. Once I established the placement of each end I then removed about an inch of the spoilers double sided tape backing from the rear drivers side end securing it to the rear window.
Then I slowly lined up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window slowly removing the double sided tape backing and securing the spoiler to the rear window. I did this until I reached the beginning of the rear high mounted stop light housing. I then started from the passenger side rear moving toward the center of the car again lining up the leading edge of the spoiler with the leading edge of the rear window removing the tape backing along the way unitl eventually meeting in the middle.
Voila! Spoiler installed!
Hope this helps.
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You know, I chose not to use the included tube of glue for a few of reasons. First, I wasn't sure how much to use. Second, I was concerned with the "squish" factor and the possiblity of the glue spreading and possibly affecting the double sided tape and the possible mess. And third, the double sided tape looked pretty substantial and I figured if I cleaned the glass well enough, I would get sufficient adhesion. So I took a chance and it seems to be holding quite well
Last edited by Treblig; 05-09-2012 at 08:07 PM.
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You know, I chose not to use the included tube of glue for a few of reasons. First, I wasn't sure how much to use. Second, I was concerned with the "squish" factor and the possiblity of the glue spreading and possibly affecting the double sided tape and the possible mess. And third, the double sided tape looked pretty substantial and I figured if I cleaned the glass well enough, I would get sufficient adhesion. So I took a chance and it seems to be holding quite well
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^ I used the glue that came with the spoiler and its holding well so far... but i like your idea to pitch the glue and just add another strip of tape.
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