Mine only opens a few inches and I just assume that is standard, am I wrong?

 

Same here, so apparently the hybrid spoiler had no effect on functionality, which is good news.

 

Still no pics...

I'll just have to take it into my own hands.

 

I got pics for rob, just need to edit the plate out and upload.

 

Try this link for a look at the spoiler and the sound insulation work on my ILX
https://acurazine.com/forums/members/robtroxel-343290-albums-ilx-work-13073/

 

Nice! You going to insulate anywhere else? Maybe you can start a DIY thread?

 

I'll do the Pax front seat floor with Fat mat and then maybe under the dash with foam sheeting. I'm just checking any thing that the foam might interfere with under the dash first.
Have you seen the generic lighted LED sills on Ebay for under 30 bucks? Seems like it would not be hard to tap into the door light switches. Anyone got a wiring diagram (s) for this car?

 

 

Two things:
1) do you know how much weight has been added to the vehicle?
2) can I have some cookies?

 

I should get the cookies since I supplied the part number

 

spdandpwr,
Thanks for the help in getting the pictures posted! Now I have to figure out a way to have a cookie party for all of you that helped with many suggestions!

 

Weight added>>two pounds for the driver after I ate the cookies.>> 8 to 10 pounds added to the ILX for the spoiler and the Fat mat insulation laid down so far.

 

how much was the spoiler? Was it like an inconsequential weight gain.

 

Back in the 'old' days, adding something like Dynamat caused the interior of the car to smell like asphalt for quite some time. Not pleasant. Is this odor free?

 

If it's like Dynamat which it appears to be, it shouldn't smell and it should be inconsequential weight wise.. maybe 50lbs from what I saw.

 

Should be less than 50...

 

Awesome photos. Can't wait until mine comes in!

 

The spoiler was 185 bucks shipped from Delray Acura.
No smell from the Fat Mat which is like Dynamat and about the same thickness. They have a durable aluminum covering on the inside facing. I have used this material on two classic cars and two Hondas and can attest to what a great job it will do in noise abatement. The 50 square ft package of Fat Mat went or 78 bucks shipped and included a small roller and knife bought from fatmat.com with a shipping weight of 15 pounds. I figure this will do the whole car OK.

 

Still trying to decide if I wanna save 100 bucks and grab this over the other spoiler that acura offers.

 

Get it so we don't end up with overly similar builds! I am gonna wait for the $400 spoiler personally.. I like how it wraps around the back too vs just sitting on top.

 

Your car isn't black is it?

 

Nope it's PMM.. so I guess that makes it okay, right.. hmm... In that case I'll just wait for you to do EVERYTHING then copy your EVERY mod....

Just kidding :gheylaugh:

 

haha, first one with a modded ilx wins cookies.

 

Back on sound deadening weight; I only have experience with Dynamat.. they released a Superlite series.. 20% lighter. Idc about the weight gain though for the performance.. it's still my daily car.

 

For the sound deadener you will want to find something that is Butyl Based. Otherwise the material melts and smells. Fat Matt works well. I also wanted to pick up a can of Second Skin Spectrum and put the car on the lift to sound deaden under the car.

As for the spoiler... Looks awesome. Going to probably grab one in the next month or so.

 

Off topic, but you'd still wire to the same vehicle 20 pin connector...for the wiring instructions.

http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...2-TX6-210.aspx

I still wish they made an OEM version with illuminated back door sills like they have for the Accord.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5s...-illumina_auto

 

Challenge accepted! And, we're talking actual mods, not OEM accessories, window tint, ect.

CAI, Exhaust, Coils, Sway-bar.. anything of that nature, if you beat me to it I'll mail you a box of Oreos

I know you already got that RSB too but I'll be making some moves soon

 

White car looks great - thanks for posting those pics. Also, very good to know about the add'l holes required for fitment of a Hybrid lip on a non-Hybrid trunk.

 

Sorry for derailing the thread a bit;

To the OP - The spoiler looks great, wouldn't be the wiser that the spoiler isn't drilled in!

 

Not drilling holes to me is a good thing! Eight or nine trunk holes on the install of the hybrid spoiler seems excessive. The only thing I could think of is that maybe the spoiler might warp slightly if it were in the darker colors since it is made out of ABS. I really doubt it will since I put one on with 3 M tape on my dark red 2009 Civic with no problems. Was thinking that one could use 3 M trim tape and drill just 3 holes, one near the center, and one on each side. Still you would have to be right on the money with the holes to get a proper fit. It would be nice it they supplied a paper template for the holes to be drilled.

 

Could likely make your own similar to these with wire ties or strips of paper.

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My hybrid rear spoiler has been shipped, delivery scheduled for Monday!

 

Looks like this might be a popular mod!

 

I wish that I would have known that the 3M Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape would be so difficult to find, so that I could have ordered it online. Today I went to Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, Carquest, NAPA, and finally O'Reilly where I finally found the tape. Unfortunately they had way more than I needed (20 yards) and no smaller package. It cost me $44. That's just a heads up if you're trying to do this mod. Many places had 3M Molding Tape, but that's not what you want based on other spoiler install guides I have read.

 

I wonder if I can use that tape to install the other spoiler for the ilx.

 

Wish I had known about the Acrylic tape you are using. Great research! I did use the 3 M double sided molding tape, (lots of it!)so far with good results, on my spoiler. I used a hair dryer at mid heat setting to get a good bond for the tape. Also used alcohol prep pads to clean the trunk area prior to the install.

In regards to the other non hybrid spoiler, I believe you get a template to drill the holes with and since there are only a few holes, that might be better than the tape as I'm told that spoiler weighs quite a bit more.

 

I concur with robtroxel regarding the other spoiler, I would probably just drop the holes in it, since the templates are included.

The Acryllic tape is labelled:

"High Performance Excellent Adhesion/OEM-Approved"

"Body side moldings - Claddings - Rocker panel trim - Wheel flares - Other exterior trim parts"

 

It's part No. 06382 in case anyone was wondering.

 

As long as it holds until 12/21/2012 you should be okay.

 

I'll take some photos of my install in a little while and post. I'm not really thrilled with how it turned out, but I'm kind of anal. Wanna get your opinions when I post the photos. I may take it to a body shop and have them drill and install it properly. To me, the spacing that the tape added (0.045 inch) makes the spoiler stick off a little too much.

On that note: robtroxel, did you remove the foam padding from your spoiler or tape over it?