ABPDE5
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Did you have to drill?I like it. Really like how the weave is mirrored down the centerline. The OE spoiler does not have that feature (and costs 3x as much).
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ashmostro
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Nope, that was the best part. It comes with provisions to use the existing combination of bolt and clip holes to secure the spoiler with provided self-tapping bolts (the spoiler is predrilled to accept these without cracking). What I did was remove all the factory clips, cover all but the outermost holes with 3M tape to prevent water ingress, and then i secured the spoiler with provided double-sided tape and the outer position bolts only. You really don't need all of the center positions if you apply the tape correctly, using 3M adhesion promoter on both surfaces. It's very secure, and the outer bolt provisions help to "pull down" the ends of the spoiler so it perfectly hugs the curve of the liftgate. I think it's a way better solution than the idiotic factory setup (why on earth would they require new bolt holes to be drilled when there are so many existing ones?...)
new2teg
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I have the same spoiler and ended up using all the bolt holes plus double sided tape and added rubber washers as well. It's definitely not going anywhere.
One thing I wish I did before installation is wrap it in ppf because after a few months, there is some clear coat fading on the ends. Too late now, but I may have to strip and reclear at some point. My car is garage kept so was a bit bummed it happened so fast after install.
ashmostro
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Good to know about the clear. I put some ceramic coating on it to help with the UV rejection, but I'll keep an eye on it. Worst case, I'll reclear it. Thanks for posting!
ashmostro
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I just did a second coat of ceramic to give further protection. Thanks again for the heads up.
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whtciv2k
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For me, the artwork front splitter kept sagging and the rubber rivet nuts wouldn’t hold. I do a lot of highway driving, and I think the “downforce” was pulling on it. Ended up dropping the bumper, cut the threaded portion of the rivet nuts off, and used bolts, nuts, and washers to hold it in place. It’s def very secure now.
ashmostro
Senior Member
The ol nut and bolt method is really the only way to properly secure a front splitter. Good job.
MNTeggy
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Nice! It looks just like the one I got at Extreme Online Store. Makes the car look a lot better!I like it. Really like how the weave is mirrored down the centerline. The OE spoiler does not have that feature (and costs 3x as much).
ashmostro
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It's the same one!
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Victorofhavoc
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I'd love to see one of those side by side with oe just to notice the tiny differences. The oe one is VERY heavy because it has a rubbery core. That I noticed dampened some vibrations a bit from the hatch. I also got mine from the dealer during purchase, so I got the Alcantara wheel, the spoiler, mirror caps, and mudflaps for about 1200$ as part of the deal.
Looking at photos, the oe looks like it may sit just a teeny bit further back. Compared to the oe gloss black the oe carbon 100% sits 1/2 to 3/4" further back at the front edge. It was pretty clear because I did ceramic before I swapped it, and when I put the carbon on I had to polish it out and receramic since you could see the ceramic line clearly.
Looking at photos, the oe looks like it may sit just a teeny bit further back. Compared to the oe gloss black the oe carbon 100% sits 1/2 to 3/4" further back at the front edge. It was pretty clear because I did ceramic before I swapped it, and when I put the carbon on I had to polish it out and receramic since you could see the ceramic line clearly.
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ashmostro
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More pics
Tw1stedlog1k
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Looks fantastic!
Your church has an interesting collection of cars.
Your church has an interesting collection of cars.
ashmostro
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Hahaha yeah it's pretty funny the cars that park there. It's actually a place we park when we are getting Korean food across the street. They have shared parking.
Today I have installed the PRL motor mount and I'm halfway through installing some H&R springs. Rears are done and were easy. Fronts are gonna be a bit harder, from what I've seen in DIY tutorials. Wish me luck!
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