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Funkspectrum 08-22-08 05:24 PM

Installing Roof spoiler
 
Can anyone tell me how this is done?

red_s5_fc3s 08-22-08 05:32 PM

Pretty much just double sided tape. You can add screws if you want.

Funkspectrum 08-22-08 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by red_s5_fc3s (Post 8486598)
Pretty much just double sided tape. You can add screws if you want.

Just double sided tape eh?

If one were to use screws, would you screw directly into the hatch?

red_s5_fc3s 08-22-08 08:05 PM

Yup. I used screws and double sided tape on mine, then filled the holes above the screws.

SDrotary-FC 08-22-08 08:22 PM

post some pics

87 t-66 08-22-08 08:40 PM

are you talking about the forsight spoiler?

SDrotary-FC 08-23-08 11:15 AM

duct tape and super glue

Icemark 08-23-08 11:47 AM

I have 3M heavy duty automotive trim tape for installing it.

Don't forget (as per the phone call last night) you need to drill the hole for the washer nozzle. I have the drills if you need that too.

Saavedro88 08-23-08 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by 87 t-66 (Post 8487007)
are you talking about the forsight spoiler?

The Shine version.

Is it really just double sided tape? That sounds chincey as hell... I always thouhgt there were studs or something... man that kinda turns me off to it... and I LOVE that thing!

Icemark 08-23-08 12:11 PM

As long as the surface is clean when you apply the trim tape, there will be no issue.

Both the rear spoilers on my RX-8, and on my 335i, I installed with 3M trim tape and there was no lift or loosening even at 140 mph.

SouthSideSlider 08-23-08 12:13 PM

wail RX-8s can do 140MPH?!?!?! LOL J/K. i cant find a pic of this spoiler any pics?

Icemark 08-23-08 12:15 PM


Originally Posted by SouthSideSlider (Post 8488218)
wail RX-8s can do 140MPH?!?!?! LOL J/K. i cant find a pic of this spoiler any pics?

actually my RX-8 limits out at 150 mph... I need to get into the programming and remove the limiter. Its not like some FC that runs out of power at 125-135 mph.

Funkspectrum 08-23-08 12:17 PM

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/produ...mal/Image1.jpg

Saavedro88 08-23-08 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by Funkspectrum (Post 8488230)

That's not yours is it? Make sure to take extensive pics of yours after you install it...

CarzArKoo1 08-23-08 05:14 PM

looks good

rowtareh? 08-23-08 07:41 PM

Got any side shots? Never seen this before.

rotary#10 08-27-08 11:41 AM

come on funkspecrum pics please?

a2dadamm 08-27-08 11:53 AM

oooooooooooo where to ge one, nerver saw this b4 how much they go for

niburu 08-27-08 11:55 AM


Originally Posted by Saavedro88 (Post 8488180)
The Shine version.

Is it really just double sided tape? That sounds chincey as hell... I always thouhgt there were studs or something... man that kinda turns me off to it... and I LOVE that thing!

double sided tape can be incredibly strong especially against wind load
also the more it heat cycles the stronger the bond gets
the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai has all of its exterior panels attached with 2 sided 3M tape, of a commercial grade no doubt
http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/wp-co...b-emirates.jpg

Funkspectrum 08-27-08 11:57 AM


Originally Posted by Saavedro88 (Post 8488721)
That's not yours is it? Make sure to take extensive pics of yours after you install it...

No...Not my car. But I will take pics after installation.

SDrotary-FC 08-27-08 02:04 PM


Originally Posted by Funkspectrum (Post 8499034)
No...Not my car. But I will take pics after installation.

hurry up already......:)

Funkspectrum 08-27-08 02:31 PM


Originally Posted by SDrotary-FC (Post 8499464)
hurry up already......:)

Patience is a virtue, Chris! ;)

rotary#10 08-27-08 02:31 PM


Originally Posted by SDrotary-FC (Post 8499464)
hurry up already......:)

please :)

SDrotary-FC 08-27-08 07:14 PM


Originally Posted by Funkspectrum (Post 8499575)
Patience is a virtue, Chris! ;)

i have none, if ya lived closer it would be on....

blackedoutFC3S 08-27-08 07:18 PM

i love that spoiler... funk it'll look so sweet, which one of your FC's are you putting it on?


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