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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Installing Roof spoiler
Can anyone tell me how this is done?
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Pretty much just double sided tape. You can add screws if you want.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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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?
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Yup. I used screws and double sided tape on mine, then filled the holes above the screws.
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post some pics
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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are you talking about the forsight spoiler?
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duct tape and super glue
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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.
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 87 t-66
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!
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Old Aug 23, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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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.
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wail RX-8s can do 140MPH?!?!?! LOL J/K. i cant find a pic of this spoiler any pics?
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Originally Posted by SouthSideSlider
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.
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That's not yours is it? Make sure to take extensive pics of yours after you install it...
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looks good
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Got any side shots? Never seen this before.
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come on funkspecrum pics please?
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oooooooooooo where to ge one, nerver saw this b4 how much they go for
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
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
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Saavedro88
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.
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No...Not my car. But I will take pics after installation.
hurry up already......
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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hurry up already......
Patience is a virtue, Chris!
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Patience is a virtue, Chris!
i have none, if ya lived closer it would be on....
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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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