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 How Is The Rear Spoiler Attched On The Gts Models? |
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Guest_DKTRL_*
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 Jul 5 2008, 11:59 PM
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original OEM standard this spoiler has 1 positioning bolt stud and nut at each side and in between with 3m double side type. that all. If you want to remove it, you can use a plastic card (flexible but stff euough) and apply some soap water on the double side type, than you slot in the plastic card into it, than you separte the spoiler. to install back, standard installation, you need to apply 3m anti coorosion compond on the 4 hole and wait for it to dry out, than apply silicon on the surronding of the hole + both that you tighten the nuts. job done
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Guest_DKTRL_*
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Jul 6 2008, 06:52 PM
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Is better make sure your dealer has apply 3m anti corrosion and silicon for waterproofing before install back the spoiler.
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Guest_DKTRL_*
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Jul 6 2008, 07:19 PM
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In-fact they should apply some silicon surrounding on the hole drill, because the hole size is slightly biggest than the both, but according oem installation standard just simply rely on the 3m double side type to act as a waterproofing material. but this double side type sometime may not sit properly into the surface trunk and cause a small hollow gap or bubble in between. gap will cause water leaking. as for the bubble after awhile under hot sun the bubble will gradually expand, eventually it form a gap and water start to leak through this gap into the trunk. so to prevent water for leaking, the best way is to apply silicon at the surronding hole.
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Jul 7 2008, 01:13 AM
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QUOTE(DKTRL @ Jul 6 2008, 07:19 PM) In-fact they should apply some silicon surrounding on the hole drill, because the hole size is slightly biggest than the both, but according oem installation standard just simply rely on the 3m double side type to act as a waterproofing material. but this double side type sometime may not sit properly into the surface trunk and cause a small hollow gap or bubble in between. gap will cause water leaking. as for the bubble after awhile under hot sun the bubble will gradually expand, eventually it form a gap and water start to leak through this gap into the trunk. so to prevent water for leaking, the best way is to apply silicon at the surronding hole.
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Wow, well done DKTRL. I never knew about that. :clap: Oh and fullmetalpanic... there aren't any CF wing spoilers... just the lip spoilers.
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Guest_DKTRL_*
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Jul 7 2008, 12:05 PM
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But in actual fact, which type of spoiler do you guy prefer, the normal high rise spoiler or the Latest EVO 10 spoiler. carbon fibre printed spoiler, so far as what i understand, made of real C/F spoiler are extreme costly. whiles, those i can see in market, majority are made of fibre glass. wieght in-fact is heavier compare to factory plastic spoiler or actual carbon fibre.
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Jul 7 2008, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(DKTRL @ Jul 7 2008, 12:05 PM) But in actual fact, which type of spoiler do you guy prefer, the normal high rise spoiler or the Latest EVO 10 spoiler. carbon fibre printed spoiler, so far as what i understand, made of real C/F spoiler are extreme costly. whiles, those i can see in market, majority are made of fibre glass. wieght in-fact is heavier compare to factory plastic spoiler or actual carbon fibre.
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Most people will do carbon fiber hoods and trunks for the largest weight reduction because the OEM hood and trunk is made of metal, not plastic. The spoilers are usually made from plastic to reduce costs. I've seen numerous Evo 9's with no spoilers at all. It depends on the color of the car... if you have a black car or white car, then carbon fiber will look good. I prefer to have my entire car color matched.
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