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brand new oem spolier painted $125!?

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Old 03-24-2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ImStricken
that spoiler is not my thing. looks like a spoon/ beaver tail.
question, did it go on by drilling holes in the trunk like the OEM requires?
No problem, everyone has their own opinion.

No, it used the factory holes that were already there from the chrome piece that comes on the trunk.
Old 03-24-2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by csnpsu
No problem, everyone has their own opinion.

No, it used the factory holes that were already there from the chrome piece that comes on the trunk.
call me a pessimist, or not, but i dont see this spoiler lasting long. i can tell you from personal experience and basic physics- that spoiler collects A LOT of wind pressure in the center since thats the highest point on it. the spoiler will want to roll back slightly naturally, thus forcing the 3M tape on the outsides to begin to lift up gently. that lift will eventually grow, and either extreme temps or just enough wind pressure and the edges will break free.
the oem spoiler obviously being wind-tested makes you drill holes on the outsides to stop this 'down-force' effect from pealing the edges off.
Old 03-24-2011 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ImStricken
call me a pessimist, or not, but i dont see this spoiler lasting long. i can tell you from personal experience and basic physics- that spoiler collects A LOT of wind pressure in the center since thats the highest point on it. the spoiler will want to roll back slightly naturally, thus forcing the 3M tape on the outsides to begin to lift up gently. that lift will eventually grow, and either extreme temps or just enough wind pressure and the edges will break free.
the oem spoiler obviously being wind-tested makes you drill holes on the outsides to stop this 'down-force' effect from pealing the edges off.
That’s fine but I got mine in November of 2009, went through the winter, through a hot summer then through this brutal winter in the northeast and it is still good. 17 months and counting……
Old 03-24-2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by csnpsu
That’s fine but I got mine in November of 2009, went through the winter, through a hot summer then through this brutal winter in the northeast and it is still good. 17 months and counting……
i would never wish anyone any harm or foul.
i wish for that spoiler to make you happy till the day you sell that car- just figured id mention my 2cents.
Old 03-24-2011 | 03:41 PM
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So curious since I just ordered a spoiler for my coupe. Does the oem spoiler mount in the holes where my chrome piece goes or does it require drilling holes?
Old 03-24-2011 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Felix_the_Cat
So curious since I just ordered a spoiler for my coupe. Does the oem spoiler mount in the holes where my chrome piece goes or does it require drilling holes?
If you read up two or three posts, you'll find that it requires extra drilling.
Old 03-24-2011 | 04:41 PM
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I got the OEM spoiler from the dealer with the light. I asked the dealer to disconnect the third light in the window since it looked dumb. I was afraid that they would not be able to (or want to) disconnect that light because it would create a "fault" and I'd have a light on the dash. Well, I am happy to report that it has been several weeks and no problems.
Old 03-25-2011 | 03:17 AM
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Originally Posted by csnpsu
No problem, everyone has their own opinion.

No, it used the factory holes that were already there from the chrome piece that comes on the trunk.

U really didnt have to drill anything? I see that u have a backup camera, do u have tunnel vision when backing the car with that spoiler?
Old 03-25-2011 | 09:05 AM
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FWIW, i have a third-party spoiler on my sedan that i got from eBay (which apparently CarID also sells) -- $110 shipped and painted.

Installed in September of '09. Been through crazy hot Texas summer, ridiculously cold weather (for Texas), a little snow and track speeds of 130+mph. It's on there snug and tight with no issues whatsoever.

Just because it's third-party and/or sells for a more reasonable price, doesn't mean it's junk.
Old 03-25-2011 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by soundmike
FWIW, i have a third-party spoiler on my sedan that i got from eBay (which apparently CarID also sells) -- $110 shipped and painted.

Installed in September of '09. Been through crazy hot Texas summer, ridiculously cold weather (for Texas), a little snow and track speeds of 130+mph. It's on there snug and tight with no issues whatsoever.

Just because it's third-party and/or sells for a more reasonable price, doesn't mean it's junk.
Yes, i agree.
Old 03-25-2011 | 09:33 AM
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Folks, the OEM spoiler DOES require you to drill 4 new holes, the holes left over from the chrome lip don't come close to having a wide enough spread to secure the ends of the spoiler. The largest holes you have to drill are 19mm and it also uses double sided tape as well.
Old 03-25-2011 | 11:57 AM
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that spoiler does not look oem or even the spoiler they have pictured on there website.
Old 01-16-2012 | 05:32 PM
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thats a grubb spoiler not even "factory style" either
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