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simota1 04-17-2011 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z (Post 1058091)
Good write up Simota, Very informative. Purchased and installed my spoiler this weekend. BTW The response to the ignorant fool that thinks the spoiler is "glued on" is a classic, always cracks me up when i read it, lol.

:tiphat:

CC_370z 10-16-2011 11:16 AM

I just ordered one. Ty so much for your write up.

ALX370Z 01-02-2012 06:52 PM

First of all, awesome write-up!

Has anybody ever dropped a screw while trying to screw on the spoiler? What to do now :( it's stuck inside the trunk.

simota1 01-02-2012 08:03 PM

try maybe a magnet?

GaleForce 01-02-2012 08:03 PM

Maybe you could use a flexible magnetic pick-up tool? something like this? Amazon.com: Ullman HT-2FL Flex Magnetic Pick Up Tool, overall length 29 inches: Industrial & Scientific

simota1 01-02-2012 08:04 PM

^^^^ :tup:

ALX370Z 01-05-2012 12:52 AM

Alright I'll try it out this weekend, thanks for the advice guys!

370Fan2000 01-08-2012 03:38 PM

do you have the part numbers? I had to take off the spoiler and need the double sided sticky tape

simota1 01-08-2012 05:57 PM

naw man i dont sorry maybe check the dealer they should know man.... just ask for an exploded version of the assembly

dAvenue 01-10-2012 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ALX370Z (Post 1473142)
First of all, awesome write-up!

Has anybody ever dropped a screw while trying to screw on the spoiler? What to do now :( it's stuck inside the trunk.

Yep, I did this too. I purchased a magnetic pickup tool from O'Reilly's. It only took three attempts to fish out the nut.

Thanks for the DIY, simota1. I referred to this thread a few times during the install. :tup:

simota1 01-11-2012 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue (Post 1484395)
Yep, I did this too. I purchased a magnetic pickup tool from O'Reilly's. It only took three attempts to fish out the nut.

Thanks for the DIY, simota1. I referred to this thread a few times during the install. :tup:

no problem bud :happydance:

Sams370z 07-06-2012 02:20 AM

So, I'm pretty sure I effed up when I bought the "factory style" $200 spoiler off of CarID.com Because I just got it today and it came with two bolts and washers... Has anyone else made this mistake and is it possible to modify it so that its held on by more than 2 f***ing bolts?

martin82 07-06-2012 02:44 PM

You can also open the hatch all the way a few times, there is a gromet u can stick ur finger and take it out. If not you have to close the hatch hard a few times and it will come out. I still have 1 socket in there LOL

Colnajoe 08-28-2012 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sams370z (Post 1808366)
So, I'm pretty sure I effed up when I bought the "factory style" $200 spoiler off of CarID.com Because I just got it today and it came with two bolts and washers... Has anyone else made this mistake and is it possible to modify it so that its held on by more than 2 f***ing bolts?

So what did you do? Did you just use the two bolts supplied, or did you drill and tap additional bolt holes? I have the same one and was wondering if all I need is two. For me, less hole drilled, the better.

Sams370z 08-28-2012 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Colnajoe (Post 1889807)
So what did you do? Did you just use the two bolts supplied, or did you drill and tap additional bolt holes? I have the same one and was wondering if all I need is two. For me, less hole drilled, the better.

Still haven't installed it yet. Moneys been tight and works been crazy. Lookin into it this weekend though. But a couple of my mechanic buddies tell me that most of the spoilers theyve dealt with use 2 bolts. None of them have seen a spoiler attached with 11.


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