DIY installation of genuine factory rear spoiler....

simota1 · 04-17-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fern to the Z

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.

CC_370z · 10-16-2011, 12:16 PM

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

ALX370Z · 01-02-2012, 07:52 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, 09:03 PM

try maybe a magnet?

GaleForce · 01-02-2012, 09:03 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, 09:04 PM

^^^^

ALX370Z · 01-05-2012, 01:52 AM

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

370Fan2000 · 01-08-2012, 04:38 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, 06:57 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, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ALX370Z

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.

simota1 · 01-11-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

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.

no problem bud

Sams370z · 07-06-2012, 03:20 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, 03:44 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, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sams370z

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, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Colnajoe

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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CC_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 250 Drives: Corvette, CBR1000RR Rep Power: 14	I just ordered one. Ty so much for your write up.

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ALX370Z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 60 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z WP/AT Rep Power: 14	Alright I'll try it out this weekend, thanks for the advice guys!

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07-06-2012, 03:44 PM	#43 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	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