Tip for installing rear spoiler

ClemsonVQdude · 02-25-2018, 06:37 PM

Recently installed a Nismo style spoiler on my ‘13 370,the spoiler did not come with instructions and while I was looking around before insalling it trying to find some help I found that this is very common for the spoilers to not come with instructions or templates, figured out an easy way to create your own template.
Pretty much no matter what spoiler you get, there will be four holes or so on the bottom of it that are to be screwed or bolted onto your hatch.
1. Cut up a couple pieces of construction or copy paper and get some double sided tape.
2. Turn your spoiler over to the bottom part that will be screwed/bolted down to the hatch. Tape the paper over the holes with double sided tape. Now you’re obviously going to want the bottom side of the tape(attaching to the hatch) to be stronger than side attatching to the spoiler or it will be dificult to pick the spoiler back up without the paper tearing or moving around. To do this you can use painters tape to attach the paper to the spoiler(adhesive side up) and then place a stronger doubled sided tape on top of the painters tape..
3. Place the spoiler on the hatch, make sure it is centered, will help to have another person with you to stand back and see if it is centered or not. Lift the spoiler up slowly, one side at a time and push the tape/paper down as you lift to keep it in place on the hatch (again good to have a helper with you for this) It took me a few tries picking the spoiler up to get the paper on there perfectly without it stretching or moving around.
4. Once you pick up the spoiler, if the paper did not move around and stuck in place correctly you will have your holes lined up for where you need to drill. Drill your holes and screw it down! (You will need to take off the plastic cover inside the hatch for better access, there are videos on how to do this on youtube, just two 10mm bolts and some clips)
Hope this helps somebody.
PS: I got a nismo style spoiler from Ikonmotorsports off ebay for $270 shipped and pre-painted the match the factory black color. Matches perfectly, ABS material, fast shipping and no problems with the spoiler. Looks great.

Zingston · 08-01-2018, 10:00 PM

Great write up, thanks.

Pictures of the Ikon Spoiler?

madwi · 08-01-2018, 10:20 PM

Can you do me a favor and take a couple shots of where it meets the hatch, near the back window?

ColtronZ · 08-02-2018, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

Can you do me a favor and take a couple shots of where it meets the hatch, near the back window?

If you're looking for placement, might I suggest aligning the underneath cutout of the spoiler with the top tail light and verify that it sits flush on the curves of the hatch.

dts3 · 08-02-2018, 08:28 AM

When I did my spoiler, I covered the relevant area of my trunk with green painter's tape. This allowed me to line up the spoiler and draw all over the tape (and then measure my lines) until I was satisfied with the fitment. I definitely found it easiest to line the spoiler up to the brake light. Then I traced some outline points and measured them carefully. This was the oem-(ish) trunk lid spoiler.

Then when I was going inside to get my drill bits to drill the hatch, I dropped the spoiler on the concrete and scarred up the edge pretty bad

I'm happy it was just a knock-off, so I'm only out a little less than $200

madwi · 08-02-2018, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColtronZ

If you're looking for placement, might I suggest aligning the underneath cutout of the spoiler with the top tail light and verify that it sits flush on the curves of the hatch.

No, I've seen pictures with a big gap there but the placement was fine. I was hoping to see how it looked on this car.

BoneZ · 09-03-2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madwi

No, I've seen pictures with a big gap there but the placement was fine. I was hoping to see how it looked on this car.

Me too...

Zingston · 10-21-2018, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClemsonVQdude

Recently installed a Nismo style spoiler on my ‘13 370,the spoiler did not come with instructions and while I was looking around before insalling it trying to find some help I found that this is very common for the spoilers to not come with instructions or templates, figured out an easy way to create your own template.
Pretty much no matter what spoiler you get, there will be four holes or so on the bottom of it that are to be screwed or bolted onto your hatch.
1. Cut up a couple pieces of construction or copy paper and get some double sided tape.
2. Turn your spoiler over to the bottom part that will be screwed/bolted down to the hatch. Tape the paper over the holes with double sided tape. Now you’re obviously going to want the bottom side of the tape(attaching to the hatch) to be stronger than side attatching to the spoiler or it will be dificult to pick the spoiler back up without the paper tearing or moving around. To do this you can use painters tape to attach the paper to the spoiler(adhesive side up) and then place a stronger doubled sided tape on top of the painters tape..
3. Place the spoiler on the hatch, make sure it is centered, will help to have another person with you to stand back and see if it is centered or not. Lift the spoiler up slowly, one side at a time and push the tape/paper down as you lift to keep it in place on the hatch (again good to have a helper with you for this) It took me a few tries picking the spoiler up to get the paper on there perfectly without it stretching or moving around.
4. Once you pick up the spoiler, if the paper did not move around and stuck in place correctly you will have your holes lined up for where you need to drill. Drill your holes and screw it down! (You will need to take off the plastic cover inside the hatch for better access, there are videos on how to do this on youtube, just two 10mm bolts and some clips)
Hope this helps somebody.
PS: I got a nismo style spoiler from Ikonmotorsports off ebay for $270 shipped and pre-painted the match the factory black color. Matches perfectly, ABS material, fast shipping and no problems with the spoiler. Looks great.

Dude, we're all patiently waiting for some modded Z eye porn. Pictures please.

Zingston · 04-23-2019, 12:12 AM

....... still waiting.

madwi · 04-23-2019, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zingston

....... still waiting.

You can see pics of the same spoiler installed here:
DIY: Replica Nismo Spoiler Installation

02-25-2018, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ClemsonVQdude Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 52 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	Tip for installing rear spoiler Recently installed a Nismo style spoiler on my ‘13 370,the spoiler did not come with instructions and while I was looking around before insalling it trying to find some help I found that this is very common for the spoilers to not come with instructions or templates, figured out an easy way to create your own template. Pretty much no matter what spoiler you get, there will be four holes or so on the bottom of it that are to be screwed or bolted onto your hatch. 1. Cut up a couple pieces of construction or copy paper and get some double sided tape. 2. Turn your spoiler over to the bottom part that will be screwed/bolted down to the hatch. Tape the paper over the holes with double sided tape. Now you’re obviously going to want the bottom side of the tape(attaching to the hatch) to be stronger than side attatching to the spoiler or it will be dificult to pick the spoiler back up without the paper tearing or moving around. To do this you can use painters tape to attach the paper to the spoiler(adhesive side up) and then place a stronger doubled sided tape on top of the painters tape.. 3. Place the spoiler on the hatch, make sure it is centered, will help to have another person with you to stand back and see if it is centered or not. Lift the spoiler up slowly, one side at a time and push the tape/paper down as you lift to keep it in place on the hatch (again good to have a helper with you for this) It took me a few tries picking the spoiler up to get the paper on there perfectly without it stretching or moving around. 4. Once you pick up the spoiler, if the paper did not move around and stuck in place correctly you will have your holes lined up for where you need to drill. Drill your holes and screw it down! (You will need to take off the plastic cover inside the hatch for better access, there are videos on how to do this on youtube, just two 10mm bolts and some clips) Hope this helps somebody. PS: I got a nismo style spoiler from Ikonmotorsports off ebay for $270 shipped and pre-painted the match the factory black color. Matches perfectly, ABS material, fast shipping and no problems with the spoiler. Looks great. danegrey, envisous, Shultzie and 1 others like this. Last edited by ClemsonVQdude; 02-25-2018 at 08:19 PM.

08-01-2018, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	Can you do me a favor and take a couple shots of where it meets the hatch, near the back window? Shultzie likes this.

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08-01-2018, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	Great write up, thanks. Pictures of the Ikon Spoiler?

08-02-2018, 08:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	When I did my spoiler, I covered the relevant area of my trunk with green painter's tape. This allowed me to line up the spoiler and draw all over the tape (and then measure my lines) until I was satisfied with the fitment. I definitely found it easiest to line the spoiler up to the brake light. Then I traced some outline points and measured them carefully. This was the oem-(ish) trunk lid spoiler. Then when I was going inside to get my drill bits to drill the hatch, I dropped the spoiler on the concrete and scarred up the edge pretty bad I'm happy it was just a knock-off, so I'm only out a little less than $200

04-23-2019, 12:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Zingston A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 4,028 Drives: like it's a rental. Rep Power: 2684370	....... still waiting.