3D Carbon Spoiler Questions

[642mx]

I'm looking at adding a different rear spoiler on our '11 GT. The 3D Carbon looks cool and the price is right, but I've seen different images of it on the net and wondered if any of you can help me.

Does the spoiler have a black strip on the back side of it? Some pics show it, some don't. I would rather it be all red and match the car. My plan is to order it prepainted for convenience.

Also, does it really bolt up using the factory hardware/holes? Mrbodykits site says 2 holes will need to be drilled, CJ's Pony Parts says it used the factory holes.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[drewzx3]

I'm looking at adding a different rear spoiler on our '11 GT. The 3D Carbon looks cool and the price is right, but I've seen different images of it on the net and wondered if any of you can help me.

Does the spoiler have a black strip on the back side of it? Some pics show it, some don't. I would rather it be all red and match the car. My plan is to order it prepainted for convenience.

Also, does it really bolt up using the factory hardware/holes? Mrbodykits site says 2 holes will need to be drilled, CJ's Pony Parts says it used the factory holes.

Thanks in advance for your help!

I just got mine in yesterday from cj pony parts went ahead and got it while on sale. Have not installed it yet trying to decide if I am going to do it myself. It uses the factory holes plus tape. The gurney flap is black.

 

[642mx]

Thanks. I think it will be a fairly easy swap at home. I don't really like the black part, but I think I'm going to order it anyways... the price CJ's has is really good!

 

[642mx]

I ordered it yesterday from CJ's... along with a couple other things.

 

[drewzx3]

let me know how the install goes mine is still in the box trying to decide if I am going to pay to get it done.

 

[642mx]

let me know how the install goes mine is still in the box trying to decide if I am going to pay to get it done.

Sure. It shouldn't take much to install it, but I'll let you know how it goes.

 

[642mx]

I got the spoiler via Fed Ex Saturday morning, but I was on my way to the lake for the weekend and didn't get a chance to mess with it until last night.

Removing the old spoiler is the hardest part. The directions say to remove the 4 nuts and lift the spoiler as you cut the glue with a razor knife. I didn't feel comfortable using a knife around my paint, so I did it a little different.

I used a heat gun and got the trunk lid real warm (heats faster using the gun on the underside of the trunk lid). 4 nuts removed. Then use wide masking tape and run it down the front and backside of the spoiler to prevent your tool from scratching the paint. I then pulled up on the spoiler and used a plastic tool for window tint to cut the glue (an old credit card will work too). Have someone help hold the spoiler when your doing this (my wife wasn't busy so she was helping me). 30 minutes later I had the spoiler off.

The remaining glue comes right off using your thumb. Just kind of roll the strips of glue into a ball. The kit comes with a prep chemical to clean the surface, but I used rubbing alcohol instead.

The directions go on and on about prepping the spoiler for the double sided tape and how to install the tape on the spoiler.... my spoiler already had the tape in place.

Next, I installed the studs on the new spoiler with a drop of blue loc-tite (directions didn't say anything about it, but I like loc-tite!) Then I put the little foam washers around the studs.

I did a test run on the spoiler to make sure it would line up properly before I removed the layer on the tape. The spoiler lined up perfectly (it has no choice as the hole on the far right side is not slotted, it either fits and lines up or it doesn't).

After the test run, I pulled the masking off the trunk lid and recleaned the surface. I removed the layer on the double sided tape and carefully dropped the spoiler in place. All that was left to do was install the 4 new nuts and put the liner back in.

All in all, it probably took me 2 hours... I was not trying to rush it.

Here is the before pic...

And an after pic...

It was dark when I got done last night and my garage is a little tight, so the pics aren't great. I'm off work Wednesday and will get some better shots of it.

I'm glad I did this myself because it really wasn't that hard.... it was just time consuming.

Hope this helps ya, drew and others....

 

[drewzx3]

Still havent did mine yet

 

[642mx]

More pics:

 

[wave100205]

I've removed and replaced my spoiler on my 05 GT and I also helped remove a hood scoop and a few other items that were attached with double sided tape. In my experience the best thing to use is fishing line. Cuts right through the tape and no danger to the paint, plus it's really easy to maneuver and to get all the tape cut through around the bolts and what not.

 

[jaybertx]

I've removed and replaced my spoiler on my 05 GT and I also helped remove a hood scoop and a few other items that were attached with double sided tape. In my experience the best thing to use is fishing line. Cuts right through the tape and no danger to the paint, plus it's really easy to maneuver and to get all the tape cut through around the bolts and what not.

+1!

 

[AvalancheSVT]

does this have any aerodynamic effect or is it just aesthetically pure sex?

sweet car BTW

 

[642mx]

does this have any aerodynamic effect or is it just aesthetically pure sex?

sweet car BTW

Thanks, we love the car!

I doubt it has much effect on the handling at the legal speed limits (it might add downforce above 100). Its pretty much a sexy add-on.

 

[drewzx3]

What kind of line did yall use? I tried with 50lb power pro braid and kept breaking it.