i went to fit my front spoiler which came off my flared SLR, but it seems way too short! are there different spoilers for unflared cars?
has anyone got one or know where i can get one?
cheers.
front spoiler?
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, Aug 09 2006 01:01 PM
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Posted 09 August 2006 - 01:12 PM
There is only one front spoiler for Torana's, the returns are just cut back if you have flares.
You need to buy a new one. I'd buy the flare one off you, but already have one off the last forumer with this problem.
You need to buy a new one. I'd buy the flare one off you, but already have one off the last forumer with this problem.
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Posted 09 August 2006 - 05:00 PM
The SS had a one piece front spoiler, the A9X had a two piece version...
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Posted 09 August 2006 - 07:46 PM
spewin... yeah that makes sense that they are the same but shorter if cut for flares. oh well hopefully someone can point me in the right direction now for a new one? i'm guessin ebay?
cheers.
cheers.
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Posted 09 August 2006 - 09:13 PM
eBay is one option, a private second hand sale through these forums is another, and brand new purchase through certain fibreglassing companies is another.
Also, decide which style (SS or SLR/L34/A9X) and which material (Fibreglass or Plastic) you would like. If you don't know what a certain type looks like then PM me and i'll find you a good photo.
Put a thread in the "wanted" section with your location, and people can either recommend which spoilers are good value on eBay and point out which aren't as good quality. They can also sell you their own ones they have lying around the house, or point you in the direction of a recommenable fibreglassing company in your town or city.
Good luck
Also, decide which style (SS or SLR/L34/A9X) and which material (Fibreglass or Plastic) you would like. If you don't know what a certain type looks like then PM me and i'll find you a good photo.
Put a thread in the "wanted" section with your location, and people can either recommend which spoilers are good value on eBay and point out which aren't as good quality. They can also sell you their own ones they have lying around the house, or point you in the direction of a recommenable fibreglassing company in your town or city.
Good luck
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Posted 10 August 2006 - 11:47 AM
Rare Spares sell em, as do a number of Body Styling shops. Believe all the aftermarket ones are fibreglass.
Was aware of two and one piece spoilers, but in terms of the return, only one length in the returns, which gets trimmed for flares. Steer clear of one piece spoilers, very poor fit.
Was aware of two and one piece spoilers, but in terms of the return, only one length in the returns, which gets trimmed for flares. Steer clear of one piece spoilers, very poor fit.
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Posted 10 August 2006 - 06:31 PM
any idea what a two piece one is worth?
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Posted 10 August 2006 - 08:30 PM
you will find front spoilers from about $100 on ebay if you are lucky but then you will need to pay postage or then anywhere up to $150/$200 am after one myself actually 
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Posted 14 August 2006 - 10:53 AM
ok theres a couple on ebay for around $150-$180. How do you fit them?
cheers.
cheers.
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Posted 14 August 2006 - 12:24 PM
Body kit shops --> $160-$180, add $50 for colour matched and painted.
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Posted 14 August 2006 - 06:22 PM
hmm.. i just went and bought matched paint so i can do the back spoiler.. i don;t mind painting the front one when i get it, just gotta figure out how to fit it!
cheers.
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Posted 14 August 2006 - 07:07 PM
Put some blue tack on the two panel bolts that correspond with the brake duct mounting holes. Push spoiler up in position, drill holes where the shiny spot is left. Mount the spoiler on these two holes first (bolts go through about 3 different panels, 4 with the spoiler so they are a pain in the butt). Fit self tappers to others. Remove self tappers if you want to go nut and allen bolts (pain in ass as well). Nutserts might be the go here, cause you always loose the nuts down the front apron if you ever have to remove em.
Constantly check for alignment and fit.
Constantly check for alignment and fit.
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Posted 14 August 2006 - 11:08 PM
thanks yella.
so those two bolts are the ones next to the blinkers?
once marked and drilled, do you pull those bolts out and use them to mount the spoiler?
you said to fit self-tappers to the others. what 'are' the others? i'm guessing the ends of the spoiler and into the quarter panels somewhere?
cheers.
so those two bolts are the ones next to the blinkers?
once marked and drilled, do you pull those bolts out and use them to mount the spoiler?
you said to fit self-tappers to the others. what 'are' the others? i'm guessing the ends of the spoiler and into the quarter panels somewhere?
cheers.
Edited by oikurtman, 14 August 2006 - 11:14 PM.
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Posted 21 August 2006 - 01:34 PM
fitted a rear spoiler on the weekend. boot lid and spoiler came off the SLR i had and holes in boot lid were already there.
now fitted to the LH, the spoiler sits down on the boot lid fine, but sticks out at the back, enough to fit my fingers between the inside of the spoiler and the back of the bootlid.
Is it supposed to be like that? or is it supposed to sit flush?
Cheers.
now fitted to the LH, the spoiler sits down on the boot lid fine, but sticks out at the back, enough to fit my fingers between the inside of the spoiler and the back of the bootlid.
Is it supposed to be like that? or is it supposed to sit flush?
Cheers.
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