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| whatabout1 |
 Aug 12 2010, 05:18 PM
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Toys in Red  Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 5,676 Region Association: None  |
I picked up a used fiberglass rear spoiler. This bolts near the outer edge of the trunk lid.
Anyone have info on how far back on the trunk I can mount it ? Hate to drill before I know. The bolts are fiberglassed in the spoiler so I can't sit it flush to see. Any good pics out there ? |
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| carr914 |
Aug 12 2010, 05:43 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,603 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
I think they only look good if they are set to the back edge. However to do this you have to go through not only the hood skin but also the support channels.
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| Pat Garvey |
Aug 12 2010, 06:56 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(whatabout1 @ Aug 12 2010, 05:18 PM)  I picked up a used fiberglass rear spoiler. This bolts near the outer edge of the trunk lid. Anyone have info on how far back on the trunk I can mount it ? Hate to drill before I know. The bolts are fiberglassed in the spoiler so I can't sit it flush to see. Any good pics out there ? OK, I'll be the bad boy here (used to it) - why? Let's see 1. You have to destroy the inner structure of the rear lid (plenty of those avilable, right?) 2. You get what for the effort? A four-banger 914 can't make enough speed to make it worth destroying classic parts! Throw it in the trash, where it belongs! Pat |
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| whatabout1 |
Aug 12 2010, 07:09 PM
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Toys in Red Group: Members Posts: 403 Joined: 6-March 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 5,676 Region Association: None |
I hear you Pat. But I like the looks. Thanks carr.
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| tomh |
Aug 13 2010, 12:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(whatabout1 @ Aug 12 2010, 06:09 PM) I hear you Pat. But I like the looks. Thanks carr. Pat said it all:But I wonder if pats pig has a spoiler! |
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| buhs914 |
Aug 13 2010, 03:06 AM
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Not So Newbie Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 16-June 09 From: Buckeye, AZ Member No.: 10,478 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Just use a whole crapload of 3M Adhesive tape haha
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| VaccaRabite |
Aug 13 2010, 07:13 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,443 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think that the duck tail spoilers add a ton to the looks of the car. they help to define the front of the car from the back of the car, and break up the "breadbasket" profile. And they are functional at speed, at least a little.
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| Steve |
Aug 13 2010, 07:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,585 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California 
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I have one on my car and I also like the look, but it would probably make more sense to get a carbon fiber or fiberglass deck lid with it built in.
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| dflesburg |
Aug 13 2010, 07:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
Its your car. Do what you want. Geez they made 120,000 of the damn things.
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| jt914-6 |
Aug 13 2010, 12:01 PM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
I had a fg spoiler bondo'd to a stock rear lid and it was nice looking, but HEAVY. Keep your orignal lid intact. I would sugggest getting the AIR fiberglass rear lid/spoiler. It's light and uses factory mounting and latch. You just can't use the factory hood "springs". Get the rear lid shock kit.
 Link to AIR......the rear lid with ducktail spoiler.... http://www.americaninternationalracing.com...46&page=106 |
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