Just got the sweeeet spoiler and supplied 3m tape (two strips). Just wanted to know if these strips are enough to hold the spoiler down?

the heat is alot here in the summer so thats got me worried.

Thanks,
Clint

 

You should be fine. Just make sure you have a clean surface to work with and remove any wax you may have on the area where the tape will be applied.

 

Check out my first photo in thread #28: https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-sedan-v35-2003-06/114741-sedan-owners-ut-medium-rear-spoilero.html

I installed the tape all the way around (they gave me enough to cut & fit on the ends). Use some rubbing alcohol to clean the bottom of the spoiler & the trunk surface to get it nice & clean before installing.

Good luck!

 

thanks man. i noticed you didn't get it to line up perfectly though. I guess you have to leave it in the sun right? good thing im in dubai - its HOT here

 

had a question for you all:

for me, who is money deprived right now...should i get this UTR spoiler or just get an M3 knockoff rear spoiler? I mean, it is cheaper. has anyone ever actually installed one on theres?

 

i have the same spoiler and used the same tape to put it down. that stuff is superrrrrrrrrrrr strong. make sure you get the spoiler on there right the first time cause if not its a bitch to fix. gl

 

Yes, it needs to be malleable/flexible for the install, so where you live, shouldn't be an issue. I did a dry run first w/out the tape and started at the end. Yes, it is slightly off (end to end), and that's because I started the install like 1/8" from the side of the trunk lid....well that left me 1/8" off on the other end....I don't even notice it day to day.

 

I've had mine for 3 years on the coupe. You'll be fine AS LONG AS you tape down that sucker in warm weather. If the temps in your area are bellow 65 hold off with the installation or it will start detaching in the corners.

 

temps r now 22-27 C. thats more than 18c/65f

The spoiler is being painted now at the dealer for around $90. install to come sooooooon

 

Before you install it, put the car in the sun for 30-60 minutes and let the trunk lid warm up. Also, if you have a heat gun, briefly (don't fry the stickers) run it across the strips to warm them up to make them a bit gooey. Once the spoiler is on (use a friend for that DON'T attempt to install it on your own or you'll get it crooked), put the car back in the shade, and let the glue cool down and harden on the trunk.

Good luck.

 

you paint that spoiler yourself?

 

Nope. Had a local body shop paint it for me.

 

so the spoiler is back painted perfectly and i mounted it today with some wider 3m tape and it fit well.

was a pita to line it up and bend it but after some time in the sun, we got it to line up near perfectly.

ill be washing the car tomorrow and taking some pics.

 

Can't wait to see the pics.

 

Glad it worked out for you. Now let's see some pics!