#110587 - 12/17/05 08:08 PM
Spoiler mod
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Registered: 09/12/03
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Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
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Well the wife told me the trunk was getting wet so I decided it was time for the hose washer mod on the spoiler to fix the leak. Let me tell you for those who have been too lazy to do it DO IT ASAP. Look what I found under mine. passenger side drivers side I did a temp fix to keep it from corroding any farther but because of the extreme cold I have to wait till it warms up to repaint under the spoiler properly.
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#110588 - 12/17/05 08:26 PM
Re: Spoiler mod
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Loc: Austin, TX
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I'm afraid of what I'll find under mine. That's why I haven't done it yet. I may try to attempt it this spring.
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#110590 - 12/18/05 12:21 PM
Re: Spoiler mod
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Registered: 08/09/03
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Loc: Oregon
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Herc,
Could you please post lots of photos when you do it?
I need to do mine this spring, but I'm a little confused at what parts I need to buy from the store.
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#110591 - 12/18/05 01:10 PM
Re: Spoiler mod
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Originally posted by UMfan: I'm a little confused at what parts I need to buy from the store. Garden Hose washers, and a bit of silicone. Also be prepared to do some serious buffing, and possible paint repair, as you can see in Hercs pics. Your's is much newer, so you prolly wont see any rust, but the paint will still need some attention.
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#110593 - 12/18/05 03:26 PM
Re: Spoiler mod
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Originally posted by crimpton: Originally posted by UMfan: [b]I'm a little confused at what parts I need to buy from the store. Garden Hose washers, and a bit of silicone.
Also be prepared to do some serious buffing, and possible paint repair, as you can see in Hercs pics. Your's is much newer, so you prolly wont see any rust, but the paint will still need some attention. [/b]Ok, easier than I remembered. I thought someone said it required new bolts and hardware.
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#110595 - 12/19/05 11:31 AM
Re: Spoiler mod
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I did my spoiler mod awhile back and it was definitely in need. I used doubled-up hose washers, painted to match body color and quality silicone to keep water out. The reason I doubled the washers was to allow pine debris and whatnot to be able to pass beneath the spoiler. It works quite well, excepting for large debris and whatnot which I manually remove. I will be doing this mod again in the spring to replace the washers and re-silicone to keep the seal tight. some "horror" pics... and "after" pic...
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#110596 - 12/19/05 12:19 PM
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Registered: 05/23/03
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\/ \/ \/ That right there is exactly what I'm afaid of. Originally posted by DoberManJT:
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#110598 - 12/19/05 02:14 PM
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I didnt apply silicone. Opps!
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#110600 - 12/19/05 06:26 PM
Re: Spoiler mod
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Registered: 05/23/03
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Herc, you think all the corrosion is due to road salt?
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Bobby Died 5/1/08, resurrected 5/15/08 ASCD SD hood, 17" Bullitts, Overkill PCM, 3.4" Pulley, NGK TR55IX, K&N 9" cone filter, JimmyC D/P, U-bend removed, Flowmaster 40 series, Hooker big bore tips with resonators, S/B brake lines, drilled/slot rotors, GMPP handling kit, KYB struts, F&R strut supports, HID's, LED's, 2.5" Air Dam, red GTP overlays on custom badges, white rear insert.
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