mikeSSD

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I was wondering how the OEM spoilers attach on. Sorry I just got my Z a couple days ago and I like the spoilers on the grand touring Zs. How would I put it on if I bought it?

rockinbboy

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Its drilled. I think a few people have tried double sided tape, but the dealer usually installs this part drilled.

Personally I wouldn't use tape for parts like a spoiler. At high speeds, various weather conditions, etc, its bound to fall off.

mikeSSD

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thanks! how much do they usually cost?

jsupetran

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I installed mine after buying it off a board member. Trust me, 3m double sided tape for the low-profile spoiler works. Its on there super tight; I imagine if you force it out at this point, you'd take the paint off. So far, its gone through some rain, a dozen carwashes, and a harsh socal summer. Now if we were talking about a park-bench spoiler, I'd agree about drilling. I doubt the small spoiler aids much in downforce and is really there for cosmetic purposes.

The install was just a matter of sneaking into sneaking into a toyota dealership where they had a Z with the spoiler, taking measurements with a ruler, taking a few pics of various angles. Then I went to kragen for the 3m tape, applied it to the spoiler, cleaned up the base of the spoiler. I had masking tape I used and applied to my trunk, then got a pencil, made the measurements, then pressed the spoiler on. I let the spoiler bake under the sun for a few hours and the rest is history.

z-u-later

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You can get these spoilers at Spoiler Depot for $165 ($85 extra painted). You don't need to bolt-on their spoilers -- they come with the double-edged tape. The OEM type spoilers are small so there's no need to bolt them. Go to the site below for info:

http://spoilerdepot.com/Catalog.asp?idModel=268&idB=

titanjc

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I've always been curious, when you say that you used tape, do you guys use a strip the entire length of the spoiler, or are you just applying a few pieces in some strategic places? I'm just imagining what you said, about taking the paint off if you removed the spoiler... I can just see a long strip of paint getting torn right off...

That would =

I ask because my car is wingless and I've been debating getting one of the spoilerdepot or Ebay spoilers that are painted and shipped for like $180-200, and throwing it on with the double-sided tape.

mikeSSD

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Thanks for info!

Takfire

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I guess taping in a few strategic places would work.
I simply cut a small strip of ds tape and went the entire perimeter of the underside of the spoiler.
Just depends if you are planning on removing the spoiler.

ZCARBANDIT

iTrader: (73)

The OEM spoiler uses double sided tape and you have to drill holes. There won't be a problem. Just be sure to use the template properly.

jsupetran

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I just cut the 3m double-sided tape and placed it on the spoiler's perimeter. If you look underneath the spoiler, there are grooves in place already where you can place the tape at.

MarJenAri

I just got a 2006 Magnetic Black Z and wanted to get an OEM spoiler for it. I went to Courtesy Parts and I can get it painted and shipped for $423.
I went to Spoiler Depot and didn't see the Magnetic Black option.
Does anyone have any ideas or other options where I can get this spoiler cheaper or should I just stop being cheap and order it from Courtesy?
Thanks.

Edit: Assume the magnetic black = black pearl.

sorry.