Looking at installing a blitz spoiler in the near future.

Found this thread: https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-an...r-spoiler.html

It looks like the 3M tape that is already a part of the spoiler is strong enough, so I do not plan on using screws/rivets.

Just wondering if you guys have any install tips?

It seems like a straight forward install, but you never know. It is not something I have done before.

 

Line it up first and use a wax pencil to mark the mounting location as you only get one shot. Also clean the surface well with Acetone before using the 3m.

 

+100000 on the cleaning, and 3m tape is strong as hell when done right.

 

my experience with an authentic blitz spoiler was terrible.

it refused to fit after hours of work, and frankly was unusable.

if you believe that this will look good with tape alone, you're wrong.

it'll look garbage without a doubt. you'll need to do tons of prep -
so don't waste your time considering cutting corners.

 

I am **** when it comes to anything car related, so I will take my time and do it right.

When you say: "if you believe that this will look good with tape alone, you're wrong"

What do you mean by that? Does the spoiler not sit tight against the hatch?

Thanks for the input guys.

 

I have seen a few and they all looked good. Do you have pics of yours because I was looking to get one as well.

 

I have seen a replica on here and it stated 3m mounting is all that was needed but can be mounted with screws as well.

Is yours authentic? Where did you get it?

 

Firstly, I do not have photos of the blitz spoiler I am referencing.
It was resold to The other rob, whom also found it to be totally useless,
albeit i sold it really cheap and was open about my experience.
It "seemed" to fit well initially, however as my body guy worked
it, he was unable to get it to sit flush on the hatch as intended.

Frankly, I ended up with a fully shaved hatch.

The spoiler's design makes placing tape on the bottom doable,
however you'll create a gap in doing so. I am the MOST picky
of all, and just didn't want to mold the whole thing especially
considering we were unable to ever get it to sit perfectly...

IMHO... try the jp type B (the thin lip). these things are purely
aesthetic and produce zero downforce, so i say stay as minimal
as possible unless you need something track oriented.

 

Install was simple .. it's good to have a helping hand to assist in lining up the spoiler with the hatch and placing the spoiler down. Make sure to clean the Area on the Hatch before you install to make sure that no dust/wax will interfere with the adhesion of the 3m tape Also after install it's good idea to have some sort of weight sitting on top of the spoiler to keep the 3m tape from popping up, just place a towel on the spoiler and put either a 5gallon jug of water or a case of brew for at least an hour or two. I have had mine on for almost 3yr's and have gone above 100+mph numerous time's and the spoiler has held on. I got mine from EvoR on the Marketplace.

 

I have the EvoR replica, which they claim has been modified from the original Blitz spoiler so that fit is so perfect that it can be held by 3M double sided tape. Mounting is was pretty easy and straight forward.

1. Just sit it on the trunk, line it up where it's fits nicely
2. With someone else helping, hold it, and mark around the edges of the spoiler on the hatch, I used a washable water marker
3. Clean the surface where the 3M tape will touch
4. Peel off the backing of the 3M tape
5. Line the spoiler where you marked the edges
6. Once it's lined up perfectly and sitting how you like it, press firmly wherever the tape is located for it the fully adhere to the hatch
7. Wipe off wherever you marked

It's been over a year and it has held up with no issues whatsoever. Still sits firm, no movement and even held when I took the car to 155mph.

 

Nice work PEAK-350. Looks good.

 

guys for the safety of others driving behind you, just do it right. Murphy's law sucks and when in doubt, just do it right.

Go to any BMW dealership and buy Betalink K1. It's a special silicone that BMW uses to attached their own spoilers.

3M tape, yeah it's strong initially. But who knows after months and years of extreme temperatures and the elements. Don't risk it.

 

agreed - peak's looks awesome.

good advice above too.

 

I used:
1. tape to align
2. rubber gloves (to keep the oil of my hands off the car)
3. Cleaned the section very well
4. Had a friend help
5. pressed firmly

Good to go!

Not my best pic..

 

Good advice on resting a weight on there while the adhesive sets. I recently installed a replica OEM style spoiler on my car and it fit great when I put it on, but now the corners are starting to peel up. I don't think it will come off because I would have to pull on it pretty hard to get the rest of it to come off, but weighing it down on the corners while it set initially would probably have solved the problem.

 

Humm... I though I did put installation instructions on all spoilers