Rear spoiler wall
05-06-2013, 03:49 PM
#17
Drifting
Thread Starter
I did it the same way - the "Thomas Schulte" (added content) method. Took about 30 minutes taking my time. I did clean and condition the rubber gasket.
I don't think you should need any tape or silicone to hold it in place. I can see putting tape along the weak joints, but after reading above I'm hoping to get many years out of it stock.
Did the mid section of yours snap onto the metal rod it is like a 1/4 metal rod? There is a L shaped piece on either side of the new wall that latches over the metal rod and snaps on. I did not see that mentioned in the DIY but noticed it taking my old one off?
I don't think you should need any tape or silicone to hold it in place. I can see putting tape along the weak joints, but after reading above I'm hoping to get many years out of it stock.
Did the mid section of yours snap onto the metal rod it is like a 1/4 metal rod? There is a L shaped piece on either side of the new wall that latches over the metal rod and snaps on. I did not see that mentioned in the DIY but noticed it taking my old one off?
05-06-2013, 04:12 PM
#18
Drifting
Mine took a few minutes to put on. If you put your fingers through the top side of the spoiler there seems to be an edge you can just reach that allows you to exert enough force to snap in the top portion of the spoiler wall.
05-06-2013, 04:15 PM
#19
I just finished replacing my broken spoiler wall. I cleaned the trim piece and put some rubber dressing on it (it was still pretty soft and flexible). My new spoiler wall went in just like the old one came out, there are two sections of the wall that snap into place along the lower middle section. I used Tore's DIY mentioned here.
05-06-2013, 05:30 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
DO like the Ben and find away to get a little gentle force on it. Mine was tricky to get started but once you do then you can just edge a long and it slides on nice and snug but mine doesn't click on the top. If it still doesn't want to start maybe try cleaning that edge or adding a little lubricant.
05-06-2013, 05:53 PM
#21
There was a thread recently about new ones coming from the dealers 'out of spec' and they wouldn't fit - seemed like the profile that slid into the slot was way too big. Those guys fitting new ones - were they recently procured? Is that 'out of spec' issue over I wonder?
05-06-2013, 07:27 PM
#22
Drifting
Thread Starter
There was a thread recently about new ones coming from the dealers 'out of spec' and they wouldn't fit - seemed like the profile that slid into the slot was way too big. Those guys fitting new ones - were they recently procured? Is that 'out of spec' issue over I wonder?