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elwoodbdr · 01-03-2012, 05:23 PM

ok, have a used rear lip spoiler, do any of you think i can get away with just using the 4 holes 2 on each end and do away with the middle 2 holes? or should i just drill out all 6 holes actually 7 if i use the plastic clip pin on it as well, seems like over kill for such a light spoiler, plus i figure if i can just use the 4 holes thats less holes to drill in the trunk, any thoughts, ideas? dont want to screw this up

navyblueburnout · 01-03-2012, 05:37 PM

WOW 7 holes?! I only had to drill 4 for the high-rise spoiler and its alot bigger and heavier. I tucked the brake light cord back up in the spoiler cause I didn't want to drill a 5th hole and the 2 brake lights at the same time seamed like a little overkill to me. I think you can get away with only 4 with no problem but thats just me.

elwoodbdr · 01-03-2012, 05:57 PM

well, thats what i was thinking I am thinking of just getting rid of the plastic pin which doesnt hold anything and maybe just drill the 4 or maybe 1 of the other two towards the center.

FEN · 01-03-2012, 05:58 PM

If your going to do it....do it right. Dont cut corners. If you have all the tools out and are set up to do the job why not just drill the other 3 holes.Just my $.02

elwoodbdr · 01-03-2012, 07:21 PM

yeah i think you are right, just afraid the more holes to drill the more chance of messing it up,. I made a template of the spoiler, so hopefully i will mark the holes correctly and get it right

philthy · 01-03-2012, 08:18 PM

Mine has been installed with the four outer holes with no issues for more than two years.

elwoodbdr · 01-04-2012, 04:57 AM

did you use the factory spoiler? and just get rid of the other 3 studs?

philthy · 01-04-2012, 07:38 AM

Mine was styled just like the factory spoiler, but did not have studs. There were threaded holes in the bottom of the spoiler and the bolts installed from underneath.

JasonK · 01-04-2012, 08:27 AM

I cut off that plastic stud. Put tape where you think the spoiler is going to go. Pop out the black gourmets, drilled holes through the trunk lid, pilot holes first. Assure that the holes are going to line up with the spoiler, then drill your larger holes, and attach.

MUSCLEIT · 01-04-2012, 01:01 PM

LESS HOLES THE BETTER....

01-03-2012, 05:23 PM	#1
elwoodbdr Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT/Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 78	rear spoiler install ok, have a used rear lip spoiler, do any of you think i can get away with just using the 4 holes 2 on each end and do away with the middle 2 holes? or should i just drill out all 6 holes actually 7 if i use the plastic clip pin on it as well, seems like over kill for such a light spoiler, plus i figure if i can just use the 4 holes thats less holes to drill in the trunk, any thoughts, ideas? dont want to screw this up

01-03-2012, 05:37 PM	#2
navyblueburnout navyblueburnout Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 199 View My Garage	WOW 7 holes?! I only had to drill 4 for the high-rise spoiler and its alot bigger and heavier. I tucked the brake light cord back up in the spoiler cause I didn't want to drill a 5th hole and the 2 brake lights at the same time seamed like a little overkill to me. I think you can get away with only 4 with no problem but thats just me. __________________ Proud member of the Never going back to Moderncamaro.com club!

01-03-2012, 05:58 PM	#4
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	If your going to do it....do it right. Dont cut corners. If you have all the tools out and are set up to do the job why not just drill the other 3 holes.Just my $.02 __________________ CCW polished 505a's Front 20x10 w/275/40/20's Rear 20x11.5 w/305/35/20's Eibach 1" Pro Spring Kit Factory GFX MPD1 spoiler painted bowties 15% tint Last edited by FEN; 01-03-2012 at 06:08 PM.

01-03-2012, 07:21 PM	#5
elwoodbdr Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT/Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 78	spoiler yeah i think you are right, just afraid the more holes to drill the more chance of messing it up,. I made a template of the spoiler, so hopefully i will mark the holes correctly and get it right

01-03-2012, 08:18 PM	#6
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	Mine has been installed with the four outer holes with no issues for more than two years. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

01-03-2012, 05:57 PM	#3
elwoodbdr Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT/Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 78	well, thats what i was thinking I am thinking of just getting rid of the plastic pin which doesnt hold anything and maybe just drill the 4 or maybe 1 of the other two towards the center.

01-04-2012, 04:57 AM	#7
elwoodbdr Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT/Rally Yellow Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: florida Posts: 78	spoiler did you use the factory spoiler? and just get rid of the other 3 studs?

01-04-2012, 07:38 AM	#8
philthy Drives: 1971 Monte Carlo/2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Macomb Township, MI Posts: 821 View My Garage	Mine was styled just like the factory spoiler, but did not have studs. There were threaded holes in the bottom of the spoiler and the bolts installed from underneath. __________________ 2024 Camaro SS convertible 2010 Camaro 2LT 2019 Cadillac CTS 1971 Monte Carlo

01-04-2012, 08:27 AM	#9
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	I cut off that plastic stud. Put tape where you think the spoiler is going to go. Pop out the black gourmets, drilled holes through the trunk lid, pilot holes first. Assure that the holes are going to line up with the spoiler, then drill your larger holes, and attach.

01-04-2012, 01:01 PM	#10
MUSCLEIT Drives: 2010 REDLINE EDITION#46 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: long island Posts: 578 View My Garage	LESS HOLES THE BETTER.... __________________ REDLINE MOTORSPORTS EDITIONMOTORSPORTS

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