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turboguy327 · 01-31-2011, 07:44 PM

I have a LS and want to add a factory spoiler. I have the spoiler but my body guy wants me to find a template before he will install it for me. Any idea where I could get that from?? I called a dealer and they said if I wanted a spoiler they could sell me a trunklid with the holes already in it. And when I add it what should I do for spacing so I avoid the chipping issue that factory installs have??

Rob191288 · 01-31-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by turboguy327

I have a LS and want to add a factory spoiler. I have the spoiler but my body guy wants me to find a template before he will install it for me. Any idea where I could get that from?? I called a dealer and they said if I wanted a spoiler they could sell me a trunklid with the holes already in it. And when I add it what should I do for spacing so I avoid the chipping issue that factory installs have??

You don't need a template I put the factory spoiler on my LS, If
Take off the carpet under the deck lid you will see holes in the lid. All you gotta do is tap a little dent in the middle of those holes and then drill them on and the spoiler should sit perfect. It's really easy.

turboguy327 · 01-31-2011, 07:53 PM

Oh really?? The holes are already there?? Did you drill from the bottom or top?? My spoiler is already white so maybe Ill install myself if its that easy.

Camaro Freak · 01-31-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob191288

You don't need a template I put the factory spoiler on my LS, If
Take off the carpet under the deck lid you will see holes in the lid. All you gotta do is tap a little dent in the middle of those holes and then drill them on and the spoiler should sit perfect. It's really easy.

This!! I helped a friend do his. Just make sure you use some touch up paint to put in the holes after you drill through. Good place for rust to start if you don't.

Rob191288 · 01-31-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by turboguy327

Oh really?? The holes are already there?? Did you drill from the bottom or top?? My spoiler is already white so maybe Ill install myself if its that easy.

We drilled from the top down and yes make sure you put something because that bare metal will rust.

patrickt · 01-31-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob191288

We drilled from the top down and yes make sure you put something because that bare metal will rust.

Touch up paint or zinc spray works great a little body seamer couldnt hurt either

turboguy327 · 02-02-2011, 02:15 PM

So what should I do to prevent the common issue of spoiler chipping issues??

Rob191288 · 02-02-2011, 04:04 PM

You wanna get some locking nuts for your bolts that way your spoiler will not come loose. GM didn't do it right which caused the nut to loosen from the bolt due to vibration. I have had mine on for 7 months now and not one problem.

turboguy327 · 02-17-2011, 11:28 PM

Do any of you guys remember the thread pitch to get to hold the spoiler on?? And what do I put under the spoiler between it and the car??

01-31-2011, 07:44 PM	#1
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	Spoiler install?? I have a LS and want to add a factory spoiler. I have the spoiler but my body guy wants me to find a template before he will install it for me. Any idea where I could get that from?? I called a dealer and they said if I wanted a spoiler they could sell me a trunklid with the holes already in it. And when I add it what should I do for spacing so I avoid the chipping issue that factory installs have??

02-02-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	You wanna get some locking nuts for your bolts that way your spoiler will not come loose. GM didn't do it right which caused the nut to loosen from the bolt due to vibration. I have had mine on for 7 months now and not one problem. __________________

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01-31-2011, 07:53 PM	#3
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	Oh really?? The holes are already there?? Did you drill from the bottom or top?? My spoiler is already white so maybe Ill install myself if its that easy.

02-02-2011, 02:15 PM	#7
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	So what should I do to prevent the common issue of spoiler chipping issues??

02-17-2011, 11:28 PM	#9
turboguy327 Banned Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 704	Do any of you guys remember the thread pitch to get to hold the spoiler on?? And what do I put under the spoiler between it and the car??