Dovetail spoiler install??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Blacksunshine · 04-03-2011, 09:01 PM

Anyone done a DIY video on this? I have a 2SS with a factory spoiler, so the trunk lid section was easy - uses existing holes plus one 5/8" for light wiring. REALLY nervous about the quarter panel hole drilling. Not that confident in template...it doesn't line up perfectly with my existing trunk lid holes. I've started a video on the factory removal and the trunk lid install, but could use some help with the quarters.

Blacksunshine · 04-07-2011, 09:05 PM

Well, no replies to this post, but I went ahead with it. I'm really pissed that the GM template for the spoiler install didn't align with my stock spoiler holes.

The Dovetail went into the existing holes and was centered and all, but I didn't know what to do about drilling the quarterpanels. Should I trust the template? Well, I measured six different ways, and made my own template. i only had to elongate one hole by 2mm, but it took me three days' of night work! Just the wiring to complete for the weekend drive!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 04-07-2011, 09:09 PM

Wow, I can't believe no one responded to your thread. Well, I'm glad you got it installed.
Good job!!!

Bradrulz · 01-19-2013, 11:41 PM

Any video or tips would be great. I am thinking of installing mine on Sunday. Got a price from deals hip for install and they want $119. I have the stock spoiler so would need to drill the quarter panels and wiring harness whole. Another place told me it would be around $200 for install. Thinking of doing it myself.

Bradrulz · 01-20-2013, 04:47 PM

Installed it today. Wish I would have paid the $119 to have dealer install. Real pain in the a$$. Template doesn't line up very well so you end up having to make several adjustments widening the holes out in the quarter panels. Also getting the nuts on those is a pain also. I ended up putting some silicone caulk around the wholes I drilled in quarter panels also.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 01-23-2013, 10:20 AM

Hardest part is the inner 10mm nuts on the side pieces. Aside from that, takes no time at all and the supplied template is nice!

Bradrulz · 01-23-2013, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Hardest part is the inner 10mm nuts on the side pieces. Aside from that, takes no time at all and the supplied template is nice!

Those 10mm inside nuts were very tough to get to. The template alignment that came with mine didn't work all that well. Ended up having to widen out the holes to get a somewhat good alignment with the center. Really hoping I don't have any leaks.

rallysport2010 · 03-18-2013, 08:25 PM

curious im in same boat, i replaced oem spoiler and placed dove on after drilling 1 hole for light harness (no issues) ran wire through trunk into trim of back seat under rear window (pain figuring out) now i need help where / how do I tighten bolts to the end pieces on fender after drilling? do i take lights out or through trunk .someone help

rustyz · 03-21-2013, 11:36 AM

you need to go in the trunk take out the felt sides on the quarters and theres your holes. the one on the corner is a pain small hands needed. i used my wifes! lol

rallysport2010 · 03-21-2013, 03:20 PM

thank you everyone, definitely wasnt as easy as originally thought but here is finished product. Now being in upstate NY have to wait for the snow to go away. overall great mod.

rustyz · 03-21-2013, 05:54 PM

thats nice!

rallysport2010 · 03-21-2013, 07:07 PM

thanks

Bradrulz · 03-22-2013, 11:06 PM

Looks awesome! Agree that it isn't as easy as it sounds. If I had it to do over I would have paid the $115 the Chevy dealer wanted to install it.

FL1CK · 03-23-2013, 04:24 AM

The alignment on the driver's side would piss me off...

04-03-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
Blacksunshine I know it was a mustang! Drives: 2012 Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 88 View My Garage	Dovetail spoiler install??? Anyone done a DIY video on this? I have a 2SS with a factory spoiler, so the trunk lid section was easy - uses existing holes plus one 5/8" for light wiring. REALLY nervous about the quarter panel hole drilling. Not that confident in template...it doesn't line up perfectly with my existing trunk lid holes. I've started a video on the factory removal and the trunk lid install, but could use some help with the quarters. __________________ 2012 ZL1 2010 2SS/RS: Order # NJNJZJ: 2SS/RS, Blk/Blk, MT, Sunroof. 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/28/08 0000 = Order accidentally deleted by dealer: 3/??/09 1100 = Preliminary re-order: 3/??+1/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 5/21/09 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 6/2/09 3400 = Broadcast: 6/4/09 3800 = Produced: 6/17/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 7/1/09 R.I.P. = Totaled on 4th day driven in rain: 10/16/20

04-07-2011, 09:05 PM	#2
Blacksunshine I know it was a mustang! Drives: 2012 Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 88 View My Garage	Dovetail Spoiler install Well, no replies to this post, but I went ahead with it. I'm really pissed that the GM template for the spoiler install didn't align with my stock spoiler holes. The Dovetail went into the existing holes and was centered and all, but I didn't know what to do about drilling the quarterpanels. Should I trust the template? Well, I measured six different ways, and made my own template. i only had to elongate one hole by 2mm, but it took me three days' of night work! Just the wiring to complete for the weekend drive! __________________ 2012 ZL1 2010 2SS/RS: Order # NJNJZJ: 2SS/RS, Blk/Blk, MT, Sunroof. 1100 = Preliminary Order: 10/28/08 0000 = Order accidentally deleted by dealer: 3/??/09 1100 = Preliminary re-order: 3/??+1/09 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 5/21/09 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 6/2/09 3400 = Broadcast: 6/4/09 3800 = Produced: 6/17/09 6000 = Delivered To Customer: 7/1/09 R.I.P. = Totaled on 4th day driven in rain: 10/16/20

01-19-2013, 11:41 PM	#4
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Any video or tips would be great. I am thinking of installing mine on Sunday. Got a price from deals hip for install and they want $119. I have the stock spoiler so would need to drill the quarter panels and wiring harness whole. Another place told me it would be around $200 for install. Thinking of doing it myself. __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

01-20-2013, 04:47 PM	#5
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Installed it today. Wish I would have paid the $119 to have dealer install. Real pain in the a$$. Template doesn't line up very well so you end up having to make several adjustments widening the holes out in the quarter panels. Also getting the nuts on those is a pain also. I ended up putting some silicone caulk around the wholes I drilled in quarter panels also. __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

03-18-2013, 08:25 PM	#8
rallysport2010 45th Anniversary Edition Drives: 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Holley, New York Posts: 338 View My Garage	curious im in same boat, i replaced oem spoiler and placed dove on after drilling 1 hole for light harness (no issues) ran wire through trunk into trim of back seat under rear window (pain figuring out) now i need help where / how do I tighten bolts to the end pieces on fender after drilling? do i take lights out or through trunk .someone help __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

04-07-2011, 09:09 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Wow, I can't believe no one responded to your thread. Well, I'm glad you got it installed. Good job!!!

01-23-2013, 10:20 AM	#6
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Hardest part is the inner 10mm nuts on the side pieces. Aside from that, takes no time at all and the supplied template is nice!

03-21-2013, 11:36 AM	#9
rustyz Drives: 2013 cheap black LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: maine Posts: 25	you need to go in the trunk take out the felt sides on the quarters and theres your holes. the one on the corner is a pain small hands needed. i used my wifes! lol

03-21-2013, 03:20 PM	#10
rallysport2010 45th Anniversary Edition Drives: 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Holley, New York Posts: 338 View My Garage	finished thank you everyone, definitely wasnt as easy as originally thought but here is finished product. Now being in upstate NY have to wait for the snow to go away. overall great mod. Attached Images __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

03-21-2013, 05:54 PM	#11
rustyz Drives: 2013 cheap black LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: maine Posts: 25	thats nice!

03-21-2013, 07:07 PM	#12
rallysport2010 45th Anniversary Edition Drives: 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Holley, New York Posts: 338 View My Garage	thanks __________________ (Click above image to learn about UpstateC5)

03-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#13
Bradrulz Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT IOM Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 825 View My Garage	Looks awesome! Agree that it isn't as easy as it sounds. If I had it to do over I would have paid the $115 the Chevy dealer wanted to install it. __________________ MRT2.0 with Helmholtz Pipes, Cold Air Inductions CAI, 4-Pack Gauges, Flat Black Stripes, Added Spare Tire Kit, Elite Catch Can, Chrome 20" Wheels, HUD, ABL Doors, GM Dovetail, Matte Black Gills, Rear Fascia Blackout

03-23-2013, 04:24 AM	#14
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	The alignment on the driver's side would piss me off... __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

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