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blazerk5 · 08-22-2012, 07:01 PM

Has anyone ever had the dealer installed blade spoiler leak or have had a bad installation of one? Mine came out bad. Found the issues two hours after buying the car.
New car is now getting a new trunk, stripe job, side trim, plugs, welded quarter panels, paint, and my list goes on much longer.

All this because of a very hack mechanic.

The car is now in a body shop (GM one), it will be new again I hope. I went today to survey the damage though and almost shed a tear.

Thanks for the vent.

Tim

Josh_Trick · 08-22-2012, 07:05 PM

Water was getting into the trunk due to a bad installation? Does the blade spoiler installation require drilling? No matter the cause, sorry to hear things went so bad for you.

AdamZ · 08-22-2012, 07:07 PM

I would have went BLAZERK!

blazerk5 · 08-22-2012, 08:12 PM

Just trying real hard to deal with it. I suppose its still better than a blown motor like some have had. And I'm at 1587 miles now. It is now broken in, so I'll be having some fun when it returns home.

Tim

hsoj10 · 08-22-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamZ

I would have went BLAZERK!

brkntires · 08-22-2012, 11:14 PM

I am having the same issue ..
Since we have see very little rain since I purchased the car about 2 months ago, I had not noticed the leak, that was until last week when I took the car thru a touch-less carwash ( and when I opened the trunk there was water coming down from the 'carpet' under the trunk lid.

I have a 2SS Synergy Edition so the Blade spoiler is listed as a Dealer installed part.

I will not be able to take this in for another few weeks as I am about to take a trip and the car will be in a garage during that time. When I get back I will take it is to have it checked out.

OP - I hope that it is not as bad as yours

Frank in MD · 08-22-2012, 11:24 PM

No leak on mine, but the install wasn't w/o it's flaws. Too much torque was used on mine and now my paint is cracking. Needs a repaint....

To the person who asked, yes holes must be drilled to install the blade as the car comes w/o a spoiler from the factory.

Scalded Dog · 08-23-2012, 10:19 AM

It seems that the age- old question has now been answered: Is it better to have a leaking spoiler... or a spoiling leaker?

blazerk5 · 08-23-2012, 11:52 AM

Alot of holes get drilled. Eleven of them.
Blazerk is right. but still keeping cool. Just getting over a major heart attack. My user name is from owning a few K5 blazers over the years.

Tim

08-22-2012, 07:01 PM	#1
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	leaking spoiler Has anyone ever had the dealer installed blade spoiler leak or have had a bad installation of one? Mine came out bad. Found the issues two hours after buying the car. New car is now getting a new trunk, stripe job, side trim, plugs, welded quarter panels, paint, and my list goes on much longer. All this because of a very hack mechanic. The car is now in a body shop (GM one), it will be new again I hope. I went today to survey the damage though and almost shed a tear. Thanks for the vent. Tim

08-22-2012, 11:14 PM	#6
brkntires Bob Drives: 2012 2SS Synergy Edition 6M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aloha OR Posts: 72 View My Garage	I am having the same issue .. Since we have see very little rain since I purchased the car about 2 months ago, I had not noticed the leak, that was until last week when I took the car thru a touch-less carwash ( and when I opened the trunk there was water coming down from the 'carpet' under the trunk lid. I have a 2SS Synergy Edition so the Blade spoiler is listed as a Dealer installed part. I will not be able to take this in for another few weeks as I am about to take a trip and the car will be in a garage during that time. When I get back I will take it is to have it checked out. OP - I hope that it is not as bad as yours __________________ Bob 2012 Victory Red 2SS Synergy Edition M6

08-22-2012, 11:24 PM	#7
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	No leak on mine, but the install wasn't w/o it's flaws. Too much torque was used on mine and now my paint is cracking. Needs a repaint.... To the person who asked, yes holes must be drilled to install the blade as the car comes w/o a spoiler from the factory. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

08-22-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
Josh_Trick Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS, 1994 Saturn SC2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Posts: 42 View My Garage	Water was getting into the trunk due to a bad installation? Does the blade spoiler installation require drilling? No matter the cause, sorry to hear things went so bad for you.

08-22-2012, 07:07 PM	#3
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,814	I would have went BLAZERK!

08-22-2012, 08:12 PM	#4
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Just trying real hard to deal with it. I suppose its still better than a blown motor like some have had. And I'm at 1587 miles now. It is now broken in, so I'll be having some fun when it returns home. Tim

08-23-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	It seems that the age- old question has now been answered: Is it better to have a leaking spoiler... or a spoiling leaker?

08-23-2012, 11:52 AM	#9
blazerk5 Drives: 2013 1LT RS Victory Red M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RI Posts: 83	Alot of holes get drilled. Eleven of them. Blazerk is right. but still keeping cool. Just getting over a major heart attack. My user name is from owning a few K5 blazers over the years. Tim