DOVETAIL SPOILER | Unrestricted Motorsports Comp Series 2010+ Camaro | GROUP BUY

[SHWA]

Can you tell me if you have to remove the SS badging from the rear of the car in order to install this spoiler? Just by eyeballing it you may have to remove the badging.

Thanks

[5ThGen1]

Originally Posted by AutoAgenda

Dear Unrestricted Motorsports Dovetail Spoiler owners, we are happy to update your tracking and let you know every Spoiler was test fitted before being sent out to make sure the fitment was right. Unrestricted Motorsports did include installation instructions, but were put together fast to avoid any shipping delay. For this reason, the first person that posts detailed installation instructions and pictures on Camaro5 will receive $30.00 Off their purchase, or a $75 Unrestricted Motorsports credit!

No traking number yet...you guys have a head start...

[AutoAgenda]

Originally Posted by 5ThGen1

No traking number yet...you guys have a head start...

PM sent with Tracking.

[TCAT]

What is the company name and wheel name of the wheels are on the white camaro in the pictures on the first page (they are black inner spokes with white outer barel)? Thanks!

[Jer4251]

delivery set for friday for me. hope to have my car back from the dealer by then for the install. if not i may have to use a friends car for the write up and pics. thats if nobody else gets it done first.

[AutoAgenda]

Originally Posted by TCAT

What is the company name and wheel name of the wheels are on the white camaro in the pictures on the first page (they are black inner spokes with white outer barel)? Thanks!

Wheels are made by BC Racing. http://www.bcec.com.tw/wheel/index.html

Originally Posted by Jer4251

delivery set for friday for me. hope to have my car back from the dealer by then for the install. if not i may have to use a friends car for the write up and pics. thats if nobody else gets it done first.

[AutoAgenda]

Originally Posted by SHWA

Can you tell me if you have to remove the SS badging from the rear of the car in order to install this spoiler? Just by eyeballing it you may have to remove the badging.

Thanks

Good Question, Measurement from top of tail lights on trunk to underside of spoiler is 1 9/16"

[TCAT]

Originally Posted by AutoAgenda

Wheels are made by BC Racing. http://www.bcec.com.tw/wheel/index.html

Thank you Sir!

[SHWA]

Originally Posted by AutoAgenda

Good Question, Measurement from top of tail lights on trunk to underside of spoiler is 1 9/16"

Thanks. I'll have to take a look at that. I like the little splash of red that the SS provides.

[5ThGen1]

My spoiler came in today! I love how it looks sitting on the table, I know I will love it more when it is installed. Unfortunately I have a couple of unexpected bills that came up so it will take me a little time to save up to have it painted but at least I have it here.

Thanks AA and UR Motorsports

[Nutro]

I got mine today as well. I was a little disappointed to see that we have to drill our own holes and use our own screws. I had envisioned studs pre-mounted and ready for installation.

What are the best screw to use?

You are correct, the directions suck.

[Nutro]

OK! So I received my Unrestricted Motorsports Dovetail spoiler and put together a quick installation guide.

Tools needed:

1. 10mm Socket with small 4" extension.
2. Long nosed needle-nose pliers.
3. Panel clip pliers (Optional)
4. Claw tool (Optional)
5. Your favorite brand of quick detailer and a clean towel.

The first thing I did was get my tools ready. You will need a 10mm socket to remove the six (6) nuts holding the factory spoiler on. The nuts are seen here behind these black rubber plugs towards the ends. There are (2) on the left and (2) on the right.

Left:




Right:



Here I am removing the black rubber plugs:



And here is what it will look like after all of the four (4) rubber plugs are removed:

Left:



Right:




You will also need to remove the black plastic push pins to access the two (2) interior nuts. I bought this tool at Harbor Freight for $10 and it works great. You DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE THEM but they work great! They are called Panel clip pliers:



Here I am removing the plastic push pins with the tool:



And removed:



There are around 10 total on that interior trunk panel but I only removed the top most 4 of them. You just need to remove enough to pull back the cover a little to get to these inside two (2) nuts seen here:



and



You should loosen and remove four (4) of the nuts and leave one (1) per side a little loose. I chose to leave the outermost nuts on finger tight.

*Be sure to NOT lose the nuts down inside the trunk lid when removing. I used a small claw grabber to remove them while on the last few threads and it works great. If you don't have a claw tool, just take your time and the nuts will come out cupped inside of the 10mm socket*

Once you have removed the four (4) inner nuts and have the two (2) outermost nuts loose, you will need to pop a clip through the top of the trunk lid. This is why we left the two (2) outermost nuts on finger tight.

Reach up into the trunk lid to access the white plastic bullet clip seen just to the left of the hole here:



You can use a flat-tipped screwdriver to push each end of the pin in while pulling up gently on the spoiler to catch it and hold it while you slowly remove the two (2) outermost nuts we left finger tight.

The easiest way to push the clip through is to use some long nosed needlenose pliers, especially if you have the long nosed pliers that are angled at the ends.

The stock trunk lid is now removed!~

This is what you're left with:





To install the Unrestricted Motorsports Dovetail Spoiler we will want to clean the trunk lid where the old spoiler was mounted. Once the surface is clean, we will move forward with the install.

Carefully set the Unrestricted Motorsports Spoiler onto the trunk lid and adjust so there is an equal gap on the Left and Right side of the quarter panel and ensure that the spoiler is flush against the trunk lid.

While holding the spoiler, open the trunk lid enough to access the bolt holes.

Using a pencil, mark the bottom side of the spoiler through the factory bolt holes.

Remove the spoiler and re-install it to verify your markings are correct.

Remove the spoiler again and set on work bench or other hard surface with some kind of cushion underneath it.

You will want to pre-drill the (6) marked holes with a 1/16" drill bit.

Spray soapy water onto the trunk lid liberally.

Remove the red protective film from the adhesive pieces on bottom side of the spoiler.

Optional: use some clear silicone around the factory holes in the trunk lid to seal those openings.

Once the spoiler is placed onto the trunk lid. Position it so you can see the drilled holes through the factory bolt hole locations.

Using the (6) supplied self tapping screws, screw the spoiler down to the trunk lid. Be careful NOT to over tighten the screws as they could pull through the embedded metal strip.

Once all of the screws are tightened, re-assemble the push pins and latch guide. Re-install all of the plugs into the factory holes and enjoy your new Unrestricted Motorsports Dovetail Spoiler!

And VOILA!!








-Nutro

[Jer4251]

Pics??

[Nutro]

I'm on my mobile now but will post pics when I get home shortly