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motley1987 · 04-24-2012, 11:51 AM

I ordered an IOM convertible spoiler from SLP's eBay store to put on my coupe which currently doesn't have one. It didn't come with a template, but I'm pretty comfortable using the holes underneath as a guide. It also didnt come with any nuts, so does anyone know what the size of the nuts are? Thanks and I hope to have pics as soon as the install is finished.

Ben

zkdreads · 04-24-2012, 11:58 AM

was the item used. geez. should come with the bolts.... u might have to take the spoiler in home depot and just try screws

ZED SLED · 04-24-2012, 12:28 PM

Stock coupe spoiler studs and nuts are M6. Don't think vert is any different, but you should check and see.

Sir Nuke · 04-24-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclark10

Stock coupe spoiler studs and nuts are M6. Don't think vert is any different, but you should check and see.

and the size of the nut (wrench/socket size) is 10 mm.

motley1987 · 04-24-2012, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I'm assuming it was a take off, but it's in perfect shape. I wanted to avoid taking the whole thing into a store and trying different nuts so I bought the M6 nuts at lunch and will see if they fit tonight. I'm looking forward to putting it on, so I'm hoping the weather this weekend cooperates. I'll measure and mark everything out more patiently than I usually do things, but after drilling the first hole, I heard they get easier.

Thanks again!

Ben

Sir Nuke · 04-24-2012, 04:23 PM

BEN.....once you got it all situated and test fit and you like it.....the very last thing you need to do is to use 242 (BLUE) Locktite on the Studs/Nuts. When our cars first came out, the factory didn't put any thread locker on them at all and a lot, and I mean a LOT of peoples spoilers started comming lose, and some of the nuts would fall off and its a REAL BIT*H to get the lose nut back out of the trunk lid.....and it will rattle around....SO GM put out a TSB and the factory started putting thread locker on all the spoilers. SO, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, and once your ready to lock it down.....put some 242 Locktite on the studs/nuts so the nuts won't vibrate lose. IF by chance you ever need or have to take it off, you can, the 242 is a low adhesion thread locker, and although it will keep those small nuts/bolts from backing off, its still easy enough to remove them.

motley1987 · 04-24-2012, 05:23 PM

Great tip! I was wondering if there was any other part to the install since it didn't come with instructions or anything. Thanks!

Ben

Sir Nuke · 04-24-2012, 07:02 PM

the ONLY thing I can think of is, would be to ensure you put some type of sealant (SILICONE RTV) around the holes, on the top side, before you install it for the last time. this way it will totally seal your trunk and can't get any leaks from the spoiler studs.

2010SSRSM6 · 04-25-2012, 02:26 AM

Ben
What color is your car? You may be able to find someone with a factory lip spoiler that wants a different one that will swap deck lids with you so they don't have to drill and repaint their existing deck lid.
It will save you a ton of guess work and $$$ if you screwed up.

Grimlock · 04-25-2012, 02:52 AM

All I know is that 1/4 spoiler plugs were too small.

fargomike · 04-25-2012, 03:47 PM

Glad you got yours in nice shape , mine scratched up as hell . Spent a lot of time buffing that thing finally got almost all .

motley1987 · 04-25-2012, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I was lucky it looks so good. I wrapped it up good and put it back in the box until I'm ready for the install since I know I'd end up scratching it myself doing something stupid. I think I have everything I need so I'm looking forward to getting to it this weekend.

Ben

motley1987 · 04-26-2012, 04:16 PM

Well, I had a free hour at lunch today and was able to get the spoiler on with no problem. I was going to make a template out of cardboard but figured I was going to drill from the inside out so I didn't use one. I measured the studs and then the spots inside the decklid and everything lined up perfectly. I used the center punch, touch up paint, silicone and locktite so I think it should be there for good. The only harrowing part was how to start threading the two nuts towards the middle since the spaces they go in don't have much room. I ended up using long needle nose pliers and got like two threads on before tightening them down the rest of the way. I love how it looks so now I just need to take a pic and post it here. Thanks again for all the pointers.

Ben

Sir Nuke · 04-26-2012, 04:28 PM

Your Welcome......we're glad it all worked out for ya......

04-24-2012, 11:51 AM	#1
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	OEM spoiler bolt size? I ordered an IOM convertible spoiler from SLP's eBay store to put on my coupe which currently doesn't have one. It didn't come with a template, but I'm pretty comfortable using the holes underneath as a guide. It also didnt come with any nuts, so does anyone know what the size of the nuts are? Thanks and I hope to have pics as soon as the install is finished. Ben

04-24-2012, 11:58 AM	#2
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	was the item used. geez. should come with the bolts.... u might have to take the spoiler in home depot and just try screws __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

04-24-2012, 12:28 PM	#3
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,614 View My Garage	Stock coupe spoiler studs and nuts are M6. Don't think vert is any different, but you should check and see. __________________

04-24-2012, 04:23 PM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,665 View My Garage	BEN.....once you got it all situated and test fit and you like it.....the very last thing you need to do is to use 242 (BLUE) Locktite on the Studs/Nuts. When our cars first came out, the factory didn't put any thread locker on them at all and a lot, and I mean a LOT of peoples spoilers started comming lose, and some of the nuts would fall off and its a REAL BIT*H to get the lose nut back out of the trunk lid.....and it will rattle around....SO GM put out a TSB and the factory started putting thread locker on all the spoilers. SO, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, and once your ready to lock it down.....put some 242 Locktite on the studs/nuts so the nuts won't vibrate lose. IF by chance you ever need or have to take it off, you can, the 242 is a low adhesion thread locker, and although it will keep those small nuts/bolts from backing off, its still easy enough to remove them. __________________

04-24-2012, 07:02 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,665 View My Garage	the ONLY thing I can think of is, would be to ensure you put some type of sealant (SILICONE RTV) around the holes, on the top side, before you install it for the last time. this way it will totally seal your trunk and can't get any leaks from the spoiler studs. __________________

04-24-2012, 03:41 PM	#5
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	Thanks for the help guys. I'm assuming it was a take off, but it's in perfect shape. I wanted to avoid taking the whole thing into a store and trying different nuts so I bought the M6 nuts at lunch and will see if they fit tonight. I'm looking forward to putting it on, so I'm hoping the weather this weekend cooperates. I'll measure and mark everything out more patiently than I usually do things, but after drilling the first hole, I heard they get easier. Thanks again! Ben

04-24-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	Great tip! I was wondering if there was any other part to the install since it didn't come with instructions or anything. Thanks! Ben

04-25-2012, 02:26 AM	#9
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Ben What color is your car? You may be able to find someone with a factory lip spoiler that wants a different one that will swap deck lids with you so they don't have to drill and repaint their existing deck lid. It will save you a ton of guess work and $$$ if you screwed up. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

04-25-2012, 02:52 AM	#10
Grimlock dey see me rollin Drives: the magic school bus Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vault 101 Posts: 823	All I know is that 1/4 spoiler plugs were too small.

04-25-2012, 03:47 PM	#11
fargomike The Dude Abides Drives: Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Fargo , ND Posts: 489	Glad you got yours in nice shape , mine scratched up as hell . Spent a lot of time buffing that thing finally got almost all . __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/LS3/M6 Kooks 1 7/8 Ceramic Coated Headers, Borla ATAK CB , JRE Tune , Halltech Yellow Jacket CAI ,VMax Ported TB, PFADT Coilovers,Forgestar CF5's Textured Gunmetal w/Nitto Invo's 275/315 ,Hurst Billet Plus 2 Shifter AAC P13W Plasma LEDw/DRL Harness ,30% Tinting,

04-25-2012, 04:27 PM	#12
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	Yeah, I was lucky it looks so good. I wrapped it up good and put it back in the box until I'm ready for the install since I know I'd end up scratching it myself doing something stupid. I think I have everything I need so I'm looking forward to getting to it this weekend. Ben

04-26-2012, 04:16 PM	#13
motley1987 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 456	Well, I had a free hour at lunch today and was able to get the spoiler on with no problem. I was going to make a template out of cardboard but figured I was going to drill from the inside out so I didn't use one. I measured the studs and then the spots inside the decklid and everything lined up perfectly. I used the center punch, touch up paint, silicone and locktite so I think it should be there for good. The only harrowing part was how to start threading the two nuts towards the middle since the spaces they go in don't have much room. I ended up using long needle nose pliers and got like two threads on before tightening them down the rest of the way. I love how it looks so now I just need to take a pic and post it here. Thanks again for all the pointers. Ben __________________ 2011 IOM 1LT RS. K&N Typhoon CAI; Sequential taillights, SLP faded gill overlays, VMAX CNC ported TB, RX Ported IM, RX breather, 3/8" Black Ice-olator, OEM STB, 4 gauge pack, Alpine amp and sub, convertible spoiler, IOM painted rear diffuser, SS front and rear sways, SS front and rear struts and springs, Street Scene front splitter, IOM hideaway headlight covers, 5% window tint.

04-26-2012, 04:28 PM	#14
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,665 View My Garage	Your Welcome......we're glad it all worked out for ya...... __________________