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Matster · 08-22-2009, 03:01 PM

Just finished give my car the Zaino treatment and discovered that all 4 of my spoiler nuts were loose, like as in finger tight. I know this has been mentioned in another thread but worth repeating for those who perhaps didn't hear. If they fall off apparently it can be quite difficult to retreive them. not to mention the rattle.

It is really easy to check them, just pop the 4 rubber plugs (two in each corner of the trunk lid). You would think after almost 60 days in QC they might have caught this

TJ91 · 08-22-2009, 03:21 PM

lol yeah you would think so but i guess not. Anyways mine had factory stripes put on so when i went and checked, it was as tight as it could get. I wonder if these were just put on loose, or were put on tight but then loosens up as the car drives

ddennis · 08-22-2009, 03:31 PM

There are 6 nuts that need tightened and thread locker used

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-22-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ91

lol yeah you would think so but i guess not. Anyways mine had factory stripes put on so when i went and checked, it was as tight as it could get. I wonder if these were just put on loose, or were put on tight but then loosens up as the car drives

this has happened to a few other members. FbodFather got on here and informed us that there was an incorrect torque setting on the tool for tightening the spoiler nuts.

SQUALO · 08-22-2009, 05:13 PM

I just checked mine, and they're all tight.
Thanx for the post

ZZcamaro · 08-22-2009, 05:17 PM

Yes be sure you check all 6 nuts!!! There are two hidden under the carpeted area where the pull handle is.

Supermans · 08-22-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

this has happened to a few other members. FbodFather got on here and informed us that there was an incorrect torque setting on the tool for tightening the spoiler nuts.

Did Scott mention what the correct setting the torque wrench needs to be at?

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-22-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Supermans

Did Scott mention what the correct setting the torque wrench needs to be at?

dont remember off hand.

I would use the German torque specs..... Gutentight

lol

Matster · 08-23-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ZZcamaro

Yes be sure you check all 6 nuts!!! There are two hidden under the carpeted area where the pull handle is.

Thanks for the info ZZ will check the two center nuts today.

Matster · 08-24-2009, 11:59 AM

The two center ones required several turns to tighten them up completely as well. Now hopefully they don't back themselves off again now that they have all been tightened.

Paperer · 08-24-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I would use the German torque specs..... Gutentight

lol

Hahahah oh God, I was just skimming through threads and came across this and started laughing. That goes on top on the "Joke I have to use when I can" list.

But, on topic a little, all I did to check my spoiler was wiggle it and their was no movement, I should check the bolts to be sure right?

Can't Afford A Vette · 08-24-2009, 12:49 PM

Hey Guys,

Definitely check to make sure yours is tight. I had the nut on the drivers side fall off, so the spoilers was loose and the nut was rattiling around inside the trunk lid. I took a trip to the dealership to get it all straghtened out. Makes me wish I had checked them earlier. Once the one had falled off I checked the rest and some of them were loose too...

chrisinlittlerock · 08-24-2009, 12:56 PM

Had them check it when it came in to the dealer. They were to spec.

CanadianCamaro · 08-24-2009, 09:15 PM

Don't forget to torque yer nuts. And in this case, a bit of the blue stuff on them is a good thing (that would be lock tite).

08-22-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	Spoil Ur Nuts...better check! Just finished give my car the Zaino treatment and discovered that all 4 of my spoiler nuts were loose, like as in finger tight. I know this has been mentioned in another thread but worth repeating for those who perhaps didn't hear. If they fall off apparently it can be quite difficult to retreive them. not to mention the rattle. It is really easy to check them, just pop the 4 rubber plugs (two in each corner of the trunk lid). You would think after almost 60 days in QC they might have caught this __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

08-24-2009, 11:59 AM	#10
Matster Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IOM #3625 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 1,902 View My Garage	The two center ones required several turns to tighten them up completely as well. Now hopefully they don't back themselves off again now that they have all been tightened. __________________ 666 EVIL RWHP BUILT AND TUNED BY SHIFTED PERCEPTIONS INC.(SPi) 416 Forged Stroker, E-Force Supercharger, Blower Cam, Rotofab CAI, Stainless Works 2" LT Headers and 3" Exhaust, LPE ZR1 Twin Disc Clutch, DSS 1400 HP Axles, Pfadt Performance Kit Stage 3.

08-24-2009, 12:56 PM	#13
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	Had them check it when it came in to the dealer. They were to spec. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

08-24-2009, 09:15 PM	#14
CanadianCamaro Drives: 2SS/RS IOM - A.K.A. DA ;) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,046	Don't forget to torque yer nuts. And in this case, a bit of the blue stuff on them is a good thing (that would be lock tite). __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

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08-22-2009, 03:21 PM	#2
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,035	lol yeah you would think so but i guess not. Anyways mine had factory stripes put on so when i went and checked, it was as tight as it could get. I wonder if these were just put on loose, or were put on tight but then loosens up as the car drives

08-22-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
ddennis #3736 Drives: 1978 Z28, 2003 & 2007 Z71, Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St Louis Posts: 179 View My Garage	There are 6 nuts that need tightened and thread locker used

08-22-2009, 05:13 PM	#5
SQUALO Drives: CHEVROLET Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: YKZ, CAN. Posts: 4,258	I just checked mine, and they're all tight. Thanx for the post

08-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#6
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	Yes be sure you check all 6 nuts!!! There are two hidden under the carpeted area where the pull handle is.

08-24-2009, 12:49 PM	#12
Can't Afford A Vette Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Etobicoke, ON Posts: 15	Hey Guys, Definitely check to make sure yours is tight. I had the nut on the drivers side fall off, so the spoilers was loose and the nut was rattiling around inside the trunk lid. I took a trip to the dealership to get it all straghtened out. Makes me wish I had checked them earlier. Once the one had falled off I checked the rest and some of them were loose too...