Rear Spoiler installed-Thanks RPIDesigns!
04-08-2010, 09:17 AM
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Very nice - that is one of the few rear spoilers that look good on the C5.
04-08-2010, 09:29 AM
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I like it!
04-08-2010, 11:38 AM
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Nice. I have one from RPI also and the fit and color match (Torch Red) was excellent. I have had mine now for a month or two.
04-08-2010, 09:10 PM
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just follow the directions carefully. The only thing I did to make install easier was when attaching the tape to the spoiler on the bottom half (over the brake light) , I cut 3 sepeate pieces. One small piece about 8" long for the 'over the brake light' portion, then 2 others from that point to the end. This allowed to stick the center correctly, then remove the tape backing from the center out, and install each end seperatly. Once this tape grabs it wants to hold, so this made installing a little easier.
Also cut the deck portion into 2 pieces, from the center out. I could then remove the tape backing from the center to the right and install once portion at a time.
The directions lean towards this, but don't really say to cut the tape so it's easy to grab the backing off the body side.
The spoiler will sit up about 1/16" to 1/8" off the deck due to the tape thickness, so I covered the gap with 1/4" pin stripping (luckily they make a silver that's almost a perfect match). This will be temporary, as some day I'll have it molded in, but looks better than the gaps from 2' away.
Also cut the deck portion into 2 pieces, from the center out. I could then remove the tape backing from the center to the right and install once portion at a time.
The directions lean towards this, but don't really say to cut the tape so it's easy to grab the backing off the body side.
The spoiler will sit up about 1/16" to 1/8" off the deck due to the tape thickness, so I covered the gap with 1/4" pin stripping (luckily they make a silver that's almost a perfect match). This will be temporary, as some day I'll have it molded in, but looks better than the gaps from 2' away.
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04-08-2010, 10:12 PM
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just follow the directions carefully. The only thing I did to make install easier was when attaching the tape to the spoiler on the bottom half (over the brake light) , I cut 3 sepeate pieces. One small piece about 8" long for the 'over the brake light' portion, then 2 others from that point to the end. This allowed to stick the center correctly, then remove the tape backing from the center out, and install each end seperatly. Once this tape grabs it wants to hold, so this made installing a little easier.
Also cut the deck portion into 2 pieces, from the center out. I could then remove the tape backing from the center to the right and install once portion at a time.
The directions lean towards this, but don't really say to cut the tape so it's easy to grab the backing off the body side.
The spoiler will sit up about 1/16" to 1/8" off the deck due to the tape thickness, so I covered the gap with 1/4" pin stripping (luckily they make a silver that's almost a perfect match). This will be temporary, as some day I'll have it molded in, but looks better than the gaps from 2' away.
Also cut the deck portion into 2 pieces, from the center out. I could then remove the tape backing from the center to the right and install once portion at a time.
The directions lean towards this, but don't really say to cut the tape so it's easy to grab the backing off the body side.
The spoiler will sit up about 1/16" to 1/8" off the deck due to the tape thickness, so I covered the gap with 1/4" pin stripping (luckily they make a silver that's almost a perfect match). This will be temporary, as some day I'll have it molded in, but looks better than the gaps from 2' away.
Here are a few pictures.
Oh also it helps to have a second person to help.
04-08-2010, 10:19 PM
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No problem, any suggestions will help. I fit mine first as well. The directions say to place tape about 1/16" inside the lip edge, I went
1/8" and probably could've went a little further but then I'd be concerned about it having enough mounted so it won't blow off. I noticed my gaps were just the thickness of the tape, maybe I'm being picky. The wife looked at it and said it looked perfect, but you could see the tape if you stick your head down there. Overall, it's a nice piece, considering it's a tape on. Someday, I'd like to get it molded.
1/8" and probably could've went a little further but then I'd be concerned about it having enough mounted so it won't blow off. I noticed my gaps were just the thickness of the tape, maybe I'm being picky. The wife looked at it and said it looked perfect, but you could see the tape if you stick your head down there. Overall, it's a nice piece, considering it's a tape on. Someday, I'd like to get it molded.
Not trying to hi-jack your post, but I would recommend that when you installed the double sided tape, set it in from the edge and the gap is almost non-existent. Also I placed the spoiler on the car without any tape, just for a fit test. Once it was where I wanted it, I marked the edge in a few locations with blue painters tape.
Here are a few pictures.
Oh also it helps to have a second person to help.
Here are a few pictures.
Oh also it helps to have a second person to help.