Rear Deck Spoiler
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Rear Deck Spoiler
Well the mod bug bites again. I placed an order with Josh at RPI Designs for one of his pre-painted rear deck spoiler. I can't wait for it to arrive and get it installed. Next is the front splitter. I was looking (and still am) at the ACI unit, but Josh told me they are working on a new style splitter for C5's that is much like the splitter on the ZR1. He already has it for the C6, next is the C5. So I will hold off until I see his new one. Will post some pictures of before and after of the spoiler.
Burning Brakes
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From: GRAYSLAKE IL
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St. Jude Donor '13
Got mine from Josh some time back while living in Houston. It's a great piece! I suggest you place it in the sun for a bit when installing, it makes it conform to your cars body lines easier. Masking tape, hair dryer & an extra pair of hands will make for a easy instal. Good luck & enjoy your ride!
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Got mine from Josh some time back while living in Houston. It's a great piece! I suggest you place it in the sun for a bit when installing, it makes it conform to your cars body lines easier. Masking tape, hair dryer & an extra pair of hands will make for a easy instal. Good luck & enjoy your ride!
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From: Katy Tx
glad to hear about the RPI front splitter - I feel the need.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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I e-mail Josh about maybe doing the ACI front splitter and that is when he told me about the new one thay are working on. I looked at his C6 splitter and it is a top notch looking item. I canm only hope the C5 version is as nice. Really looking forward to see it.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11
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At RPI Designs, they are a vendor here. Try this link http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1572
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RPI pre-painted spoiler for me. The match on my (hard to match) AE paint is PERFECT.
Take your time during installation. Pre-fit with blue painter's tape with the adhesive backing still on. Then, pull from the center as in the directions.
TIP: I moved where the tape is on the spoiler toward the center of the wing. I did not want to be able to see the tape from ANY angle when installed. What I ended up with is little....I mean very little if any gap between the spoiler and the body.
Good Luck and Enjoy
Take your time during installation. Pre-fit with blue painter's tape with the adhesive backing still on. Then, pull from the center as in the directions.
TIP: I moved where the tape is on the spoiler toward the center of the wing. I did not want to be able to see the tape from ANY angle when installed. What I ended up with is little....I mean very little if any gap between the spoiler and the body.
Good Luck and Enjoy
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Le Mans Master
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From: Palm Harbor not far from Sebring Florida
St. Jude Donor '11
Oldtimer
RPI pre-painted spoiler for me. The match on my (hard to match) AE paint is PERFECT.
Take your time during installation. Pre-fit with blue painter's tape with the adhesive backing still on. Then, pull from the center as in the directions.
TIP: I moved where the tape is on the spoiler toward the center of the wing. I did not want to be able to see the tape from ANY angle when installed. What I ended up with is little....I mean very little if any gap between the spoiler and the body.
Good Luck and Enjoy
Take your time during installation. Pre-fit with blue painter's tape with the adhesive backing still on. Then, pull from the center as in the directions.
TIP: I moved where the tape is on the spoiler toward the center of the wing. I did not want to be able to see the tape from ANY angle when installed. What I ended up with is little....I mean very little if any gap between the spoiler and the body.
Good Luck and Enjoy
Le Mans Master
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Move the 3M tape inward toward the middle of the wing a bit and you will be happier with the install. Many, many complain about seeing the cross-section of the tape from closeup angles. You cannot on mine.
