1996 front spoiler
Getting ready to remove/replace the 3-piece front spoiler on my GS. Can one guy do this job or not? The C5’s are a cinch to replace but the C4’s are different. Any good tips out there if only one guy attempts this task?
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Originally Posted by Zeeman
(Post 1599362563)
Getting ready to remove/replace the 3-piece front spoiler on my GS. Can one guy do this job or not? The C5’s are a cinch to replace but the C4’s are different. Any good tips out there if only one guy attempts this task?
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I've replaced the 3 piece unit on my 95 twice now. No issues at all.
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It will be easier if you put the car up on ramps. I just took off my fiberglass one (cracked it when I misjudged pulling in at an angle) and put the factory one back on. It is pretty quick, especially on ramps.
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Spoiler
Originally Posted by Mr. Peabody
(Post 1599365474)
I've replaced the 3 piece unit on my 95 twice now. No issues at all.
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Originally Posted by Zeeman
(Post 1599366112)
Okay thanks to all.... I was curious if only one guy is doing it? How did you get the nuts on the bolts from up above? Don’t you have to push the bolts up through the bottom, then install the nuts from down inside the hood? Of course the center piece you can do from the bottom side since the screws are right there in front of you. But the the 2 sides I’m thinking aren’t like that, instead, the bolts go up through and inside the front hood area.....
Also, this would be a great opportunity to add a screen to the intake area to keep out leaves and other debris from collecting in the condenser-radiator area.... one of the main issues affecting our cooling systems. |
Originally Posted by DGXR
(Post 1599366566)
IIRC, all the fasteners for the C4 front spoiler can be accessed without opening the hood.
Also, this would be a great opportunity to add a screen to the intake area to keep out leaves and other debris from collecting in the condenser-radiator area.... one of the main issues affecting our cooling systems. |
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Well ......... the cover looks just lovely. Show us the car !!!!!:thumbs:
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Originally Posted by DGXR
(Post 1599366566)
IIRC, all the fasteners for the C4 front spoiler can be accessed without opening the hood.
Also, this would be a great opportunity to add a screen to the intake area to keep out leaves and other debris from collecting in the condenser-radiator area.... one of the main issues affecting our cooling systems. |
Originally Posted by Zeeman
(Post 1599369102)
What vendor on this Forum offers the screen you mentioned? Great idea if one drives their C4 a lot....!!
Some people get fancy and use this type of perforated plate material: perforated sheet Do some searches and you will see what people have done to cover or screen this air intake area. This is a great modification, as long as airflow is not significantly impeded. These cars really need something like this instead of just an open gaping hole to swallow everything. Here are some pictures of my setup, it works great: https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f2f9eabfa0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...5ef91c9c61.jpg |
Looks fine. Who crawls under there to look anyway
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Those pictures are my car, not the OP's. I wanted to show the wire mesh which keeps debris out of the radiator/condenser area.
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Originally Posted by RIC96
(Post 1599379285)
Looks fine. Who crawls under there to look anyway
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good idea and with a bit of black spray paint,,,,,,,,,
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Originally Posted by DGXR
(Post 1599366566)
IIRC, all the fasteners for the C4 front spoiler can be accessed without opening the hood.
Also, this would be a great opportunity to add a screen to the intake area to keep out leaves and other debris from collecting in the condenser-radiator area.... one of the main issues affecting our cooling systems. |
Originally Posted by Zeeman
(Post 1599403118)
Went out to the garage to check it out what you said here.... my GS Must be different than yours...lol. No way one can’t avoid opening the hood to access the nut on the bolts that are on the sides of the spoilers. I’d love to read exactly how you did that..... just askin’....:)
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No problem.... another poster pm’d me said the nuts are stationary on the L/R spoilers. Supposedly the nuts remain fixed so until I check that out I’ll with hold my opinions...:)👍
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^ If that is true about the fixed nuts, then it seems all 3 sections can be removed/installed without opening the hood. Interested to hear your experience when done with your work.
I haven't messed with anything but the center section and that was just to install the wire mesh... also several times I have used a lighter to melt/adjust the center blade to direct more air upward :) My pieces are factory originals, I think. |
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