Spoiler Coming off.

[Outlawstar98]

Well I want to remove my spoiler for a little bit, and put it back on when im lowered. But when you take it off, there are holes left over. Is theres any like rubber grommet that can slide into it so watter doesn't leak though. I know this one kid that had a 300zx which he took his rear wipper off and put a rubber thing in the hole, But this hole isn't as big as that would be, but its in a carbon trunk so I want it to look good and not just use tape......

anyone got any idea's? (attn)

[Outlawstar98]

http://www.miracerros.com/mustang/spoiloff.htm

found that :D Might try it.

[sandspeed]

just make sure everything is sealed tightly, it would suck to get water in the decklid and in the trunk too.

[BadBandar]

Im also considering removing mine. Just to see how the car will look. The nylon trick sounds pretty good to me. Ill go that route. Hey GL on ur removal. Post some pics when completed.

[klinkb]

yea same here i want to remove mine also

[ucMP3]

Hey, I too am about to remove my wing. It's the oem MP3 Wing, but it should be similar to non 03.5 MSP wings I believe. Thing is there are the 4 main bolts/nuts holding it down on the two sides of the spoiler. Are there any bolts/nuts holding the center part on? And also what is the adhevsive that the factory uses to secure the spoiler on??? What should I use to break the bond of that adhesive?

[sandspeed]

3m double sided tape and several bolts connect the spoiler to the decklid. Use fishing line to slice through the tape. Also, a heat gun helps to get the process moving;)

[ucMP3]

3m double sided tape and several bolts connect the spoiler to the decklid. Use fishing line to slice through the tape. Also, a heat gun helps to get the process moving;)

Cool, thx for the tip. I may do it this weekend.

[sandspeed]

Cool, thx for the tip. I may do it this weekend.

No problem. Also, try finding two sticks to wrap/tie around the ends of about say 3 ft. of fishing line. This way you have leverage and you're hands won't slip off. The link below is a picture of what I'm describing. GL
http://www.bigceramicstore.com/Supplies/TLCH1-6.jpg

[ucMP3]

K, I will probably just tie it onto some dowel rods or something...

[alexB]

Just so you know there are ALOT of holes. And in my opinion it wouldnt look good to just plug them up like you can with other cars.

[ucMP3]

My car is a POS anyways... :D

[Outlawstar98]

Just so you know there are ALOT of holes. And in my opinion it wouldnt look good to just plug them up like you can with other cars.

Only 4 holes for me, I have a carbon trunk and a evo8 spoiler.


Update on this guys, Im going to sonic, when I get home ill start unbolting it :P

[ucMP3]

Only 4 holes for me, I have a carbon trunk and a evo8 spoiler.


Update on this guys, Im going to sonic, when I get home ill start unbolting it :P

I think I may do this tonight when I get off work. Its beautiful outside!

[Outlawstar98]

to me I didnt do it yet.... Its raining :(

[Outlawstar98]

Spoiler off, need to go get the caps now :D

[BadBandar]

pics?!?

[ucMP3]

Spoiler off, need to go get the caps now :D

Let me know where u get em from. Home Depot was a fail last night. I plan on removing my spoiler tmrw so lmk!

[BadBandar]

^^U should try Ace hardware.

[Outlawstar98]

Got caps, Going to wash car then take pics :P

And Go to lowes or Home depo (they both are like the same) and Look for Nylon Caps, Or what I actually used was Push Fasteners cause there head was bigger (cover up the washer indent) But I also bought the nylon caps at the same time.

But you have to figure out what size caps you need first then go and get them. its around the bolt section (it was isle 1 for me in the middle)
The Nylon caps are made by Hillman.

[ucMP3]

I think I was just at the wrong Home Depot. The ghetto Home Depot near the hood is so much closer tho...lol I'll be out in the burbs tomorrow and I'll look then.

[Outlawstar98]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/707/1/26765000175_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/707/1/26765000174_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/707/1/26765000173_large.jpg


And there you have it! :D

[ucMP3]

Nice. Think you could put a close up of the holes? and what sizes did u get? All 1/4" and one 3/8" ?

[Outlawstar98]

well I had the evo 8 spoiler on a carbon trunk, Idk what the stock ones would be, you will have to take the spoiler off to see.

[ucMP3]

o ok.

[Stormtrooper77]

Eh, not a fan of HUGE spoilers but with it off it looks like a regular Protege.

[thorracing271]

Eh, not a fan of HUGE spoilers but with it off it looks like a regular Protege.

+1. But i think it looks equally nice, just depends on what look your going for, quiet sleeper type. Or LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME! (silly)


I wish i would have got a MSP instead of my P5 (sadbanana)

[J_Naoto]

wingless ftw! i like it. :D

[Outlawstar98]

well I am getting the 2003.5 lip soon :P so just hold your horses people who think it looks like a stock protege Lol.

[blkonblkMSP]

wingless ftw! i like it. :D

+1 looks hawt

[Outlawstar98]

+1 looks hawt

so does your mom!

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BURNNNNNNNNN





(peep)


lol jk jk

[WIMSPWI]

to me I didnt do it yet.... Its raining :(

you have a carbon trunk with a spoiler on it? that is a sin....(sad1)

[Outlawstar98]

since when is that a sin mannnnnnn hahaha

[ucMP3]

Spoiler is off, but a problem has arisen. The 6 holes are slightly smaller than the 3/8" plug but too big for the 1/4" plug. I tried to cut the 3/8 plug so it will slide over but the top base before the head of the plug is too wide to fit... So I'm about to head up to Lowes or Ace hardware and try to figure something out.

Then it's time for a car wash. :)

[Outlawstar98]

lol, then pic? haha, but if you can make the 3/8th one go all the way in, then just put silcone on the back of it to seal it up.

[ucMP3]

lol, then pic? haha, but if you can make the 3/8th one go all the way in, then just put silcone on the back of it to seal it up.

Ya, I think to make them work I will have to file down the plastic part that comes out of the head of the plug. Its just got too wide of a diameter by probably ~2 mm and it won't sit down in the hole. Would silicone sealant come back out easily?

[ucMP3]

Found some 5/16 hole plugs at Ace Hardware. They fit perfectly.

Check my sig for an updated pic. I will take some more and post in the next couple days.

[Outlawstar98]

yeah i cant see that pic in your sig man. haha

[rally2003]

Looks good, but I think I shake what my mamma gave me. Wow that sounds wrong in so many ways.

[ucMP3]

It looks too clean without the spoiler. And the view in the rear-view mirror is f'in lovely. I did one polishing compound coat on the trunk 2 nights ago and I think today I will do a lot more. My paint was faded like a mofo. lol :D

[AllyMazda3]

get some vinyl decal to cover the holes. just cut squares or have someone use a viny cutter to make circles.

[ucMP3]

I'm just gonna paint the nylon plugs with touch-up paint.

[Outlawstar98]

yeah, my carbon was faded a little but after I waxed and polished it a couple times it came out good :D

[Outlawstar98]

I'm just gonna paint the nylon plugs with touch-up paint.

good boy :P


Thats why im happy my car is black, I used black plugs ;)

[ucMP3]

good boy :P


Thats why im happy my car is black, I used black plugs ;)

I have white & black plugs in a yellow trunk lid. :D

[We Are Ninja]

Eh, not a fan of HUGE spoilers but with it off it looks like a regular Protege.

Makes it look long and lean.

Wingless. For when you're feelin' fast, but not so furious.

[ucMP3]

Makes it look long and lean.

Wingless. For when you're feelin' fast, but not so furious.

QFT

[sanblaster]

looks like a plain protege.

[ucMP3]

looks like a plain protege.

Thx. Now if I can just get this yellow paint off. :) Be good to go.