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From: Sterling, MA
Originally Posted by Bass,Apr 18 2007, 05:51 PM
f i'll do it for $160.00 
- it takes about 1/2 hour at most to drill a few holes and what's there to warranty 
??!!
- it takes about 1/2 hour at most to drill a few holes and what's there to warranty ??!!
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From: Franklin MA
the only reason that would happen is if the dealer did not prime the areas where they drilled into the trunk - for the lip you are screwing into plastic (inside the wheel well) so no worries there
Glenn helped me install two rear spoilers and cubby and i did the one on the lude at most - it takes 20 minutes because the spots are pre-marked on the car
if you want to look for surface rust on the s2000s - look where the trunk bumpers (little rubber feet are) almost every one has surface rust where the rubber stops screw in
as a side note - how did you make out with the ecu mike?
Glenn helped me install two rear spoilers and cubby and i did the one on the lude at most - it takes 20 minutes because the spots are pre-marked on the car
if you want to look for surface rust on the s2000s - look where the trunk bumpers (little rubber feet are) almost every one has surface rust where the rubber stops screw in
as a side note - how did you make out with the ecu mike?
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From: Westport, MA
That takes all the fun out of it. The front spoiler is all but plug and play. Drilling the rear holes and sealing them properly so that they don't corrode is very easy as well. Max and I did mine in his driveway once. I daily drive mine in the winter and after two years had no corrosion at all. Even if the dealer messes it up, it won't show signs of corrosion till well after your 12mo warranty.
Bring the parts to a meet and someone will help you out.
(Singing): That's what friends are forrrrrrrr"
Bring the parts to a meet and someone will help you out.
(Singing): That's what friends are forrrrrrrr"
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From: Sterling, MA
Originally Posted by Bass,Apr 18 2007, 07:42 PM
the only reason that would happen is if the dealer did not prime the areas where they drilled into the trunk - for the lip you are screwing into plastic (inside the wheel well) so no worries there
Glenn helped me install two rear spoilers and cubby and i did the one on the lude at most - it takes 20 minutes because the spots are pre-marked on the car
if you want to look for surface rust on the s2000s - look where the trunk bumpers (little rubber feet are) almost every one has surface rust where the rubber stops screw in
as a side note - how did you make out with the ecu mike?
Glenn helped me install two rear spoilers and cubby and i did the one on the lude at most - it takes 20 minutes because the spots are pre-marked on the car
if you want to look for surface rust on the s2000s - look where the trunk bumpers (little rubber feet are) almost every one has surface rust where the rubber stops screw in
as a side note - how did you make out with the ecu mike?
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From: Gainesville
Originally Posted by sireousrex,Apr 18 2007, 01:44 PM
That takes all the fun out of it. The front spoiler is all but plug and play. Drilling the rear holes and sealing them properly so that they don't corrode is very easy as well. Max and I did mine in his driveway once. I daily drive mine in the winter and after two years had no corrosion at all. Even if the dealer messes it up, it won't show signs of corrosion till well after your 12mo warranty.
Bring the parts to a meet and someone will help you out.
(Singing): That's what friends are forrrrrrrr"
Bring the parts to a meet and someone will help you out.
(Singing): That's what friends are forrrrrrrr"
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From: Westport, MA
You can use primer and touchup paint to cover the bare metal from the drilling. Max put a few gobs of clear silicone sealant on the areas where the bolts went through as well for extra protection. No way that water was getting near the holes, and if it did, the metal was not bare.
If you are doing this now, afterthe holes have been un treated for a while, I suggest sanding or filing the bare metal slightly to remove any surface rust before priming it. You do not want to seal in any rust as it will spread.
If you are doing this now, afterthe holes have been un treated for a while, I suggest sanding or filing the bare metal slightly to remove any surface rust before priming it. You do not want to seal in any rust as it will spread.