I want to buy the OEM spoiler and install it myself rather than pay $188 to have the dealership do it. How hard is it to do myself? What kind of tools do I need? Anybody have any advice? Please let me know. Thanks.

 

There seems to be a small rash of people about to do this (3rd thread today).
It is not that tough a job. If the spoiler doesn't come with the appropriate instructions, download a set from HandA.
I had a complete "How To" guide with lots of pics about this install but the search will NOT find it no matter what words I put in.

 

I heard that they had to replace one of the servers, so maybe your old thread is "temporarily unavailable."

 

Yore tho sthmart!

 

O Thank You, Thank You

 

Look around maybe? I had mine dealer installed (1 year after car purchace) here in Sacramento for $75.00, and I got the satisfaction of labor warranty with my parts warranty.

 

The stock front and rear add-on spoilers come pre-painted from Honda and match perfect.

The front spoiler really makes a huge difference. It really catches your eye and really adds a lot to the front of the vehicle.

At first I wasn't sure about the rear spoiler. I've never seen one in person, and I must now say it's a must. When test fitting, after I pulled it off - - the car just didn't look the same without it. That rear spoiler is really meant for the car, and it looks like it belongs there. I'm really not one for wings, but this one goes great and almost looks like it's molded to the car. I still think you must see both of these in person to appreciate them.

INSTALL: The front spoiler took no time at all. Maybe about 30 minutes and it was on. The rear spoiler took a little longer. You do have to do some drilling but Honda has everything pre-marked.

Here are some sample pics from Airgate's install:

First, the drilling begins on the indented marks of the trunk. . .


Finally. . .after using 3mm, then 6mm and then an 8mm drill bit!


Some more holes won't hurt. . .


Touch Up paint will keep corrosion at bay!


The essential spring removal "tool" in action. . .


I didn't have the special rear spring removal tool above to replace the springs. But, I used some rubber tipped plyers, and got the old ones out no problem. The new springs really make the trunk pop up. It pops up much higher than it did with no wing and the stock springs which I like. If you add the wing and don't put the new springs in, the trunk won't be able to hold itself up after you open it. It would be a good idea to add the new springs.

Some pics:

 

I feel the heavy duty springs are "optional" and is unnecessary. I have a fairly heavy aftermarket spoiler on mine with the original springs of course. The trunk lid rests so vertically when fully open that the spring does very little work. I've had no issues with the trunk lid ever coming back down. On the OEM spoiler I installed for another owner, we left out the new springs. He's not had a problem.
Whether it pops up an inch or 2-3 inches makes little difference. You still have to lift it the rest of the way.

 

Search works now. Found it!
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...er%20userid1612

 

oh damn, i will need to get my installed in a week or so after i order it this week.
thanks ya!

LIL Raja