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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 02:41 AM
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I've decided that I no longer want the rear spoiler. Will it be an involved/expensive process? Will I have to fill the holes and spray the whole trunk? Would it just be more cost efficient to get a cf trunk?
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 03:50 AM
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Maybe you could find someone with a black trunk w/o spoiler that will trade.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by NNY S2k,Jul 27 2004, 03:50 AM
Maybe you could find someone with a black trunk w/o spoiler that will trade.
much easier and possible $ in your pocket. I know that if you offered a straight up trade, you should get many many offers. OEM rear spoiler is one of the cleanest wing for that car. I would've done it/swapped with you if I still had my car
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:07 AM
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Someone on this board would be happy to trade with you.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 08:25 AM
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dispader,Jul 27 2004, 04:41 AM
I've decided that I no longer want the rear spoiler. Will it be an involved/expensive process? Will I have to fill the holes and spray the whole trunk? Would it just be more cost efficient to get a cf trunk?
As others have said, trading is probably your best bet, our getting the CF replacement you mentioned.

To answer your question though, there are at least four holes drilled in the trunk lid to mount that spoiler. You decide if it's worth having them filled in and the lid repainted.

Good luck,
Steve R.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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just trade it with someone on the board and get them to fork out some cash. Right now i'm contemplating the same thing.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Yea good advice. Trade the whole trunk also. Better yet trade it with me!!! I'll take it.
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Old Jul 27, 2004 | 02:39 PM
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I'd love to trade it with someone but I couldn't do it in good conscience. Awhile back something spilled/splashed on the spoiler and back bumper and now there are dull/discolored areas in the paint. I've buffed, claybared and wet sanded and it won't come out. You can't see it unless you are right up on top of it but it is there. I have no idea what caused it or how it got there but I couldn't dish it off on someone else. I guess if a bodyshop quotes for over $500ish a cf trunk would be the best route. But then I would have to get a cf hood...
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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You may be able to "shop around" other body shops for a better price. Good luck.
If you get the CF trunk, do you plan on selling the one you have now "as is"?
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