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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Ok well that a good thing then..just didnt know how it was holding up over time. thanks.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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You can pick up the rear shelf without the third brake light from g35parts.com for $167. Here's the site http://www.g35parts.com/9083/osc/pro...0425750311b9df

However, if your window is tinted dark enough in back, there's really no need to remove it since it can't be seen from the outside. I left mine in and simply disconnected the third brake light for the window after installing the OEM spoiler. The connector for the third brake light in the window is a brown connector located towards the middle portion of the trunk where the trunk lid meets the body. Simply remove three of the molding clips from the top of the trunk. You'll see a wire with a brown connector running up towards the brake light through a round opening with foam. A good way to make sure you're disconnecting the correct wire is to have someone step on your brake while disconnecting the wire to make sure you got the right one.

Originally Posted by ufo
no paint issues with mine. I got a chance to compare this spoiler side by side with the OEM spoiler - I like this one better. It is more pronounced than the OEM. my opinion only of course. I switched to the spoiler brake light also. I see that there is a rear deck available that doesn't have the brake light, but it is something like $500.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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yeah that is what I did. My back tint is pretty dark so you really don't see the brake light anyway. The other downside to swapping in the rear deck w/o brake light is my tint is cut around the brake light, so then I would have to get that redone as well. too much trouble. Would rather spend that money on some HP :-)
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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This helped out a TON!!
Thanks for the writeup!!
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Question. What about the back up camera?
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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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great write-up and thanks for posting..
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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how do you take the mid-top two clips out?
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gicode0823


how do you take the mid-top two clips out?
slide a flat head and lift up then pull it with your hand, it will make a weird noise.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Has anyone tried installing the OEM spoiler? If yes, did it require extra drilling?
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwang
Has anyone tried installing the OEM spoiler? If yes, did it require extra drilling?
Yes, 2 holes on both sides.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Retromoe
Yes, 2 holes on both sides.
Hmm... I'm not a mechanic nor do I have any knowledge of drilling -- do you think a noob like me would be able to install it if I have the proper tools?
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kwang
Hmm... I'm not a mechanic nor do I have any knowledge of drilling -- do you think a noob like me would be able to install it if I have the proper tools?
Well when you buy the kit, It comes with all the instructions and templates and what tools and bits to get, If you've never drilled a hole or screwed into a wall then let the dealership handle it for you, saves you the trouble and risk of making the wrong hole, Please make sure you buy OEM, not the knock-offs they have on ebay.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Retromoe
Well when you buy the kit, It comes with all the instructions and templates and what tools and bits to get, If you've never drilled a hole or screwed into a wall then let the dealership handle it for you, saves you the trouble and risk of making the wrong hole, Please make sure you buy OEM, not the knock-offs they have on ebay.
Ah ok, thanks! I'm planning to buy it from Riverside Infiniti.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Update

It's been over one year now since install. It's still rock solid and the paint looks perfect with no fading.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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Great DIY. Interesting that your light bar is red, mine is white. Red on Red and white on white would probably look better, I wonder if they just changed the bar to be red for 09's.

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