2008 G37 spoiler removal
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2008 G37 spoiler removal
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I am going to be bringing home a 2008 g37 6mt today with a spoiler. Can anyone tell me how labor intensive/costs involved in removing it? Can I do it myself? Also, how much does the silver lip cost that will go in it's place...
Rachel
I am going to be bringing home a 2008 g37 6mt today with a spoiler. Can anyone tell me how labor intensive/costs involved in removing it? Can I do it myself? Also, how much does the silver lip cost that will go in it's place...
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First, you're going to have holes in the trunk from where the screws that keep the spoiler were mounted. You'll have to get that patched up and painted.
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
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First, you're going to have holes in the trunk from where the screws that keep the spoiler were mounted. You'll have to get that patched up and painted.
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
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This about sums it up. If you really want the chrome lip, I can pretty much guarantee you'll find people on this forum that would trade you their chrome for your painted. Good luck and welcome! Props for being a female with a GREAT taste in automobiles!! BTW-I'm sure people will be asking you to post pics of both your car and yourself...... jus a heads up
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First, you're going to have holes in the trunk from where the screws that keep the spoiler were mounted. You'll have to get that patched up and painted.
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
Second, it is required by law to have that center brake light, so you'll probably have to buy a rear shelf with that light and install it. Cars with the spoiler have a different rear shelf that doesn't have the light, since that light is on the spoiler itself.
The holes themselves already make this too much work for removing something that IMO looks better than the mini chrome trunk lip anyway. Also, the rear window is way easier to clean and add tint without that light.
Third, congrats on getting a 6MT
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