Has anyone ever put back on their stock chrome spoiler after mounting on the OEM Rear Deck Spoiler? If so, did you experience any issues?

I am thinking about going back to that chrome piece, but still not sure since they had to drill holes to mount the rear deck spoiler.

 

That's one reason why I didn't drill the holes that are outside the chrome for my spoiler. Spoiler's been mounted for several years now and still fits flush & tight. To patch those holes and do a repaint & blend is going to cost quite a bit, probably at least $500.
Do you just dislike the spoiler that much? Might be able to find someone that would trade trunk lids, might be the easiest solution and a win for someone wanting a spoiler on the cheap if they were close by.

 

I don't dislike the spoiler now that it's been on my car for a little less than a year. I'm just starting like the chrome piece more.

My spoiler and other aero parts were installed at the shop when I got all my other mods done. Does the template that come with the rear deck spoiler require drilling outside the chrome piece? If thats the case then I'll just stick to it. Unless someone with a blue slate wants to swap trunk lids.

 

I wish you would have posted this earlier and lived closer to me. I have a blue slate and just got the spoiler and am having it installed in the next week lol.

 

You might post a WTT (want to trade) post in the classifieds, might get some interest.
As far as the template, yes, it's part of the install w/ the press clips that snap the spoiler to the outer body panels. I doubt the installer would not have drilled them, you could always call and ask though.

 

What was your alternative to not drilling the holes? double sided tape?

 

Is there also a way to see if holes were drilled or not? I can't see anything with the spoiler already mounted.

 

Hmm, the local Infiniti dealer just quoted $100.88 for the install, including a loaner car and a lifetime guarantee on the install. I think I might just play it safe and pay the 100 bucks, saves me time and also ensures that the holes are drilled correctly. I might be able to go in and talk to a rep and get the price down a bit.

 

It's not that hard to do the install if you have the patience and the ***** to drill into your trunk. As Blnewt has said, I've heard of people not drilling the outside holes with no issues. Took me about 3 hours to install with no issues and I did drill the holes. Just wanted to give you my .02 and maybe save you $100.

 

Here's the thread that was posted that I got my OEM spoiler from and I wrote a little DIY in there somewhere. I didn't have a template or mounting hardware included w/ mine (that's why it was $55) so I just measured carefully and drilled it out. With the included template the install should be a breeze. The included double sided tape was all I used for the outer edges instead of the snap clips and it's held solid since I posted on this thread~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...5-on-ebay.html
Actually here's the single post w/ the DIY install details~
https://www.myg37.com/forums/3313864-post47.html

 

Thanks for the advice guys! I'm looking into see if some friends can help me out since I don't have the tools or a work space (live in the city). If not I may just have to bite the bullet and pay the dealer, I'm usually only home on Fri-Sun, but I have a rare week at home next week.

 

I didn't drill the outside holes and turned out just fine

 

Got a very high quality body shop that sponsors a local forum I am on to install the front lip and the rear spoiler for 70 bucks. I think 70 bucks is a pretty awesome price for both parts.

 

That's a really good price. I had no idea that dealers charged so little for the install.

 

The independent body shop was cheaper and I think I trust them a little more. The local dealer wanted 100.88 for the rear spoiler and 120.32 for the lip. Still not bad for dealer prices if you want to go that route.