Rear Spoiler Removal

newman039 · 05-10-2009, 12:49 AM

I know there have been posts regarding the rear spoiler removal however, I do not see anyone who has actually attempted it. I really want all the other features of the sports package but dislike the look of the rear spoiler.

Has anyone successfully taken off the rear spoiler either by themselves or with professional assistance?

If so, how labor intensive was it ? How much touch up work was required and were there holes to fill up ?

SoCal 370Z · 05-10-2009, 12:53 AM

You will have to go to a body shop and have the holes filled for the bolts that hold the spoiler to the trunk lid from the inside.

spearfish25 · 05-10-2009, 10:37 AM

The rear center brake light also appears incorporated into the rear spoiler, no?

AK370Z · 05-10-2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

The rear center brake light also appears incorporated into the rear spoiler, no?

Actually it's not

.

newman039 · 05-10-2009, 02:37 PM

Thanks, is there any additional adhesive material I am going to need to worry about ?

AK370Z · 05-10-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newman039

Thanks, is there any additional adhesive material I am going to need to worry about ?

I'm guessing 3M double sided tape?(not 100% sure)

spearfish25 · 05-10-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Actually it's not

.

I stand corrected

. Impressive how well it all blends together when the spoiler is installed.

mspeasl · 05-10-2009, 08:22 PM

If you are not in a hurry to spend a lot of money in the body shop, think about this. Try to find someone in your area that has a none sport 370 that is the same color as your car. Maybe they could be talked into exchanging hatch's? Saves everyone alot of money in the end. Now if you are in a hurry and can't wait for more cars to develop in your area, all bets are off.

ChrisSlicks · 05-10-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

Actually it's not

.

Looks like it's integrated into the spoiler on mine.

355890 · 05-10-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newman039

I really want all the other features of the sports package but dislike the look of the rear spoiler.

frost · 05-10-2009, 10:08 PM

I know it's not what you were asking, but I really like the spoiler for what it's worth.

Rogue Z · 05-11-2009, 11:27 AM

I like the rear spoiler however i didn't get the sports pkg...so i dont have one...was wonder what ppl do when the get them taken off?

frost · 05-11-2009, 08:25 PM

^ sell them to guys who like them but didn't buy the sport package

2theextreme · 05-11-2009, 09:37 PM

If you look at the first diagram posted by SoCal you can see the way the spoiler curves on the left and right side near the center so it just "sits" over the 3rd light. It doesn't appear be attached to the spoiler.

AK370Z · 05-11-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Looks like it's integrated into the spoiler on mine.

It looks like it but it's not. The picture I posted was the US version car. Dare to take your spoiler apart to find out the truth?

05-10-2009, 12:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
newman039 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 16	Rear Spoiler Removal I know there have been posts regarding the rear spoiler removal however, I do not see anyone who has actually attempted it. I really want all the other features of the sports package but dislike the look of the rear spoiler. Has anyone successfully taken off the rear spoiler either by themselves or with professional assistance? If so, how labor intensive was it ? How much touch up work was required and were there holes to fill up ? __________________ Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real Cool Hand

05-10-2009, 12:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	You will have to go to a body shop and have the holes filled for the bolts that hold the spoiler to the trunk lid from the inside. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!! Last edited by SoCal 370Z; 05-10-2009 at 11:21 AM.

05-10-2009, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
newman039 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10 Drives: Nothing Rep Power: 16	Thanks, is there any additional adhesive material I am going to need to worry about ? __________________ Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real Cool Hand

05-10-2009, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 268	Exchange.............. If you are not in a hurry to spend a lot of money in the body shop, think about this. Try to find someone in your area that has a none sport 370 that is the same color as your car. Maybe they could be talked into exchanging hatch's? Saves everyone alot of money in the end. Now if you are in a hurry and can't wait for more cars to develop in your area, all bets are off. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

05-11-2009, 09:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	If you look at the first diagram posted by SoCal you can see the way the spoiler curves on the left and right side near the center so it just "sits" over the 3rd light. It doesn't appear be attached to the spoiler. Last edited by 2theextreme; 05-12-2009 at 12:41 AM.

05-10-2009, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The rear center brake light also appears incorporated into the rear spoiler, no?

05-10-2009, 10:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I know it's not what you were asking, but I really like the spoiler for what it's worth.

05-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rogue Z Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 559 Drives: 2009 Silver MT 370Z Rep Power: 17	I like the rear spoiler however i didn't get the sports pkg...so i dont have one...was wonder what ppl do when the get them taken off?

05-11-2009, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	^ sell them to guys who like them but didn't buy the sport package

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