removing trunk spoiler

TN370ZLC · 02-23-2009, 04:11 PM

Funny thing though, . . . when the "official" pictures
were released from Nissan, it showed (I guess) a base
model with the Sport package wheels (Rays 19" inch wheels).

I thought it looked real nice without the rear spoiler.
Not so "fast and furious", a lot more mature sports car.

My thoughts . . . . .

FairmanZ · 02-23-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TN370ZLC

Funny thing though, . . . when the "official" pictures
were released from Nissan, it showed (I guess) a base
model with the Sport package wheels (Rays 19" inch wheels).

I thought it looked real nice without the rear spoiler.
Not so "fast and furious", a lot more mature sports car.

My thoughts . . . . .

For the Japan market, the Sport Package does NOT include the rear spoiler or front chin spoiler. The spoilers are available as separate options. (I know this because I have a Japanese brochure.) That's why most JDM pictures of Sport Package cars do not have the spoiler on them.

I happen to love the look with the spoiler, so I'm happy it's included with the Sport Package.

chubbs · 02-23-2009, 05:04 PM

Yes, it would be possible. It will probably be attached to the body with a few bolts/screws under the plastic trim in the trunk lid.

If you remove it, having removed the trim without damaging it, you will then need to fill holes in the bodywork, smooth it down, treat it paint it, etc.

...So why not just just leave the spoiler in place? When you come to sell the car, most people will like it.

epod86 · 02-23-2009, 05:32 PM

Most dealers won't do the swap because it will put them in an odd spot with the remaining car you swap to/from. granted, all they would have to do would be to add the front spoiler and then they have the 'aerodynamic package', but I think they know that the sports package is selling the spoilers more than anything else.

dad · 02-23-2009, 05:52 PM

$400.00 or $500.00 for a piece of plastic, that probably cost them $40.00, no thanks. I don't like the way it makes the Z look, I think it looks better without it.

ArtVandaleigh · 02-23-2009, 06:21 PM

If it's anything like the 350z OEM spoiler, it will be held to the hatch by a few screws and strong tape. I replaced mine on the 350 and it was a b!tch to get off... the tape has a extremely good bond.

02-23-2009, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
TN370ZLC Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lenoir City,TN Posts: 58 Drives: Nissan Sentra Rep Power: 17	Funny thing . . . Funny thing though, . . . when the "official" pictures were released from Nissan, it showed (I guess) a base model with the Sport package wheels (Rays 19" inch wheels). I thought it looked real nice without the rear spoiler. Not so "fast and furious", a lot more mature sports car. My thoughts . . . . .

02-23-2009, 05:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
chubbs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Zeeland Posts: 1,046 Drives: 2016 370z Auto-Grey Rep Power: 7587	Yes, it would be possible. It will probably be attached to the body with a few bolts/screws under the plastic trim in the trunk lid. If you remove it, having removed the trim without damaging it, you will then need to fill holes in the bodywork, smooth it down, treat it paint it, etc. ...So why not just just leave the spoiler in place? When you come to sell the car, most people will like it. __________________ . '03 Grey >>> '06 Black >>>'10 Silver >>> '16 Grey ^

02-23-2009, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	$400.00 or $500.00 for a piece of plastic, that probably cost them $40.00, no thanks. I don't like the way it makes the Z look, I think it looks better without it. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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02-23-2009, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
epod86 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 229 Drives: 06 Mustang GT BK M5 Rep Power: 242	Most dealers won't do the swap because it will put them in an odd spot with the remaining car you swap to/from. granted, all they would have to do would be to add the front spoiler and then they have the 'aerodynamic package', but I think they know that the sports package is selling the spoilers more than anything else.

02-23-2009, 06:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
ArtVandaleigh Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 227 Drives: 09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 676	If it's anything like the 350z OEM spoiler, it will be held to the hatch by a few screws and strong tape. I replaced mine on the 350 and it was a b!tch to get off... the tape has a extremely good bond.