Duckbill install

[paratrooper]

I have a base Z and bought a duckbill. I expected it to come with an install template but it didn't and searching the DIY section returned zero result. Do you guys have any helpful advice for installing without drilling a random hole in a wrong location ?

Thanks in advance all!

[DavidZ370]

Give Aerojacket a call, they will hook you up with complete details.

[kenchan]

does your base have a factory spoiler?

[Malm]

Originally Posted by paratrooper

I have a base Z and bought a duckbill. I expected it to come with an install template but it didn't and searching the DIY section returned zero result. Do you guys have any helpful advice for installing without drilling a random hole in a wrong location ?

Thanks in advance all!

I was in the same shoes. It does not come with a template. Or at least it did not when I got mine.

Only advice I can give, is to buy those tab things to create a template. You stick them in the hole (4 holes total) and line up the spoiler, tape down the tabs, then pop the spoiler off, and you should have 4 tabs taped to the car, which if they are the right ones, will have guides to drill.

Or take it to a body shop and give them $100 to put it in lol.

[Wonka2581]

I want the same spoiler and one day ill have one... But if I were you I would take it to a good body shop or the dealer to have it installed.. That way if they screw it up they can pay for a replacement... and if you like me I could not bring myself to drill the holes....

[Zoren 370]

Post pictures once you got it installed.

[blackcherry20]

Originally Posted by Zoren 370

Post pictures once you got it installed.

[axmea?]

Originally Posted by Malm

I was in the same shoes. It does not come with a template. Or at least it did not when I got mine.

Only advice I can give, is to buy those tab things to create a template. You stick them in the hole (4 holes total) and line up the spoiler, tape down the tabs, then pop the spoiler off, and you should have 4 tabs taped to the car, which if they are the right ones, will have guides to drill.

Or take it to a body shop and give them $100 to put it in lol.

Exactly how I saw it done. Lining up the spoiler, transfer the tabs, drill holes, and install. Don' t tighten one bolt at a time, instead you may want to tighten each bolt a little at a time.

[paratrooper]

What are these tabs ?!

[ZeroZeta]

I wasn't advanced enough to use tabs or templates. ha ha.

1. I wrapped the lower part of the hatch with painters tape to prevent accidental scratches.

2. Test fitted spoiler

3. Used marker to trace side and front outline of spoiler.

4. Flipped spoiler over and took measurements from outer edge to mounting holes.

5. transferred point location to the hatch and marked off mounting hole points.

6. MEASURED AGAIN - It was during this second measuring that I realized the mounting holes were NOT symmetrical - The front passenger hole was a little higher than the driver side. I then had to readjust the mounting point locations before drilling. I am talking about the holes on the back of the spoiler here.

7. I drilled the holes slightly larger than the bolts - which allowed me a little wiggle room to make sure the spoiler was positioned correctly.

8. As previously stated - do not tighten all the bolts at once. Do it incrementally so you can get the spoiler even.

Note - I think it is pretty typical for the back of the spoiler(portion by your brake light) to have a slight gap - 1/8 - 1/4 inch. that seems to be pretty normal. I lucked out and was closer to the 1/8 gap.

Top is perfect and the gap in the back is only visible if the hatch is open at eye level. Even then it is minor.

I have had mine for almost a year and no issues. I was waiting to get that gap filled when I have some other body work done.

Pics attached of my finished install.

Update - I also will say that I am very happy with how things turned out, but I spent way longer than I should have doing it this way. Between the profanity and frustration I gave serious thought as to why I didn't just pay a body shop for the work. Just throwing that out there so it doesn't come off like everybody got their duckbill installed in 30 minutes or less.

[axmea?]

I hope this helps you out. Here is a visual aid.

[IMG]A370, 370Z, Nissan, Nismo, Nismo Z, Z34, Avant Garde, AeroJacket, 031 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG]B370, 370Z, Nissan, Nismo, Nismo Z, Z34, Avant Garde, AeroJacket, 032 by axmea?, on Flickr[/IMG]

[paratrooper]

Do you guys use washers or not ?

[axmea?]

Thinnest ones that you can find. Use 1/4 inch double sided tape. If not, it will dig into your paint.

[paratrooper]

Originally Posted by axmea?

Thinnest ones that you can find. Use 1/4 inch double sided tape. If not, it will dig into your paint.

Tape goes where ?

[axmea?]

PM'd. Good luck with the install.