Duckbill install

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.

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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]

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