Boot Spoiler

Cardina1 · Mar 9th, 2015, 21:13

Would love a boot spoiler as an addition to the car but don't trust myself, has anyone used mycarneedsa.com? for work on a car?

kieran40 · Mar 10th, 2015, 08:35

Cant say i have but ive fitted one, its taxing that's all most of the time is taken up measuring, one mistake if you make one and game over.is there a forum member nr by that can help you.

Failing that by a boot lid with one in situe,or see a local body works its meat and drink for them.

spursfatboy · Mar 11th, 2015, 00:18

Looking at fitting a 2nd hand volvo spoiler to the back end of my S40. I was under the impression that the sites for the bolts were already marked out on the underside of the boot lid?

Not sure about aftermarket fitting though.

fintious maximus · Mar 11th, 2015, 06:23

When you look on the underside of boot lid you'll see four black plastic grommets and these are where the bolts for the spoiler sit so it gives you a start. When I fitted mine I drilled directly through the centre of those caps and spoiler sat straight in. Think I used a 12 mm drill...

kieran40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 09:00

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Originally Posted by spursfatboy

Looking at fitting a 2nd hand volvo spoiler to the back end of my S40. I was under the impression that the sites for the bolts were already marked out on the underside of the boot lid?

Not sure about aftermarket fitting though.

There is but they are large holes so you can't gleam anything from that I used masking tape, pencil measured and measured again, if you just drill holes you won't get it absouloutly spot on it will be out

to get it bob on perfect you need to measure.

GaryS40 · Mar 11th, 2015, 19:55

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Originally Posted by fintious maximus

When you look on the underside of boot lid you'll see four black plastic grommets and these are where the bolts for the spoiler sit so it gives you a start. When I fitted mine I drilled directly through the centre of those caps and spoiler sat straight in. Think I used a 12 mm drill...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieran40

There is but they are large holes so you can't gleam anything from that I used masking tape, pencil measured and measured again, if you just drill holes you won't get it absouloutly spot on it will be out

to get it bob on perfect you need to measure.

Like fintious maximus, I drilled through the centre of the large holes with a 4mm drill bit.
Then I set the spoiler on the holes to ensure they were in the correct position.
When I was happy with the positioning, I opened the holes out to 2mm above the thread size and smoothed off any burr with a file.
Touched it up with some paint, to ensure the risk of corrosion is reduced.
Fit new adhesive mounting pads to the spoiler, then attached the spoiler to the car and tightened up the securing nuts.
Replace the four black nut covers - job done.

Gary

happy diver · Mar 11th, 2015, 20:26

But fintious maximus must have installed a spoiler of concrete or lead

Who even owns a 12mm drill bit

Mar 9th, 2015, 21:13	#1
Cardina1 Junior Member Last Online: Sep 26th, 2023 19:59 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Leyland	Boot Spoiler Would love a boot spoiler as an addition to the car but don't trust myself, has anyone used mycarneedsa.com? for work on a car? __________________ Víðarr (Vidar), 53 P2 Volvo S40 1.6.

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kieran40 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 4th, 2023 12:36 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: paignton	Cant say i have but ive fitted one, its taxing that's all most of the time is taken up measuring, one mistake if you make one and game over.is there a forum member nr by that can help you. Failing that by a boot lid with one in situe,or see a local body works its meat and drink for them. Last edited by kieran40; Mar 10th, 2015 at 08:37.

Mar 11th, 2015, 00:18	#3
spursfatboy Spursfatboy Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 17:45 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Horsham	Looking at fitting a 2nd hand volvo spoiler to the back end of my S40. I was under the impression that the sites for the bolts were already marked out on the underside of the boot lid? Not sure about aftermarket fitting though. __________________ 2002 - V40 2.0 SE Petrol Auto 1999 Phase 1 V40. 1.8 XS Petrol Auto - Dead 2000 Phase 2 S40 2.0 XS Petrol Auto - Mucho Dead, via giant tin operner

Mar 11th, 2015, 06:23	#4
fintious maximus Senior Member Last Online: Jul 17th, 2016 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sheffield	When you look on the underside of boot lid you'll see four black plastic grommets and these are where the bolts for the spoiler sit so it gives you a start. When I fitted mine I drilled directly through the centre of those caps and spoiler sat straight in. Think I used a 12 mm drill... __________________ 2004 S40 1.8 in Met Cherry Red 1999 V70 T5 now sadly departed 1985 740, very much departed

Mar 11th, 2015, 20:26	#7
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	But fintious maximus must have installed a spoiler of concrete or lead Who even owns a 12mm drill bit __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

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