Mines trunk spoiler opinions

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:19 am

Hey guys whatdya think about this?? I'm hoping to get something sorta like the one that's coming on the 07 Ltd STI..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... Track=true

(hope the link works, I'm still tech impaired)

Post by **complacent** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 7:55 am

I l<3 the Mine's replica spoilers. ..

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 8:00 am

That spoiler is only attached by 3M tape, correct? How well does that hold at high speeds?

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:30 am

sirwilliam wrote:That spoiler is only attached by 3M tape, correct? How well does that hold at high speeds?

I'd e-mail the guy through e-bay to find out the answer to this. I suppose the air forces the spoiler down on the car, but I'd still ask

gsx-lex · Post by **gsx-lex** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:30 am

WOW, for $200, I don't understand why EVERY subaru owner doesn't have one. I say got for it!

Cereb Daithi · Post by **Cereb Daithi** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 9:46 am

psh. i like my little ironing board on the back of my car. it makes me chuckle

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:23 am

the real Mines stuff is supposed to be great quality. you never know about knock-offs...

I dig the lip spoiler look. I'd go the extra step and have it molded on to the trunk and repaint the entire panel.

don't forget: if your 3rd brake light is in the spoiler and you replace it with this, you'll need a new parcel shelf with interior mount 3rd brake light to remain legal for DC area safety inspection.

Post by **complacent** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 10:53 am

Mr Kleen wrote:the real Mines stuff is supposed to be great quality. you never know about knock-offs...

I dig the lip spoiler look. I'd go the extra step and have it molded on to the trunk and repaint the entire panel.

don't forget: if your 3rd brake light is in the spoiler and you replace it with this, you'll need a new parcel shelf with interior mount 3rd brake light to remain legal for DC area safety inspection.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 12:50 pm

wow thanks for all the replies!!!

I've already got the interior shelf 3rd brake light since I never had a spoiler to begin with. Waiting on a reply about the attachment...

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:52 pm

it sticks on with 3M tape. pretty standard method, the only issue is how well the spoiler fits the trunk to begin with. that you will only know by inspecting one in person.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:00 am

hhmmm... I am with you on the molded in method, it'd look pretty slick if the fitment is right to begin with.

Now I just gotta get this cake done next week to pay for it and a DP...

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 5:54 pm

Got an answer from the spoiler manufacturer:

I do not supply the tape or bosses. These can be attached with automotive 3M double sided tape or a boss insert. If using insert holes need to be drilled in both trunk and spoiler to mount

Whatya think?

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 8:25 pm

I'm still holding out for an s202/ s204 trunk. If I can get a hold of one of those that STi wing is gone.

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 12:51 pm

you going to get this? I'd be interested to see the fitment. it may take some effort, but if you have a place to work you could do the prep work. sand down the area of the trunk where the lip mounts, stick in on, bondo, sand, repeat. just like cake frosting...

the better it fits, the less work you have to do to make it fit. if I had a garage to work in, I'd be all over it.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:52 pm

Hey Gabe, I've yet to order it but that is the plan. I must admit you've lessened my trepidation by compairing Bondo to cake icing... It does seem like the best option would be to fully mould it into the trunk lid. Repainting the lid wouldnt be incredibly expensive, would it?

Post by **Sabre** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:51 pm

Contact John Sever. Will (SirWilliam) has his contact info and has used him in the past.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:26 am

Aye aye... And I need to get ahold of SirWill anyway so I can pay him for the TMIC

Good news is the current rash of "cake hell" is now past me. Bad news, no extra income.... :goodvsevil:

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 10:37 am

GeneralGrievous wrote:Bad news, no extra income....

Ok, how can you go through cake hell and not have $$$ afterwards? lol, nevermind, I shouldn't ask...

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:39 pm

No I have some spending money... but unless something else pops up (hopefully) the cake money well has dried up probably till August.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 11:04 pm

Ah so! Guess the middle of summer isn't a big wedding time

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:54 pm

Ordering aforementioned item this week so I'm certain to be asking lotsa bondo etc questions at the meet this week

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:05 pm

You can also PM lance aka "Hypnotk" over on nasioc. He does good work and can usually get in touch w/ him faster than John. He works right on the edge of alexandria and annandale right past home depot at the Cherner Linconln/Mercury 6500 Little River Turnpike next to Jerry's Ford. FYI. Tell him I sent you.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:55 pm

Many thanks as usual Will....you da man

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 5:59 pm

so do you have the lip spoiler now? I'm trying to get up with a guy to trade for a wingless trunk. a Mines [knock off] would look great on there.

GeneralGrievous · Post by **GeneralGrievous** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 8:29 pm

Not yet... they weren't listed on Ebay forever (I guess they got behind on production or sumthin). I think they're back up now... I just need the 200

Maybe after these cakes this month....