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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 09:22 PM
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89 TTA - Spoiler loose

I have an 89 TTA and I think it has a reproduction fiberglass spoiler. On the drivers side, I can shake the spoiler where it attaches to the clips, but on the passenger's side it is nice and solid. Is there a way to tighten up the driver's side where those clips are? I believe that is causing quite a racket (noise) and I'm trying to reduce them.
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:20 PM
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Re: 89 TTA - Spoiler loose

the aftermarkets are held on by clips at the tip of the wings i think..check that area!


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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 10:18 PM
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Re: 89 TTA - Spoiler loose

Originally Posted by 1989karr
the aftermarkets are held on by clips at the tip of the wings i think..check that area!
Yes, the clips seem like they are loose between the clips and the spoiler. They seem tight to the metal hatch trim. Is there a way to tighten them up?
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 05:27 PM
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Re: 89 TTA - Spoiler loose

Can you post a picture of your spoiler? If it is the same type as my '91, the center section is riveted to the trunk lid. It can be secured by replacing the rivet with one size larger.
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 03:50 PM
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Re: 89 TTA - Spoiler loose

from what i have seen, they are just screwed into the spoiler. Try see if there are screws on the clips and see if they are tight


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