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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 09:51 AM
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Spoiler/wing replacement

My wrap around spoiler was in rough shape, rotted from years of pine needles. Looking at replacing it with the style of the one in the picture attached. Would the holes be a direct bolt up? I'd rather not get a full hatch if I don't have to. Thanks for any input!
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 10:35 AM
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Re: Spoiler/wing replacement

Originally Posted by Blarfy
My wrap around spoiler was in rough shape, rotted from years of pine needles. Looking at replacing it with the style of the one in the picture attached. Would the holes be a direct bolt up? I'd rather not get a full hatch if I don't have to. Thanks for any input!
OER spoiler
OER spoiler


The bolt holes will not line up.

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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Spoiler/wing replacement

if you have a service manual it should have the measurements for alignment. you will need to drill new holes. Dont want a fiberglass replacement spoiler?
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 12:20 PM
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Re: Spoiler/wing replacement

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if you have a service manual it should have the measurements for alignment. you will need to drill new holes. Dont want a fiberglass replacement spoiler?
my car didn't have a manual when I bought it. Honestly not a fan of the wrap around spoiler look, especially the repro ones I've found. It would need to be drilled though? I wonder if it would be easier to find one with the other spoiler type already on a hatch then.
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 12:29 AM
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Re: Spoiler/wing replacement

Been through this myself.
The holes do not line up. The panel has to come off, the old holes closed up, new ones drilled and then all goes back together.
Keep in mind that this style of spoiler exists in two versions.
One of them has a recess for the third brake light housing to fit in, the other does not.
I was lucky enough to find one that has it and it fits nicely ontop of the original brake light that came with the car and it's wraparound wing.
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