High rise spoiler. Installed. Doesn't look right.

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 26, 2012

The title says it all. I installed the 2gb high rise wing after removing the 3 piece one from my 1998 eclipse. I searched everywhere for the specs on where to install it as close to possible to oem. After all my work and covering up the million holes from the previous spoiler it doesn't look right. I'd post a pic but don't know how to. My question is: does anyone have those specs by any chance?

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My concern was I placed the spoiler too far forward. I went off a screen capture from a youtube video to be honest. Lined up right so its not crooked or anything. What do you guys think?

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 27, 2012

Lol I've lined it up a million times, compared pics and realized it can't be more than a half inch off. Anyone have the actual measurements?

Arnie · Apr 27, 2012

my dreamt dsm said:
looks good. Now go get a gsx decal

Where can I get one?!

hahah

romeen · Apr 27, 2012

Tha Fella Dylan said:
Lol I've lined it up a million times, compared pics and realized it can't be more than a half inch off. Anyone have the actual measurements?

I'm in a generous mood today.

Looking straight down on passenger side.

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Driver side is obviously the same but here's a pic anyway.

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Purple_Demon · Apr 27, 2012

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As long as you drilled your holes in the spots where i have grey primer then you are correct.

The best way to do it is drill the front holes first and mount that, then drill the back according so. The front can only be drilled in a hole big enough to fit the bolt. But yours looks ok

DSM_Rastafari · Apr 27, 2012

Out of curiosity, i plan on doing this project myself, only thing that is stopping me is plugging the holes. What method did you use for it?

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 27, 2012

Had my uncle weld the holes closed for a case of beer.

I heard there was actual rubber plugs for them too though. If you need any help, let me know, I documented the whole thing.

Purple_Demon · Apr 27, 2012

plugging which ones? The ones for the Tsi solar wing?

If so then I just used fiberglass sheets and patched over them and then used glazing putty and blended it down. Cant even tell if you close your eyes and feel.

Check my build thread - last page, should be plenty of pics

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/dsm...3-2g-talon-tsi-450awhp-build-first-dsm-2.html

DSM_Rastafari · Apr 27, 2012

Jeez welding a bit extreme, looking for something more DYI at home LOL

, im interested in those rubber plugs, have any more info on them? And @ Purple Demon, for a 2G low profile

johnovision27 · Apr 27, 2012

If you really are looking for a rough "get them plugged" kinda ordeal, go out and get the christmas tree interior plugs that will fit into the hole, paint them to match, and slap some silicon window sealant under the base. BAM! You're waterproof again.

I know it works because I did this on my Cavalier back when I was 17. They were sealed shut until the day I sold it 5 years later

Arnie · Apr 27, 2012

Hey guys can anyone help me if it isn't to much trouble? I am
Currently trying to install the high rise.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/app...623-question-about-spoiler.html#post152961749

Thanks for the help!

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 28, 2012

What johnovision said. I wanted to do it because it was easier but I had the resources so I just did it. I have seen the plugs on and they are pretty unnoticeable.

johnovision27 · Apr 28, 2012

DSM_Rastafari said:
Jeez welding a bit extreme, looking for something more DYI at home , im interested in those rubber plugs, have any more info on them? And @ Purple Demon, for a 2G low profile

Thats what it looks like. Mind you these are unpainted and have faded because of UV. You can even contour them to gentle curves if you're patient enough with the silicon.

TSI_93 · Apr 28, 2012

I believe the OP's car had no spoiler factory.

But the best way would be to weld the holes shut.

Though you could use body filler.

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 28, 2012

It had the factory three piece, mine was welded and painted. Pain in the ass but worth it. I was gonna use bondo but my uncle offered. Those plugs don't look too shabby

Guzman08 · Apr 28, 2012

yeah the top part of the spoiler lines up with the edge of the trunk.. looks good.

alex209 · Apr 28, 2012

Looks good to me

Tha Fella Dylan · Apr 29, 2012

Where do you get fiberglass sheets from?

slayer450 · Apr 29, 2012

Tha Fella Dylan said:
Where do you get fiberglass sheets from?

Walmart, fiberglass repair kit. Comes with fiberglass sheets and resin

Nicklepage1010 · Apr 29, 2012

Looks fine to me

DSM_Rastafari · Apr 30, 2012

@ Tha Fella Dylan, you said you documented the whole conversion? Mind if you pm it to me? Plan on doing it tmr

DSMoverJDM · Dec 3, 2012

im glad i came across this. im interested in swapping the 3 piece spoiler for the high rise. only problems is the only oem high rise spoiler for sale is white and my car is black, and second i dont have any experience with welding so i wouldnt know what to do with covering holes.

but def a project i plan on doing soon.

GofaST4life · Dec 3, 2012

DSMoverJDM said:
im glad i came across this. im interested in swapping the 3 piece spoiler for the high rise. only problems is the only oem high rise spoiler for sale is white and my car is black, and second i dont have any experience with welding so i wouldnt know what to do with covering holes.

but def a project i plan on doing soon.

Paint it yourself. Its really not that hard to do.

casperfast · Dec 4, 2012

jtmcinder said:
My guess is that the problem is that you installed it correctly. It's supposed to remind you of that school trip to St. Louis.

it looks good. i installed my 2bg talon wing on a 2ga talon hatch, what a PITA, and took a bit to get it sealed right. but much worth it to me

aajj1987 · Dec 4, 2012

looks good to me... makes me nervous cause im fixing to do the tsi high rise wing on mine. id say go measure from sides of trunk to base of spoiler mark off and the measure from back of car trunk to back of spoiler. I hate doing stuff free handed myself

Cdc1221 · Dec 4, 2012

I dont know why, but i actually like the look of the 3piece better, but yep definitely looks to close to call op

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