dj219957

hi,

i have what looks like a genuine v5 sti spoiler (its says japan abs on the bottom)
The outer holes line up with the holes in my boot already (93 wrx) :-)

But is it really necessary to drill holes in the middle of the boot for all the oter bolts or can i just get away with the three at each end. (i could use strong double sided foam tape in the middle maybee)
the only problem i can see is that the spoiler bows upfrom the boot slightly in the middle.

cheers


andy

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

what colour is it?

dj219957

dark blue

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

it may be a v6 if dark blue

i bought one advertised as a v5 but its a v6 for sure

dj219957

how do you tell?

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

is the top totally flat or is it slighty raised?

dj219957

looking at the back of the car it bow up in the middle slightly. from a birds eye view the top is flat (no lip).

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

does the top look like this?

dj219957

no

dj219957

sti 5 then. back to topic. do i need to fix in the middle

LUCKO

iTrader: (3)

the pic is a 6, you have a 5

you need to fix spoiler/drill extra in middle when fastened it will straighten the bow

tanyatriangles

iTrader: (2)

Don't assume it's a genuine one just because it says Japan and ABS: my f/glass copy did too. They make the copies by moulding off a real one

Only way to tell is to look at the plastic bit that holds the brakelight in position: it ought to be ABS too, held on with screws and about 3mm thick. Also, IIRC, the brakelights are white but show red

I have a real one now, it's lighter than a copy too.

And yes, I'd screw it/bolt it down in the centre to get rid of the bow.

"Taylor"

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Fitted a version 6 spoiler to my 93wrx. I was a bit concerned as it was bowing up in the middle, but when i drilled the boot lid and put a couple of self tapping screws in the middle it pulled down flat fine. Its advisable to screw it in the middle too, as its subjected to a lot more force than the lower standard wrx spoiler, so needs the added strength.