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Old 29 November 2011, 10:48 PM
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Default Fixing roof spoiler.

See 2nd pic in the link. How is it supposed to be bolted on? Surely no one would drill??????

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item3f104ba936
Old 29 November 2011, 11:30 PM
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You can but most people use body bonder.
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How do you determine the exact position for it?
Old 30 November 2011, 06:35 PM
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From photos, from looking at one that's already on, and from trial and error, put it where YOU think it looks best, you'll not be far out then mark with a felt tip, which can later be removed with an alcohol wipe.

I'd use Sika-flex or Tiger-Seal. White spirit to clean up any excess BEFORE it sets.
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I know someone that bonded one on, whoosh there it went....
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Bonded it on with what, though?

I've seen STI spoilers just bonded on, that have held fast at very silly speeds.
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Originally Posted by alcazar
Bonded it on with what, though?

I've seen STI spoilers just bonded on, that have held fast at very silly speeds.
I would imagine that the larger surface area of a spoiler would help it stay on better with just bonding compared to the smaller area on a roof spoiler.

I would drill and bolt it on, but then I helped cut a hole in my roof for a Spec C vent
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I`m not brave enough to drill it
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Get some to do it who is. I can't say I was brave enough to cut the whole in my roof so JonMc made the first drill holes and cuts after that it is too late so relaxed....... A little.
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mine was bonded, been on 3 years now and is still solid as a rock

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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
I`m not brave enough to drill it
bring it me i'll drill it
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Originally Posted by sonicvr6
bring it me i'll drill it
Old 01 December 2011, 03:46 PM
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peace of **** mate trust me
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Need to find one first.
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dont bond it, screw it on, took me an hour and half today at the body shop, four studs and lock nuts. Bonding is guaranteed to what speed?






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Bonding if it done correctly, at over 160

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Originally Posted by wiley
Bonding if it done correctly, at over 160

Wiley
would be interested to see that
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Originally Posted by baz995
dont bond it, screw it on, took me an hour and half today at the body shop, four studs and lock nuts. Bonding is guaranteed to what speed?





Nice
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
Nice
thanks
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