2017 new BRZ spoiler swap?

[Myriad]

Originally Posted by Borchert97

So I shopped around at local body shops with the best ratings and a good warranty, the first one I went to quoted me freakin' $400 AND told me they couldn't slot me in for a month. The next two I went to flat out denied to do it at all for liability reasons, then I went to a fourth one, they said they'd do it.

They're saying about an hour for the prep, and another two hours for drilling and the install, they said that the inner portion of the trunk is "high strength steel", and they have to be super on their toes to drill that. I'm 99% certain this is the extra bracing that has been discussed, so that's good that my car has it and they're willing to do it. It's cool that they gave me a 20% discount because I work at a Subaru, they slotted me in on the 5th which is pay day for me so everything works out.

Their final price after tax and my employment discount is $151.80. I'd say that's decent for a spoiler install, they're also making gaskets so it doesn't leak and offering a lifetime warranty on it so with all that rolled in I'd say I got a good deal. A helluva lot better than $400.

Here's some pictures of my wing, I even laid it out on the car and snapped a couple shots to see how it'll look when it's done.

That looks great on your car! The dark blue and carbon fiber really go well together. And it seems like that's a killer install price. It sounds like they know what they're doing with gaskets and all too. Great to hear they confirmed the reinforced trunk on all 2017s theory. Wish they were in Pennsylvania!

One additional thing you might consider: look at the pictures on the first page of the thread "One piece dash and other 2017 parts". There is a clear plastic circle on the trunk under the center spoiler brace, probably to keep the spoiler from scratching the trunk since the center brace just rests on the lid. I think that brace keeps the thin spoiler from bending in case you close the trunk and held onto the spoiler while doing it. Its a little thing, but I bet it does a world of good in the long run to prevent scratches and rust.

One by one my reasons for holding out on making the big purchase are fading. Now that I know the new spoiler can fit on the 86, I really just might have to take the plunge. The agony of car shopping! If only I weren't so cheap! I look at my old Integra and think, "Maybe just one more year... Screw it the 86 is awesome. But the old girl still runs well...But I can get a great deal right now..." Sigh.

Myriad

[Borchert97]

It is done! I got the spoiler installed. No normal body shop would take on the job, seeing it as a hassle, I ended up going to a custom shop called Eurotech Bodywerkes, they did it for me for $200 and it's damn perfect, they even sealed the holes, I washed the car just to check for that and the trunk had no leaks. Here's some pictures, the carbon fiber pattern really pops in the sun, I bet it'll look sick in the rain, too!

[marlonthegreat]

I'd like to contribute to this thread regarding how I installed the 2017 BRZ OEM spoiler to my 2015 BRZ

1. I made a template of the base brackets

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2. I used this template to trace where the position of the spoiler base on the trunk

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3. I then removed the aluminum wing to trace the actual base as it is correctly positioned on the trunk

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[marlonthegreat]

4. Time to drill the holes. I used a 7mm drill bit for the outside of the trunk and a 22mm hole saw for the inside

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5. Drilled outside right portion

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right portion

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6. Drilled inside left and right portion

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7. Placed Black Silicone Gasket around the outside holes as sealant. Wait for about 10-15 minutes for the sealant to at least harden before actually placing the spoiler. This way the sealant becomes semi rubber enough to be sandwiched between the trunk and the inner portion of the spoiler but not to hard as a rubber otherwise you'll have a big gap.

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8. Install the spoiler. tighten the bolts so as to further squeeze the sealant and prevent possible water leaks.

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9. enjoy your new spoiler

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[marlonthegreat]

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[marlonthegreat]

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[marlonthegreat]

additional parts that I used. Touch up paint/top coat was used to cover the edges of the holes in order to prevent rust

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by marlonthegreat

additional parts that I used. Touch up paint/top coat was used to cover the edges of the holes in order to prevent rust

Is your installation any more flexible than that on a 17? I've been thinking along your lines but am concerned about the lack of reinforcement.

[markitect]

Originally Posted by marlonthegreat

additional parts that I used. Touch up paint/top coat was used to cover the edges of the holes in order to prevent rust

I'm curious too, is it holding up ok?

[pcguru2000]

I'm curious too.

[eyedol]

I'm currently swapping the spoiler (along with trunk lid) on my 2012 86 to the 2017 spoiler. For a better paint job I would like to remove the side caps of the spoiler. Does anyone know how to remove these?
Any help is much appreciated

[tehShirt]

Originally Posted by eyedol

I'm currently swapping the spoiler (along with trunk lid) on my 2012 86 to the 2017 spoiler. For a better paint job I would like to remove the side caps of the spoiler. Does anyone know how to remove these?
Any help is much appreciated

Should be able to remove the side caps after you remove the two bolts on the underside of the spoiler.

[Drambeenie]

Super clean install!

[Sergeb96]

Followed the guys tutorial, and it turned out quite nice.




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