TRD Spoiler question? Bolt or not? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Shims · 07-07-2015, 01:50 AM

Hey so I got my TRD spoiler today. Was urgently wondering if I had to get it bolted on or just stuck on?

I'm leaning towards sticking it on, but I'm not entirely sure.

Any help appreciated,thanks.

EDIT: Getting quoted $100-300 here in Australia/SA. Seems a bit overpriced for a simple spoiler installation?

Packofcrows · 07-07-2015, 01:52 AM

Bolt so it wont get stolen.

Shims · 07-07-2015, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Bolt so it wont get stolen.

Is that the only reason? I'm pretty isolated/low pop area and keep it garaged so theres probably a very minor chance that'd happen.

wootwoot · 07-07-2015, 02:11 AM

Lol.... People steal spoilers?!

djdrugga24 · 07-07-2015, 08:57 AM

The reason I opted to get the TRD spoiler from Japan was the fact that it designed to be bolted in. I couldn't stand the idea of some kid walking by my car and ripping it off with his bare hands.

tinma · 07-07-2015, 09:32 AM

i bolted mine on using the original spoiler holes....the paint under my spoiler was all scratched though....its a little upsetting. If only this spoiler covered the whole area that the old spoiler rested.

soulreapersteve · 07-07-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wootwoot

Lol.... People steal spoilers?!

Easy money, I suppose. A member posted a while back some person walked by and took it right off.

wootwoot · 07-07-2015, 11:44 AM

So, you are telling me that there is a band of punk kids pulling on TRD spoilers hoping they are not bolted on? That's what you are telling me? Do they then use the abs to make a prison shank or something?

wootwoot · 07-07-2015, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Easy money, I suppose. A member posted a while back some person walked by and took it right off.

I think that guys fell off due to poor installation and he assumed someone stole it.

stevesnj · 07-07-2015, 12:09 PM

If these are not installed properly they can be taken. The 3M tape is made for automotive use and is difficult to remove items once it's cured. It would take some strong guy to remove it and it won't be a quick item to remove.

D_Thissen · 07-07-2015, 12:52 PM

I just used a whole roll 3M tape. It good for something along the lines of 30lbs of force. So unless your going to have a small child jumping on it, good luck getting it off. Especially after it cures for a few days lol

CrazyWookiee · 07-07-2015, 01:13 PM

I dremelled off the bolts. I used the 3M that was already on the spoiler + added a bit of my own where the bolt would have supported it. I've had it on for over 2 years and it hasn't budged or moved.

Poodles · 07-07-2015, 02:54 PM

Some OEM spoilers are simply 3M taped on like this as well. If properly applied and cured, I dare anyone to be able to pull one off without using floss.

boredom.is.me · 07-07-2015, 03:43 PM

I can sit on my spoiler. All those complaining about it getting ripped off need to learn how to do thing s properly. If it's getting ripped off, your install was shit.

07-07-2015, 01:50 AM	#1
Shims Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: GTS86 Location: Adelaide, SA Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TRD Spoiler question? Bolt or not? Hey so I got my TRD spoiler today. Was urgently wondering if I had to get it bolted on or just stuck on? I'm leaning towards sticking it on, but I'm not entirely sure. Any help appreciated,thanks. EDIT: Getting quoted $100-300 here in Australia/SA. Seems a bit overpriced for a simple spoiler installation? Last edited by Shims; 07-07-2015 at 02:20 AM.

07-07-2015, 01:52 AM	#2
Packofcrows hey you, yeah you <3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2014 37J FR-S Location: Monterey County, CA Posts: 2,713 Thanks: 905 Thanked 1,259 Times in 809 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Bolt so it wont get stolen. __________________ Got my TRD wheels and TRD louvers. Thanks!!!

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stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If these are not installed properly they can be taken. The 3M tape is made for automotive use and is difficult to remove items once it's cured. It would take some strong guy to remove it and it won't be a quick item to remove. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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D_Thissen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: '13 Argento FR-S (Sold) Location: Ontario Posts: 2,126 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,439 Times in 855 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I just used a whole roll 3M tape. It good for something along the lines of 30lbs of force. So unless your going to have a small child jumping on it, good luck getting it off. Especially after it cures for a few days lol __________________ My FR-S Build IG: dthissen

07-07-2015, 01:13 PM	#12
CrazyWookiee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 546 Thanks: 375 Thanked 349 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I dremelled off the bolts. I used the 3M that was already on the spoiler + added a bit of my own where the bolt would have supported it. I've had it on for over 2 years and it hasn't budged or moved. __________________ "I'm the real Peter Lau" - Peter Lau

07-07-2015, 02:11 AM	#4
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol.... People steal spoilers?!

07-07-2015, 09:32 AM	#6
tinma Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 495 Thanks: 479 Thanked 172 Times in 117 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	i bolted mine on using the original spoiler holes....the paint under my spoiler was all scratched though....its a little upsetting. If only this spoiler covered the whole area that the old spoiler rested.

07-07-2015, 11:44 AM	#8
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, you are telling me that there is a band of punk kids pulling on TRD spoilers hoping they are not bolted on? That's what you are telling me? Do they then use the abs to make a prison shank or something?

07-07-2015, 02:54 PM	#13
Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Some OEM spoilers are simply 3M taped on like this as well. If properly applied and cured, I dare anyone to be able to pull one off without using floss.

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