Stick-On Rear Spoiler - UNSAFE?
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Stick-On Rear Spoiler - UNSAFE?
I've been waiting about 5 months for a custom CF rear spoiler for my Scion xA.
Only 10 of these rear spoilers will be made, so I've been patiently waiting.
I just saw the prototype pics- and the spoiler is held on with double-sided tape!
HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN A REAR WING, OR ANY BODY PART MOUNTED WITH TAPE?
I'm pretty sure the spoiler won't come off, even at speed, and I should be able to see the wing becoming loose before it would just fly off, so it's probably okay.
Theoretically, I think it's a horrible idea. If it were to come off and cause an accident, I doubt that any insurance company would cover it, if they knew the circumstances, making way for a big personal lawsuit. I'm guessing that the company that is manufacturing the spoilers could also be held liable, for producing and retailing the stick-on spoiler.
I'm also not sure how to remove the spoiler, if I need to.
What do you guys think about this?
-Pete
Only 10 of these rear spoilers will be made, so I've been patiently waiting.
I just saw the prototype pics- and the spoiler is held on with double-sided tape!
HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN A REAR WING, OR ANY BODY PART MOUNTED WITH TAPE?
I'm pretty sure the spoiler won't come off, even at speed, and I should be able to see the wing becoming loose before it would just fly off, so it's probably okay.
Theoretically, I think it's a horrible idea. If it were to come off and cause an accident, I doubt that any insurance company would cover it, if they knew the circumstances, making way for a big personal lawsuit. I'm guessing that the company that is manufacturing the spoilers could also be held liable, for producing and retailing the stick-on spoiler.
I'm also not sure how to remove the spoiler, if I need to.
What do you guys think about this?
-Pete
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I think itll be ok... theres a spoiler thats made for the S2000 (if i remember correctly) that is held on by double sided tape... covers the 3rd brake light. As long as theres not much mass to the spoiler I wouldnt suspect any issues. Just make sure you clean both surfaces GOOD before putting the spoiler on and all should be fine.
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Originally Posted by Dolemike,Aug 30 2005, 04:12 PM
I think itll be ok... theres a spoiler thats made for the S2000 (if i remember correctly) that is held on by double sided tape... covers the 3rd brake light. As long as theres not much mass to the spoiler I wouldnt suspect any issues. Just make sure you clean both surfaces GOOD before putting the spoiler on and all should be fine.
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personally i wouldn't trust double sided tape alone. holes can always be filled in if u ever decided to take it off later.
IMO always put in quality work or u can end up paying for it in the end.... ie damanging others, wing flying off, i think thats not worth on the trust of a few double side tape
IMO always put in quality work or u can end up paying for it in the end.... ie damanging others, wing flying off, i think thats not worth on the trust of a few double side tape
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Originally Posted by VR WHAT,Aug 30 2005, 09:18 AM
are you talking about the BYS spoiler? if so, it actually removes the third brake light and bolts in there i THINK
-chris
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Originally Posted by Kodokan_4,Aug 30 2005, 10:57 AM
my Scion xA.
even at speed
even at speed
I know some people that have mounted the side pieces of the Mugen 3 piece with tape because they didn't want to drill holes in the fender. Seems to work for them.
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There are a few OEM spoilers out there that are ONLY held on by double-sided tape...BMWs come to mind. I couldn't believe it when I first saw it with my own two eyes, but it seems to work. Now, mind you, they're definitely NOT using the kind of double-sided tape you find at Walgreens or some place like that. They're using stronger "automotive" grade stuff.
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Most Lip spoilers are held on by tape.... They are very low profile and weight very little... They don't produce enough drag/downforce to tear off.
I think that with a CF trunk lip you will be fine.. Someone last year wanted to mount a "Wing" spoiler with "db" sided tape and got
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I think that with a CF trunk lip you will be fine.. Someone last year wanted to mount a "Wing" spoiler with "db" sided tape and got
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