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29-08-2009, 03:53 PM | #1 |
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How to remove BA Astina Spoiler
Hey I'm just wondering if someone can tell me how to correctly remove the spoiler as i need to respray it. ( Thanks to all that helped!)
Step 1. Remove Plastic Trim Inside Boot, (You will need to pull hard, and it will sound like something breaks but thats just the metal clips unclipping) Step 2: Remove the center screw Step 3: Remove the 4 outer screws (Make sure you hold the spoiler as it will being to fall) Step 4: Pick up spoiler Step 5: Your Done Last edited by Rix; 29-08-2009 at 05:51 PM. |
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29-08-2009, 04:03 PM | #2 |
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take the trim of from the inside of the tail gate, the bolts should be visible from memory
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29-08-2009, 04:10 PM | #3 |
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sorry to sound like a noob but whats the tail gate:P
I removed the 4 visible bolts however i couldn't find how to get to the 5th Last edited by Rix; 29-08-2009 at 04:32 PM. |
29-08-2009, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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The middle bolt is behind the plastic trim in the boot lid(tail gate)
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29-08-2009, 05:28 PM | #5 |
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tail gate = boot that opens with the rear window
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29-08-2009, 05:37 PM | #6 |
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Lol thanks tony i rang good olde scottyb my car is now spoilerless and i have a hand thats bleeding but it was worth it now i'm able to fix the spoiler easily
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29-08-2009, 08:31 PM | #7 |
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i prefer the fun method.
1. tie chain around wing. 2. attach other end of chain to lightpole. 3. turn key, select 1st gear 4. drive off. |
29-08-2009, 08:42 PM | #8 |
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Umm i drive an auto:P
i could put it in first though but i'd be limited to like 3,000rpm |
30-08-2009, 08:42 AM | #9 |
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3. turn key, select d
change step 3 to that. same result for lazy auto drivers. |
30-08-2009, 08:56 AM | #10 |
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lmao!
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30-08-2009, 10:36 AM | #11 |
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i prefer that method, espec bcause when i remove the spoiler its not coming back on haha
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30-08-2009, 11:25 AM | #12 |
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30-08-2009, 04:10 PM | #13 |
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Lol Why R race isn't backwards?
I'm not lazy its the only way i could learn up early this year, mum agreed to pay for lessons aslong as i did auto lol so i did auto. Now I'm still trying to convice dad to teach me in his clubsport i've had one lesson so far from him but the car didn't move it was just gear changing lol Last edited by Rix; 30-08-2009 at 04:39 PM. |
10-09-2010, 09:37 PM | #14 |
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My spoiler has lost two of the outer screws (one on each side), does anyone know where I could buy these screws from? The bolts are really short and getting rusty, any suggestions here as well? Thanks.
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take the least damaged one down to bunnings or similar and find the closest matching one. every screw/bolt i've had to replace has just been a trip to bunnings so far also im undecided... i like the look of the BA with the spoiler, but without... it looks... clean. i'm not sure which i like better
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11-09-2010, 10:52 AM | #16 |
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i personaly dont like spoilers full stop
as soon as i decide to repaint the car im deleteing the spoiler and the rear wiper |
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