How to remove BA Astina Spoiler

Rix · 29-08-2009, 03:53 PM

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

70NYD · 29-08-2009, 04:03 PM

take the trim of from the inside of the tail gate, the bolts should be visible from memory

Rix · 29-08-2009, 04:10 PM

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

scott b · 29-08-2009, 04:38 PM

The middle bolt is behind the plastic trim in the boot lid(tail gate)

70NYD · 29-08-2009, 05:28 PM

tail gate = boot that opens with the rear window

Rix · 29-08-2009, 05:37 PM

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

project.r.racing · 29-08-2009, 08:31 PM

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.

Rix · 29-08-2009, 08:42 PM

Umm i drive an auto:P
i could put it in first though but i'd be limited to like 3,000rpm

project.r.racing · 30-08-2009, 08:42 AM

3. turn key, select d

change step 3 to that. same result for lazy auto drivers.

marcs_sp20 · 30-08-2009, 08:56 AM

lmao!

70NYD · 30-08-2009, 10:36 AM

i prefer that method, espec bcause when i remove the spoiler its not coming back on haha

Cosmo Dude · 30-08-2009, 11:25 AM

Remember 'D' for drag, 'R' for race.

Rix · 30-08-2009, 04:10 PM

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

darkwarden · 10-09-2010, 09:37 PM

*BUMP*

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.

mikey_something · 11-09-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkwarden

*BUMP*

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.

its probably a standard size bolt.
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

70NYD · 11-09-2010, 10:52 AM

i personaly dont like spoilers full stop
as soon as i decide to repaint the car im deleteing the spoiler and the rear wiper

29-08-2009, 03:53 PM	#1
Rix Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Ba Posts: 1,205 View Photos By: Rix	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.

29-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#2
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	take the trim of from the inside of the tail gate, the bolts should be visible from memory __________________

29-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#3
Rix Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Ba Posts: 1,205 View Photos By: Rix	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
scott b Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Car: 2003 Subaru Impreza RS Posts: 634 View Photos By: scott b	The middle bolt is behind the plastic trim in the boot lid(tail gate) __________________ Click to go to my Readers Ride ^ Nothing like that anymore :P ^

29-08-2009, 05:28 PM	#5
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	tail gate = boot that opens with the rear window __________________

29-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#6
Rix Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Ba Posts: 1,205 View Photos By: Rix	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 Last edited by Rix; 29-08-2009 at 05:54 PM.

29-08-2009, 08:31 PM	#7
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	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
Rix Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Ba Posts: 1,205 View Photos By: Rix	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
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	3. turn key, select d change step 3 to that. same result for lazy auto drivers.

30-08-2009, 08:56 AM	#10
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	lmao! __________________

30-08-2009, 10:36 AM	#11
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i prefer that method, espec bcause when i remove the spoiler its not coming back on haha __________________

30-08-2009, 11:25 AM	#12
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Remember 'D' for drag, 'R' for race. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

30-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#13
Rix Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: 1997 Mazda Astina Ba Posts: 1,205 View Photos By: Rix	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
darkwarden Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dulwich, Adelaide Car: Astina 323 1997 V6 Posts: 24	BUMP 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. __________________ 1997 BA V6 Hatch Clarion CX509A Head, rear Boston Acoustics Speakers, front Focal speakers & Focal Bus25 compact subwoofer To come: HID Conversion, LED tail lights, LED lips - Have LED strips waiting to sort out HID then I'll do it all at the same time

11-09-2010, 10:52 AM	#16
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i personaly dont like spoilers full stop as soon as i decide to repaint the car im deleteing the spoiler and the rear wiper __________________