Stock Spoiler
01-20-2007, 11:45 AM
#1
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Stock Spoiler
Hey all,
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
01-20-2007, 12:01 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
ORIGINAL: norvokov
Hey all,
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
Hey all,
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
I love the clean look of no spoiler and it was great that Ford realized earlier mustangs didn't have one. It's functions are two. Slows you down with increased drag; more work to wax around this thing.
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01-20-2007, 12:13 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
I'm in the same situation - my black GT came with a spoiler that I did not want. Unfortunately, my dealership would not swap trunks with another vehicle. So, my car goes in the body shop next week to have the holes filled (welded). Most body shops charge more that what it's worth, but I have a guy that does excellent work and will not charge me much. I received quotes as high as $1200! What the heck - I could buy a new trunk and have it painted for less than that!
My body guy told me that there's a chance that I'll see a very, very slight "circle" where each hole was, but he'll do his best to make sure that you can't.
Fairlane, do you think it's work just buying a new trunk? Although I plan to eventually put a CDC ducktail spoiler on it, I may just keep it without a spoiler. I'm very particular about the paint on my car. I guess I could just have the body work done and see how it goes...
Nick
My body guy told me that there's a chance that I'll see a very, very slight "circle" where each hole was, but he'll do his best to make sure that you can't.
Fairlane, do you think it's work just buying a new trunk? Although I plan to eventually put a CDC ducktail spoiler on it, I may just keep it without a spoiler. I'm very particular about the paint on my car. I guess I could just have the body work done and see how it goes...
Nick
01-20-2007, 12:26 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
I would try finding a wrecked a 6 banger someplace and buy the decklid off it (wrecking yards)...seems like that would be better, and cheaper. Only have to repaint it then, and no holes to deal with.
01-20-2007, 12:27 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
I did mine as well. I just took the lowest profile bolts I could find, painted them with touchup paint and used small neoprene washers to keep them from leaking. This is a temporary fix until I can get them filled OR get a new deck lid.
01-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
I saw one at a stang meet last weekend where the guy took the spoiler off, left the holes and put some kind of tape underneath. Looks like crap, you can see the outline in the paint where the glue/spoiler used to be, and of the course the holes...may as well leave the spoiler on until you can fix it right.
I just did a quick search, and came up with this link for a new deck lid, $266.http://www.fordparts-fordparts-fordp.../security.html
Here's the link directly to the trunk lid, seems to me the way to go...then you could sell your lid/spoiler to someone who wants/needs one. recoup some of your expense
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...mp;catalogid=2
I just did a quick search, and came up with this link for a new deck lid, $266.http://www.fordparts-fordparts-fordp.../security.html
Here's the link directly to the trunk lid, seems to me the way to go...then you could sell your lid/spoiler to someone who wants/needs one. recoup some of your expense
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...mp;catalogid=2
01-20-2007, 02:41 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
ORIGINAL: Nixtang
I'm in the same situation - my black GT came with a spoiler that I did not want. Unfortunately, my dealership would not swap trunks with another vehicle. So, my car goes in the body shop next week to have the holes filled (welded). Most body shops charge more that what it's worth, but I have a guy that does excellent work and will not charge me much. I received quotes as high as $1200! What the heck - I could buy a new trunk and have it painted for less than that!
My body guy told me that there's a chance that I'll see a very, very slight "circle" where each hole was, but he'll do his best to make sure that you can't.
Fairlane, do you think it's work just buying a new trunk? Although I plan to eventually put a CDC ducktail spoiler on it, I may just keep it without a spoiler. I'm very particular about the paint on my car. I guess I could just have the body work done and see how it goes...
Nick
I'm in the same situation - my black GT came with a spoiler that I did not want. Unfortunately, my dealership would not swap trunks with another vehicle. So, my car goes in the body shop next week to have the holes filled (welded). Most body shops charge more that what it's worth, but I have a guy that does excellent work and will not charge me much. I received quotes as high as $1200! What the heck - I could buy a new trunk and have it painted for less than that!
My body guy told me that there's a chance that I'll see a very, very slight "circle" where each hole was, but he'll do his best to make sure that you can't.
Fairlane, do you think it's work just buying a new trunk? Although I plan to eventually put a CDC ducktail spoiler on it, I may just keep it without a spoiler. I'm very particular about the paint on my car. I guess I could just have the body work done and see how it goes...
Nick
01-20-2007, 04:51 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
I'm with fairlane, check around at the dealers in your area. A spoiler on a V6 is a good selling point. Especially since there is starting to be used '05's and '06's on the lots.
Another idea, check for local mustang clubs in your area. Our cars are new enough, you might find a guy with the same color who will swap you deck lids.
Good Luck! Let us know how it turns out.
Cheers!
Another idea, check for local mustang clubs in your area. Our cars are new enough, you might find a guy with the same color who will swap you deck lids.
Good Luck! Let us know how it turns out.
Cheers!
01-20-2007, 06:11 PM
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RE: Stock Spoiler
ORIGINAL: fairlane292
Hopefully you didn't order it that way but either way it's there. It would be difficult to have it welded and finished such that you won't notice something there over time. The metal is so thin and these body panel weld applications on smooth refelective panels is just difficult to achieve a result that will in 3-5 years look the same as it did the day it came out of the shop. I would see if a dealer would take 200$ to swap a no spoiler (V6) lid for yours. A small dealership might be best as you could be talking to the owner. They get a spoiler lid and $200 and you get a bargain. Dealer could do the swap, lock has to swap too remember.
I love the clean look of no spoiler and it was great that Ford realized earlier mustangs didn't have one. It's functions are two. Slows you down with increased drag; more work to wax around this thing.
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ORIGINAL: norvokov
Hey all,
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
Hey all,
I own an 07 GT Black...and I'm thinking about removing the spoiler and going with no spoiler. Has anyone done this? I think the car would look better without it. I'm not a big fan of the spoiler. Does it even have a function?
I love the clean look of no spoiler and it was great that Ford realized earlier mustangs didn't have one. It's functions are two. Slows you down with increased drag; more work to wax around this thing.
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