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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Benny T on 31 August 2008, 18:04

Title: removing spoiler
Post by: Benny T on 31 August 2008, 18:04
Thinkin of removing the rear spoiler off my gti for the auro look. Does it just pull off or is it through the glass?
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Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: bobbito on 31 August 2008, 18:15
Its bolted through and mastic on the back of it. You need to get some rubber grommets to fill holes or replace with gl/cl glass.
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: snifferdog on 31 August 2008, 21:30
yeah its a 2 minute job,3 bolts on the back i think.probably be easiest to just get some grommets for the holes! :wink:
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: Mikester on 31 August 2008, 21:34
3 bolts, job done. grommits from halfrauds or other places.

Im going to take mine off to spray soon :D
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: Wayne on 31 August 2008, 22:02
Just for info, mine had small covers over the nuts which are the correct size to blank the holes.
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: kells on 31 August 2008, 22:27
Quote from: wayned on 31 August 2008, 22:02
Just for info, mine had small covers over the nuts which are the correct size to blank the holes.

be carefull tho if you use those as they aint propper grommets, they are just caps and may leak water in
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: Wayne on 31 August 2008, 23:58
Quote from: kells on 31 August 2008, 22:27
Quote from: wayned on 31 August 2008, 22:02
Just for info, mine had small covers over the nuts which are the correct size to blank the holes.

be carefull tho if you use those as they aint propper grommets, they are just caps and may leak water in

That could be why I have water in my boot most times that it rains then, cheers for the info will get some proper gromets asap.
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 01 September 2008, 14:16
Quote from: wayned on 31 August 2008, 23:58
Quote from: kells on 31 August 2008, 22:27
Quote from: wayned on 31 August 2008, 22:02
Just for info, mine had small covers over the nuts which are the correct size to blank the holes.

be carefull tho if you use those as they aint propper grommets, they are just caps and may leak water in

That could be why I have water in my boot most times that it rains then, cheers for the info will get some proper gromets asap.

They fit fine, ive ran them on my boot for a yr now and not had any issues whatsoever...
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: kells on 01 September 2008, 18:14
your lucky then, they aint propper grommets, they wont seal correct no matter what, just use the propper thing, they cost pence
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: RiCHiE360 on 01 September 2008, 19:08
They may be "ok" but for the sakes of a quid you can have properly sealing gromits that sit flush with the glass, not big black nipples stickin out  :grin:
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: kells on 01 September 2008, 19:19
Quote from: RiCHiE360 on 01 September 2008, 19:08
big black nipples stickin out  :grin:

had to laugh out loud when i read that hahahaha :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: Benny T on 01 September 2008, 22:19
Cheers for all your help guys! lol yeah i was hoping not get any nipple look! haha
Title: Re: removing spoiler
Post by: RiCHiE360 on 01 September 2008, 23:50
Then go to halfords and get a pack of 9mm gromits for just over a pound 

Sorted  :grin: