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Old May 29, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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I saw some guys are selling the factory rear spoiler on the web for around $300 and it will match your car color too. I was wondering is it hard to install it by your self ?

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Old May 29, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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there is a post already about this, but i cannot find it.

basically it is really simple to install one on your own. i have even heard of guys installing with vehicle grade 2 face tape and having no problems with it being loose. i am prolly gonna get one and install it myself too.
Old May 29, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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really ? what web site did u find it ?

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there is a post already about this, but i cannot find it.

basically it is really simple to install one on your own. i have even heard of guys installing with vehicle grade 2 face tape and having no problems with it being loose. i am prolly gonna get one and install it myself too.
Old May 29, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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its posted on here somewhere.
Old May 30, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Its easy to install, Id hit the dealer up to see if thats the best price, i thought they were cheaper at the dealer, they order it already painted and it comes with all the hardware.
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coo coo. so u got ur installed ? i found it online and they suggest me to buy the installation guide ! what kind of tools you need to install it ?

quote="Withaquicknes"]Its easy to install, Id hit the dealer up to see if thats the best price, i thought they were cheaper at the dealer, they order it already painted and it comes with all the hardware.[/quote]
Old May 31, 2007 | 05:13 AM
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I don't think they are selling the install guide but it says it comes with one.

I know Sparks is selling/ recommending the install kit with the wing. Maybe that what you mean?

I ordered the wing and Sparks install kit and they shipped today. I can tell you by next week what I get and if I can/ did install it successfully.
Old May 31, 2007 | 06:04 AM
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coo coo. post some pixs ! i m getting my xb next week !

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I don't think they are selling the install guide but it says it comes with one.

I know Sparks is selling/ recommending the install kit with the wing. Maybe that what you mean?

I ordered the wing and Sparks install kit and they shipped today. I can tell you by next week what I get and if I can/ did install it successfully.
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I received mine from the eBay auction last night. It's very lightweight and it comes with the installation instructions and some stickers to assist with mounting it...
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coo coo. how much u got it from ? and who ? have you install it yet ? how was it ? post some pics ?

tks man = )

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I received mine from the eBay auction last night. It's very lightweight and it comes with the installation instructions and some stickers to assist with mounting it...
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I got it with some springs and the bumper protector. Forgot how much but it was almost $300 as I recall, just search ebay for 2008 xb. I installed it this weekend, looks great. don't even think about installing it without the kit. You have to drill in the right place and if your holes are off it won't be perfect. The instructions were terrible for how to tape the templates on.

I used a transfer punch and a unibit to drill the holes. I can't think of doing it any other way. Peeling the molding tape so it will stick was a pain!

Installation is not exactly easy. But the spoiler is nice and light and fits perfect.
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wow, u have to drill holes ? that sounds scary man ! hahahaa...but the color matches ur car color rite ?

post pixs ???


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I got it with some springs and the bumper protector. Forgot how much but it was almost $300 as I recall, just search ebay for 2008 xb. I installed it this weekend, looks great. don't even think about installing it without the kit. You have to drill in the right place and if your holes are off it won't be perfect. The instructions were terrible for how to tape the templates on.

I used a transfer punch and a unibit to drill the holes. I can't think of doing it any other way. Peeling the molding tape so it will stick was a pain!

Installation is not exactly easy. But the spoiler is nice and light and fits perfect.
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More pix can be found here: http://www.pldlawyers.com/bp/scion/xb2/spoiler/





The paint match is just about perfect. It comes painted from Toyota, what do you expect? Here are the holes you have to drill. If you don't put the template on right, you are screwed. The key is to align the bump in the template to the bump on the cargo door. The closer it is to the top edge, the better. I had to adjust one of my holes so that it was closer to the top edge of the door.


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damm screw drillin those holes.. just use 3m double sided tape like the after market wings. and trust me it will hold with just doouble sided tape.
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On one hand I agree with you Marshall. Nothing worse than drilling holes in your new car.
But on the other hand there are three things that make me think I'll just do the holes.
1. If you don't drill it you have to cut one stud off each side of the wing that is embedded in the wing inside a concave surface. That would be a pain.
2. In my area with an annual temperature range of 95 degrees or so down to around -20 degrees (on rare occasions even colder) I have concerns about the tape alone being OK in a repeating temp cycle like that.
3. Once I put it on I will never change to anything else. If I do, odds are the holes won't matter. Since every xB with that wing installed at port or at the dealer will have those holes, any aftermarket wing that replaces this one on top of the rear door will probably make sure it uses them or at least covers them up.
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roXor_boXor is exactly right. Cutting off the studs with the bolts is a bigger pain than drilling.
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Originally Posted by Malibu_Rapper
roXor_boXor is exactly right. Cutting off the studs with the bolts is a bigger pain than drilling.
What? You don't have the temperature variations too??

Nice pics btw Malibu. If I wasn't getting my templates tomorrow I could probably use the dimensions printed on yours and get it on without a problem.
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lookin good man. btw, the templates come with the instruction rite ? do u know it i order it from trdsparks, will it come with it ?


Originally Posted by Malibu_Rapper
More pix can be found here: http://www.pldlawyers.com/bp/scion/xb2/spoiler/





The paint match is just about perfect. It comes painted from Toyota, what do you expect? Here are the holes you have to drill. If you don't put the template on right, you are screwed. The key is to align the bump in the template to the bump on the cargo door. The closer it is to the top edge, the better. I had to adjust one of my holes so that it was closer to the top edge of the door.


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Originally Posted by kyleng
lookin good man. btw, the templates come with the instruction rite ? do u know it i order it from trdsparks, will it come with it ?
If you check Sparks page they list the template and instructions at the top of the list of spoilers.
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=1554
$24 inst and templates+267.60 spoiler +shipping= about $300 for me.
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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wow..very nice pixs man. tks. but the instuction cost $24 ? wow.....for just 2 templates ? do you think you can scan it and post it here ? so everyone can use it and save money = ) that will be great.


Originally Posted by kyleng
lookin good man. btw, the templates come with the instruction rite ? do u know it i order it from trdsparks, will it come with it ?


Originally Posted by Malibu_Rapper
More pix can be found here: http://www.pldlawyers.com/bp/scion/xb2/spoiler/





The paint match is just about perfect. It comes painted from Toyota, what do you expect? Here are the holes you have to drill. If you don't put the template on right, you are screwed. The key is to align the bump in the template to the bump on the cargo door. The closer it is to the top edge, the better. I had to adjust one of my holes so that it was closer to the top edge of the door.





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