Ok

So basically I want this.

http://www.intensepower.com/inabscafires.html

Good price I think, looks durable. The problem is I don't wanna drill holes in my baby, nah uh, no way. I know the bbist Wing requires no drilling, but upon further inspection I dont think it would look right on a "slightly" modded xb.

So I got to thinking! (after searching the forums about the subject mind you) I'm contemplating on just buying the 3M automotive tape, applying it evenly, and sticking it on the car. It doesnt sound safe, but hell, If the big ol' fab wing stays on with two clips and the tape, why would this tiny CF oem style one hold up with the tape? CF is lighter to begin with right?

Sounds really unsafe at first thought, but I'm thinking it might work. Any thoughts?

 

First of all, it looks awesome for that price.

I dont know but using Tape to keep body mods on to the car to me isn't safe and I have the fear of that part flying off on the freeway or something.

 

Hm

I stumbled across this.

"New 3M Automotive Attachment Tape 06394 is an OEM-approved, 90-mil-thick, gray acrylic foam tape designed for dependable installation of a wide variety of exterior parts, such as running boards, ground effects, claddings, rocker panel moldings, spoilers, wheel flares and other large, heavy automotive trim components. This tape is approved for many of the most demanding applications where bonding surface contours may be poorly matched or where thick foam is required for highest performance. Available in a 1/2" wide by 10-yard roll, this tape is 3M's thickest OEM-approved tape available for repair and replacement applications and is the same tape
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being used by automotive manufacturers on several late-model vehicles to attach claddings and other parts to vehicle exteriors."

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/478149/1

I'm now thinking all systems go!

 

That is not going to work, there's just not enough surface area. Just drill the holes...

 

With the right tape, it will work fine.

I say go for it!

 

I'm thinking that if the stuff is THAT strong, it's going to damage or pull your paint off if you ever decide to take the spoiler off, which is probably worse than having to drill the holes to mount the spoiler. I dunno for sure though, I'm not very experienced in that area.

 

i got the fab wing and it doesnt need any driling i got 3m tape and 2 really small clamps on the inside.

 

that's a stock spoiler. bet you could get an OEM one cheaper on this site.

 

I would say to go for it. A fresh new idea is what customizing is all about.

If there was no modification needed for an aftermarket peice, Pep Boys would be selling them to every 3rd customer.

I would take a trip to a local body shop and ask someone about installing with 3m tape. Minor parts put on by tape are no big deal, but the wing is taking a descent amount of stress while driving on the expressway.

 

I'm thinking it will work. Keep in mind that this isnt ordinary automotive tape, it's made for spoilers, ground effects, and body kits. I did some research and came across a charger forum where they were using the tape for their hoodscoops, and the hoodscoops were staying on at 130+ MPH!

I ordered the tape last night from the only dealer I could find (ebay) .

The spoiler is gonna have to wait untill I have the funds :] . I have the link saved of the ebay dealer dealing the tape if anyone needs it. I'll be the guinea pig! Look at it that way.

 

go for it, i am intense has an awesome quality wing, seemless, and soo beautiful

then 3m tape will work, but the two holes required are very small and do not hinder any structures within thw xB's constustion

 

Thanks for all the feedback.

punksterz626 here on scionlife worked me a deal, 180 shipped!

edit: Anyone buy from him before? Don't wanna get screwed

 

buy the wing from intense power, great group of guys, and it is a quality product i had one, but sold it

 

i can tell you right now from body shop experience...if you use 3M tape...and if you use an adhesion (sp?) promoter and do it all right...the tape will last and your wing will not fall off.

 

Thank you! I knew it would work!

Can I get adhesion promoter from lowes or home depot?

ps honeybucket your xb grill is HOT.

 

im sure you can, just explain to them what your doing and why you need it, if they dont have it,im sure they wil point you inthe right direction.

 

This ever get done? Spoiler is next for me...I'd love to just tape on a nice CF spoiler, but if it aint' gonna hold it aint' gonna happen...would rather not shell out the money to have it mounted if tape will work.

 

I went ahead and ordered the "VS" spoiler from bbist instead. It's bigger and holds on with DS tape and clips.

I am 80% positive the tape will work if you use the prep solvent and do everything right.

I have the double sided tape if you want it Ill sell it to you cheaper then you'd get it off the net for.

 

i was seriously thinking of putting a cf wing on my pw box... but i didnt have the money... i know it will look awsome!!! i think you should go for it if you got the money... im a little worried about that 3m tape.. if your scared to drill take it to a shop or the scion dealership. show us pics when you get it on