MakoShark72

Just got my spoiler from GMParts!! Looks great, fits great!!

But...the instructions mentioned adhesive pads, but none were included with the spoiler. The studs, etc were all there..

I installed with just the "bolt on" method (total of 6 bolts). Do I need to remove the spoiler, go buy some 3M tape, and reinstall??

Thanks!

johnodrake

If it looks tight, leave it be

Don-Vette

I agree.

steve8

You're all set.
I believe some people skip the bolts, but you have done it the right way.

dvilin

vig1116

mine didn't come with the adhesive either, but i had some 3m high strength (red) exterior tape and i used it. I think it holds down the outsides of the spoiler better, but if yours looks tight and flush all around then leave it.

Ketchum

Mine came with the adhesive pads but when I mentioned on this forum some said NOT to use them as they can cause the ends to have a minor gap up. I used them anyway and mine looks just fine. But I see the point. Its like what ever.

vig1116

I think using just the 3m tape is not a good idea, but using it with the screws can only be a benefit. I wouldn't recommend breaking the outer bolts and using only the tape like others do because they're afraid to drill holes... Measure twice, drill once.... (In my case I measured 10 times, drilled once, but I still had to widen the holes a touch... Good luck!

CABO-Z16

Just had mine installed. But the area under the brake light is bowed in. The rest of the spolier lays fine. Anybody else with this issue?

MakoShark72

Sounds like I will just leave it as is... I will post pictures..

Thanks!

Tally Ho

Mine's the same way. I think it has to do with the way the brakelight and the spoiler mate.

wayback

IMHO it is best not to use the tape. I have had my ZR1 spoiler on for 3 yrs and there was some wax buildup around/under the spoiler. Have to remove the spoiler to clean. Tape would make this a much harder job.

FYI the bolts from RPI will rust!! I used the stock bolts in the center and RPI's bolts on the outside. Only the outside bolts were rusty.

383vett

Bolts only here.

MakoShark72

Pictures posted in the opening post!

Also, I was actually asking if I should install 3M tape IN ADDITION to the bolts. The directions were not specific..

Thanks again

redvetteman97

Hi this is dave . I bought mine from GMparts also and just did the bolts and mine is tight . So I don't think you need to worry about the 3m tape

biskitman

If you use all of the bolts it will be fastened down so tight you dont need tape! Its a Pain in The *** though getting all the bolts tightened in such a tight speace under the back deck but I have big hands so...... Also take a dremel tool and notch out the brake light area slightly and it will sit flush. I used th template to drill the holes but sttill had to drill them out and expand them some when doing mine. Fits and looks great. Making the first drill hole is the hardest part mentally! Good luck!

Supersonic 427

It looks great and wouldn't do a thing to it!

MakoShark72

Thanks, Dave!

Already installed, but thanks for the words of encouragement!!! I actually had it all done, then realized I had to notch out for the electrical!!! So, taking it off, and reinstalling, it only took me 1 1/2 hrs... It WAS tight in there trying to get to those outboard bolts!!

Thanks SS!! I really like it too!

Dave S

No tape & no problems in 6+ years!

red2012

Question for all you guys did you buy it pre painted or did you have a body shop paint it and did the paint match perfect? I just bought the ZR1 one from RPI in torch red but i didn't even take it out of the box yet to see the color match.