Hollands Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I really want to take off my spoiler and want to ask the guys who have already done it if it left marks on their boot! Also want to know if you can get plastic caps to go In the holes and if they look alright! Any pictures would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) If there aren't any marks on your boot i'd be very supprised I recently removed mine but i have a black car and used black grommets which you hardly notice. Heres how mine looked, if you really want the spoilerless look then welding up the holes is a must, but obviously your then into re painting the tailgate. I'd have thought £200 would get the job done so not to bad Edited December 2, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 If I was to do it I would personely get the holes filled and sprayed. But there is a lot of cost involved with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 When i removed my rear spoiler, you could see exactly where it was installed due to the color difference, and off course the mounting holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paul bell Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 That looks wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I can't comment on the appearance after removal as mine never had a spoiler but I would keep it, if it's stock, as you're bound to change your mind someday. I'd buy one with no spoiler if that's what you want. There's definitely a wow factor when you see that arch coming the other way though. It gives the car an exotic look without being OTT and does obviously have a function. Spoilerless, there's a more understated look but something definitely missing from behind, given the tight 'pinch' of the rear end. The stock spoiler completes the car. To hide the holes, perhaps fit a lower level spoiler and see what you think of that before filling them? Something like this? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?255287-New-design-low-level-boot-spoiler/page3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollands Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 That looks nice dnk! Any really bad marks that a bit of t cut can't almost hide? I don't want to weld up the holes until I'm sure I like it! So i just want to waterproof the boot with some kind of caps for now, I love the spoiler less look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I can't comment on the appearance after removal as mine never had a spoiler but I would keep it, if it's stock, as you're bound to change your mind someday. I'd buy one with no spoiler if that's what you want. There's definitely a wow factor when you see that arch coming the other way though. It gives the car an exotic look without being OTT and does obviously have a function. Spoilerless, there's a more understated look but something definitely missing from behind, given the tight 'pinch' of the rear end. The stock spoiler completes the car. To hide the holes, perhaps fit a lower level spoiler and see what you think of that before filling them? Something like this? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?255287-New-design-low-level-boot-spoiler/page3 nah.. the oem spoiler doesn't always need to be there to complete the car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 You can definetly get some small rubber gromets to fill the holes temporarily while you decide. You will be left with marks when its removed but they can be cleaned up with a good polish, not t cut Depending on the colour of your car you might still be left with a ring of slightly different coloured paint which a machine polish would sort out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Thats lovely Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 nah.. the oem spoiler doesn't always need to be there to complete the car.. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn7/marcAB10/dsc_0856.jpg I agree! I like the way your number plate suggests that you eat M5's for breakfast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRA GUY Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 nah.. the oem spoiler doesn't always need to be there to complete the car.. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn7/marcAB10/dsc_0856.jpg That's lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 nah.. the oem spoiler doesn't always need to be there to complete the car.. http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn7/marcAB10/dsc_0856.jpg any excuse to show her off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) That looks nice dnk! Any really bad marks that a bit of t cut can't almost hide? I don't want to weld up the holes until I'm sure I like it! So i just want to waterproof the boot with some kind of caps for now, I love the spoiler less look Thanks mate, what colours your car ? you could always put tape over the holes ! There are plenty of marks on my tailgate that t-cut wont shift, it needs a re paint to be honest but i've bought a spare tailgate so will swap them over and sort it out over the winter. Edited December 2, 2011 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollands Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 It's blue Wheels are going on very soon (gun metal rota gtrs I think) Definitely going to take the spoiler off after seeing those pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 If there aren't any marks on your boot i'd be very supprised I recently removed mine but i have a black car and used black grommets which you hardly notice. Heres how mine looked, if you really want the spoilerless look then welding up the holes is a must, but obviously your then into re painting the tailgate. I'd have thought £200 would get the job done so not to bad Car looks nice, but so does the pond, is it yours? Natural or dug? I am under pressure to do a pond next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Halfords sell the grommets for a couple of quid bud, you'll need four for the bolt holes but you'll also be left with two square holes where the locating pins were, I couldn't find anything for these so just taped them up. Ibrar has been working on a spoiler similar to Marc's but extended to cover the holes. You also need to ditch the rear wiper to complete the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 It's blue [ATTACH=CONFIG]142486[/ATTACH] Wheels are going on very soon (gun metal rota gtrs I think) Definitely going to take the spoiler off after seeing those pics certain cars look so much better de wing, but youve got a lovely uk spec there and it would be a crime to remove it! the spoiler is like te trademark of the car! keep it man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I prefer wing, here mine without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GINNO78 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Spoilerless is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Ouch, my neck. Did you trip over a bag of sand when you took that, Jazz? Very awesome btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Lol thanks, was ages ago I prefer with spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Lol thanks, was ages ago I prefer with spoiler. I agree, your car does suit with the spoiler more, not every supra is cut out for it and not every supra can pull it off. It's a good thing styles are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Halfords sell the grommets for a couple of quid bud, you'll need four for the bolt holes but you'll also be left with two square holes where the locating pins were, I couldn't find anything for these so just taped them up. Ibrar has been working on a spoiler similar to Marc's but extended to cover the holes. You also need to ditch the rear wiper to complete the look. http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a315/evilbeemer/299a8222.jpg I will say, yours is one of the best this side of the pond to pull off the complete despoilered look, it's balanced with the kit and just looks SO right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Halfords sell the grommets for a couple of quid bud, you'll need four for the bolt holes but you'll also be left with two square holes where the locating pins were, I couldn't find anything for these so just taped them up. confused about the holes for the locating pins. I dont remember seeing those when I had my spoiler removed and had grommets. Just 4 holes were left and I didnt need any sticky tape. Do you have a close up of the holes for the locating pings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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