New painted spoiler installed

[peahen]

I got my new spoiler installed today. I bought it from autoearth.com, and had it painted at a bodyshop. The spoiler has a built-in row of LED lights to replace/augment the third brake light. I chose to remove the bulb from the factory light!

What do you think? I think it changes my V's attitude!!
http://users.ev1.net/~moynihan/hondasuv/spoiler/rear_before.jpg

http://users.ev1.net/~moynihan/hondasuv/spoiler/spoiler_rear.jpg

http://users.ev1.net/~moynihan/hondasuv/spoiler/side_before.jpg

http://users.ev1.net/~moynihan/hondasuv/spoiler/spoiler_side.jpg

[d-gonz]

nicely done, peahen.

d-gonz

[CRIANA]

Looks great peahen, really adds some sportyness to your V :-D

[Skavatar]

looks great!! is your spoiler the exact color of the body?

[peahen]

Yes, it's the same color. Since the model year is so young, there is only one paint code so far.

[roadster]

looks good, I might be removing mine for a different look, but why remove your third lightbulb out? why not remove the whole third light out if you are doing htat?

[JustinTime]

How much did you pay for the paint job?

[wildswing]

Looks really good peahen!

[wangofree]

Nice Job peahen...you can never have enough brakelights :)

[peahen]

How much did you pay for the paint job?
I did not shop around. They charged me $125. I have no idea where that falls in the range.

...but why remove your third lightbulb out? why not remove the whole third light out if you are doing htat?
It was more involved, plus there's black "trim" in the glass around that light casing. I think it would look weird if the light was gone. I didn't look at that too closely. I can still remove it later if I choose.

I think my V goes faster now!! :wink:

[Skavatar]

it sure looks faster :wink:

[Vigor25]

IMO, leave the brake light on and do some wiring to make it work with the one on the spoiler..

like wangofree said, u can never have too many brakelights

[peahen]

It's already wired. I just have to replace the bulb.

[bigdongers]

looks good. i have the same spoiler :)

[topgun]

how did u install it did u drill some holes into ur v? sounds scary if u ask me its where the rust starts

[topgun]

how did u install it did u drill some holes into ur v? sounds scary if u ask me its where the rust starts

[bigdongers]

yeah drilling is required. If done properly, drilling wont cause rust. you can always apply some touch up paint to stop the rusting

[peahen]

There are 4 holes needed to mount it. The shop drilled the holes, then primed and painted the holes before installing the spoiler. They were very considerate of rust.

[topgun]

IMHO these hole drills are the ones that cause the rust to develop first

[peahen]

Well, you only live once!

[tschirtz]

Looks good!!!

I just had mine installed last Tuesday. I'll post some pics as soon as we have some sunshine in Cleveland, Ohio.... it could take a little while!

[AnuCrv]

Guys talk about rust all time with spoilers anytime you do and after install. However its the same way they install them at the factory. However if not properly installed rust MAY occur. Use all the rubber seals proper bolts and do it right the first time. I too thinks its kinda redundant to have that 3rd brake light if there is on in the spoiler.

[absolutjh]

topgun,

Factory matched touch-up paint and/or silicone will keep the holes from rusting

[topgun]

i see well looks nice to have those spoilers!!!
its a good thing that they were able to match the colors properly.

[roadster]

3 holes per side , 1 underneath for the bolt and a 4th hole required 4 your brake light..... black primer an anti rust paint coated on the holes

[mikedog4]

how is the fitament? sounds like a good deal for the price

[fraga]

THat looks awesome. I'm definitely looking into getting one of those. However, I think I would probably paint over that brake light and keep the factory one plugged in. I think it would look a little funny to have 2 so close to one another.

[sunny123]

Just searching on ebay and came across this one place that already paints the spoiler for you, all you gotta do is the installation.