350Z Roadster spoiler found and fitted (Aug 21)

[SifuSteve]

I didn't want to hijack Fi's thread (here) with loads of pics so I thought I'd start my own.

 

First off, I know this may not be to everyone's tastes. Spoilers on convertibles seem to be a Marmite topic. But for those thinking of something similar, read on...

 

The spoiler is from thespoilercompany via eBay in the States. I went through eBay because it was easier to pay the import charges up front (and therefore avoid Parcel Farce making their £12 handling charge). Here's the item, I had it pre-painted in black.

 

It cost me in total $361.41 (£260) including all shipping and import fees.

 

Fitting was pretty damned harrowing, not being well versed in such things...

 

It involved masking-taping some hole-punched strips over the screw holes on the bottom.

Pic 1

 

Then using a tape measure to get exact placement (I went just ahead of the lip, using it as a guide).

Then taping those strips onto the boot of the car.

Pic 2

 

Then remove the spoiler from place, peeling it off the strips and leaving them in place, showing the drill holes.

Pic 3

 

That much was pretty painless...

 

My plan was to completely remove the fibreglass boot liner. This involved completely removing the boot, after which, despite my best efforts, I simply couldn't pry the inner off. I couldn't see any clips, screws or rivets that needed to be removed so I abandoned it and put it back on again.

 

This meant I now had to drill through the boot outer and inner, then make larger holes on the inside to be able to get the screws and washers in.

Pic 4

 

This next pic was before I widened them for the fourth time. Thankfully, the entire section is covered by a carpeted 'golf bag' insert.

Pic 5

 

The last thing to do was screw the thing on but this was nearly as tense as drilling into the boot initially. The reason being, I had to ensure the screw didn't fall off the bit and get lost, somewhere in the cavity between the inner and outer boot parts.

 

I glued two screws onto the end of wooden skewers and passed them through easy enough. This left only two to lose. There were times where I thought I'd lost one, prodding around blind, trying to get it all to work. The last one was a pig because the hole was about half a mil out, so it didn't want to bite.

 

But it did! And I'm well happy with the result. It's really changed the look of the car with both roof up and roof down. But it's the more aggressive look I wanted and although it may not be everyone's cup of tea, I'd say it was worth the effort. (",)

 

Edited August 13, 2021 by SifuSteve
Added date in title

[HEADPHONES]

Looks gorgeous with roof up or down.

Good job fitting it yourself.

I also love your red roof.

Not sure I've ever seen one on a 350z before.

[Andy_Muxlow]

That looks awesome! Really works well with the convertible as above, roof up or down. Nice job.

[Andy_Muxlow]

1 hour ago, HEADPHONES said:

Looks gorgeous with roof up or down.

Good job fitting it yourself.

I also love your red roof.

Not sure I've ever seen one on a 350z before.

My wife’s car has a red roof. It’s a great addition. Really finishes the car off we think.

[HEADPHONES]

14 minutes ago, Andy_Muxlow said:

My wife’s car has a red roof. It’s a great addition. Really finishes the car off we think.

Was there a colour option from factory or was it a special aftermarket roof?

[SifuSteve]

2 hours ago, HEADPHONES said:

Was there a colour option from factory or was it a special aftermarket roof?

For me it was serendipity. They were offered for a short time from the factory (I'm not sure but I think only with silver). I had black but replaced it a few months ago. I was on the fence because I wasn't sure if the burgundy would clash with the reds elsewhere. Then they told me they only had burgundy left in stock, so the choice was taken out of my hands...

 

Thanks for the kind words. She's certainly developing some unique style now. 

Edited August 14, 2021 by SifuSteve