TA Spoiler w/out center supports...PICS!!!

**SSwt00SS** · 02-07-2009, 02:12 PM

ok guys, back on topic please...

i picked up another TA spoiler to use as the filler for the reinforcement and to patch the holes that were left as a result of cutting off the center supports...

**shady milkman** · 02-07-2009, 02:22 PM

t/a spoilers just floating around in texas or what brian >?

**SSwt00SS** · 02-09-2009, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

t/a spoilers just floating around in texas or what brian >?

falling like rain down here shady. the one i picked up was damaged. it is the donor spoiler so i can patch the holes with the same material that the spoiler is made up of (FRP)...

**SSwt00SS** · 09-29-2009, 06:12 AM

update: holes are patched and the spoiler has a coat of primer on it. will post up pics and try to get the spoiler on the car with pics to follow as well. also patched up the OEM ram air hood too!!!

looks sweet as hell with the center supports removed and is very sturdy as well!!!

**ls1camino** · 09-29-2009, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

update: holes are patched and the spoiler has a coat of primer on it. will post up pics and try to get the spoiler on the car with pics to follow as well. also patched up the OEM ram air hood too!!!

looks sweet as hell with the center supports removed and is very sturdy as well!!!

I'm really surprised by this...this was my main concern with doing this, but if you say it's sturdy then I believe you...can't wait for pics

**SSwt00SS** · 09-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by ls1camino

I'm really surprised by this...this was my main concern with doing this, but if you say it's sturdy then I believe you...can't wait for pics

I'll say quickly that we patched using the same material the spoiler is, then fiberglass, bondoed where we needed to fill low spots, then a poly coate bondo, then to sandable primer and then shot the spoiler with primer.

I have pics on the iPhone showng this and will post those up. Getting ready to put the spoiler on the car in a test fit. There will be the mounting bumps in the hatch itself that will be seen. I have not done any work to the hatch at this time

**SSwt00SS** · 09-29-2009, 12:41 PM

here are some pics. keep in mind, i need to do a few more coats of primer and sanding then once i decide on a color for the TA it will get painted...

**SandmanWs7** · 09-29-2009, 04:41 PM

Nice work

**Spikito** · 09-29-2009, 05:00 PM

that is very good work...im jealous

**shady milkman** · 09-30-2009, 05:40 AM

clean Brian..very clean.

**SSwt00SS** · 09-30-2009, 06:07 AM

thanks Shady!

took sometime to do, but im happy with the outcome. i love the cantilever look of the spolier from the side (3rd pic). toyed with painting it black and slapping it on the car, but then i would have to do the priming and sanding process all over again once i chose a paint color.

how you been, what have you been up too?

**shady milkman** · 09-30-2009, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

thanks Shady!

took sometime to do, but im happy with the outcome. i love the cantilever look of the spolier from the side (3rd pic). toyed with painting it black and slapping it on the car, but then i would have to do the priming and sanding process all over again once i chose a paint color.

how you been, what have you been up too?

the skunk is coming along

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im doing good...had a disappointing track year ..with my headers and tune my A/S tires couldn't handle it so i made it a short season..so now i am looking at doling out some serious money on new tires and rims

..and school and work my man...i am graduating at the end of summer most likely..so i am running around getting stuff ready ..and getting my ass kicked with my semester this year

**justinmc978** · 10-03-2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

hmm i always use my spoiler for closing and opening..mostly..becuase i can grab onto the third brake light and not get finger prints etc all over the wing....but im a bitch like that

that lense is going to crack, learned that the hard way

**01SOMSS!** · 10-04-2009, 07:44 AM

looks good.

**tatertot91** · 10-04-2009, 08:08 AM

Wow, definitely a whole new look
Nice job

**Mean Green Z28** · 10-04-2009, 08:17 AM

wow, good work!

**KMdef9** · 10-04-2009, 12:22 PM

I had my doubts about the idea at first, but that is some damn fine work! Can't wait for the finish!

How strong does it seem? I would hate to see it sag.

**shady milkman** · 10-04-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by justinmc978

that lense is going to crack, learned that the hard way

i know..mine was broke already

**SSwt00SS** · 10-04-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by tatertot91

Wow, definitely a whole new look
Nice job

Originally Posted by That Guy 2-1

wow, good work!

thanks guys...

Originally Posted by KMdef9

I had my doubts about the idea at first, but that is some damn fine work! Can't wait for the finish!

How strong does it seem? I would hate to see it sag.

there is still the normal flexing that you get with the spoiler, but we inserted huge pieces of another TA spoiler i had to the inside underneath part. we drilled holes into them and then after expoxying we tightened them up using screws. after it dried, we used woven fiberglass strips in a criss-cross pattern to add extra strength. there is no way that we believe the spoiler will sag because of how we patched and sealed the holes.

i took some pics of the process with my iphone, so i just need to get them off my phone and up here.