Nick T Member 37 Member For: 18y 8m 23d Posted 08/01/06 03:49 AM Share Posted 08/01/06 03:49 AM Hi all,Just wondering what your opinions are regarding the removal of the bootlid spoiler on an XR6T, and if you have done it, how you went about it.Should the whole bootlid be replaced with one from a Falcon XT, Futura etc, or is it possible to remove the spoiler, keep the original bootlid and repair the screw holes left in the bootlid? A dealer told me recently that he has heard of a couple of people who removed the spoiler on their XR6 and repaired the original bootlid. Is this possible? If so, it would save having to fork out the extra for another bootlid I'd rather keep the original spoiler (or bootlid) so it can be reattached when it comes time to trade in the car.Any opinions/suggestions much appreciatedNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 18y 5m 26d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 08/01/06 03:56 AM Share Posted 08/01/06 03:56 AM Hey mate... I have removed the rear wing off my car,here is a picture of what it looks like My car is currently at the panel beaters having the rear wing removed completely, I am having a new boot lid painted and fitted, I was able to swap a Ford wrecker my complete spoilered boot for one without for nothing, after speaking to quite a few different panel beaters they all said that because of the size and location of the holes in the boot left by the spoiler after taking it off it would be very difficult (read: expensive) to patch and repair... Hope that helps mate...Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaine HgAg soldier Member 253 Member For: 20y 9m 12d Gender: Male Posted 08/01/06 03:56 AM Share Posted 08/01/06 03:56 AM Hey Nick,Not sure if you have seen these threads yet.. might be of use to you.Has Anybody Had Paint Problems..., when removing the rear spoiler??Wing Removal, Idea's and suggestionsRear Spoilers, down force???Kaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Member 37 Member For: 18y 8m 23d Posted 08/01/06 04:05 AM Author Share Posted 08/01/06 04:05 AM Thanks Jack and Kaine,Jack - your T looks great with the spoiler removed. Love your rims too Kaine - I did a search on this topic but didn't come up with much. Thanks for the links you provided. I'll search a bit harder next time Thanks guysNick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G6ET8U Playing with Sports Bikes... Silver Donating Members 1,927 Member For: 18y 5m 26d Gender: Male Location: Whistling, GTX. Posted 08/01/06 04:07 AM Share Posted 08/01/06 04:07 AM Thanks mate!Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 21y 4m 8d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 08/01/06 09:13 AM Share Posted 08/01/06 09:13 AM MS700 has a despoilered bootlid on his car, he was selling it (click here for link) a while back, send him a message and see if this is still the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted_sa Member 270 Member For: 18y 9m 5d Posted 08/01/06 12:02 PM Share Posted 08/01/06 12:02 PM The best spoiler removal I saw (or was e-mailed) was a black XR8. Boot lid had been fully de-badged and had the little lip (I think it was off a faimont or something).Looked frickin awsome anyway! DUMPED AND NICE RIMS, Clean!I have the same plans! But this wedding thing is sucking me dry!!! think I might have to call it off! ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattson Award Winning Photo guy Donating Members 1,340 Member For: 20y 3m 19d Gender: Male Location: Burleigh Waters Posted 08/01/06 12:22 PM Share Posted 08/01/06 12:22 PM I replaced mine with a bob-tail... and rightly soo... the holes underneath were a real mess.. the drill marks had left the surface warped and was starting to rust...a real goddam mess... it's alright now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick T Member 37 Member For: 18y 8m 23d Posted 08/01/06 12:39 PM Author Share Posted 08/01/06 12:39 PM Thanks Falchoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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