Removing Bootlid Spoiler - Options

[Nick T]

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 appreciated

Nick

[G6ET8U]

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

[Kaine]

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 suggestions

Rear Spoilers, down force???

Kaine

[Nick T]

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 guys

Nick

[G6ET8U]

Thanks mate!

Jack

[Falchoon]

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.

[boosted_sa]

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

[mattson]

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

[Nick T]

Thanks Falchoon