Fitting a rear Spoiler

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Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by jayhaytch » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:45 pm

Hi Everyone

I have recently bought a second hand rear spoiler and due to some minor damage I had it sprayed. When it come to fixing it the mechanic asked me for the fixing templates - which unfortunately I do not have! He said that he could not fix it without these as he would be unable to line it up correctly.

Can anybody help me with this problem? I live near Sutton in Surrey and need to find a way to have it fitted before I go off to Portugal. My direct contact details are as follows - email: [email protected] Tel: 02087701554

Thanks

Jim
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Re: Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by not so old » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:50 pm

We had someone fit ours and it looked great, until we tried to put the roof up :roll: :roll: So now my son has redone it and it's fine. Just wanted to warn you about the roof. I don't have a template unfortunately. :(
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Re: Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by dobby » Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:59 pm

jayhaytch - if you get stuck, there's a bongo mechanic in South Croydon that may be able to help - I don't have his details but his name is Martin - D.R.A. Import Services 0208 760 0650


He may be able to help.
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Re: Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by nfn » Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:47 pm

The Bongo rear spoiler seems to be completely useless at keeping dirt off the rear window -- I assume that this is its function, as I can't imagine its to keep the rear wheels on the ground at high speed! Are you sure you want to fit it?
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Re: Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by stilldesperate » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:15 pm

I fitted one three weeks ago, by measuring another Bongo's spoiler, and drilling the four holes the same.

The screws are M6, I had to ease one or two holes out a bit, but the spoiler fitted OK, and the door opens fully without fouling.

Is there someone close to you where you could take the measurements, and mark your tailgate up with masking tape, for the fitter to drill?

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Re: Fitting a rear Spoiler

Post by dobby » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:42 pm

nfn wrote:The Bongo rear spoiler seems to be completely useless at keeping dirt off the rear window -- I assume that this is its function, as I can't imagine its to keep the rear wheels on the ground at high speed! Are you sure you want to fit it?

But they look nice :D
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