Bodykit Just added Tailgate Spoiler to my Blueish Silver 2.2 EX

Jeffao · 7th July 2006, 20:51

My Blueish Silver EX now with Tailgate Spoiler

karlak · 7th July 2006, 21:38

Did you fit it yourself?

Jeffao · 7th July 2006, 21:52

Na Got a special from my dealer but there's not much to it - Centre area is just stuck onto existing perspex and the edges have two metal brackets that go around the tailgate edge and screw into two holes inside tailgate recess - will photograph fixing if you want

basegreen · 7th July 2006, 22:02

How much?

Mark996 · 8th July 2006, 09:30

I like it - really quite subtle.....

I'm still thinking that it'll only really have the desired effect on a 'Colour' car though, such as yours......just don't really see the point for my Nighthawk Black......

As I said though, it looks great on yours....

Jeffao · 8th July 2006, 09:44

Was in the right place at the right time, my local dealer had ordered it in for their demo car but sold/transferred the car before it was fitted. I happened to enquire about a spoiler when my car was in for some warranty work and they by pure luck had this spoiler in stock and in my colour, it was offered for half the retail price fitted £125 - apparently they didnt want it hanging around, said it would become damaged in their store.
So how do you think it looks?

Jeffao · 8th July 2006, 09:50

Hi Mark I agree, I originally spotted it on a nighthawk black civic and was not that impressed - see my posted photo in gallery under "Rear Spoiler", but when this one was offered up to my car in the workshop by the dealer and at this special price I had to go for it.

By the way do you live permanently in the Algarve - bet the aircon gets a thrashing!

See from your profile AppleMacs rate highly with you - ditto

Mark996 · 8th July 2006, 23:36

Yes mate, I'm permanantly over here, except for 5 weeks holiday every year when I........yeah you guessed it, go back to England!!!!

I still have family over there (Kent and Merseyside), and the Wife still has LOTS of family in the Notts area......

You're right about the air-con too.......constantly on 'LO' setting with about 4 notches up the scale from day 1!!!!!

Its SERIOUSLY hot over here at the mo - I got in the car the other day and the outside temp thing said it was 42!!!!! Although it did drop to about 36 when I was driving for about 5 minutes........

It's nice to have the Leather in my car, but I've gotta be honest, I don't reckon the Heating in them is gonna get much use!!!! Can't say I've even flicked the switch to see if that bit works!!!!!

Shame they can't cool as well as heat!!!!!

Mark996 · 8th July 2006, 23:38

Oh yeah, and I currently have 2 Apples.......a 12" G4 Powerbook, and a Mac mini which looks awesome connected to my Plasma via DVi in the front room!!!!!!

I have a new Mac Book Pro on order at the mo though, so the Powerbook has to go.......

I think I'll be eBaying it soon......

richierich · 9th July 2006, 10:14

I was considering the spoiler, I think I might talk to the dealer next week. Do you think it could be fitted DIY?

Jeffao · 9th July 2006, 11:43

Should be no problem fitting it yourself - will post photo of fixing brackets under the tailgate tomorrow.

And Mark I am still using my ageing PowerBook 15" G4 - due to upgrade to MacBook Pro, just waiting to see if any new annoucements at the WWDC next month. Do envy you living in the Algarve, maybe one day!

Jeffao · 10th July 2006, 09:00

Two photo's showing tailgate spoiler edge fixing brackets from above and below.

I think the fixing holes are predrilled (if someone can confirm as I cant remember seeing the area before fitment).
The centre section of the spoiler is just bonded to existing perspex spoiler with double sided stickie tape/pads.

Cautionary Note
If thinking of DIY which I think is straight forward enough, just be aware that the gap between the bracket and the bodywork is tight,
dont go slamming the tailgate down until your sure their is clearance!
My dealer got it wrong and had to touch in a contact point.

Hope this helps and good luck to any DIYers

sco77harris · 10th July 2006, 16:15

ive got a black car so obviously a black spoiler is pointless.
- but what about another colour?
- primarily silver as it may look good.

karlak · 10th July 2006, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco77harris

ive got a black car so obviously a black spoiler is pointless.
- but what about another colour?
- primarily silver as it may look good.

Hmmm. How about Red???

I think we need a photoshop expert.

sco77harris · 10th July 2006, 16:46

exactly what i was thinking.

in theory could look amazing - but in practice not.

so photoshop would be good here.

dieselpower · 17th July 2006, 17:41

I am getting a Promo2 Sport which has the spoiler and front fogs as standard, doesn't look at all bad

djdiez · 19th July 2006, 13:01

It's DjDiez from the Spanish www.clubhondacivic.com forum.

I read you need some photoshop...and here i am! ....i'm not a master of the graphical retouching but i think you can get the idea of the image

I'think it could look better on a black civic...but I haven't any photo of a black one with spoiler...however I prefer the spoiler in the car color

Greets from Spain!!

Mark996 · 19th July 2006, 14:53

Nice job my Spanish friend!!.......looks bloody awful though!!!!

karlak · 19th July 2006, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

Nice job my Spanish friend!!.......looks bloody awful though!!!!

Could we have the car in Black please

djdiez · 19th July 2006, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark996

Nice job my Spanish friend!!.......looks bloody awful though!!!!

hahahahaha....Sorry...I done it my best...

It's much easier to change the color starting from a good photo of the "milano red"...you can see what I mean here...

http://www.clubhondacivic.com/viewtopic.php?t=1583

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7th July 2006, 21:38	#2 (permalink)
karlak Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Posts: 432 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did you fit it yourself?

7th July 2006, 21:52	#3 (permalink)
Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Na Got a special from my dealer but there's not much to it - Centre area is just stuck onto existing perspex and the edges have two metal brackets that go around the tailgate edge and screw into two holes inside tailgate recess - will photograph fixing if you want

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	How much?

8th July 2006, 09:30	#5 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	I like it - really quite subtle..... I'm still thinking that it'll only really have the desired effect on a 'Colour' car though, such as yours......just don't really see the point for my Nighthawk Black...... As I said though, it looks great on yours....

8th July 2006, 09:44	#6 (permalink)
Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Was in the right place at the right time, my local dealer had ordered it in for their demo car but sold/transferred the car before it was fitted. I happened to enquire about a spoiler when my car was in for some warranty work and they by pure luck had this spoiler in stock and in my colour, it was offered for half the retail price fitted £125 - apparently they didnt want it hanging around, said it would become damaged in their store. So how do you think it looks?

8th July 2006, 09:50	#7 (permalink)
Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi Mark I agree, I originally spotted it on a nighthawk black civic and was not that impressed - see my posted photo in gallery under "Rear Spoiler", but when this one was offered up to my car in the workshop by the dealer and at this special price I had to go for it. By the way do you live permanently in the Algarve - bet the aircon gets a thrashing! See from your profile AppleMacs rate highly with you - ditto

8th July 2006, 23:36	#8 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes mate, I'm permanantly over here, except for 5 weeks holiday every year when I........yeah you guessed it, go back to England!!!! I still have family over there (Kent and Merseyside), and the Wife still has LOTS of family in the Notts area...... You're right about the air-con too.......constantly on 'LO' setting with about 4 notches up the scale from day 1!!!!! Its SERIOUSLY hot over here at the mo - I got in the car the other day and the outside temp thing said it was 42!!!!! Although it did drop to about 36 when I was driving for about 5 minutes........ It's nice to have the Leather in my car, but I've gotta be honest, I don't reckon the Heating in them is gonna get much use!!!! Can't say I've even flicked the switch to see if that bit works!!!!! Shame they can't cool as well as heat!!!!!

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Oh yeah, and I currently have 2 Apples.......a 12" G4 Powerbook, and a Mac mini which looks awesome connected to my Plasma via DVi in the front room!!!!!! I have a new Mac Book Pro on order at the mo though, so the Powerbook has to go....... I think I'll be eBaying it soon......

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was considering the spoiler, I think I might talk to the dealer next week. Do you think it could be fitted DIY?

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Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Should be no problem fitting it yourself - will post photo of fixing brackets under the tailgate tomorrow. And Mark I am still using my ageing PowerBook 15" G4 - due to upgrade to MacBook Pro, just waiting to see if any new annoucements at the WWDC next month. Do envy you living in the Algarve, maybe one day!

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	ive got a black car so obviously a black spoiler is pointless. - but what about another colour? - primarily silver as it may look good.

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	exactly what i was thinking. in theory could look amazing - but in practice not. so photoshop would be good here.

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dieselpower Valve Cap Join Date: 18th June 2006 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I am getting a Promo2 Sport which has the spoiler and front fogs as standard, doesn't look at all bad

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Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 452 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice job my Spanish friend!!.......looks bloody awful though!!!!