Fitting Mk1 VTR spoiler on Mk2 VTR

1. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

   #1 10th June 2010, 13:39

   I've bought a Mk1 VTR spoiler to replace my current one on my Mk2 VTR, but even without removing the original one I can see I can't use the mounting holes in the rear windscreen to fit it. What should I do? Will double-sided tape (like ones used to fit numberplates) be strong enough to hold it? I don't think glue is the best choice since my mate tried to do the same ages ago & when the spoiler fell off he struggeled to get the glue off.
2. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

   #2 10th June 2010, 13:41

   Tiger seal. Wont come off like you said but imo thats a good thing, don't want it flying off at 70mph!
   Or just buy an mk1 boot in the same colour and fit it, that way you won't end up with holes in the window.
3. user_31231 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 Derby Posts: 1153 VW Passat 1.9tdi 150

   #3 10th June 2010, 13:51

   i used tigerseal and let it dry for 6 hours and was strong never had any problems and i used metal bungs to cover the holes i sell the metal bungs if your intrested mate pm me
   
   hope this helps
   
   luke
4. Saxo-SX Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Ireland Posts: 2282

   #4 10th June 2010, 14:27

   Tiger seal is good, but as you said, when you remove it there will be residue left over.
5. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

   #5 10th June 2010, 14:36

   I did mine not long ago. The Mk1 spoiler was held on by 2 nut's and some sealant so I fixed it to my MK2 the same, marked and drilled 2 holes then Tiger sealed it and tightened it down with the 2 nuts that I got with the old one. Don't use double sided tape someone will nik it or you'll kill someone when it flies off fella.
6. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

   #6 10th June 2010, 21:05

   Thanks for the advice. I wasn't sure drilling holes would be a good thing, but it would ensure it's secure, especially if combined with Tiger Seal. But if I want to drill holes, how am I going to fit the spoiler? What I mean is because I checked where the holes on top of the boot should go and I'm trying to figure out if the holes should be drilled all the way through, and if so is the boot still going to be able to close properly when I put a bolt all the way through because the standard bolts you get with the original spoiler isn't going to be long enough?
7. user_44502 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2010 Posts: 6234

   #7 10th June 2010, 21:28

   i used tiger-seal stuff, i used sealant at 1st but it didn't work, but yeah tiger-seal works and i fitted a vts spoiler to mine
8. user_33380 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Chesterfield Posts: 666 Saxo VTR MkII 2000(W) Posi Blue, VTR MK1 1998(R) P

   #8 10th June 2010, 21:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Dirkastan Thanks for the advice. I wasn't sure drilling holes would be a good thing, but it would ensure it's secure, especially if combined with Tiger Seal. But if I want to drill holes, how am I going to fit the spoiler? What I mean is because I checked where the holes on top of the boot should go and I'm trying to figure out if the holes should be drilled all the way through, and if so is the boot still going to be able to close properly when I put a bolt all the way through because the standard bolts you get with the original spoiler isn't going to be long enough?

   My Mk1 spoiler had grub screws which nuts went onto. You only drill the top skin. You pull the rubbers out either side on the inside of the tailgate skin for access to the nuts. Easy way to mark the holes is put a blob of grease on the end of each of the grub screws and offer it up, having a mate to help hold it helps then lower it into place. Lift back up and you'll have 2 blobs of grease exactly where you need to drill it. If your not happy with the placement wipe the grease blobs off and try again. When happy drill it. You can use Tiger seal on it's and It is extremely strong and you wont have any problems if you just use that mate. Good luck with it.
9. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

   #9 13th June 2010, 11:19

   I've ordered some Tiger Seal of eBay so when it arrives I'll try fitting the spoiler using it. I'm still having trouble finding where the bolts would go through, but thanks for all the advice.
10. woodyemma Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Salisbury Posts: 115 Subaru impreza sport, saxo furio

    #10 13th June 2010, 18:11

    Anyone got any pics of thls mod I don't know what a mk1 spoiler looks like
11. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

    #11 17th June 2010, 23:01

    I finally got the Tiger Seal I ordered on eBay. I applied quite a lot of it to make sure it stuck on properly, but it left a lot of excess Tiger Seal and it's all dry now. What can I use to remove it?
12. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #12 17th June 2010, 23:13

    tbh your probably gonna have trouble getting rid of the excess as its so strong, you dont need to use screws or bolts but as its so strong you should have wiped the excess up while it was soft
13. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

    #13 18th June 2010, 08:04

    Someone adviced using AutoGlym Intensive Tar Remover. They say this should remove it.
14. shannon-ob Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 Bath Posts: 2577 Saxo VTR

    #14 18th June 2010, 21:36

    why not just keep the mk2 spoiler they look so much cleaner
15. user_32315 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Uppingham, Rutland Posts: 9569 mk1 JP4'd VTR, '16 Fabia Monte Carlo

    #15 19th June 2010, 00:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Dirkastan Someone adviced using AutoGlym Intensive Tar Remover. They say this should remove it.

    well if thats what they have suggested then try it, get some pics up of it
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by shannon-ob why not just keep the mk2 spoiler they look so much cleaner

    well its a bit late for that know lol
16. Dirkastan Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 15 2001 VTR

    #16 20th June 2010, 18:32

    The Tiger Seal I used to fit the spoiler was gray & worked perfectly. I would recomend it to anyone... well that's until it comes to removing the excess. I bought some AutoGlym Intensive Tar Remover which when used with a lot of elbow grease and a lot of spare time got the job done. That Tiger Seal really sticks like hell and it helps a lot if you remove most of the excess using a sharp blade before using the tar remover. Take care not to remove or scrape the paint, but I imagine thats logic. I used simple cotton buds soaked in the tar remover to rub the excess that was left off. Hard work!