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Installing a spoiler on GXE

Old Mar 26, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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Installing a spoiler on GXE

I know that there is a difference between SE and GXE/GLE, SE has trunk lid shocks or smthg like that. What do I need in order to install a spoiler on my GXE. Does anyone have a credible answer?

Guys, I am not talking about the way to connect the brake light. My concern is that the trunk lid will become heavier and thus, will not stay open. There should be some part installed at Nissan on all SE's, and I need to know what is it.
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Re: Installing a spoiler on GXE

u plan to order stock spoiler or aftermarket? if stock, u can rewire the 3rd brake light to the spoiler and get rid off the one on the back.

Originally posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
I know that there is a difference between SE and GXE/GLE, SE has trunk lid shocks or smthg like that. What do I need in order to install a spoiler on my GXE. Does anyone have a credible answer?
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Re: Re: Installing a spoiler on GXE

Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
u plan to order stock spoiler or aftermarket? if stock, u can rewire the 3rd brake light to the spoiler and get rid off the one on the back.

I remembered when they installed my stock spoiler on my gle they just used an existing power clip that was already there..
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Installing a spoiler on GXE

Originally posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
I know that there is a difference between SE and GXE/GLE, SE has trunk lid shocks or smthg like that. What do I need in order to install a spoiler on my GXE. Does anyone have a credible answer?
save your money for a FSTB and RSB..
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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Re: Re: Installing a spoiler on GXE

Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
u plan to order stock spoiler or aftermarket? if stock, u can rewire the 3rd brake light to the spoiler and get rid off the one on the back.

How do you cover the hole from the one inside?
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Installing a spoiler on GXE

Originally posted by ellinj
How do you cover the hole from the one inside?
There's a Nissan part #***(dont know) it is a plastic cap that plugs that hole in the rear shelf. All SE's come equipped with them.

Re: saving money for FSB/RSB...After reading that those things can get your car out of alignment and make it pull to the side, I'm sceptical of those.
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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I put an aftermarket replica spoiler on my GXE. I didnt add any think to the trunk shocks, they can support the weight easily. The third brake light I left in, I just took out the light bulb.
Old Mar 26, 2002 | 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by Punch84
I put an aftermarket replica spoiler on my GXE. I didnt add any think to the trunk shocks, they can support the weight easily. The third brake light I left in, I just took out the light bulb.
do you mean that your lid stays open without hitting you on the head?
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