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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 10:43 AM
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Anyone have luck with aftermarket spoilers?

My spoiler broke off the other day, and after pondering the alternative of plugging all 9 (!) holes in the trunk and rigging up a 3rd brake light on the rear shelf, I have decided to try to replace the spoiler.

THIS HERE is the one I seem to encounter all over the web, under various brand names. It is fairly obvious that the mounting method is different than OEM, so I may need to drill even more holes in my trunk lid... has anyone ever installed one of these with any success?
Old Nov 11, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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Iconic dynamics.



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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 03:52 PM
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Iconic dynamics.



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I hear the s14 spoiler Is a perfect fit

Old Nov 12, 2015 | 08:37 AM
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I am looking at the $99 Part number: W-1918, J-368026 spoiler on car accessory but not sure if it possible to hook up the brake light or if I need to pay someone hunderds to install it...I may just try to get a used trunk lid the intact spoiler, hopefully in OEM black color...any suggestions for 2009?
Old Nov 12, 2015 | 10:47 AM
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Is there something up with going to the salvage yard and getting an OE piece?

No modifications needed, other than refinishing.
Old Nov 13, 2015 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo99
I am looking at the $99 Part number: W-1918, J-368026 spoiler on car accessory but not sure if it possible to hook up the brake light or if I need to pay someone hunderds to install it...I may just try to get a used trunk lid the intact spoiler, hopefully in OEM black color...any suggestions for 2009?
Hooking it up is as simple as positive/negative

Link on product?

Also jy would probably be cheapest and easiest If You need it now on a budget
Old Nov 13, 2015 | 07:18 PM
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Somewhat related question: If I wanted to add a spoiler to my GLE, is there a way to increase the force of the torsion springs in the trunk to compensate for the added weight?
Old Nov 13, 2015 | 10:47 PM
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Third the JY route. Might even get the same color, bolt and go, sort of.

I saw the write up using a Galant spoiler. I don't think any of the holes lines up though, so that might not be much better in terms of ease of install.
Old Nov 27, 2015 | 09:31 AM
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I am looking at the $99 Part number: W-1918, J-368026 spoiler on car accessory but not sure if it possible to hook up the brake light or if I need to pay someone hunderds to install it...I may just try to get a used trunk lid the intact spoiler, hopefully in OEM black color...any suggestions for 2009?
I picked up an OEM Spoiler from a 2009 Maxima, only $100 on Kijiji. However I don't have a "Template" fro drilling the holes...any suggestions on how to get a template?
Old Nov 27, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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I picked up an OEM Spoiler from a 2009 Maxima, only $100 on Kijiji. However I don't have a "Template" fro drilling the holes...any suggestions on how to get a template?
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Old Nov 27, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Half Assed
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And a pencil/erasable fine tip marker
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