taking the spoiler off

**A ros GT** · 02-09-2005, 05:16 PM

i have been thinking about taking off my spoiler for a little while. is that something id definatly have to get done or is it a possible do it yourself? im not sure if im ready to commit but i think i want to

**RN2NVS** · 02-09-2005, 05:23 PM

u can physically take it off yourself
but to fill the holes in your trunk is probably a professional job

**A ros GT** · 02-12-2005, 01:54 PM

i just read that taking the spoiler can be bad like if your making turns or something on icy roads and shit. . can it reallly have that big of an impact? also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance?

**scotty01** · 02-12-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by A ros GT

also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance?

Do you have a Panasonic/TRD Edition Celica?

**Sergio** · 02-12-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty01

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Originally Posted by A ros GT

also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance?

Do you have a Panasonic/TRD Edition Celica?

i have the same problem, i wanted to remove mine, but with all the wiring it wont be easy.

**RN2NVS** · 02-12-2005, 02:56 PM

isnt there just a wiring harness for the brake light?

**Sergio** · 02-12-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RN2NVS

isnt there just a wiring harness for the brake light?

there should be, i was in the process of doing it, but just a mix up in there, i didnt want to damage anything.

CONTROL ONE · 02-12-2005, 05:21 PM

i wouldn't bother with the TRD

**Sergio** · 02-12-2005, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

i wouldn't bother with the TRD

I think that too, too much hassle, then you will have to wire the brake light on the rear window, take that blocker off.

**Burrcold** · 02-12-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

i wouldn't bother with the TRD

I think that too, too much hassle, then you will have to wire the brake light on the rear window, take that blocker off.

those two things are the easiest things to do about the entire job...getting the holes filled is the only thing that you need to worry about.

**A ros GT** · 02-12-2005, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scotty01

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Originally Posted by A ros GT

also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance?

Do you have a Panasonic/TRD Edition Celica?

no i just have an 01 GT.

**A ros GT** · 02-13-2005, 04:34 PM

does anyone know a DIY forum with taking the spoiler off?

**Gruven** · 02-28-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by A ros GT

i just read that taking the spoiler can be bad like if your making turns or something on icy roads and shit. . can it reallly have that big of an impact? also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance?

That's a load of poppy-cock.

Not sure about the brake light though.

**ack** · 03-21-2005, 01:48 PM

I tried taking mine off, just too see how it would look. I got 4 or 6 bolts off(can't remember), but it still wouldn't come off. Is the TRD wing taped down, or did I just miss some bolts?

Thanks

**Sergio** · 03-21-2005, 01:49 PM

yea there are brake light wires

**CeliShift7** · 03-22-2005, 11:57 AM

Even if you manage to get the damn thing off, patching the holes will set you back a lot of money, that has to be done professionally, i used to work ina body shop and saw many a celica and eclipse come in with damage from removing a stock or even after market spoiler, not a good idea, i would just leave it on. You risk damaging your car, and sometimes, if your insurance finds out they can report it as a loss and thats not good if you ever decide to sell your car. :(

**CeliShift7** · 03-22-2005, 11:57 AM

Even if you manage to get the damn thing off, patching the holes will set you back a lot of money, that has to be done professionally, i used to work ina body shop and saw many a celica and eclipse come in with damage from removing a stock or even after market spoiler, not a good idea, i would just leave it on. You risk damaging your car, and sometimes, if your insurance finds out they can report it as a loss and thats not good if you ever decide to sell your car. :(

02-09-2005, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
A ros GT Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2004 Last On: 03-26-2005 10:29 AM	taking the spoiler off i have been thinking about taking off my spoiler for a little while. is that something id definatly have to get done or is it a possible do it yourself? im not sure if im ready to commit but i think i want to __________________ you know how i do..

02-09-2005, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
RN2NVS Moderator Location: Toronto Posts: 10,244 Join Date: Aug 2003 Last On: 06-30-2008 09:41 PM	u can physically take it off yourself but to fill the holes in your trunk is probably a professional job __________________

02-12-2005, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
A ros GT Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2004 Last On: 03-26-2005 10:29 AM	i just read that taking the spoiler can be bad like if your making turns or something on icy roads and shit. . can it reallly have that big of an impact? also since it has a break light on it, by taking it off do you think it wlil affect my insurance? __________________ you know how i do..

02-12-2005, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
RN2NVS Moderator Location: Toronto Posts: 10,244 Join Date: Aug 2003 Last On: 06-30-2008 09:41 PM	isnt there just a wiring harness for the brake light? __________________

02-13-2005, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
A ros GT Posts: 25 Join Date: Aug 2004 Last On: 03-26-2005 10:29 AM	does anyone know a DIY forum with taking the spoiler off? __________________ you know how i do..

02-12-2005, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
CONTROL ONE Banned Location: Toronto Posts: 3,113 Join Date: Sep 2003 Last On: 05-31-2006 11:05 AM	i wouldn't bother with the TRD

03-21-2005, 01:48 PM	#14 (permalink)
ack Location: North Bay, Ontario Posts: 34 Join Date: Jul 2004 Last On: 06-09-2008 04:18 PM	I tried taking mine off, just too see how it would look. I got 4 or 6 bolts off(can't remember), but it still wouldn't come off. Is the TRD wing taped down, or did I just miss some bolts? Thanks

03-21-2005, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sergio Location: tor Posts: 3,191 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: Today 08:36 PM	yea there are brake light wires

03-22-2005, 11:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
CeliShift7 Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Posts: 38 Join Date: Mar 2005 Last On: 08-31-2005 02:32 PM	Even if you manage to get the damn thing off, patching the holes will set you back a lot of money, that has to be done professionally, i used to work ina body shop and saw many a celica and eclipse come in with damage from removing a stock or even after market spoiler, not a good idea, i would just leave it on. You risk damaging your car, and sometimes, if your insurance finds out they can report it as a loss and thats not good if you ever decide to sell your car. :( __________________ shiftRALLYshift

03-22-2005, 11:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
CeliShift7 Location: Schaumburg, Illinois Posts: 38 Join Date: Mar 2005 Last On: 08-31-2005 02:32 PM	Even if you manage to get the damn thing off, patching the holes will set you back a lot of money, that has to be done professionally, i used to work ina body shop and saw many a celica and eclipse come in with damage from removing a stock or even after market spoiler, not a good idea, i would just leave it on. You risk damaging your car, and sometimes, if your insurance finds out they can report it as a loss and thats not good if you ever decide to sell your car. :( __________________ shiftRALLYshift

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