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What shape and size are holes in trunk lid after spoiler removal?
I'm semi-seriously considering getting the PFYC "Holden" SV6 spoiler, painted to match; it runs about $235. But I cannot afford the $500-$650 local shops want to fill in the five holes that are exposed once you remove the stock spoiler and paint the deck lid so IF I do this swap I'll be painting some flush-mount nylon plugs to fill in the holes. Not ideal I know but I've seen some pics of it done well and it doesn't look too bad or overly conspicuous, plus you can remove them if you ever want or need to reinstall the stocker.
So... my question is, what shape and exact size are the five holes? In some pics I've seen they almost look oval but I'm not sure and I definitely don't know what diameter they are. Can anyone please enlighten me? Thanks!
Last edited by cincy09gt; 03-03-2017 at 02:39 PM.
2009 SRM GT: Cortex tuned, Spectre Intake, VMAX ported TB, Solo HFC's, X-pipe, Solo axle-back, a few bling pieces under the hood, Billet Custom catch can, Holden radiator cover, "SV6" wing spoiler, GXP diffuser, rear window roof spoiler, "PONTIAC" 3rd brake light insert, Holden V8/6.0 Liter badges, Holden chrome trunk strip, VG shark fin, All-Fit Auto lower front lip, drilled & slotted rotors, painted calipers, Ultra-guage, custom-made "dead pedal".
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They are round. Mine were filled.
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this site is hardcore modding central.
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OK, finally got the stock spoiler off in one piece; those five clips were a PITA to get to release. The answer to my question at the outset of this thread is: the middle hole is round, 5/16th's in diameter, and the two on either side of that are, for some reason, a rectangular oval, 5/16th's top to bottom and 3/8th's side to side. At least for the short term I'm just going to fill them with vinyl plugs, painted to color match the car (Sport Metallic Red).
2009 SRM GT: Cortex tuned, Spectre Intake, VMAX ported TB, Solo HFC's, X-pipe, Solo axle-back, a few bling pieces under the hood, Billet Custom catch can, Holden radiator cover, "SV6" wing spoiler, GXP diffuser, rear window roof spoiler, "PONTIAC" 3rd brake light insert, Holden V8/6.0 Liter badges, Holden chrome trunk strip, VG shark fin, All-Fit Auto lower front lip, drilled & slotted rotors, painted calipers, Ultra-guage, custom-made "dead pedal".
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I'm going to get a whole trunk and get it repainted eventually.
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Where did you get the plugs ? Part number?
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Last edited by cincy09gt; 03-22-2017 at 05:55 PM.
2009 SRM GT: Cortex tuned, Spectre Intake, VMAX ported TB, Solo HFC's, X-pipe, Solo axle-back, a few bling pieces under the hood, Billet Custom catch can, Holden radiator cover, "SV6" wing spoiler, GXP diffuser, rear window roof spoiler, "PONTIAC" 3rd brake light insert, Holden V8/6.0 Liter badges, Holden chrome trunk strip, VG shark fin, All-Fit Auto lower front lip, drilled & slotted rotors, painted calipers, Ultra-guage, custom-made "dead pedal".
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Also thought like you do that the new spoiler will "hide" the plugs unless you get low when looking at it. Look forward to seeing your results when you get done. Did you order the spoiler off of eBay, Amazon or the one from PFYC ?
--Brian--
2009 Pontiac G8 GT
2008 Chevy Impala SS--Traded 4/1/2021
2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Plus
2001 GMC Sierra
GODSPEED CHARLIE!!! R.I.P.
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Originally Posted by
JAFO
Also thought like you do that the new spoiler will "hide" the plugs unless you get low when looking at it. Look forward to seeing your results when you get done. Did you order the spoiler off of eBay, Amazon or the one from PFYC ?
I got this one from ebay. I had several communications with the owner and got a good vibe from him. They make/sell spoilers for a bunch of cars and they're made in the US, Texas. I'll definitely post up what I think of it and several pics once I get it sometime tomorrow.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/401232315887...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
2009 SRM GT: Cortex tuned, Spectre Intake, VMAX ported TB, Solo HFC's, X-pipe, Solo axle-back, a few bling pieces under the hood, Billet Custom catch can, Holden radiator cover, "SV6" wing spoiler, GXP diffuser, rear window roof spoiler, "PONTIAC" 3rd brake light insert, Holden V8/6.0 Liter badges, Holden chrome trunk strip, VG shark fin, All-Fit Auto lower front lip, drilled & slotted rotors, painted calipers, Ultra-guage, custom-made "dead pedal".