10-17-2016, 11:05 AM
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On the slippery slope
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Spoiler cover came off
I was at the track over the weekend and my spoiler cover was loose. 
When I removed it, 3 of the 4 back tabs were broken.
Any thoughts on reattaching it?
I was thinking double sided tape and maybe a few screws or pop rivets on the back side
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
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10-17-2016, 11:49 AM
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what!... How fast were you going? 
SS rivets as the aluminums will get loose again too quickly in that application.
(assuming thats a metal tab to the metal spoiler parts)
Maybe make a deal with Gorilla Glue for some sponsorship and use that along with the rivets 
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2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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10-17-2016, 12:30 PM
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Location: Florida
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Mine flew off the day after I bought the car in the highway =(
Had to buy another one from Ebay. Not sure how to proceed with broken tabs, I'm sure you can attach it somehow, tho
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10-17-2016, 01:09 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jb92563
what!... How fast were you going?
SS rivets as the aluminums will get loose again too quickly in that application.
(assuming thats a metal tab to the metal spoiler parts)
Maybe make a deal with Gorilla Glue for some sponsorship and use that along with the rivets |
As Sammy Hagar said, "I can't drive 55" LOL
Good idea on using SS rivets. I'm thinking screws may be better in case I need to remove it one day. With that in mind, Gorella Glue is definitely out.
There is metal to rivet/screw into on the back side
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10-17-2016, 04:02 PM
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I put caulking on the back side of mine. The 03-04 are prone to coming off because they don't have the rivets like the 97-02 spoiler cover's have.
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10-17-2016, 04:32 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itsnotanova
I put caulking on the back side of mine. The 03-04 are prone to coming off because they don't have the rivets like the 97-02 spoiler cover's have.
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caulking sounds like a good ide, that and some rivets or screws.
I'm thinking rivets as like you said, the earlier models used them
Maybe I'll find some small push rivets
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10-17-2016, 04:35 PM
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Mine still had all the tabs ,so maybe some rivets wouldn't hurt for yours. Whatever you use, don't use something that's permanent because that cover might need to come off in the future
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10-19-2016, 07:23 AM
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I think I have a Arctic Silver spoiler cover in my garage that was taken off when I had the Aero kit installed, ping me if interested.
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10-19-2016, 02:55 PM
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On the slippery slope
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I decided to pop rivet it back on.
Put 5 rivets on the back edge
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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11-03-2017, 07:14 PM
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Mine flew off too
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Originally Posted by wantsasheep
Mine flew off the day after I bought the car in the highway =(
Had to buy another one from Ebay. Not sure how to proceed with broken tabs, I'm sure you can attach it somehow, tho
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Mine flew off while I was driving home after purchasing my 2003 Boxster. Can't find a replacement anywhere. Actually considering contacting the Porsche dealership but I hope it doesn't come to that!
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11-03-2017, 08:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fuzfoz
Mine flew off while I was driving home after purchasing my 2003 Boxster. Can't find a replacement anywhere. Actually considering contacting the Porsche dealership but I hope it doesn't come to that!
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They can be found on eBay from dismantlers.
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11-04-2017, 05:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by particlewave
They can be found on eBay from dismantlers.
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Or a dismantler who is a member of the 986 community. 😉 I can be reached at 512-925-9171
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11-04-2017, 06:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by itsnotanova
Or a dismantler who is a member of the 986 community. 😉 I can be reached at 512-925-9171
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I thought I read that you didn't have any of the later style...my mistake. 
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11-05-2017, 05:40 AM
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Lol no problem, just busting your balls. I have one right now but will need to look up what my competitors are asking for them and beat their price.
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