How to install RS spoiler? - Toyota Yaris Forums

ezhacker1 · 05-02-2009, 08:57 PM

Iv searched and searched and iv only found the sedan spoiler, and the lip spoiler DIYs. But i dont understand how to put on this RS one. Is there a write up? I guess i could go 3m tape and not have to drill, but i rather have it truly secured plus tape if i want.

yarisugi · 05-02-2009, 09:41 PM

I think ryank has one on his. Hope he sees this thread. I think he 3M taped it AND drilled in two screws where the holes were.

YAR1S · 05-02-2009, 10:12 PM

yeah I saw his spoiler. He sorta drilled into his hatch to fit it on there.....
I'd be sooo nervous doing that! I'd have to get it professionaly done.
ryank also said he had a bit of problem with leaking?
I cant answer completely for him but he'd be the guy to ask.

severous01 · 05-02-2009, 10:21 PM

it's easy. get a piece of paper or plastic or whatever you can. cut it to match the spoiler, holes and all...tape it to the car and center it, line it up, level it whatever u wanna call it. then u drill the holes, clean up the metal, put some primer on the holes so they dont rust. then install the spoiler using supplied hardware.

that's what the dealer does....but they have stickers with markers on them to line it up properly, then drill holes through the holes provided in the 'installation kit' provided by toyota.

yarisugi · 05-02-2009, 10:36 PM

The hardware I got with the spoiler didn't make sense. I assume I'd have to buy self-tapping screws and drill from the top?

1NZYaris1 · 05-02-2009, 10:46 PM

here you go , this is the Toyota PDF

ruimond · 05-02-2009, 11:32 PM

I had my RS Spoiler installed professionally. But i did not want them to drill it on, so they said they would glue it on. Pretty sure they used something called "Sikaflex" or another type of bodykit glue to stick it on. Its like a black coloured glue.

The glue is very strong though, so will be hard to remove later.

yarisugi · 05-02-2009, 11:43 PM

Thanks 1NZYaris1, but unfortunately the one that ezhacker1 and I bought was not the OEM Toyota brand.
I notice the fasteners on the PDF - I'll see if I can find something like that at the local hardware store.

ezhacker1 · 05-03-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

Thanks 1NZYaris1, but unfortunately the one that ezhacker1 and I bought was not the OEM Toyota brand.
I notice the fasteners on the PDF - I'll see if I can find something like that at the local hardware store.

if the 2 screws were longer i could see how it would work. maybe im just not as intuitive.

yarisugi · 05-03-2009, 12:44 AM

I think it's kind of like this, but since you bought yours from kargoboy like I did, I think you'll probably have to find better fasteners at your local hardware store. The ones that came with the spoiler looked kind of funny to me. Don't mind the bad illustration -drawing with a mouse is a b*.

ezhacker1 · 05-03-2009, 12:52 AM

it seems that the end piece to the bolt, would go inside of the car, and fasten that way. but the bolt just doesnt seem long enough, ill look at it again.

MadMax · 05-03-2009, 01:15 AM

Those are called nutserts and are used all over Jeeps, so they should hold the spoiler on just fine...

Cheers! M2

1NZYaris1 · 05-03-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

Thanks 1NZYaris1, but unfortunately the one that ezhacker1 and I bought was not the OEM Toyota brand.
I notice the fasteners on the PDF - I'll see if I can find something like that at the local hardware store.

Mines just glued on , been on for a year know no issues at all.

yarisugi · 05-03-2009, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezhacker1

it seems that the end piece to the bolt, would go inside of the car, and fasten that way. but the bolt just doesnt seem long enough, ill look at it again.

You will soon realize that you can't get to the inside of the car liftback roof to fasten from the inside unless you go through two planes with a super long bolt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Those are called nutserts.

Thanks! I didn't even know there was a name for them.

gwasabi · 05-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Is the RS spoiler the large spoiler on the Sparks site?

ezhacker1 · 05-03-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yarisugi

You will soon realize that you can't get to the inside of the car liftback roof to fasten from the inside unless you go through two planes with a super long bolt.

Thanks! I didn't even know there was a name for them.

yeah i was looking at it, and thinking...hmmm the two holes would have to be straight or it would suck.

and the name "nutsert" is hilarious to me.

metalshark · 12-23-2009, 08:49 PM

In my wild youth I used to install side mirrors on new Ford trucks at the dealer. The part Ford supplied was referred to as a riv-nut. One drilled a hole. Slipped in the nut. Then used a star washer, nut and bolt and set the riv-nut buy thightening the bolt with an air rachet while holding the nut,star-washer, and riv-nut stationary with a end wrench. The riv-nut would mushroom inside the panel like a pop-rivet and provide permanent steel threads in the panel to hold on the side rear view mirrors. One didn't need access to the inside of the door to use them. I installed thousands faster than flat rate.

yarisugi · 12-23-2009, 11:50 PM

riv-nut! Thanks for the info.
I think the tool to drive that riv-nut is mega bucks.

05-02-2009, 08:57 PM	#1
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	How to install RS spoiler? Iv searched and searched and iv only found the sedan spoiler, and the lip spoiler DIYs. But i dont understand how to put on this RS one. Is there a write up? I guess i could go 3m tape and not have to drill, but i rather have it truly secured plus tape if i want.

05-02-2009, 11:32 PM	#7
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	I had my RS Spoiler installed professionally. But i did not want them to drill it on, so they said they would glue it on. Pretty sure they used something called "Sikaflex" or another type of bodykit glue to stick it on. Its like a black coloured glue. The glue is very strong though, so will be hard to remove later. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

05-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#15
gwasabi View User's Garage Drives: 07 Blazing Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 692	Is the RS spoiler the large spoiler on the Sparks site? __________________ Most Satisfying Crew Serious Business... MunkyWurks Garage - 8088488794

12-23-2009, 08:49 PM	#17
metalshark MetalShark Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 104	In my wild youth I used to install side mirrors on new Ford trucks at the dealer. The part Ford supplied was referred to as a riv-nut. One drilled a hole. Slipped in the nut. Then used a star washer, nut and bolt and set the riv-nut buy thightening the bolt with an air rachet while holding the nut,star-washer, and riv-nut stationary with a end wrench. The riv-nut would mushroom inside the panel like a pop-rivet and provide permanent steel threads in the panel to hold on the side rear view mirrors. One didn't need access to the inside of the door to use them. I installed thousands faster than flat rate. __________________ Absolutely red, Drawtite hitch, CAI, Insulated Header, Amsoil 5w-30, Mag-drain plug, Red-Line MT-90 tranny oil, Scotch-Guard, Window Tint, Dash rug, Custom short throw shifter, Lowered OEM arm rest, Super-Turbo muffler/w chrome slash cut tip., TRD rear sway bar, sticky pads, front shock tower bar, RS grill badge, VVT-i emblems, Second tire set from Tirerack.com, DISABLED DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS, platform- style locking custom bike rack. 86K miles so far. 5 years use now on ceramic wrapped insulated stainless-steel header.

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05-02-2009, 09:41 PM	#2
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	I think ryank has one on his. Hope he sees this thread. I think he 3M taped it AND drilled in two screws where the holes were.

05-02-2009, 10:21 PM	#4
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	it's easy. get a piece of paper or plastic or whatever you can. cut it to match the spoiler, holes and all...tape it to the car and center it, line it up, level it whatever u wanna call it. then u drill the holes, clean up the metal, put some primer on the holes so they dont rust. then install the spoiler using supplied hardware. that's what the dealer does....but they have stickers with markers on them to line it up properly, then drill holes through the holes provided in the 'installation kit' provided by toyota.

05-02-2009, 10:36 PM	#5
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	The hardware I got with the spoiler didn't make sense. I assume I'd have to buy self-tapping screws and drill from the top?

05-02-2009, 11:43 PM	#8
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	Thanks 1NZYaris1, but unfortunately the one that ezhacker1 and I bought was not the OEM Toyota brand. I notice the fasteners on the PDF - I'll see if I can find something like that at the local hardware store.

05-03-2009, 12:52 AM	#11
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	it seems that the end piece to the bolt, would go inside of the car, and fasten that way. but the bolt just doesnt seem long enough, ill look at it again.

05-03-2009, 01:15 AM	#12
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Those are called nutserts and are used all over Jeeps, so they should hold the spoiler on just fine... Cheers! M2

12-23-2009, 11:50 PM	#18
yarisugi やりすぎだ～ View User's Garage Drives: Me: Nuts: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ハワイ Posts: 2,041	riv-nut! Thanks for the info. I think the tool to drive that riv-nut is mega bucks.