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Old 11-26-2011 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hawki16
I would like to thank everyone and especially Supermode for all the great information. I purchased a spoiler from WingKing and it arrived yesterday. The color match (Black Granite Metallic) was perfect and there were no flaws that I could see in the workmanship. One difference I could see from the pictures is that the spoiler is now shipped with hex head bolts, which at first glance, I thought it could be tricky to install with a socket but on top on the bolt is grooves for a phillips screw driver. From other recommendations, I installed it ¾” down from the top edge of the door and ½” on the sides. This made the existing hole on the bottom side line up perfectly. I then had to enlarge the drilled hole with a ½” bit to fit the head of the bolt. I then used some color matched paint to cover the raw areas created from the drilling. Next was to put on the foam spacers, which was pretty straight forward by removing the paper backing and lining it up on the foot area of the spoiler. After vacuuming all the shavings and fully wiping down the area, I bolted the spoiler on. What a change and great look it made! I took my time and the whole process was just over an hour. One recommendation is to spend most of your time on measuring and lining up the spoiler. Double and triple check this as you can only drill once. Kinda scary. I’m extremely happy with the look and glad that everyone here gave their input to help.
Did the same but got mine cheaper in primed for $59. Had Birthday money from the Pep Boys "Club" (they send you $10 for your BDay if you join) so I used it to by the paint & clear. Worked out great. The larger predrilled interior holes from the factory already had hole covers, so on my 1/2 inch interior holes that I had to drill I bought a set of 1/2 inch hole covers to make it look like stock. Still came out a million time cheaper than a dealership or aftermarket parts installer, and I know it was done right. Thanks for all the info-all you guys!
Old 12-02-2011 | 07:23 PM
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WOW - you guys are *amazing*!!!

I am no longer afraid of this install!

Meg
Old 04-14-2012 | 11:12 PM
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A wing on 2 different HHR's done in one day! What a pain in the neck but it got done!!
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Old 04-17-2012 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaxndeville
A wing on 2 different HHR's done in one day! What a pain in the neck but it got done!!
By the time you're done and you've become an expert at it, there's no more HHRs to do. Ain't it always the way?
Old 08-12-2012 | 10:21 AM
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After reading this “how to” I also ordered and installed a Hoop Spoiler from Spoiler and Wing King.

The paint matched exactly and the delivery was here in (4) days.

Before:


After:


It’s amazing how a spoiler changes the look of my HHR.
Old 08-12-2012 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Phil'n Blu
After reading this “how to” I also ordered and installed a Hoop Spoiler from Spoiler and Wing King.

The paint matched exactly and the delivery was here in (4) days.

Before:


After:


It’s amazing how a spoiler changes the look of my HHR.
it's incredible how a spoiler makes everything shiny!
looks great!
Old 08-12-2012 | 10:58 AM
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Yeah even makes rear tint look dif lol n calipers too
Old 08-12-2012 | 11:20 AM
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Even made the license tag a little evil
Old 08-12-2012 | 12:32 PM
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That sure is one special spoiler to do all that
Old 08-12-2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Bkm0607
That sure is one special spoiler to do all that


Works via PFM.


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