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Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:45 pm
by samples08
want to change the spolier on my 02 bonneville and just curious to know has anyone ever done it how it looks and what not if anyone can post some picks so i can see what my options are please!

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:10 pm
by Bonnefied_GM
I know next to nothing about the 2000+ Bonnevilles but why are you wanting to change your spoiler? Aren't they all the same? Although, I could understand if your spoiler was in bad shape.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:23 pm
by samples08
No nothing is wrong with it i just dont like it i want a lil raise on it make it really look like a spolier no just part of the trunk

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:36 pm
by harofreak00
There are no direct fit replacements other than a GXP spoiler (not any higher). What you are asking would be completely custom.

Please don't put a ricer wing on it.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:39 pm
by repinS
As this is Bonneville related (and not a mechanical problem), moving to General Chat.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:42 pm
by Bonnefied_GM
harofreak00 wrote:Please don't put a ricer wing on it.
That's what I was worried about when he said he wanted to raise it :P

Re: Spolier

Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:58 pm
by 00Beast
Bonnefied_GM wrote:
harofreak00 wrote:Please don't put a ricer wing on it.
That's what I was worried about when he said he wanted to raise it :P
X3.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:05 am
by samples08
no definitly not gonna ricer it i just want a small lift a lil off the bumper not this huge thing just something a little higher so it looks like a real spolier but something that looks factory like pulling one off of a Grand am or something!

Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:47 pm
by BonneMe
You could raise it an inch or so, using some type of spacer.

Could also do a GXP spoiler.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:42 pm
by samples08
the spacer idea is good gxl type spoliers are the same as all the rest of them

Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:52 pm
by 00Beast
You'd need to make a plastic spacer to close the gap, and figure out a way to lengthen the bolts.

The Bonneville GXP has a much different spoiler than the SE/SLE/SSEi. See below.

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Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:52 pm
by harofreak00
GXP spoilers are similar, but not the same, they are 3 pieces...regular spoilers are 1 piece.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 10:56 pm
by 1oldman
00Beast wrote:You'd need to make a plastic spacer to close the gap, and figure out a way to lengthen the bolts.

The Bonneville GXP has a much different spoiler than the SE/SLE/SSEi. See below.

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off topic - sure is a good lookn car - BC

Re: Spolier

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 11:01 pm
by 00Beast
I know Bill, I miss it every day. (The black one)

Re: Spolier

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 12:17 am
by 01bonneSC
Personally, I like the look of the "molded in" style on these cars.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 2:40 am
by 1oldman
00Beast wrote:I know Bill, I miss it every day. (The black one)

What happened? Totaled? Was it a GXP?

Re: Spolier

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:37 pm
by Stadawim
I've always wondered if a Grand Am spoiler would fit a Bonne. A friend of mine has had one he's been willing to give me to try this out but i haven't gotten it to put it on board yet. Guess i'm just being a sissy for nothing - could always mount and dismount if it looked too ricey. The distance between anchor posts is similar, but not exact.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:16 am
by harofreak00
Grand Am's are WAY narrower than Bonnevilles... will look silly.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:30 am
by laxmangl
If I'm not mistaken, someone (possibly on the old club) did raise their spoiler with spacers. I wish I could remember who it was or if it was even a bonneville, but I do remember that it looked pretty bad.

Re: Spolier

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:24 am
by Gumball
Custom made by member alexcoqui

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