I used 3M tape on the one on my car but it was from the DAR company in Texas and I made sure to use enough of it so that there is nearly 100% bond under the spoiler.

 

3M tape works just fine, as long as you prep BOTH surfaces properly before you stick it on. Normally, I'd just say give it a good clean with something alcohol based that's not too aggressive, but in this case, I'd recommend you speak to someone at 3M, or maybe a 3M dealer/distributor about "adhesive promoters".

 

Thanks guys. I checked out the DAR website and I'll probably add the RTV silicone as they recommend as a "feel good" thing. I've used the tape for industrial applications and it had all kinds of holding power. In fact I think it'll be superior than the glue since the foam will give a bit when the fin and hatch expand and shrink with temperature changes. I'll dig deeper into a primer fluid. I recall seeing that on the 3M website. So, tape it is.

 

is this the votex spoiler?

i have it as well, but haven't installed it. it looked like i had to remove my oem 'stub spoiler' piece? does the votex go on over this?

 

Yup....mines the Votex part too. No need to remove anything so it's an easy mod to do in the garage. Just stick 'er on. My son and I checked the fit and it's perfect. Now off to the paint shop.

 

great. thanks for the clarification! i fitted mine with the plastic still on, looking forward to pics of yours!

 

Part # or site where I can find this spoiler?

Hi, I've been thinking about one of these for my 06/V8. Can you direct me to a site or part #?? Thanks

 

Check this link.....this is where I got mine. ECS is a great source.

Volkswagen Touareg 1 V6 > Exterior > Body > Votex Parts - ECS Tuning Inc

 

Thanks!

 

As an additional source, check with your local VW dealer, in case they can give you that spoiler at clearance price. I bought mine from a member on here EmichVWParts, that was even cheaper than the above ECStuning link by about $7.00. We are almost talking pocket change at that initial price level. Ultimately, it will boil down to transport costs to your house between the two, and probably the most important thing, customer service, which I do believe both ECStuning and EmichVWparts are both good at So it's your call really.

 

That ECS price is essentially pocket change. Crazy. thanks for the tip. I actually have to go to our local dealer later today so I'll ask. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

 

Going back to the OP question, even though I bought mine a few weeks ago, I will FINALLY be installing it using the supplied double sided tape this week! I can't wait

I will report back if any problems arise using the double sided tape method for adhesion. If I don't report back, it means all is well.

 

if you have a pix once it's on I'd sure like to see it. (still working on my bride about installing one) rross.qrp@gmail.com

 

VW dude I want to see pics when ur done since we have the same color.

 

With pleasure!

I was also contemplating if I should send you a pic of the mags that I'm about to buy.....PM'd

 

You bastards...I went and bought the spoiler..the FK badgeless grill...the fender flares and a few other things....thanks alot. More money spent....](*,)Plus, I bought ski racks off of CL for 50 bucks. I need to buy silver racks and put my H&Rs on now.....

 

As long as you post the pictures of the evil you were a partaker of, you shall be forgiven

Just wondering, were did you buy your spoiler from?

 

AND....Im waiting for your reply on the E30....*TICK* *TICK* *TICK*

 

Ya, just give me a couple more days at most. It is time consuming, meaning that when I actually sit down to give you the mod list, it also means that in all likelyhood, I will be making my official For Sale parts list(feeler), as I've decided that I will part the it out, but first need to see what interest it gathers.

 

And to keep this thread on topic....i will post fitting pics before all of it goes to paint.
they also have the OEM guards for mad cheap....($35 front $35 rear). i could mod the rear easy to accept PDC but I dont know if it would look good with my current setup.

 

I did the online chat with ECS, and I was told the front they offer will not work with the front PDC, I was disappointed, I thought it looked really good., and for $35, why not? Anyone have it fitted over PDC? I thought it looked like it sat just below the sensors.

 

fwiw - check with your local vw dealer prior to purchasing through ECS. i sourced mine for $32 per, and no shipping - shipping was what made me think twice about going through ECS, but they are oversize and in the end still a bargain for the parts.

 

Well I just bought each piece front and rear guard for 39 plus tax....so like 90 bucks total. It will be here Saturday. I will put it on and see how it looks. I have PDC but if I like it...I will mod it and it will look oem. Pics when it happens...

 

VolkswagenDude I would love to see pictures...

 

Alright, you ASKED FOR IT! These iPhone pictures leave much to be desired, probably the worst artistically on this site. "Tempos"(car tents used for the winter months) are not the prettiest. I still refused to wash it, even though I wrote what I wrote to Yeti, so I didn't take pictures of the whole vehicle in a nice location or anything like that. Only the part that concerns us for this thread , minus the teaser pics of the mags that I will be installing either tomorrow, or early next week time permitting. Then I'll wash it, perhaps even wax it, and start a new thread elsewhere.

Basically, one can see in a nutshell, all the exterior mods that I have done to my egg, which involved only the rear of the vehicle. T2 tails, Votex rear wing spoiler, and the mags to come. The chrome tube side steps came included with the Egg when I bought it, they are truly growing on me. At least I think they are.

Coming back to the rear upper wing spoiler, the fit and finish is not too bad at all. For $37, you are laughing. It's more a question of fitting it on right than anything else, and even mine is not 100%, but quite close I think. It is a MUCH better fitting spoiler than some of the other replicas. The disaster stories one reads from a few years ago on this forum, with some of those once upon a time aftermarket replicas that thankfully, are not produced anymore.

 

loving those RS4 wheels!

 

Thanks!

I'll post some pics of them installed in a new thread next week, where everyone can give their yah, or nays. Weather permitting and if all goes to plan on my schedule, since my mini vacation ends this Sunday.

 

damn... the spoiler looks sweet - looking forward to some more pics!

 

So let me see what I have ordered. Should be on my doorstepp when I get home. Fr/Rr bumper guards, H&R springs, spoiler, fender flares, FK badgeless grill, eyelids, and snowboard rack. Damn....

 

I can't wait to see the finish product. Next week I may be getting my bottoms painted to match the body color

 

You got your spoiler for 37? From where?

 

just checked my spreadsheet. paid $40 from capitol VW

 

They are at "clearance" from VW, so most if not all VW dealers should be participating with that price, as wchane pointed out with an example of one, I would think. Even here in Canada, they are in the two digit range, but still at a significantly higher echelon scale numerically. With the dollar always hovering at par, and using any shipping discounts that one could find, , it was well worth it for me to order from "down south." Mine came from Emich VW parts who is a member on here, and can be found in the commercial classifieds, if you want to do the online thing.

BTW going back to the OT original poster, the LORD Fusor 180 clear double-sided tape that was used seems to have bonded so well, that
even if I wanted to pull that sucker off now, it would be an ordeal. No reason to ever have to use any other type of adhesives from a tube or bottle to supplement. Prepping the surface is the key.