It took awhile, but they’re finally on.
The Votex spoiler took awhile to figure out how to mount. I was not convinced that the 3M mounting tape would hold the rear spoiler on at speed, but Andrew over at Dell Autobody assured me that it would. So after taping it up, I was also unsure what to tape so after comparing some parts I ended up with the following.
Taping it was one thing, installing it was a whole other deal. After allowing the tape to adhere to the fiberglass spoiler for a couple days, I washed the rear with a mix of rubbing alcohol, peeled back the tape backing and attempted to slap it to the rear of the truck. If only it was that easy. I had to place it and adjust it multiple times until it was finally centered and sitting where it needed to be. It wasn’t until this moment where pressed it down and secured it with painter’s tape.
The spoiler is identical to the W12 spoiler in every way. After I removed the tape I ran a couple errands with it and swore if the thing flew off I wasn’t going to go search for it. Well, I’ve been at over 100mph in the car now and it’s stuck on tight. *phew*
Next up were the fenders, 10 pieces in total. I also did not realize I would have to lose my mud guards for these things. Really didn’t want to remove them, but also haven’t missed them yet. Removing the mud guards were straight forward, except it left 3 mounting points on the front fenders…going to have the bodyshop shave those off. I like them, adds a subtle heft to the hips of the truck.
Now, because the under body of the vehicle is unpainted the fenders intrude with color. I have arranged for Motoskin to drop by this Friday and apply some matte black vinyl to the extended fender pieces. Hopefully the match would be close enough.
-Wallace
