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[Clouseau]

Had a bit of time off work in the past few days having had to work nights across Christmas  so it's back to the tailgate spoiler and the tricky business of putting 4 holes in the tailgate!  First I made a card template from the back of the spoiler then used this to mark the holes for the tailgate...



Then it was time for a deep breath and go for it!  I started with the two end holes, which allowed the spoiler to sit flush before I committed myself to the location of the centre two.  I couldn't get the spoiler to sit flush in the middle (it was just clearing the washer jet), but hopefully it would 'pull in' when the centre bolts were tightened.

Whilst enlarging the first of the holes inside the tailgate for the end bolts I made the decision to leave these unfastened - one of the studs was turning when it should have been fixed (would have been a nightmare to tighten) and after attaching the spoiler with the two centre bolts I am more than happy that these two bolts and Tiger Seal will be more than adequate to keep it stuck fast. Also saves cutting two large holes in the tailgate just to be able to get nuts on the ends of the outer studs.  Got some nice blanking grommets to cover the access holes and I will remove the factory fitted centre stop light since my spoiler has one fitted.

After a few anxious moments before wielding the drill I'm very pleased with the final fit ... just needs painting now!

[SJKOO01]

It should look good once it's all painted up, along with the Mv6 bumper 

Personally I would leave the original factory 3rd brake light in as well, it'll be different 

Thanks for the help yesterday with the clearout 

[Guinney1971]

just read this thread all the way through, and I have to say that is one beautiful estate   

I'm gonna get one of those grilles, and you've also helped me make my mind up about the headlight eyebrows, they look really mean on a black car   

Cant wait to get my black estate tomorrow now and start detailing it!!   

Claire

[Clouseau]

Go for it Claire ... last time I looked the grills were down to less than £15 ... need to take a stand against the 'eyebrow haters'!

[paul.lovejoy]

Go for it Claire ... last time I looked the grills were down to less than £15 ... need to take a stand against the 'eyebrow haters'!

have to be quick says only 1 left £15 plus £7.50 p&p

[paul.lovejoy]

and i like the eyebrows imo

[ozzycat]

  very nice like the eyebrows too

[Guinney1971]

I'll order it next week when there's abit more dosh in Paypal - I'm looking at these eyebrows:  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-B-CADILAC-CATERA-EYEBROWS-/190547312049?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5264622619793166884#ht_2801wt_1399

are they like the ones you have?   did you have to glue/tiger seal yours on?  Also, I guess if you need to replace a broken headlight, then its bye-bye eyebrows.....   ah well, cant be anyworse then the pink Fiat Punto I saw yesterday with massive great eyelashes........   

But yes, lets start an "eyebrow appreciation society" group!!  LOL   

Claire

[Clouseau]

Different seller but essentially the same thing. Mine came in black gel coat but I wasn't happy with the finish and painted them in the proper black sapphire.  Didn't need any trimming/fettling to fit and I just used a couple of lines of Tiger Seal and held them down in place with plenty of gaffa tape for a few hours. Oh and I also removed the rubber headlight surround as well as they fit under these at the back.



You don't need to remove the bumper though!  I was doing a few jobs at the same time, but it shows the fitting of the eyebrow well enough.

If you were unlucky enough to crack a headlight they should come off with a knife slid underneath; no need to go nuts with the Tiger Seal.

[Guinney1971]

cool, well I might get some new lights for mine first, as they are a bit discoloured on the lenses - will see if they clean up, if not I'll get some replacements and fit the eyebrows to them before they go on the car.

If I can get my car looking any where near as nice as yours, I'll be a happy bunny   

Claire

[x25dt]

Love the spoiler

[Clouseau]

Another job jobbed...



(Just have to remember not to open the tailgate with the aerial on until my prodrive adaptor arrives...)

Next ... bumpers

[omega3000]

Very smart 

[twiglet]

Coming along nicely mate! Looking more like mine every day!!