How to Remove Spoiler (shown on 2002 Mustang)

[SPCstacke]

YES! I've been trying to figure out a temporary and cheap way to take the spoiler off my 04 GT convertible! You, sir, are awesome. VERY helpful vid!

[askloglog]

2 words...

THANK YOU!

[dx2929]

I did this a ways back. I went spoilerless. Then got tired of that and went cobra spoiler with plugs on the two empty holes. Then I got tired of the crappy plugs and spent the money on a body shop to paint the decklid spoiler and fill in the holes professionally. So much better. Plugs look to ricer to me.

[gagt27]

@dx2929 where did you find the cobra spoiler?

[disturbed19th]

the first thing you do to make your car faster is clean it out :3

annnd if youre bringing it to the track, go with a quarter tank ;)

[Tmacd11]

what chemicals did you use to remove the lines from the spoiler?

[nicktheslic01400]

"i got a 2001 vs. mustang ...should i just put money in the motor or just put a 5.0 in it?" plz help

[pwoeijcw]

oooh! look at me i'm a stupid mustang and i have a gay spoiler oooh!

[cavelier23]

I wish you and i were friends! I have a 99 eclipse gs, and this short little spoiler isn't doin it for me, i want the loop spoiler, i think you have given me some good tips, soon i'll take a look at my car, and see if i can't apply what i've learned here

[kurtman1992]

I have 99 GT, thinking about doing this.

Anyone ever figure out the whole sizes?

[dontbpanzee]

hey i know this is off video topic but im looking for this specific mustang; 2001-2002 mustang V8 5.7L 5 speed color-yellow/red for 6,000$ or lower, anyone know where i can find EXACTLY this? please help

[Xellos357]

@dontbpanzee in a dodge junkyard. new edge (99-04) mustangs dont have a fucking 5.7L you dumbass and you won't find one for that cheap even if they did. im trying not to be a troll but come on. your comment was wrong in so many places!!

[A4Eaton]

Where can I get some plastic plugs? Would autozone have them? Or home depot?

[AutoHowTV]

@A4Eaton home depot

[02gtztang]

i took mine off today and man does it give it a mean look i still have the spoiler just in case i get bored of being spoilerless

[Blownpony01]

i went spoilerless except used plastic flush plugs and painted the chipped paint from under the stock spoiler

[X90z]

whats the car at 0:23?

[Blownpony01]

@X90z '71 datsun 240z

[cheesyknac]

@johnknight1981 Yeah I usedt work at the Home Depot here and looked all over there and couldn't find them, and not one of the staff there had a clue what I was looking for, lol. No worries though, I finally had success and found them at a different hardware store here after going in there again for one last search before I ordered some online. I have the plugs now, just need o wait until the weather warms up and the snow goes away so I can play with my pony and get it looking the way I want =)

[johnknight1981]

i love the spoilerless look mainly because of the bullitt thanks for this post im adding it to my favorites.

[cheesyknac]

I've looked around every hardware store in my area trying to find the proper plugs, and even a couple of auto parts supply stores and not one of these places knows what I'm talking about when I ask for the plugs, GRRRRRR. What section of the store did you find the plugs in???

[johnknight1981]

@cheesyknac i found them with the screws in a tray at home depot 68 cents to 75 cents a bag and there is two in each bag

[J4R3D28]

@cheesyknac  go to a Sears Hardware... they have them in like a "Hard To Find" section. Just ask someone.

[DIENAMICProductions]

the first step is to keep up your oil changes!!

[erickbarba11]

i have a 1996, what size of plugs would i need to cover the holes?

thanks

[erickbarba11]

i have a 1996, what size of plugs would i need to cover the whole?

thanks.

[loOkinscared]

how should the rear wing at 00:14 ever go out of style ?

[nash7338]

Hey this is a great video but where did you get the push pins?In my local area we have home depot, lowes and ace hardware.

[MrSilentKillar]

When i tried to take my spoiler off my 99. The spots where the spoiler was was not painted. so i put it back on.. Any suggestions besides bringing it too a local shop and spending 200$ for a paintjob

[smithwh]

@MrSilentKillar i see you posted this like 2 months ago but im going to guess that when they replaced it from a possible rear end collision, they did minimal painting--atleast ive noticed spots that arent so obvious that they didnt paint when my rear bumper got replaced

[MysticDMBherb]

Thinking about buying an 02 GT and seriously considering doing this if I get it. It looks pretty badass

[Soulscarz]

if anyones done this for a 99-00 mustangs spoiler can anyone tell me the size plugs i should get? i took it off and i saw 3 holes in each side 2 being the same size 1 being smaller then the other 2. Anyone have the size for those?

[AutoHowTV]

@Soulscarz FYI, I ended up measuring and then buying a bunch of different sizes that were close. Each pack of plugs is a dollar or less. Then I tried them all to get the best fit. Sometimes the ones that look wrong are the best fit...go figure! It seems every car can be different due to various installers of the spoilers so you will most likely measure/test for each car.

[NguyenEmpir3]

get a CAI

[thisxdamnxgood]

@NguyenEmpir3 2002 Mustang GTs come factory with a CAI.

[greekooo3]

thanks for replys man..

[greekooo3]

so if i removed my 00 wing and tride to bolt on a 01 wing it wouldnt line the bolts? if so that sucks

[azrial4421]

Like the wingless look but your after pics are shady as hell.

[greekooo3]

i have an 00 gt will the 01-04 wing fit in the exact same spot..i believe my gt has an extra hole like 3 and the 01+ has 2...so is it a direct bolt on and will it hid the extra hole is so???

[AutoHowTV]

@greekooo3 I am not 100% sure. my first thought is that the newer spoilers would not fit since the mounting points on the 02-04 spoilers are a few inches in on each side.

[kmacho714]

if someone does this. sell the wing to me! lol i want a 02-04 wing. i have a 99

[Sk8FalIen]

i wanna try this but im worried ill mess something up lol

[AutoHowTV]

@Sk8FalIen the biggest risk is dropping the spoiler on your trunk lid when first removing it and scratching the paint with the threads. But it's not that bad.

[cade038]

does anyone know the trivia question? lol, how to get more hp?

[AutoHowTV]

@cade038 hint: Maintain Your Mustang Volume 1...

[lilPat]

Genius!!

[gchav002]

i went to the website at the end and didnt see an answer to the trivia question. does anyboby know what he was refering to?

[AutoHowTV]

@gchav002 hint: Maintain Your Mustang Volume 1...

[captansmurfs]

does the silicone make it hard go remove the plugs if you decide to go back to a spoiler?

[AutoHowTV]

@captansmurfs it's pretty easy to pop them out from inside of the trunk. The silicone drys into a pretty soft rubber

[BlackJackShalack514]

Has anyone found a place that sells the nylon plugs?! I've looked at a few hardware stores and no luck. I live in canada...

Someone please help because I have duct tape covering the holes ATM!! lol

[2fast4all]

@BlackJackShalack514 Try ACE hardware

[BlackJackShalack514]

@2fast4all Is there ACE in canada even? I don't think i've ever seen one in quebec at least...

Anyways I just got a few circle stickers made (3m kind). the decal place had an almost identical silver to my car. I like it, no leaks, no mess, and will be easier to remove then the plugs with no chance of taking off paint. I think it's a good ghetto solution...5$ and all of 30seconds to apply them. lol

[nachozee24]

Thanks, I was thinking about doing this in a similar fashion. Now I'm convinced. I have a 06' cobalt SS.. enough said.

[unstable112]

which car is that @ 0:23

[thehowl666]

@unstable112 nissan 240z or 280 z with an eleanor type of paint job. looks bad ass doesnt it?

[AutoHowTV]

@cade038 probably a few hundred bucks to weld in some tabs, grind it down and blend the paint in with the rest of the car.

[pitopit0]

can you give me the list of required items to remove the filth left after removing the spoiler

[AutoHowTV]

@pitopit0 A clay bar and some cleaner wax (but mainly the clay bar).

[MrSTANG1362]

sweeet!!!! dammit i miss my 6..

[sk8anddsm]

Great info!!!! Thanks man

[konni180888]

Great video. I was wondering how my stang would look without the spoiler. Now I can try. Thanx allot !

[15naldo]

ok thanxs

[15naldo]

did you get the paint from the dealer or autoparts store????

[AutoHowTV]

from the dealer.

[iHalfManHalfAmazing]

@AutoHowTV

wait, dealerships sell little bottles of paint that match your car?

how much is it, and does it leave the same result as when the car was first painted?

[AutoHowTV]

Should be around 10 bucks...I can't remember exactly.  It is a perfect color match but it is hard to get a perfect finish on scratches. You can get solid results from using a small object like a pen cap and build it up using very thin coats. The brush that comes with the bottle of paint is usually too large and uncontrollable. Some people also use small foam brushes (used in model painting).

[TheEddie87]

Smart - good job.

[jacktharipper3]

this is great !

[DustinFools]

I am 15 years old (my birthday is tommarrow, the 15th) and i own a 2000 silver mustang. i decided after viewing this video to take my wing off as well. So after doing so i noticed that there were the 4 holes holding the wing in, and there were also two holes in between those that were filled with nothing. 5/6 were 3/8 and 1 of them was a 1/2.... it looked very unproffesional on behaff of the dealer.... Long story short it took ALL DAY to get this done do to the fact that we had trouble with hols

[RoidinRichie]

I was thinking about having my lid repainted after I take the spoiler off but I'm afraid it won't match the rest since it's metallic paint and all so I'm gona do this, glad I found the video, can't wait to do it

[AutoHowTV]

a combination of clay bar and cleaner wax

[toxicfire]

Wow very nice

[AnusTube]

Exactly what i was looking for! I have a WRX and ive decided to go spoilerless!

[AutoHowTV]

Happy to help!

[mercedesE320fan]

Yes i have a Calibra & have too lol

[stang46281]

Hey where could i found the chin lips that are in that silver mustang?

[J4R3D28]

looks good. this video was perfect.

[bayareathai88]

where specifically in the holes did u add the adhesive? did u just squeeze some all around inside the holes or around the the surface above the holes?

[AutoHowTV]

around the inside edge to help keep it off the paint.

[jasonxay]

will this apply to a 2005 V6 Mustang with a spoiler also?

[AutoHowTV]

I haven't done it on a newer model but the plugs should work on any car that has bolt holes...spoiler removal will be a little different probably but same general idea.

[DaViDlEe93]

when are u gonna put up the 350z nismo exhaust video???

[AutoHowTV]

we have a hi-flow cat install coming up this weekend. Within the month I would like to have both exhaust vids ready.

Thanks for the note...I try to do the videos that are in highest demand and your comment is a help!

[mitch9521]

when i get my mustang (dont have one yet only 14)im so gonna take off the spoiler for that sleek look :D

[coolguy23448]

save your money and you will get a very nice car when your 16 or 17.

thats what i did and i got a killer mustang.

[blunts4dayzzz]

Thats the way i went too brother and people still think i just had someone get me or that im rich. but iv saved and saved and searched and searched and finally got a beautiful 'stang.

[112namrepus]

BTW do you notice any performance difference with/ without the spoiler?

[AutoHowTV]

The spoiler that was on there before is a pretty neutral one with 0 drag or purpose other than looking cool. No difference that I can tell with it off.

I did have a 3000GT with the active aerodynamics (spoiler raised to 15 degrees @ 55 mph). When it switched on you could definitely feel a difference in the handling.

[112namrepus]

Good to know. A lot of spoilers are just body pieces that don't do any good. Some self installed ones create back end lift. The 2005 S4 has a tiny lip spoiler that is supposed to be part of the S package. IDK if it does a thing but make me a 1/2" more special than an A4.

[112namrepus]

I wish they had these for Audi.

[AutoHowTV]

This video should apply to a lot of different makes and models :)