The Forum

Garage => Interiors & Exteriors => Topic started by: deton8r on 20 August 2008, 11:42 PM

Title: AMG rear spoiler mounting?
Post by: deton8r on 20 August 2008, 11:42 PM
I just won a "NEW" authentic w116 AMG rear spoiler on eBay tonight  ;D.  The seller claims to have purchased it in 1980 and never installed it.  He had a separate auction for a new Zender rear spoiler that looks very similar to the AMG and the bids didn't even get to $5 USD.  He had a reserve but I believe it was set at $100 at least on the AMG one I won.  There's a good chance the Zender will get relisted.  He's also selling a complete 6.9 engine with a Buy It Now of $1599.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160272173736 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160272173736)

I know the AMG rear spoiler is made of a soft flexible material.  How do they mount?  Are they glued on or will I have to drill holes into my boot lid?  Also, are these paintable?  I have never seen a w116s with the AMG rear spoiler in person.  I have seen a w126 with an AMG spoiler that was painted but it may have been fiberglass.
Title: Re: AMG rear spoiler mounting?
Post by: TJ 450 on 21 August 2008, 12:17 AM
Ahh yes, the "rubber sausage". ;D
I'm not aware of seeing one installed on a W116, but they are quite common on R107's. Perhaps they are glued on with contact adhesive? It should become apparent when you receive the item in any case.

Tim
Title: Re: AMG rear spoiler mounting?
Post by: WGB on 21 August 2008, 03:48 AM
Most spoiler mountings require the boot to be drilled.

Bill
Title: Re: AMG rear spoiler mounting?
Post by: MB_Mike on 21 August 2008, 07:48 AM
I saw that listing and actually have the same one (also not installed). It does in fact have two bolts built into it. So holes would be required.
Title: Re: AMG rear spoiler mounting?
Post by: deton8r on 21 August 2008, 08:25 PM
Thanks!