Premier Edition Spoiler
08-23-2007, 09:16 AM
#21
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Join Date: 07-15-2006
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I ordered the Special Edition Spoiler for NEMO.
It arrived yesterday, took it to the Dealer today, now the pickle starts.
No templete, no Nuts for the 2 screws. The guy at the Dealer was very honest, in saying I can do it, but without a Templete, can not really promise that it would be straight, and in the right position. We don't have a Templete for this Spoiler.
Off to the parts department, They made about 4 phone calls, no luck hopefully in an hour or so they will call me.
Called where I got the part, Talked to them about the problem, they looked for awhile, they are calling GM. They will call me as soon as they have an answer.
And now the wait begins!
It arrived yesterday, took it to the Dealer today, now the pickle starts.
No templete, no Nuts for the 2 screws. The guy at the Dealer was very honest, in saying I can do it, but without a Templete, can not really promise that it would be straight, and in the right position. We don't have a Templete for this Spoiler.
Off to the parts department, They made about 4 phone calls, no luck hopefully in an hour or so they will call me.
Called where I got the part, Talked to them about the problem, they looked for awhile, they are calling GM. They will call me as soon as they have an answer.
And now the wait begins!
08-23-2007, 09:46 AM
#22
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Join Date: 07-15-2006
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Well the place that I bought it just called. GM does not make a templete for the Spoiler, due to the fact that it is a factory item.
I questioned
What if a Special Edition was rear ended and the tailgate had to be replaced?
They would have to have a templete to attach the Spoiler to the new Tailgate?
No answer,,,,,Guess I will just have to sell on eBay, unless I can get a templete.
Dealer has just called with the same info!
I am now on hold with GM customer service, just to ask questions.
More when the outcome is complete.
Thanks for letting me vent.
I questioned
What if a Special Edition was rear ended and the tailgate had to be replaced?
They would have to have a templete to attach the Spoiler to the new Tailgate?
No answer,,,,,Guess I will just have to sell on eBay, unless I can get a templete.
Dealer has just called with the same info!
I am now on hold with GM customer service, just to ask questions.
More when the outcome is complete.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Last edited by karen1953; 08-23-2007 at 10:09 AM. Reason: added
08-23-2007, 11:19 AM
#23
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Join Date: 04-30-2006
Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Posts: 9,149
Sorry to hear about the problems Karen, had the same issue with the old style I bought for Bonnie. I just measured and eyeballed it as best as I could, and TAPED that sucker down!! Still going strong. The spoilers are very light and the tape is very strong. I just made sure I covered the whole base with tape, not just around the edges. I've never seen the underside of the type you have so I can't say if I'd try tpe alone or not.
08-23-2007, 12:31 PM
#24
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Join Date: 07-15-2006
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I spent over 2 hours total with the 1800 chevy number was bounced around a lot.
Bottom line GM does not make a templete for this item.
Good News, I made one.
Flip the Spoiler over, with butcher paper, push it down over the 2 screws and the 3 plastic pins, mark all of the edges carefully. I did it 2 times just to make sure they were even.
Now have a templete, with where the holes are to be drilled.
Can place it on the HHR with tape and even it up and Drill.
Spoiler is at the shop for painting.
I am happy now, will be happier on Monday, date of install.
Thanks again for letting me vent.
Bottom line GM does not make a templete for this item.
Good News, I made one.
Flip the Spoiler over, with butcher paper, push it down over the 2 screws and the 3 plastic pins, mark all of the edges carefully. I did it 2 times just to make sure they were even.
Now have a templete, with where the holes are to be drilled.
Can place it on the HHR with tape and even it up and Drill.
Spoiler is at the shop for painting.
I am happy now, will be happier on Monday, date of install.
Thanks again for letting me vent.
08-23-2007, 12:37 PM
#25
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Join Date: 04-24-2007
Location: Quebec city,Canada
Posts: 947
I spent over 2 hours total with the 1800 chevy number was bounced around a lot.
Bottom line GM does not make a templete for this item.
Good News, I made one.
Flip the Spoiler over, with butcher paper, push it down over the 2 screws and the 3 plastic pins, mark all of the edges carefully. I did it 2 times just to make sure they were even.
Now have a templete, with where the holes are to be drilled.
Can place it on the HHR with tape and even it up and Drill.
Spoiler is at the shop for painting.I am happy now, will be happier on Monday, date of install.
Thanks again for letting me vent.
Bottom line GM does not make a templete for this item.
Good News, I made one.
Flip the Spoiler over, with butcher paper, push it down over the 2 screws and the 3 plastic pins, mark all of the edges carefully. I did it 2 times just to make sure they were even.
Now have a templete, with where the holes are to be drilled.
Can place it on the HHR with tape and even it up and Drill.
Spoiler is at the shop for painting.I am happy now, will be happier on Monday, date of install.
Thanks again for letting me vent.
Now duplicate some and sell them on EBAY you,ll make alot of Money
Sounds like you really used your noggin!!
08-25-2007, 12:06 PM
#30
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Join Date: 03-05-2007
Location: Rochester NY/The Villages, Florida
Posts: 629
I ordered the Special Edition Spoiler for NEMO.
It arrived yesterday, took it to the Dealer today, now the pickle starts.
No templete, no Nuts for the 2 screws. The guy at the Dealer was very honest, in saying I can do it, but without a Templete, can not really promise that it would be straight, and in the right position. We don't have a Templete for this Spoiler.
Off to the parts department, They made about 4 phone calls, no luck hopefully in an hour or so they will call me.
Called where I got the part, Talked to them about the problem, they looked for awhile, they are calling GM. They will call me as soon as they have an answer.
And now the wait begins!
It arrived yesterday, took it to the Dealer today, now the pickle starts.
No templete, no Nuts for the 2 screws. The guy at the Dealer was very honest, in saying I can do it, but without a Templete, can not really promise that it would be straight, and in the right position. We don't have a Templete for this Spoiler.
Off to the parts department, They made about 4 phone calls, no luck hopefully in an hour or so they will call me.
Called where I got the part, Talked to them about the problem, they looked for awhile, they are calling GM. They will call me as soon as they have an answer.
And now the wait begins!
I am getting ready to order the same spoiler. Did you get it from GM Parts Direct? And if so, did you have to pick it up at your local fed-ex hub?
Also, did it seem to be primered satisfactorly?
Thank's in advance.........
Jim Hanna................