Spoiler

[SCIONtist]

Im getting this spoiler put on my tC and i just wanted to know what you guys/gals think?

scion tc kaminari.jpg

(its a small pic but i hope you get the idea)

[SquallLHeart]

kaminari looks good.

[acass05tC]

looks good! i like it.

[navylife59]

Gee. Looks similar to mine Be forewarned, it is a biotch to install. Directions suck, hardware strips out, poor fitment (too-wide on hatch-lid), only 3 of the 4 mounting holes on each side are usable, lots of drilling into you hatch, and the urethane protective coating has pits in it.

Don't take this wrong, I love my CF wing. Kick arse looks and adjustability. It really does provide usable downforce. The full on setting is too much for daily driving, especially on the highway. It also almost completely obscures your view thru the rear glass. I run with it in the middle. It is handy at blocking out headlight at night.

My suggestions are these, some leasons learned, some I used, and some no-brainers:

1. Throw the black plastic hole locators away. They are useless. Make yourself a template.
2. Test fit the complete assembly and make note of the over hang of the end pillars at the decklids edge. You will need to sand this rounded edge back to prevent it hitting the mating edge of the rear slope of the car.
3. Throw the attaching hardware away and purchase a higher grade set. These will cross thread easily and the heads will strip out.
4. Tap all of the holes.
5. Use the blue painters tape to protect your paint. Plastic sheating to cover the rear hatch area while you are drilling.
6. Get ready to do alot of drilling. Make note of where the holes will need to be drilled, what they will go through, and if you will cause any obstructions, ie the hatch gasket or mounting stops. You will need to oversize the holes on the inside of the decklid (not the ones on the outside) so that you can slip the hardware through them easily. There is no other way.
7. Use a quality sealant under the entire base of the pillars. This keeps any moisture from getting under there, prevents any rattles, and looks better.
8. Get a buddy to help with the final install.

Note: Stock antenna will get in the way on opening and closing. It is flexible so just move it over or go with a shorty.
If you do get rubbing on the side pillar, add some self-stick, loop pile (velcro loop, not the rough hook side) to the upperstops. It raises it just enough to stop the contact.
Kaminari Wing.JPG

tC Rear View.JPG

[chicotunner07]

i liiike, i reminds me of the Lancer evo/WRx STI rally wing!

[StreetracerJay]

Get it looks great!

[SCIONtist]

Dude we have the same color tC, it looks nice, i cant wait now, thanx for the tips ill print them and use em

[navylife59]

Thx. I get lots of compliments from more than just tC owners.

[ThetC]

i love that wing but its to much body work

[SCIONtist]

Just got the wing on today. . . looks soooo nice

[navylife59]

post a pic. did ya have any troubles? i get compliments all the time from people. did ya paint the end caps before ya sealed them to the deck? that is were the labor intensive patience comes into play. they can always be painted professional later, but the prep work (filling/smoothing) will be that much harder installed on the car.

[SCIONtist]

i dont have any pics. . . not really any troubles it all matched up good and sealed great. . . no i didnt paint the end caps i like them saying "KAMINARI" it makes me feel sponsered

[navylife59]

Mine came unfinished white. They had to be finished sanded and painted. The bolts holding the wing were covered up with the supplied Kaminari emblems.

[SCIONtist]

yeah mine to it took a while to get painted