Fitment Issue - 3dCarbon GT500 Spoiler
#21
Originally Posted by SoFL05GT
I called 3dCarbon directly last night. They are sending me more tape and adhesive promoter as well. They said sometimes people don't line up the new spoiler just right. It's very important that the inner radius of the rearmost portion of the spoiler fits just right against the trunk lid, otherwise, it doesn't lay totally flush. As soon as I do the re-install, I'll let you guys know if the problem is corrected.
Good luck!
#22
This is the main reason why I decided against anything that relies heavily on tape. The humidity and heat here wreak havoc on that stuff. i'm going with the LEGEND spoiler cuz it utilizes all 4 bolts and looks kick ***. Hope you get your problem resolved.
#24
I have Forwarded this Forum to 3d Carbon. This Is the first Issue I have had with this Spoiler and I have sold quite a few. 3d Has always had Excellent Customer Service in my experience and I know for a fact they are very concerned about Customer satisfaction. I apologize if they did not get back to you via email as quickly as you would have liked but if their emails are like mine they probably have a backlog. I believe they will handle your Concerns to your Satisfaction.
KC
KC
#25
Originally Posted by 05stangkc
I have Forwarded this Forum to 3d Carbon. This Is the first Issue I have had with this Spoiler and I have sold quite a few. 3d Has always had Excellent Customer Service in my experience and I know for a fact they are very concerned about Customer satisfaction. I apologize if they did not get back to you via email as quickly as you would have liked but if their emails are like mine they probably have a backlog. I believe they will handle your Concerns to your Satisfaction.
KC
KC
#26
Originally Posted by Bennyandthejets
I was considering this spoiler but do to my car being black and always in the Texas sun I guess I'm going to give it up. Does anyone know the Price difference between the OE GT500 spoiler and the 3dcarbon or even just the price of the OE one? Sorry about your spoiler man, good luck.
#28
Originally Posted by 05stangkc
I have Forwarded this Forum to 3d Carbon. This Is the first Issue I have had with this Spoiler and I have sold quite a few. 3d Has always had Excellent Customer Service in my experience and I know for a fact they are very concerned about Customer satisfaction. I apologize if they did not get back to you via email as quickly as you would have liked but if their emails are like mine they probably have a backlog. I believe they will handle your Concerns to your Satisfaction.
KC
KC
#29
Originally Posted by SoFL05GT
KC, Still no word/help from 3dCarbon. I leave messages on their Tech Line, but no one trys to call me back. You are mistaken, they obviously don't care about customer satisfaction! What do you suggest I do??
#30
Let us know what happens. I'm anxious to see how 3D Carbon's cure for this problem actually works. So far my spoiler is staying put, but you never know what will happen with a little age.
#32
I'm surprised to hear about problems with the 3dCarbon spoiler. I've had mine on for several months with no problems. Fits pretty well and hasn't developed any gaps. And, we get pretty hot here in Eastern Washington. Like 105-110 in August.
#33
Originally Posted by Northwest GT
I'm surprised to hear about problems with the 3dCarbon spoiler. I've had mine on for several months with no problems. Fits pretty well and hasn't developed any gaps. And, we get pretty hot here in Eastern Washington. Like 105-110 in August.
I really don't think it's a heat issue, at least with mine. Instead, mine just doesn't fit like a glove, like I'm told others fit. It actually lifts a little on each side, so the tape has to do more than just stick and seal, instead, the tape needs to pull the spoiler down to the deck lid, which is asking too much of the tape. Maybe the wider tape will work, maybe not. If I could do it all over again, I would purchase the OE Shelby GT500 spoiler, that secures with 4 screws/studs.
#34
Originally Posted by Bennyandthejets
I was considering this spoiler but do to my car being black and always in the Texas sun I guess I'm going to give it up. Does anyone know the Price difference between the OE GT500 spoiler and the 3dcarbon or even just the price of the OE one? Sorry about your spoiler man, good luck.
#35
Originally Posted by schmads
I had asked about this a while back. I can't remember exactly, but the OE GT500 spoiler only comes unpainted, and I believe it was around $100 more than the unpainted 3DCarbon spoiler.
#36
the gap on the ends is the exact problem i had with the center section of my 3 piece. 3d sent me more tape and adhesion promotor. tried to reinstall it again....same issue as SoFL05GT. bought more tape & adhesion promotor locally......same issue. each time i spent more time prepping the surface. after 3 attempts the stock spoiler is back on. doesnt look as good as the 3d but i'm done messing with it.
#37
Resurrecting a dead thread, but, my spoiler has again continued to lift up at the seams after the second fitting. I had two buddies the second time apply vigorous pressure to both sides, at this point though I'm probably going to have to take it to a body shop and have them attempt to properly attach it. I don't know what else to do. Either that, or, have a shop fill the holes from the stock spoiler and just go without one.
#38
I re-installed mine with new tape provided by 3dCarbon, making sure the spoiler was aligned perfectly, and it lifted again on the passenger side, but not as bad as it was before. I guess I'll have to live with, because 3dCarbon isn't going help. Again, if I only knew about this poor fitment, I would have gladly spent a few more $ and gotten the OE GT500 spoiler that attaches with four bolts and better tape!
#39
DANG it (edited) That pi**es me off!!
Its obviously a bad piece you got and no amount of tape or promoter will fix THAT.......
Ticks me off.....
Sorry you are having to deal with this, Steve.....
(BTW - I like your avatar!)
Its obviously a bad piece you got and no amount of tape or promoter will fix THAT.......
Ticks me off.....
Sorry you are having to deal with this, Steve.....
(BTW - I like your avatar!)
#40
I talked to 3D Carbon last week again, and they offered to send me a newly revised version of the spoiler. It uses the 2 bolts, plus 2 more bolts on the outlying egde that will have to be drilled through the trunk, to prevent the ends from trying to come up. It should be here next week, and I'll let you guys know how it went.
My advice is to talk to 3D Carbon and ask about getting the new 4 bolt version if you are having problems with your current spoiler.
My advice is to talk to 3D Carbon and ask about getting the new 4 bolt version if you are having problems with your current spoiler.