You should have it right at the beginning of when the hood curves upward. Really, right at the edge. I wouldn't attempt it without the templates so if you don't have em', get em'...

 

Ya, it only comes with little strips that you attach to the spoiler, and then tape to the car when it its in the right spot. They they stay on the car and mark where you need to drill. Problem is, even though that takes care of the position of the holes, it does nothing to make sure it is lined up, or determine WHERE to install the spoiler. Anyone have a copy of the template? It is the same as the OEM on, so if there is a template for that, it should work.

PLEEEAAASSEEE!!

I'm just a bit apprehensive drilling into a visible spot on the car!

 

The template should be what's positioning the spoiler. PM Tiffany@ Showcase. Maybe she can send you the template via email...

 

pics plz :yesnod:

 

You don't really need the template. My uncle works at a body shop and he showed me how to do it with just tape. I'll try and explain the method and paint a picture with words.

He placed tape across the holes of the spoiler and made sure it ran up each side of where it mounts. One piece of tape for for the top hole and one of the bottom hole(s). He used a pencil to poke a hole through the tape. Then he positioned the spoiler to where it suppose to be at and then peeled down the tape. The take 4 pieces of tape and tape down the sides of the tape you just peeled and there you go.

 

Ya, I am not really worried about getting the holes lined up for the spoiler, more worried about lining up the spoiler itself.

 

Tiffany came through for me with templates!

She pretty much rocks in my book.


I will post pics when I get it all installed.

 

Well, I lied, here are a few "teaser" pics. I am going to install soon...

 

isnt that the stock spoiler that comes on the 5doors?.. except youre using it on your sedan?

 

It is a stock spoiler. Mine just didn't come with one, and I really like the look. And, dang it all, you can't hang around this place without modding stuff...

 

Any chance of me getting a copy of that template? I just ordered a spoiler off ebay.

 

The template only works on the OEM style that matches up with the factory mounting holes. If yours does, then send me a PM with your e-mail address, and I'll send you a copy.

 

It is a stock spoiler. Mine just didn't come with one, and I really like the look. And, dang it all, you can't hang around this place without modding stuff... [/b]

you say that now. your original post clearly says that you bought an aftermarket spoiler. aftermarket isnt the same thing as stock.

 

isnt that the stock spoiler that comes on the 5doors?.. except youre using it on your sedan?[/b]

Oh, now I get it, theres no brake light

 

Lol, ok it is a "stock" style spoiler. Not made by mazda, but it's the same exact design.

And it does have a brake light. I still need to hook it up though...

 

i did the same thing about a week after brought my 6 home. bc i just couldn't stand how it looked it was so boring without it.

i bought the one with the black strips also, it was really easy, especially if you have 2 other people helping you out: after you get the strips taped on the car have one person hold the left side strips and the other holding the right side strips and yourself carefully pulling off the spoiler. bc if the strips move your screwed when you drill the holes. take you time and you will be fine. also instead of tapping into the brake light... if you look in the left side of the trunk lid after removing the carpet paneling you will see a plastic connector and you can just splice into that bc that is where the stock spoiler would have hooked up.

--a simple way for me to align it was to measure the distance from the side or the spoiler to the edge of the lid and about 1/4 an inch from the back of the trunk. measure each side and the back until it is perfect then measure it again 3 or 4 time , bc you can only drill once

it will be night and day after you see it done, make sure to take photos before so that you can compare.

 

Oops... See below!
:sarc:

 

Wow,
those look like nasty holes
How do you like it?

 

Well, I finally tackled the daunting task of installing the beast.

I got templates from tiffany. She's my hero. It also included the official Mazda way of installing it.

Here are the templates in place. As you can see, my spoiler wasn't quite the OEM spec it bragged it was. Minor adjustments were made. We measured this like 10 times. Measured, marked with the templates, put the spoiler on there and looked to see if we were close, used the tape on tabs that came on the spoiler and saw where those fell in comparison to what we marked. Better safe than sorry when drilling in to your car! This was by far the longest part of the process.


After everything was marked, and double checked, we started to drill.


After the holes were done we stuck nails up through them and test fitted the spoiler. First time, and we got it right!


The holes were pretty clean looking too. We drilled just large enough for the screws. I didn't see the need for a large hole in my trunk for a small screw.


Not as clean looking on the back, but hey that's what the carpet is for. To hide it!


Put the screws in, and generously apply the rust preventer stuff. As a side note, we didn't get the holes in the EXACTLY right spot, but they were very close. We had to make the holes slightly bigger, but it was no big deal. If we had made the giant holes Mazda suggested we would have been on without a problem the first time.


And hook up the brake light! Thanks for the tip about the connector. I almost forgot, and we stood around stumped on how to run the wires cleanly. The good old Mazda install guide reminded me of what you said, Keep it simple! Note that you must disconnect the back window light or you will overload the fuse!



And last, but definitely not least, the final result:


Looks great, I love it. it cost me $125 shipped, already painted to match. Slightly different color due to fading, but my car is an 06, and I am the only one that notices the diff. (I'm a perfectionist, I know where each paint ding is too!

Project took about 2 -2 1/2 hours. Most time spent in the planning and measuring stages. I had help, couldn't have done it by myself.

My Help:


Bombs away!

So, if anyone else wants a spoiler, they are easy enough to install, Git'er done!

 

glad i could help... looks great. and it now looks like a whole new car. a little nerve racking while doing it but after finished it is extremely satisfying.

 

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Sorry to bump this up
Were those two blue connectors already on the car?

 

No, we cut off the existing connector and crimped them on. That way the spoiler is removable if need be. You can find them at Walmart, or any auto store.

 

Does anyone know where I can find the templates for the wagon?