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Hey guys

Just had a few questions regarding STI Spoiler. I put an STI Spoiler on my 2002 WRX about 5 months ago. I did not think anything of it until recently when my boot accidentally slammed and I heard a cracking sound or some sort of weird sound.

 

I then researched and found out I should have either replaced the trunk or at least the torsion bars which I never did and now wondering if I should.

When I installed my spoiler, I installed the 4 bolts that the WRX Spoiler fits into, and then put some adhesive under the spoiler where the other 12 or so bolts would go as well as around some other places.

 

However, in my research it seems that a lot of people are saying you need to install all 17 holes but a lot of people are saying that they have done the 4 holes only.

In my experience, installing it with just the 4 holes and some adhesive has held up really well and I have not had any issues.

 

I have the following questions:

 

- What is the likliehood I damaged the Spoiler from dropping the boot with only WRX torsion bars. I usually lower it gently but I knocked it by accident while working on the car and it crashed down hard and I am worried I cracked the spoiler. I cannot see any external cracks but I am worried about internal cracks. Is that likely or am I overreacting?
- Should I be drilling more holes or getting an STI trunk, or if the 4 holes are holding up well will that be fine?
- Are the Perrin Stabilizers worth getting?

 

Sorry for the long question!

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20 minutes ago, Loren said:

 

no... it's an STI trunk... GC era... maybe that's the difference.

AH yeah the WRX trunk has weaker torsion bars so that is probably why mine slams haha. But no difference in the 4 bolts if you only used 4 bolts it will have the same stability as my WRX boot, just different torsion bars.

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1 hour ago, 240whpWRX said:

AH yeah the WRX trunk has weaker torsion bars so that is probably why mine slams haha. But no difference in the 4 bolts if you only used 4 bolts it will have the same stability as my WRX boot, just different torsion bars.

 

makes sense... the torsion bars on mine are brutal... when i first got it, it had no spoiler and I had to disconnect the boot release because

it would fly open so fast I though it would smash the rear window one day.

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