What's the best way to install a front spoiler?

[thesirocco@yahoo.com (R Block)]

Check out
<<http://www.mcmaster.com/>>
under search type in "fasteners"
then select "Access and Latch Fasteners"
check out pages 3010 - 3013.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download and view the catalog pages.
There are 4 pages of cool fasteners including the ones I think you are 
looking for.
They are not called Dzus for some reason tho'?

HTH
Randy B
www.myscirocco.org


At 04:04 PM 02/08/2002 -0500, Neal Tovsen wrote:
>I was thinking about maybe using some Dzeus (sp?) fasteners on the '77. That
>would make them removable, but not as "clean" looking for a street car...
>
>Neal
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> > [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Anthony Pelletier
> > Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 9:22 AM
> > To: John C. Worden
> > Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: Re: What's the best way to install a front spoiler?
> >
> >
> >
> > I was also trying to think of a way to make it "quick
> > release" so I could take it off If I ever had to put
> > it on a flat bed, or get the car on the alignment
> > rack.  My car sits a little too low right now (4"
> > between the ground & front spoiler. I am going to
> > bring it up, but thats another story)  Its been hit a
> > few times now.  any ideas.  John's idea about the tape
> > is pretty good.  Giving it some flex should prolong
> > its life.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > --- "John C. Worden" <scirocco@powerlink.net> wrote:
> > > At 08:04 PM 2/7/02 -0500, Mardak wrote:
> > >
> > > >Tape eh?  I don't know if I would trust tape alone
> > > to keep that thing
> > > >on there.  At speed, I would imagine there would be
> > > quite a bit of pull
> > > >on the adhesive.  It would be real nice not to
> > > drill any holes
> > > >though...  Hmmm... Anyone else used tape?
> > > >
> > > >Thanks,
> > > >
> > > >Mark.
> > > I am working on a fiberglass spoiler for the '81 and
> > > have given this
> > > some thought, and observed what others are doing
> > > and...it seems
> > > it is a very good idea to use very good double sided
> > > tape at the top
> > > of the spoiler along with screws(not too tight).
> > > I've also given some
> > > thought to plastic bolts to any lower attachment
> > > points so they
> > > would break before the spoiler.
> > >
> > >
> > > John C. Worden
> > > Bucksport, Maine
> > >
> > > '98 Dakota 4x4-Just rolled 100K
> > > '86 Scirocco 8V-
> > > '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> > > '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
> > >
> >
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