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  • Honda S2000: Motorized Spoiler Installation
    • Honda Aerodynamics Upgrade: Part 1 of 4
    From "Tricked Out"
    episode DTRK-307


    (Continued from page 2)

    PHOTO

    Figure E
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    Figure F

  • The center hole is first. Punch it on the mark to prevent the bit from walking, and then drill a pilot hole with a quarter-inch drill bit before increasing the drill bit size to a half-inch so the drive shaft will pass through.

  • Next, slide the drive shaft into the hold and double check that all your other holes are lined up correctly with the template.

  • Punch the remaining holes and drill them out with a five-sixteenth inch drill bit (figure E).

  • Last, remove the template and the tape and carefully dust off any metal shavings.

  • Now that the holes have been drilled it’s time to get the unit installed.

  • Place the spoiler mount onto the trunk and insert four bolts in the mounting feet.

  • Underneath, attach the washer and locknuts and tighten them down making sure the unit is secured onto the trunk.

  • To attach the motor, line it up with the mounting plate and hold it in place (figure F) while inserting two cap screws from the top of the lid.

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    PHOTO

    Figure G
    PHOTO

    Figure H
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    Figure I
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    Figure J
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    Figure K

  • Some extensions will need to be added to the wires from the motor because they won’t be long enough to reach the fuse panel under the dash. Attach them near the motor and then tape them up and cover the extensions with split loom.

  • Starting at the outside of the trunk, run the wires through the trunk support all the way to the motor.

  • Plug the harness in, wrap all the wires in split loom, and then pull the excess wire back through the trunk (figure G).

  • Finish it off by securing the new leads with wire ties.

  • Now that the motor in on and the wiring attached, it’s time to finish this part of the project by installing the wing.

  • With the unit in its full upright position, attach eight spacers to the top with screws and lock nuts. Leave the spacers slightly loose for adjustment, and flip them up so they are ready to accept the wing.

  • At a table, flip the wing over, attach the wing mounts underneath, and tighten all four down with an Allen wrench (figure H).

  • The side plates go on next using the screws and washers that come in the kit. Make sure they are on tight (figure I).

  • Then take the wing to the car and line up the wing mounts with the spacers (figure J), insert the bolts into the mounts and tighten everything down (figure K).

    Important: Included in this summary are the steps in this automotive procedure as shown in the episode. These steps are general guidelines that are applicable to most vehicles. With any particular car or truck, there may be procedures, specifications, settings, tolerances, components, etc. that are specific to that vehicle. There are also variations according to the type and brand of upgrade-kit you select. Always consult your vehicle's service manual when undertaking significant automotive repairs, and read and follow the manufacturer's directions and precautions that come with your kit or replacement parts.


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  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Honda S2000: Motorized Spoiler Installation
  		• Honda S2000: Motorized Spoiler Wiring
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  		• Honda S2000: Wiring the Controls for the Spoiler and Canards
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