I posted this info in my Jills van thread also, but figured a thread just about the rear roof spoiler would be valuable to some.
I bought something for the Mini today Im really pleased about. I didn't "need" it, I didn't intend to do it "now" but what the hell I thought... do it Jill do it!
So, I went to the local wreckers and asked if they had any rear boot or roof spoilers for small cars in stock... um hello "just this red one off a 92 Lancer"
Sold
k, so I get it home, I know I can make this work, will be a heap of cutting, molding etc, but Ive done a cut down roof spoiler before so I know exactly how much work Im in for here.
Im planning on cutting it down, then removing two sections to shorten its width, so it will sit just perfectly on the back of the van roof.
Before I attack it.. this is what I have to play with - a 92 Lancer boot spoiler complete with brake light
I'll be chopping it right down in height, but the curve of the existing spoiler matches the curve of the roofline beautifully
I'll have to cut it down in height, then remove a small section from both sides of the brake light, then rejoin and then mold into the roof.
I reckon give it an angle of around 3 degrees for perfect downforce, should just about do it
Will post more pics after I attack it.
Im guessing the best way to rejoin will be to use fibreglass and resin, but has anyone had success with anything else? Like araldite?? Im pretty sure its plastic but will confirm that after I cut it up
sheesh, this is how ya do it