AgtX80 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Is there any way to keep the spoiler down all the time? It goes down from pressing the switch when i have ignition on, but when i start the engine it goes back up & then the switch doesnt work. Whats under that grey vent thing in the boot? i can see some pipes going to it, but cant see whats under the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Theres an ECU for the Spoiler behind your head unit, you can pull it out while its down and then it stays down. iiv done it with mine... KFC ramp doesnt like me anymore tho lol, so be carefull with kirbs and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 A few people have converted their active spoilers to work manually, and I would like that too, but haven't got round to asking anyone! They are totally automatic normally though. The grey vent thing is the stock subwoofer I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 hmm, is it not noticable when you drive when it comes down automatically cause i havent noticed so far. I have the auto off not pushed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 hmm, is it not noticable when you drive when it comes down automatically cause i havent noticed so far. I have the auto off not pushed in. It lowers at 60+mph, so you won't hear/notice it lowering. It retracts when you fall below 40ish mph, and I've never heard mine retract either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 It looks so much better down. saves you buying a splitter, and its flexy, so when you do... and you will hit a kerb it doesnt just smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Share Posted March 18, 2008 the little green light comes on when it goes down though? i will look to see. At least i can leave it parked with the spoiler down anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harps Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 A few people have converted their active spoilers to work manually, and I would like that too, but haven't got round to asking anyone! Anyone know how difficult this is to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Anyone know how difficult this is to do? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142297&highlight=active+spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 It looks so much better down. saves you buying a splitter, and its flexy, so when you do... and you will hit a kerb it doesnt just smash Maybe. Some of the brackets for mine are bent - they're not that flexible unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=142297&highlight=active+spoiler I was just about to post that! I will have ask Garfy if he can have a go at mine, as its one of the things I've been meaning to get done ever since I've had the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 All you need to, drop it down with ign on, and pull the 30amp fuse is drivers kickplate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 All you need to, drop it down with ign on, and pull the 30amp fuse is drivers kickplate!! And then break it the first time I drive into my drive at home! It does need to be controllable IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 And then break it the first time I drive into my drive at home! It does need to be controllable IMO. Mine scraped a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I was just about to post that! I will have ask Garfy if he can have a go at mine, as its one of the things I've been meaning to get done ever since I've had the car. Yep, no worries mate, I can do that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Yep, no worries mate, I can do that for you Would you really? That would be absolutely great Does it entail a lot of fiddling about, and is it controllable from the active spoiler switch on the dash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Would you really? That would be absolutely great Does it entail a lot of fiddling about, and is it controllable from the active spoiler switch on the dash? Its a bit of work yes, it requires two relays and runing about 4 wires from the front bumper to the switch (that way you dont mess with the original loom at all), and yes it does use the original switch, I use down for erm down, lol and auto off for up. But yes, I have no probs doing that, in nicer weather this time though, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraGZaerotop Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) my spoiler works perfectly, did all along, just had the button switched off inside, with key in igintion push button spoiler comes down, and at around 60-65mph the little green light comes on showing its down. Edited August 10, 2008 by supraGZaerotop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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