Voo51 Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Right, i have read several posts on doing this but i just want to confirm ; The whole unit comes off in one, so i have got to get on my back under my car and it will just unbolt?! How do i remove the active spoiler ecu as i cant find a definate answer on this! Unless theres anyone in the derby area who can explain, show or even do it for me?!! Thanks Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 ECU is behind the dash near the stereo I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Yes as Pete says, ECU is behind the steroe. you actually have to take the steroe out, and youll see two silver boxes on top of each other. the top one is the spoiler ECU. The whole unit does come off in one. IIRC, you undo the bolts at the wheel arch / bumper fixing points, then the bolts to the brakets holding the mechanism to the chasis and i think thats it.. oh, and the undertray clips / bolts. its piss easy mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 Sorry...Its piss easy Vicki.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 If you need a hand I can pop round / you can bring it round on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted September 29, 2006 Author Share Posted September 29, 2006 Hey, thanks Bob, im at work on sunday unfortunately. Have you done it before then? It doesnt sound too hard to be honest, i suppose if i havnt done it by japshow, then could always have a go there with help and advice from ongoing supra owners! lol Thankyou for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 Yeah, I took mine off when I fitted the Stillen front bumper There's a handy guide in the intercooler fitting instructions, here: http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdfInstallation/31.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dini_the_owl Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 hi vicki, if you wanna sell the active spoiler,i would be happy to take it off your hands,im in ripley area so i could even help you with this if you need the help... drop me a pm..andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Right, so according to ; http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdfInstallation/31.pdf I have got to take the front bumper off to get the active spolier off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 ECU is behind the dash near the stereo I believe. yep, and its an absolute mission getting it out get yourself some horliks before you start removing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 i have got my near side headlamp out- dont i just have to reach down and undo the bolts either side that connect the spolier to my chasis?? i have undun the bolts underneath, im sure this is all i need to do???? Im going to give it a go now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Why would you want to take your active spoiler off though? Your high speed handling and everything will be affected you know:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 taking it off cua i have bought a new front bumper and getting a fmic so wont be able to use it( or are you having me on?!) Right, so i can get to my bolt through the headlamps but im not strong enough to undo them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Depends what sort of bumper you have as most downforce is generated by the rear of the car I would'nt worry too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo51 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Can anyone say if im right in thinking that all i have to do is undo the 5 bolts on the undertray then the 5 bolts that attatch the spoiler to the chasis?? if so i can put my bumper screws and bolts back in as i have had to ask a fellow Supra forum member to come round and try undo my bolts, as im not strong enough!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Oh right, a different bumper than standard? The active spoiler will fit back on with the intercooler on, mine does, and i have a big greddy 3row too, it just wont be 'active' anymore. You have to fix it down. The active spoiler comes off really easily actually, its only a few bolts and a clip for the motor, comes off in one, you dont have to remove the undertray or owt, id love to help but im not 5minutes away not much help am i? Mikeys right, the rear produces the most downforce, but downforce for the rear of the car, the active spoiler is there to help produce the downforce for the front end, to minimise understeer i guess. You may notice a difference in handling, there was a thread on here not too long back about it, a member had taken his off and said the handling difference was quite noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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