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Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:28:36 PM   
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Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide

Since alot of people commonly ask how-to install a chin spoiler and the details about it, I thought I would make a guide since I was putting mine on anyway.

Tools/Materials: Drill with 1/4" drill bit, Masking/Duct Tape, Push pin rivets/Nuts and bolts.
-I used both bolts and push pin rivets becasue my local auto parts store was out of them, but you may use either.
 


1. Raise the front of your mustang using jacks with jackstands or driving your car onto a wooden ramp etc... I used my garage becuase the driveway is on an incline thus I can get underneath my car.



2. Aline your chin spoiler with the edge of the wheels wells and tape it in place. Make sure it is secure because when you are drilling it does move around a little.



3. Check the fitting once you are finished taping it because once you start drilling and putting in the bolts etc... it becomes really hard to start over.

4. Drill 1/4" holes into each of the pr-drilled holes already in the chin spoiler. I didn't use them all, but use the ones needed to properly secure it to the bumper. (ie. ends, 3/4s, middle)

5. Remove all of the tape.

6. Show off you new look.



I will get some nice pics tomorrow.

Estimated Installation Time: 45-60min

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:30:19 PM   
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good write up ryan

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:32:07 PM   
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GREAT POST  this needs to be a sticky asap

il check here first for install info when i get mine


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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:32:50 PM   
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Nice job!

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:33:03 PM   
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^ it looks like you have one alreadly.

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:34:37 PM   
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busted

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:34:57 PM   
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quote:

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^ it looks like you have one alreadly.


me, no

i am going to buy it after i go to the coinstar with my huge bucket of change


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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:39:11 PM   
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so whos car is that in your avatar...or is that just a shadow.

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:45:49 PM   
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quote:

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so whos car is that in your avatar...or is that just a shadow.


its my car, and its a shadow... same pic but bigger



back on topic! great post!



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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:52:50 PM   
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Nice writup.

Can anyone come up with a legitimate performance reason for this mod?

It looks really nice but I have a "Zero appearance-only mods" rule for my car.

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 6:56:26 PM   
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Well your wheels say different.

And I think at high "mach" speeds the chin spoiler increases downforce and allows the car to stick to the road better. (idk but sounds right lol)

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 7:17:57 PM   
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quote:

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Well your wheels say different.

And I think at high "mach" speeds the chin spoiler increases downforce and allows the car to stick to the road better. (idk but sounds right lol)


The wheels were on the car when I bought it new.

"increased downforce" is a pretty thin performance justification, but since the appearance is so subtle, that may be justifiable enough =)

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 9:32:17 PM   
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^ go for it, it will look awesome.

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 9:37:37 PM   
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quote:

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^ go for it, it will look awesome.
+1

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 9:50:59 PM   
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quote:

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^ go for it, it will look awesome.


I have a huge Fluidyne HX for my intercooler, mounted in the stock Cobra location.  The chin spoiler will help pull in more air...  voila!  I have a legitamate engineering reason to put it on.

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 9:54:16 PM   
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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 10:02:38 PM   
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this should be a sticky their have been so many questions about chin spoilers in the past week or 2 it has been crazy

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 10:06:29 PM   
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hey now you dont have to pretend to have one in your sig

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 10:17:29 PM   
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I know

Maybe you'll get one soon, and maybe a hood and wheels. jk

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RE: Mach 1 Chin Spoiler Installation Guide - 12/29/2006 11:05:36 PM   
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not sure why its such a prob but good write up and its def sticky material

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