No drill HPD spoiler installation on hatch?

[sterminare]

Im really itching to put one of the OEM HPD spoilers on my 24 hatch, but am really not crazy about drilling two holes in the hatch. It's a lease, and don't want to tempt the infamous water leak.
Has anyone done a drill-less install with just the VHB tape? Is there anywhere to add additional tape, or replace the included tape with stronger tape? Or is this just a bad idea period?
I know I can do a duckbill or similar but I really like the look of the HPD.
Thanks

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[GIChoe]

What state do you live in? Just asking so that I can avoid driving behind '24 hatches with the spoiler.

 

[sterminare]

What state do you live in? Just asking so that I can avoid driving behind '24 hatches with the spoiler.

Seems unnecessarily snarky, lest someone asks a question.
Lots of non-functional spoilers mount with just tape, I'm looking for advice on if that's appropriate for this one or not. If the answer is no then so be it.

 

[Integra23]

Deck lip maybe with tape. I don't think I'd trust a full blown spoiler with just tape.

 

[Shrapnel]

Yeah I agree with the gent above, wouldn't do anything beyond a lip spoiler with tape alone.

 

[AshSerigala]

Everyone has their preference. My personal opinion the rear/side view of this car without the HPD Spoiler just looked weird/off. Didn't like the looks of it at all. Put a HPD spoiler on it ( Dealership installed, requires 6 large holes drilled, They had experience installing >30 prior to mine ) and never had a regret. Aside overly loving it for the fact that every vehicle ever in the rearview mirror doesnt blare headlights at your anymore ( Height of spoiler is in-line with headlights ) It amuses me how much a "small change" makes people speak up. Coming from a Chevy-Spark, I never had a vehicle that people come-over in parking lots / gas stations complimenting the looks of the car and loving the spoiler. Not that I drive a car according to what other people think, It'll have full boltons and custom tune soon enough.

That said, there's a lot of tape on the HPD spoiler install, but I venture it's more for keeping water out and reducing misc vibrations. Considering the main support is 2X metal braces with 3 bolts each.

My bias opinion I never understood people liking duckbills/lips. Aside the fact its tacky taped-on crap ( Yes, I know nowadays even car manufacturers tape stuff on ) I just never cared for the looks of them. Maybe its because most people in my area who drive straight-piped ricers are running lips, I just tend to see them and think its a silly ricer-look. Seen a couple, absolutely hated it on the hatchback. Looks *okay* on the sedan if I had to force myself to say it xD

 

[sterminare]

Everyone has their preference. My personal opinion the rear/side view of this car without the HPD Spoiler just looked weird/off. Didn't like the looks of it at all. Put a HPD spoiler on it ( Dealership installed, requires 6 large holes drilled, They had experience installing >30 prior to mine ) and never had a regret. Aside overly loving it for the fact that every vehicle ever in the rearview mirror doesnt blare headlights at your anymore ( Height of spoiler is in-line with headlights ) It amuses me how much a "small change" makes people speak up. Coming from a Chevy-Spark, I never had a vehicle that people come-over in parking lots / gas stations complimenting the looks of the car and loving the spoiler. Not that I drive a car according to what other people think, It'll have full boltons and custom tune soon enough.

That said, there's a lot of tape on the HPD spoiler install, but I venture it's more for keeping water out and reducing misc vibrations. Considering the main support is 2X metal braces with 3 bolts each.

My bias opinion I never understood people liking duckbills/lips. Aside the fact its tacky taped-on crap ( Yes, I know nowadays even car manufacturers tape stuff on ) I just never cared for the looks of them. Maybe its because most people in my area who drive straight-piped ricers are running lips, I just tend to see them and think its a silly ricer-look. Seen a couple, absolutely hated it on the hatchback. Looks *okay* on the sedan if I had to force myself to say it xD

I feel like the back of the hatchback is a little too egg-shaped as it comes, the back end has enough styling with the tailights/bar and everything but from the side... eh. Which is why I really like the HPD wing. The only other boost-blue civic I've seen since getting mine is a hatch with the spoiler, parked next to him and seen them side-by-side and I really want the spoiler now..

I plan on staying away from lips/ground effects but I dont find them offensive personally, I do like the duckbills though especially in black with the blue. Might be a good middle ground for me if im not willing to drill into the hatch.

I had an '86 camaro followed by an '07 hyundai accent, the camaro got more comments, the accent got zero, but I've already gotten a couple comments on the color, I went to test-drive this one before ordering a sonic gray, really didn't like the blue in the photos, but when I saw it in person I knew I had to have it

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