Rear Spoiler (Wing) Issue!!
05-04-2016, 12:05 PM
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Rear Spoiler (Wing) Issue!!
Has anyone had trouble after installing the rear spoiler (wing) with the trunk door falling down?
It appears that the weight of the wing is too much and the trunk door falls down, has anyone had this issue? if so, how was it fixed?
Are there any aftermarket struts for the trunk door that can hold more weight?
Please HELP!!!!!
It appears that the weight of the wing is too much and the trunk door falls down, has anyone had this issue? if so, how was it fixed?
Are there any aftermarket struts for the trunk door that can hold more weight?
Please HELP!!!!!
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05-04-2016, 03:23 PM
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I had the same problem...
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05-04-2016, 01:42 PM
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On a slightly separate note, i see you have the big spoiler on the back deck as well. Now i can't tell for sure based on the pictures but wouldn't the air off the spoiler be hitting the bottom of the wing and causing lift ?
Taking the spoiler off might actually be better, and how are you adding more front downforce to compensate for the anticipated additional rear downforce, otherwise the front of the car will lift up a bit and become less efficient.
To answer your original question, take the strut to an autoparts place and see if it matches up with a SUV tailgate strut, which usually has much more weight to lift.
Taking the spoiler off might actually be better, and how are you adding more front downforce to compensate for the anticipated additional rear downforce, otherwise the front of the car will lift up a bit and become less efficient.
To answer your original question, take the strut to an autoparts place and see if it matches up with a SUV tailgate strut, which usually has much more weight to lift.
05-04-2016, 02:57 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
Minus the wing, thats a sharp looking ride!
And I thought I have a high wing spoiler.
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05-04-2016, 05:06 PM
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05-04-2016, 05:45 PM
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This thread will not end well.
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05-04-2016, 07:40 PM
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St. Jude Donor'15
If you took off the rear spoiler, the wing would be OK.
05-04-2016, 08:39 PM
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I love that high wing job! I'm looking for one just about like that. Better than any of the Mickey Mouse Oem options imo. That baby is way too cool!
05-04-2016, 10:30 PM
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One or the other, not both.
