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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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Yup, definitively wrong part, good thing is I didn't break or "mod" anything trying to make them fit. Hopefully someone will buy them ...live & learn ...
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Old Mar 2, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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Hey guys i got myaelf stage 3 carbon fibre winggelts i have no cut out for the 2 screws where you remove the old stage 2 winglets also if i do make the grooves how will they hold just by simply sliding it between the 2 screws and the lip?
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Old Mar 2, 2021 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexgrandsport
Hey guys i got myaelf stage 3 carbon fibre winggelts i have no cut out for the 2 screws where you remove the old stage 2 winglets also if i do make the grooves how will they hold just by simply sliding it between the 2 screws and the lip?
Yes, they are just held in by tension. When you snug the bolts down, it should hold it in place.
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Old May 26, 2024 | 11:18 AM
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Looking good! She's a beauty!
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JerryU
This is a Pic/text PDF of my install: http://netwelding.com/Stage_3_Winglets.pdf


dont know you are still active, but this guide really helped me fix an issue with my factory winglets. For some unknown reason, the alignment and fit of the splitter to winglet wasn’t perfect, and the dealer tried to solve by over tightening the rear large bolt to the splitter. This resulted in the winglet deformation seen in pics, and horrible fit on that side.

I used a hairdryer to heat the winglet enough to straighten out, and then used your trick of using aluminum stock to make a large washer; allowing me to really tighten that rear bolt, pulling everything into alignment without screwing straight through the plastic.

thanks!
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 07:13 AM
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^^^^
Great job!
This 83 year old dude is not only active I still turn 19 when i get in my now 3rd Vette from the Grand Sport! Here are a few Pics:
Pic of a safe turn I take on my ~30 mile back road tripe from town on back rual roads. This was with my 2020 C8 Z51.


This is with my Dog Remi' as I made a 0 60 Launch with my E-Ray I have now for 25 months.


I stay i shape with my own Gym I have had since 1986. I'm hooked so use 7 days/week. On back day, 3 sets of 10 pull-ups are part of that routine. Only post to provide inspiration re no matter how old can stay fit! It's in my Man Cave/Office. No excuses would feel guilty if I didn't use every day!

Still making a few modes buy found a great C8 Trained Tech so no longer doing my own oil changes except on my Street Rod. This is a cross brace added to my E-Ray. Pic from Cars & Coffee and use statue of Artemis to discuss why the interior was named after the Greek Goddess of the Hut and Nature. It's shades on dark olive green! BTW have added to my How To PDFs. This covers the cross brace and at the end links to the others: https://netwelding.com/E-Ray_Mod_1.pdf


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