CR wing removal project...
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So, I've been thinking about taking the wing off as an experiment, and for some reason, I felt extra motivated today.
Taking the actual wing off is easy. It is held on by four bolts and two nuts, all 10mm, easily accessible by opening your trunk. My recommended procedure would be to take off the four bolts first, and then take the two nuts off with the trunk "almost closed" to prevent excessive movement of the wing. The two bolts sticking out of the wing will prevent it from sliding off. In my case, the mounts were "etched" into my trunk, and didn't move at all until I lifted it off. Initial pictures Attachment 118906 Attachment 118907 Shot at Lowes, while I was picking up paint-friendly residue remover, white electrical tape, and some other goodies. Black electrical tape was used in the meantime. Attachment 118908 Attachment 118909 Here is a shot of the holes on the truck. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...kwithholes.jpg You can see the "Etching" from the wing mounts. It is actually completely through the clearcoat from the force exerted. The damage is similar on either side, and will provide a guide to where to put the wing on when it goes back on. There is a bit of "play" in where the wing can be mounted, so I may push it back as far as I can for that extra tidbit of downforce. Attachment 118910 The holes are drilled at the factory BEFORE the trunk is even painted! The reinforcements under the trunk are drilled beforehand as well; you can see that it is slightly offset. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...EFOREpaint.jpg Also, another thing to note, is that without the spoiler, the trunk opens rather violently. Don't use the trunk release without having your hand on the trunk! The torsion bars are so strong that without the weight of the spoiler, the trunk's fitment is affected! Some pictures to illustrate: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75...sarestrong.jpg Attachment 118911 |
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Finished product:
White electrical tape Waxed afterwards. Attachment 118904 And, my new (temporary) decoration Attachment 118905 |
i actually like this wing. this ismy favorite oem wing.
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cool, especially the reinforcement pictures
i'll buy your wing for cheap :) |
i'll buy it!!!! for not so cheap!!
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What's up with that wicked positive camber on your front wheels? Is it just the picture or what?
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Probably just the angle. I'm negative all the way around ;)
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i guess because i KNOW its a CR, w.o the wing it looks just a tad bit off...not bad, just off
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looks better w/out the wing IMO!
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Originally Posted by Black Knight,Dec 22 2009, 09:41 AM
looks better w/out the wing IMO!
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