ZERO-Modification, high-mount track wing (no drilling!)
11-09-13, 02:12 PM
#103
Got it mostly bolted-up using the random hardware I had lying around. I'm ordering nice button-head hardware but don't have it yet, so the random hardware I have for now is good for at least making sure everything lines up.
I had to rest the lower brackets on some boxes since I haven't installed studs in the H-brackets yet (the part that lets you bolt the wing to the rear bumper through the reverse-light holes).
As soon as I get all the hardware and install the studs into the H-bracket. I'll be road testing it on my black "daily driver" FD.
I had to rest the lower brackets on some boxes since I haven't installed studs in the H-brackets yet (the part that lets you bolt the wing to the rear bumper through the reverse-light holes).
As soon as I get all the hardware and install the studs into the H-bracket. I'll be road testing it on my black "daily driver" FD.
11-09-13, 08:22 PM
#105
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Theorie nice job on all the R&D! 
Another tool for us track junkies and high speed runners.
I never had my rear bumper cover off; I assume the holes for the H bracket are existing, correct?
Another tool for us track junkies and high speed runners.
I never had my rear bumper cover off; I assume the holes for the H bracket are existing, correct?
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11-18-13, 08:20 PM
#111
All the hardware came today. Last thing I need to do is install the studs into the "H-plate" adapters that allow you to attach the "L-bracket" to the back of the car (through the holes in the bumper). Hopefully I can do that tomorrow evening and road test as well.
12-04-13, 09:37 AM
#121
Also I'm almost ready to road test the wing. I needed to special order press-in studs for the adapter "H" plates that bolt to the rear bumper, and it took awhile to find them in the right size and strength. They shipped out yesterday so as soon as they arrive I can get the wing road tested.
12-21-13, 10:33 AM
#123
I received the H-Brackets back from the shop with studs installed (they're welded in from the back). Here are a few more photos of the brackets and everything installed on my black FD (witohut the bumper so you can see how it attaches).
Welded-in studs on the back side of the plate:
Sat on one side of the wing to test the strength. It held all 180lbs of me. I bounced up and down and the whole car moved - the risers were super sturdy.
Road testing it later today and more photos to come...
Welded-in studs on the back side of the plate:
Sat on one side of the wing to test the strength. It held all 180lbs of me. I bounced up and down and the whole car moved - the risers were super sturdy.
Road testing it later today and more photos to come...
12-21-13, 01:09 PM
#124
Few photos of the car with the wing installed (but without the rear bumper). I wanted to take photos without the rear bumper to show the mounting setup. I'm going to put the rear bumper back on and take more photos and then do a video road test.
I'll post more photos with the bumper reinstalled when I have a chance to put it back on.
I'll post more photos with the bumper reinstalled when I have a chance to put it back on.
