Pic request: Vert with wing/spoiler.
12-21-08, 01:01 AM
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One major trunk lid problem if you do this.
It won't stay up!! At least with the stock struts. And no aftermarket strut manufacturer make a kit for our Verts
As indicated earlier in this thread, I have a spoiler on two of my Verts (one the stock "sport" as you see in my signature) and solved the problem. I designed an adaptor that will allow mounting aftermarket struts you can get an any auto parts store. One adaptor/strut replacement is all needed to stay up. I replaced both of them, and now my the trunk lid will lift up by itself when you release it! No kidding.
It's a simple design, but cost me about $20 each for material and labor to have them made. I can get more made using mine as a reference at a local machine shop if anyone wants. Interested Wankleheads, PM me as I rarely go to this forum.
As indicated earlier in this thread, I have a spoiler on two of my Verts (one the stock "sport" as you see in my signature) and solved the problem. I designed an adaptor that will allow mounting aftermarket struts you can get an any auto parts store. One adaptor/strut replacement is all needed to stay up. I replaced both of them, and now my the trunk lid will lift up by itself when you release it! No kidding.
It's a simple design, but cost me about $20 each for material and labor to have them made. I can get more made using mine as a reference at a local machine shop if anyone wants. Interested Wankleheads, PM me as I rarely go to this forum.
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12-21-08, 01:39 AM
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snap!^ that would be awesome man! what is your price my good sir?
dang hyper... that last photo of that white vert is my most favorite of any vert out there! (and Juiceh's vert).
everytime i check out this thread, make me want to get a low profile spoiler for my vert!
dang hyper... that last photo of that white vert is my most favorite of any vert out there! (and Juiceh's vert).
everytime i check out this thread, make me want to get a low profile spoiler for my vert!
12-23-08, 01:44 AM
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Very nice wing.
I like how you eliminated the stock 3rd brake lite and replaced it with one incorporated into the wing.
Glad the trunk strut adaptor worked out for you as well.
I'm sure trying to get the trunk lid to stay up now would be a real PITA without it.
Glad the trunk strut adaptor worked out for you as well.
I'm sure trying to get the trunk lid to stay up now would be a real PITA without it.
12-23-08, 01:33 PM
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Quick question. Does the stock third brake light have a dimmer setting like the regular brake lights or does it just come on when you brake and turn off when you let off? I can't remember. lol
I'm trying to decide if I want to wire mine up as a 2 stage brake light or just an on/off light. I recently noticed that the center light bar on Cadillac's and other vehicles etc. are off/on style, so I guess that seems to probably be the way to go.
12-23-08, 04:12 PM
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I threw the old third brake light in the trash.
Quick question. Does the stock third brake light have a dimmer setting like the regular brake lights or does it just come on when you brake and turn off when you let off? I can't remember. lol
I'm trying to decide if I want to wire mine up as a 2 stage brake light or just an on/off light. I recently noticed that the center light bar on Cadillac's and other vehicles etc. are off/on style, so I guess that seems to probably be the way to go.
Quick question. Does the stock third brake light have a dimmer setting like the regular brake lights or does it just come on when you brake and turn off when you let off? I can't remember. lol
I'm trying to decide if I want to wire mine up as a 2 stage brake light or just an on/off light. I recently noticed that the center light bar on Cadillac's and other vehicles etc. are off/on style, so I guess that seems to probably be the way to go.
12-23-08, 04:51 PM
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I threw the old third brake light in the trash.
Quick question. Does the stock third brake light have a dimmer setting like the regular brake lights or does it just come on when you brake and turn off when you let off? I can't remember. lol
I'm trying to decide if I want to wire mine up as a 2 stage brake light or just an on/off light. I recently noticed that the center light bar on Cadillac's and other vehicles etc. are off/on style, so I guess that seems to probably be the way to go.
Quick question. Does the stock third brake light have a dimmer setting like the regular brake lights or does it just come on when you brake and turn off when you let off? I can't remember. lol
I'm trying to decide if I want to wire mine up as a 2 stage brake light or just an on/off light. I recently noticed that the center light bar on Cadillac's and other vehicles etc. are off/on style, so I guess that seems to probably be the way to go.
Thats the point of the 3rd brake light - if its on - that ****** is stopping
01-08-09, 02:52 AM
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I'm thinking of putting this wing on my S5 TurboVert
Picked up a used one in good shape yesterday.
Comments? Made by local to me Wings West in City of Industry, CA.
Primary concern is opening the trunk accidentally while the antenna is up. But Mazdatrix advertises this as "this is the only wing that fits a convertible"
Comments? Made by local to me Wings West in City of Industry, CA.
Primary concern is opening the trunk accidentally while the antenna is up. But Mazdatrix advertises this as "this is the only wing that fits a convertible"
01-08-09, 02:56 AM
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LOL, I guess all of the other wings in this thread don't fit. Silly Mazdatrix.
I kinda like the ones that hang off the back myself, although they tend to look better on coupes than verts.
I kinda like the ones that hang off the back myself, although they tend to look better on coupes than verts.
01-09-09, 10:24 PM
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So, if there were a stock Vert Wing, this would be it? I like that answer. 
But I'm still concerned about the antenna. That question will be answered when I test fit it next week.
But I'm still concerned about the antenna. That question will be answered when I test fit it next week.
01-09-09, 10:34 PM
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Looks alot like mine anyhow and mine was stock, good question about the antenna though, i've never opened the truck while the antenna has been up, I will have to check this out tomorrow.
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