Anyone added a wing to a wing-less WRX?

JasonRan · 09-18-2002, 07:20 PM

I have found a great deal on a used WRX, but it does not have a factory wing, which I really want. Has anyone drilled the holes for a spolier or had a dealer do it? How was it? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Jason

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dubRexn · 09-18-2002, 07:56 PM

I have an aftermarket wing, i just had a guy at a local body shop do it, it turned out fine, my friend had his prelude done at honda dealer, they did the same quality, but more money. I would recomoend getting a different wing than the stock one just because i hate the stock one.

SAW · 09-18-2002, 07:58 PM

My aftermarket wing was no problem for my body shop. They removed the stock wing, ran some wires and put my new one on.

If you are looking for a MBP wing to go with your new rex, give me a yell

SAW

DragII · 09-18-2002, 08:24 PM

hey, how much would you let it go for? I'm looking to add a stock wing to my wingless MBP rex.

driver8 · 09-18-2002, 09:00 PM

I had mine installed at the dealer. I was a little skiddish about drilling holes in it, you only get one chance. But, more importantly, I was concerned about replacing the springs. It takes a special tool and can be dangerous. I can just see going to the hospital impaled on a one of those things. "...it's just a flesh wound, I've 'ad worse" Besides, what they charged was a lot cheaper than a visit to the emergency room.

IFANTIG · 09-18-2002, 09:45 PM

I had the stock wing but kinda grew tired of it so I swapped trunks with a wingless owner. I ordered a version 5 replica from www.autoearth.com. I ordered from a guy named Acken and I must say I have never had better communication with an online vendor before. He answered all my e-mails quickly and got me a great deal on this wing: $400 (painted rally blue, and shipping included from Canada to NYC). Supposedly these guys provide spoilers to dealers in their area so I decided to give it a go. I will comment on the quality of the wing/paint job once I recieve it. Good luck.

BIGSKYWRX · 09-18-2002, 11:19 PM

I installed the oe wing on my rex. It came with pretty complete instructions. One word of caution- the templates were off by a little bit- I'm a little anal and made several measurements and caught this. Measure twenty times- drill once. Personally I wouldn't want anyone else to install it as I don't think they would be near as careful as someone w/ their own car.

It's not a hard install, just take your time.

Big Sky

IFANTIG · 09-19-2002, 09:06 AM

I agree with BIGSKY 100%, I'm going to install the spoiler myself as well.

WHTWRX · 09-19-2002, 12:49 PM

My dealer (South Coast Subaru, Costa Mesa CA) did a great job mounting my Wings West Prowing. It was wingless before that.

I was concerned too, but it was in good hands.

JasonRan · 09-19-2002, 02:33 PM

I forgot about the springs. Did you all change your springs? How much did the dealer charge to install the wing?

driver8 · 09-19-2002, 07:06 PM

Dealer in Atlanta charged around $125 for installation. If you don't change the springs the trunk won't stay open.

ScreaminFast · 09-19-2002, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IFANTIG
I had the stock wing but kinda grew tired of it so I swapped trunks with a wingless owner. I ordered a version 5 replica from www.autoearth.com. I ordered from a guy named Acken and I must say I have never had better communication with an online vendor before. He answered all my e-mails quickly and got me a great deal on this wing: $400 (painted rally blue, and shipping included from Canada to NYC). Supposedly these guys provide spoilers to dealers in their area so I decided to give it a go. I will comment on the quality of the wing/paint job once I recieve it. Good luck.

OMG autoearth has some killer prices.....200 bucks for the Version 5 unpainted, thats awesome....also 690 unpainted on the Zero sports wing.....good deal....Now I can't decide which one to get...hehe do I get the less expensive one and put the rest into something else?

WAGON · 09-29-2002, 02:31 AM

http://AutoEarth.com has
best service,
high quality paint job and spoilers,
low price,
quick shipping

phatfil · 09-29-2002, 04:06 PM

I just installed a apr wing last night. I took me about 45 min. My wing had pedistals so i just lined up the wing with the pedisals in place . took off the wing, then drilled through the holes where the pedistals sit. no problems and the wing looks great IMO. Alot of you guys would think it would look "rice" but i like it.

JasonRan · 09-29-2002, 09:01 PM

How many holes do you have to drill for the factory wing? Is it the same for a Version 5/7?

Thanks!
Jason

AudioFan · 09-29-2002, 10:45 PM

A little off the topic, but you are talking about changing springs, when installing new heavier (I guess) wings.

What is this? where are this springs? Do the old imprezas (GC8) have them too.

I need to know, because I will be installing some audio equipment and a wood panel on my trunk lid, And I have to figure out a way to make it stay open. I still haven't though about it, because the panel is not ready, But If you can help me out, give some ideas.

Thanks for your help.

ScreaminFast · 09-30-2002, 12:56 AM

I ended up getting the ociari wing from cc-b automotive....http://www.cc-b.com

Its a phat wing, and I'm gonna have my local body shop guy install it. He quoted me 200 painted and installed. I trust him because I've seen his work, and he's done work for me before...

IFANTIG · 09-30-2002, 01:30 PM

Good choice ScreaminFast...post some pics when you're done

DragII · 10-01-2002, 03:18 PM

does anyone have a part # for the trunk springs?

my dealer is clueless.

JasonRan · 10-01-2002, 07:33 PM

I would also like the part # for the springs...thanks!

NC2.5RS · 10-01-2002, 07:37 PM

I think its pretty common for people to add a wing.

Pete 97 GS-T · 12-13-2002, 09:07 PM

Bumping to the top and asking if anyone has bought a V5 from AutoEarth and installed it on a GC8? I'm curious as to how the install went. Does it bolt to stock holes? Is there drilling required? Does it cover the stock holes? Anything you can throw my way would be super greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Pete
www.onalimbracing.com

09-18-2002, 07:20 PM	#1
JasonRan Scooby Specialist Member#: 163 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS Rally Blue	Anyone added a wing to a wing-less WRX? I have found a great deal on a used WRX, but it does not have a factory wing, which I really want. Has anyone drilled the holes for a spolier or had a dealer do it? How was it? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Jason * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-29-2002, 04:06 PM	#14
phatfil Scooby Specialist Member#: 15956 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: When in doubt..Flat out! Vehicle: 13 XV Crosstrek 13 FR-S Asphalt	used to be wingless I just installed a apr wing last night. I took me about 45 min. My wing had pedistals so i just lined up the wing with the pedisals in place . took off the wing, then drilled through the holes where the pedistals sit. no problems and the wing looks great IMO. Alot of you guys would think it would look "rice" but i like it.

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dubRexn Scooby Specialist Member#: 16100 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: South Bend/Purdue/Indanapolis Vehicle: GD	I have an aftermarket wing, i just had a guy at a local body shop do it, it turned out fine, my friend had his prelude done at honda dealer, they did the same quality, but more money. I would recomoend getting a different wing than the stock one just because i hate the stock one.

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SAW Scooby Specialist Member#: 12061 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Jenkintown, PA Vehicle: 2002 Black WRX	My aftermarket wing was no problem for my body shop. They removed the stock wing, ran some wires and put my new one on. If you are looking for a MBP wing to go with your new rex, give me a yell SAW

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DragII Scooby Specialist Member#: 16354 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2012 VW GTI White	hey, how much would you let it go for? I'm looking to add a stock wing to my wingless MBP rex.

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driver8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6997 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: lahrnceville, GA	I had mine installed at the dealer. I was a little skiddish about drilling holes in it, you only get one chance. But, more importantly, I was concerned about replacing the springs. It takes a special tool and can be dangerous. I can just see going to the hospital impaled on a one of those things. "...it's just a flesh wound, I've 'ad worse" Besides, what they charged was a lot cheaper than a visit to the emergency room.

09-18-2002, 09:45 PM	#6
IFANTIG Scooby Newbie Member#: 11066 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York City Vehicle: 02 Impreza WRX Rally Blue	I had the stock wing but kinda grew tired of it so I swapped trunks with a wingless owner. I ordered a version 5 replica from www.autoearth.com. I ordered from a guy named Acken and I must say I have never had better communication with an online vendor before. He answered all my e-mails quickly and got me a great deal on this wing: $400 (painted rally blue, and shipping included from Canada to NYC). Supposedly these guys provide spoilers to dealers in their area so I decided to give it a go. I will comment on the quality of the wing/paint job once I recieve it. Good luck.

09-18-2002, 11:19 PM	#7
BIGSKYWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 7958 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Vehicle: 09 GH B+	I installed the oe wing on my rex. It came with pretty complete instructions. One word of caution- the templates were off by a little bit- I'm a little anal and made several measurements and caught this. Measure twenty times- drill once. Personally I wouldn't want anyone else to install it as I don't think they would be near as careful as someone w/ their own car. It's not a hard install, just take your time. Big Sky

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IFANTIG Scooby Newbie Member#: 11066 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York City Vehicle: 02 Impreza WRX Rally Blue	I agree with BIGSKY 100%, I'm going to install the spoiler myself as well.

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WHTWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 18571 Join Date: May 2002	My dealer (South Coast Subaru, Costa Mesa CA) did a great job mounting my Wings West Prowing. It was wingless before that. I was concerned too, but it was in good hands.

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JasonRan Scooby Specialist Member#: 163 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS Rally Blue	I forgot about the springs. Did you all change your springs? How much did the dealer charge to install the wing?

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driver8 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6997 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: lahrnceville, GA	Dealer in Atlanta charged around $125 for installation. If you don't change the springs the trunk won't stay open.

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WAGON Scooby Newbie Member#: 16433 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Subaru World	http://AutoEarth.com has best service, high quality paint job and spoilers, low price, quick shipping

09-29-2002, 09:01 PM	#15
JasonRan Scooby Specialist Member#: 163 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS Rally Blue	How many holes do you have to drill for the factory wing? Is it the same for a Version 5/7? Thanks! Jason

09-29-2002, 10:45 PM	#16
AudioFan Scooby Newbie Member#: 1380 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela Vehicle: 2005 SRT4 Orange Blast	A little off the topic, but you are talking about changing springs, when installing new heavier (I guess) wings. What is this? where are this springs? Do the old imprezas (GC8) have them too. I need to know, because I will be installing some audio equipment and a wood panel on my trunk lid, And I have to figure out a way to make it stay open. I still haven't though about it, because the panel is not ready, But If you can help me out, give some ideas. Thanks for your help.

09-30-2002, 12:56 AM	#17
ScreaminFast Scooby Specialist Member#: 24399 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Webster, NY Vehicle: 2003 White WRX 89 240 / 90 240	I ended up getting the ociari wing from cc-b automotive....http://www.cc-b.com Its a phat wing, and I'm gonna have my local body shop guy install it. He quoted me 200 painted and installed. I trust him because I've seen his work, and he's done work for me before...

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IFANTIG Scooby Newbie Member#: 11066 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New York City Vehicle: 02 Impreza WRX Rally Blue	Good choice ScreaminFast...post some pics when you're done

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DragII Scooby Specialist Member#: 16354 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland, OR Vehicle: 2012 VW GTI White	does anyone have a part # for the trunk springs? my dealer is clueless.

10-01-2002, 07:33 PM	#20
JasonRan Scooby Specialist Member#: 163 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Vehicle: 1999 2.5 RS Rally Blue	I would also like the part # for the springs...thanks!

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NC2.5RS Scooby Specialist Member#: 19313 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Asheville, NC Vehicle: 2007 Scion tC Black Sand Pearl	I think its pretty common for people to add a wing.

12-13-2002, 09:07 PM	#22
Pete 97 GS-T Scooby Specialist Member#: 13559 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brockton, MA Vehicle: 2009 Tacoma that people like crashing into	Bumping to the top and asking if anyone has bought a V5 from AutoEarth and installed it on a GC8? I'm curious as to how the install went. Does it bolt to stock holes? Is there drilling required? Does it cover the stock holes? Anything you can throw my way would be super greatly appreciated. Thanks, Pete www.onalimbracing.com