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Old 08-21-2003, 03:20 AM   #1
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Question STi Wing removal...

Although I love the look of the STi wing, I am tired of having random panic attacks when I look in my rearview and freak out for a sec as it looks like someone is following me.

Anyway, has anyone removed their STi wing? Does the WRX wing fit with the same holes?

What are my options?
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Old 08-21-2003, 07:27 AM   #2
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Anyway, has anyone removed their STi wing? Does the WRX wing fit with the same holes?

Yes, people are removing their spoilers. No, the WRX spoiler will not fit in the same holes.

Best bet is to find someone on this board with the same color WRX as you and just swap trunk lids.
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Old 08-21-2003, 07:38 AM   #3
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The woles for the standard WRX wing, and the S202 wing are all ready on your trunk.
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Old 08-21-2003, 08:04 AM   #4
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STi&LT1: Both of the holes are on the lid? so you can remove the STi spoiler and affix a wrx one in its place?

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Old 08-21-2003, 08:40 AM   #5
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Affirm...when I removed my spoiler, there were all the wholes holding it, plus two more holes that were there but not used, they are not drain holes and they are are the identical size and shape to the other mounting holes. If I remember correctly that makes for a total of 15 or 17 holes on the trunk lid. They did not fit for the 202 wing, and they are pretty far forward. I would bet my trunk lid that those wholes are for a standard WRX wing.
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Old 08-21-2003, 11:21 AM   #6
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All you have to do is search for "wing" or "spoiler" in the STi Forum. This has been cover numerous times.
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Old 08-21-2003, 01:27 PM   #7
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All you have to do is search for "wing" or "spoiler" in the STi Forum. This has been cover numerous times.
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Old 08-21-2003, 01:45 PM   #8
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Default so to get this straight...

will a regular wrx spoiler cover/fill all the holes used by the STi wing? I did the search for wing and spoiler and didn't find my answer in any previous postings which is why I posted. c'mon now.
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Old 08-21-2003, 02:20 PM   #9
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will a regular wrx spoiler cover/fill all the holes used by the STi wing? I did the search for wing and spoiler and didn't find my answer in any previous postings which is why I posted. c'mon now.
yes, but you need to fill in the holes, the spoiler is not air tight.
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Old 08-21-2003, 06:38 PM   #10
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The STi spoiler leaves 17 holes on your trunk. 12 for the bolts holding the spoiler in, 4 from unused holes (presumably fit the WRX spoiler), and 1 for the break light wire. AFAIk, the standard WRX spoiler requires 4 bolts and the break line... which leaves 12 holes for you to fill. Bit of a mess really. Your options are:

a) do a trunk swap with someone who has the wing you want
b) buy a new trunk (~$250) and get it painted (~$150)
c) get an aftermarket CF or fiberglass trunk lid
d) plug them up with rubber plugs like STi&LT1

If you go with option b) you may need to have the rear quarter fender panels on the car blended in ($300... ugh).

All in all, option a) is the easiest and cheapest (you may even get some money out of it from the wing).

Hope this helps. Good luck.
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Old 08-21-2003, 11:07 PM   #11
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or option E: plug the holes with some small stainless steel button head screws. Either leave them stainless, or hit them with OEM touch up paint...
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Old 08-21-2003, 11:17 PM   #12
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The funny thing is that I actually tried the button head screws... but it looked like my car had been riddled with bullet holes or had a bad case of acne. Couldn't live with it... but YMMV.
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Old 08-22-2003, 10:48 AM   #13
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I have done this the easy way, found a new wrx that was sold and traded trunk lids with wings attached, even got a little $$$ out of it. Remember to swap out the locks. Also, the shocks on the STI for the trunk release is very strong, I would advise against opening the trunk witht hte trunk release. I always use the key manually now.
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Old 08-22-2003, 11:22 AM   #14
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The funny thing is that I actually tried the button head screws... but it looked like my car had been riddled with bullet holes or had a bad case of acne. Couldn't live with it... but YMMV.
The body panel fasteners are low profile...you have to see it.
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Old 08-22-2003, 01:34 PM   #15
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Also, the shocks on the STI for the trunk release is very strong, I would advise against opening the trunk witht hte trunk release. I always use the key manually now.
Maybe you should swap the trunk struts too then? Im guessin the Sti trunk struts are strong to make up for the ghastly wing thats on there.... See all you "OMG I cant believe you want to remove the wing!" folks, another good reason to do it; reduced weight

Would be nice if SOA just realized not everyone is into the ricer look and eventually offers the car w/out the wing.


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Old 08-26-2003, 01:57 PM   #16
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I can't recall asking anybody to try to remove my wing with a ...crowbar...and if I did then they did not do their job properly...its a sad job they have. This definitely does not do the job.

So an other minus side with a wing like that: more illicit crowbar wielders walking the streets amoung us.
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