What methods did u guys use to remove the Spoiler? I noticed that there is some kind of adhesive holding it down as well as bolts. What do i use to clean the adhesive off my car? Thanks for any kind of help

 

Don't do it man...

 

I peeled it off as best I could, then used Meguiars paint cleaner to get the remaining gunk off.

 

You can use a heat gun to soften the adhesive up, then use nailpolish remover to remove the residue. Use dental floss to separate the spoiler from the hatch...

A word to the wise, apply wax to the areas after the spoiler has been removed as the nailpolish remover will most likely strip the exisiting coat off...

 

I just pulled, carefully...left no adhesive afterwards.
BTW, good call on going wingless


[Modified by S13Koop, 9:48 AM 9/10/2002]

 

Why would you want to take it off????? Don't, it looks so much better with the wing on...

 

if removing the wing, go out and spend some cash and get the Mugen wing!

 

tak it off or have someone rip it off...




I remove mine for long trips to help reduce drag.

 

i just got mine off this morning, and it was NOT easy. the dental floss didnt work, it kept breaking, so i had to use fishing line, which didnt work too well either. the problem is the adhesive tape between the bolts that you cant get at. i had to pry it up as hard as i could, and slip a razor blade in there to cut the stuff. the remaining tape on the trunk came right off. car looks WAY better without the wing, just need to find some plugs now. good luck.

 

ask rob, he's all about going wingless. he keeps trying to get me to join his wingless cult

 

i currently have mine my wing off...i think it looks really good if the car is dropped some a good 2 inches. if the car isnt dropped, it looks like a 4x4 without the wing so I would keep it on if my car wasnt lowered.

 

To remove the adhesive use 3M Bug and Tar Remover. The metal bottle/container is ~10 0z. with yellow/white lettering printed on a black background.

Unless your going to weld-in the holes, refinish and paint, you'll need to rewax the entire area to preserve your clear coat.

 

I just lifted my wing hard as possible and it finally gave. Actually the adhesive that was left on the trunk lid, just peeled right off for me, it was tough but came off in one piece.

 

Wingless OWNZ

 

Thanks for the help Guys!

Sorry Flux But it must go! muahahaha

 

Agreed........I wouldn't want to go one track without a wing!

But, for stunna looks.........no wing looks smoooooooth.

 

Hmmm I got the wing off but I couldn't figure out how to disconnect the brake light in the spoiler...can someone help me with that? TIA

 

Huh? ITR wings don't have brake lights

 

Don't think he has a ITR.................lOL

 

Go wingless

 

just get some fishing line...say 50lb

 

I don't go to the track so i guess its coming off! Sweet car Joy Ride! what part of Tx u from?

 

gsr's have to plug 3 holes on each side, i hope your car is black. I have PY with black plugs, ewwww, they're not that bad looking

 

I'm gonna have to disagree with you Mr. Knighton. To me at least, the ITR wing is a very minor part of the car....I do realize it is functional at track speeds and all that, and when i do finally get on the track, i will be winged. BUt i just totally dislike the arguement that the 'wing gives the type r its character', there is so much more about the type r that makes it special, other than the wing, the badges, or the stickers.


rob- who is just stating his view...different strokes for different folks

 

joy-Ride how long have u had that R? That looks like Jonathan's old R, we were one of the few TX winglessR's back in the day.

nice
-will