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How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:49 pm
by shadowarrior
So, when I removed the stock wing from the stock boot, it had three screw slots on the left and right while two in the middle where it held the stock wing.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7b6avos8yzeamkw/1.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bjy7iowox6l4r6q/2.jpg
When I tried to place the Core Sports wing, none of it's screw slots aligned with the boot. Also, I think it sat a bit odd...like half way over the boot sides...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0e2p8elt8ur8yyp/3.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tusxpp5d0wt0yhi/4.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/be92h1f8tcddroy/5.jpg
I have a cover which sits underneath the wing:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1wkihm7xpwkki ... .44.14.jpg
I am guessing it's only purpose is to cover the middle screw slots and give it a more uniform look?
What am I doing wrong? :\
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:09 pm
by Taz
Doesn't look like your doing anything wrong - it sits where it sits and by the look of the lip that overhangs the boot that's where its meant to go.
Just plug up the other holes and drill new ones into the boot??
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:14 pm
by Daniel2019
Yeah I'm fairly sure you need different mounting points.
Best to get a panel shop to do it for you though

Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:03 pm
by shadowarrior
Damn!

Yeah might get a quote from someone to fit it for me... or pick up the boot from Sahin which the wing was fixed on, and re paint it and fit that on mine.
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:05 pm
by dstocks
pick up the boot from Sahin which the wing was fixed on, and re paint it and fit that on mine
This is your best option.....
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:11 pm
by Daniel2019
shadowarrior wrote:or pick up the boot from Sahin which the wing was fixed on, and re paint it and fit that on mine.
This ^^
Also means you dont drill into your boot and will allow you to have a spare if you ever want to swap bac or tinker with the old boot/wing.
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:16 pm
by shadowarrior
Thanks.

Yeah that's the best option I think.
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:43 pm
by Sahin
I said to do this before you tried taking it off lol
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 10:46 pm
by shadowarrior
Sahin wrote:I said to do this before you tried taking it off lol
I know...but my new paint looked so pretty

Well...at least now we know how to take off a Core Sports wing and that gluey stuff...they are gonna get a nice coat of paint matching the rest of the car's body

Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 6:24 am
by Bennoz
Shadowarrior used 'tightarse'
It is not very effective.

Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:02 am
by shadowarrior
Bennoz wrote:Shadowarrior used 'tightarse'
It is not very effective.


Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2012 2:12 pm
by aza013
All you need is strong double sided tape, drill, a nutsert gun and some good bolts

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Or the cheap way liquid nails

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Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:19 am
by shadowarrior
So I glued the fiber glass cover (pic below) on top of the boot with Sikaflex 227 black. Any idea how long does it take to cure/dry?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1wkihm7xpwkki ... .44.14.jpg
I have made washer nuts and fixed them on the wing and the base (on two sides) which has made the wing really firm. Took me good 45mins to take out the rattling nuts from inside the wing.
Going to grab some thinner and do a touch up paint job for now, till I spray paint the whole boot and wing later.
Edit: Also, was Sikaflex 227 black a good choice to glue that fiberglass cover to the metal boot? Or will water (rain) spoil the adhesive and it will come off in some time?
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:28 pm
by JOA81
shadowarrior wrote:Also, was Sikaflex 227 black a good choice to glue that fiberglass cover to the metal boot? Or will water (rain) spoil the adhesive and it will come off in some time?
I pretty much have that stuff holding my whole body kit on to my Celica plus some screws
It's waterproof and sets as hard as rock so you should be fine
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:21 pm
by shadowarrior
Nice

How long did you let it out to cure the bondings?
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:26 pm
by silverGPX
Heat does make it want to flex..
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:30 pm
by JOA81
It should be fine after 24 hours or so
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:28 pm
by phunkydude
my ex core sports wing is held by "C" clips.... 2 on each sides
if you flip to the back of your wing, you'll see 2 notches on each side? that's where the C clips held it in onto your boot'
Re: How to install the Core Sports wing?
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:53 pm
by shadowarrior
phunkydude wrote:my ex core sports wing is held by "C" clips.... 2 on each sides
if you flip to the back of your wing, you'll see 2 notches on each side? that's where the C clips held it in onto your boot'
hmmm.. I'll post some pictures to show where I am with the wing now.