Wings West Rear Spat install

[PUREVIL]

Can someone tell me if I have to take off the existing rear pieces before installing the new ones? Sounds stupid I know but I need to make sure I do this right. Do I need to screw anything in? I know on the front air dam I had to screw screws into the inner wheel wells. Thanks for any help.

 

[Veleno]

You don't need to remove anything to install the rear spats, except the rear tires. You will have to screw into the inner wheel wells to hold the spats, and the rest can be held on using the double sided tape.

I would suggest you test fit before painting, and I mean make sure it fits like a glove. On mine the pointed edges would "pop" off of the car, probably from stress. I heated it up with a heat gun and formed it while still warm. When it cools it fits perfect, and after you paint it that's how it'll fit, perfect.

Take the time to make it fit right. Take pictures after you've got them on.

**forgot to mention, you need to also drill a hole big enough for water drain out. The best place to drill the hole would be the corner farthest inside on the wheel well. When it rains, or when you wash your car, water collects inside the spat, lots of water. The weight of the water can put stress on the mounting tape and over time will eventually make the spat come loose. Drill the holes and have peace of mind.

Email me if you have any other questions.

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Richard
NSXTASY

[This message has been edited by Veleno (edited 28 September 2001).]

 

[jsottile]

This is a great question!! Can you please inform us how the side skirts attach? I would appreciate it.

 

[Veleno]

The side skirts from WW replaces the OEM skirts. It is also held on by double sided tape, though in my opinion, it isn't all that strong.

If you need to know how to take off the OEM skirts, email me.

Installing the side skirts is just a matter of lining up the WW skirt to the body, and making sure you have good(strong) adhesion.

I hope that answers the question, if not let me know.

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Richard
NSXTASY

 

[PUREVIL]

OK I haven't got the sides on yet, but what do you do with the OEM door sill? Do you pics of the WW side skirt's door sill?

 

[john@johnhudakracing]

Ok- I'm in on this thread as well because I am doing mine this week. First off- screw double sided tape. If I have to custom fabricate mounting brackets I will do so but let's get some pictures going on of the prospective work area.

 

[danfrancisdo]

The side skit instructions state that you need to screw in the bottom after drilling 1/8" holes through the flanges. What flange? My kit does not have a flanges on the side skirts!
Is my kit defective?

 

[Veleno]

Wow, you got instructions? I never got that! Oh well...I'm a fast learner

The side skirts will need to be pre-fitted on the car. Make sure all the lines line up correctly. If any part of it is deformed, let it sit in the sun for a couple of hours so it can form to the right shape. If that still doesn't work, use a heat gun, just don't heat it up too much or too close.

You can bolt it upwards on the part of the skirt that sit just under the side intake openings. 1-2 screws should work, just spread them out.

On the front part of the skirt, do the same. You'll bolt it before the door, under the front fender. There's a small strip of bent metal that you can bolt onto up there. You'll have to take out the fender lining to make it easier.

Let me know if you need any more help, and good luck.


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Richard
NSXTASY