This is why you need to be careful with replicas..My spoiler flew off!!!

Andrew · 12-12-2001, 01:23 AM

I dont know how, or what happened. but i got in my car, looked in my rear view mirror (which is somewhat blocked by my REPLICA 22b rear bumper) and backed up. i drive around tuning my car....start to head on back home....i look in my rear view bumper when im almost home and notice something very odd....i have a full view of everything...MY SPOILER IS GONE!!!! I traced my tracks and didnt find it. I hope to god no one got hurt. I seriously doubt anyone did....since i didnt see any accidents when i was tracing my steps.

but let this be a lesson to you guys, go check your spoilers right now and make sure all the bolts are on tight and please dont buy cheap replicas looking for a good deal. just for referrence, the bolts were in my trunk (which means the fiberglass let go) and the spoiler was bought from CTC Motorsports over a year ago.

im not buying another replica part for the rest of my life. can someone please direct me to a real RB5 wing.

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joe z · 12-12-2001, 01:28 AM

you'll probily find it on the back of a honda someday hehee

PaulRex · 12-12-2001, 01:36 AM

Wow the fiberglass broke huh!? - that sux, will you get some kind of refund for that? or is there a warranty?

Hyperdash · 12-12-2001, 01:57 AM

that totally sucks, imagine if you had the STi carbon fiber wing for the wrx and it flew off....

not to make fun of your situation....but if i was driving around and saw some guy's spoiler fly off id probably laugh...

Andrew · 12-12-2001, 01:57 AM

id laugh too...i just hope no one was close to being behind me when it flew.

Hyperdash · 12-12-2001, 02:00 AM

they most likely would have chased you down if you it hit someone

JZ oo7 · 12-12-2001, 02:23 AM

even if it did hit someone, andrew could've gotten away. no one can catch up to his TC RS.

the whole spoiler flew off or just the top section andrew? gee....that sucks

jz

Andrew · 12-12-2001, 02:24 AM

whole thing. im going syms or rb5 now.

kaibu822 · 12-12-2001, 03:52 AM

are you sure it was not stolen or anything...?

subarumantoo · 12-12-2001, 08:26 AM

Did the spoiler "rip" itself out? Is there damage to your deck lid? Or did the bolts just come loose? Did you find the bolts in your trunk?

SubEd · 12-12-2001, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Andrew
just for referrence, the bolts were in my trunk (which means the fiberglass let go)

I tend not to read very carefully, either.

SubyObsessive · 12-12-2001, 09:53 AM

so i am guessin u didnt find it?

that really sucks, but maybe it was a defected one so take that into consideration...

btw, if i saw that i would laugh really hard too

Silver Sube 01 · 12-12-2001, 10:20 AM

Yeah, I'd laugh too if I saw that. But then, I'd wait a few minutes to see if you noticed and then I'd go pick it up and throw it in my trunk. I'd then take it to work and fix it, since fiberglass repair is what I do, repaint it, and I'd be sporting it.
I can just see it now. A Civic Hatchback with a 22B wing on top wanting to race you at a stop light.

-=C=- · 12-12-2001, 10:26 AM

hehe...ms paint rulz....

ImprezedRS · 12-12-2001, 10:34 AM

Someone stole my sock spoiler off my car right after I bought it and a couple of months ago I swear I saw it on a 90 something thunderbird.

garface · 12-12-2001, 10:46 AM

Well, ummmm, I'm selling a SYMS "replica" wing.

I guess you don't want it because it's a replica. Seems like it's really really strong though. Oh well.

12-12-2001, 11:10 AM

Wait, a minute. If your bolts were in the trunk. That means that the bolts vibrated out. which means one should tighten the bolts from time to time. Now, if the fiberglass was faulty, then you should have the bolts still attached to the trunk lid and the fiberglass piece with the nut in it should have been sitting on your trunk. It the complete wing is missing that means that there was a loose nut under the lid. To me it seems that the bolts may have came loose. Just need to check the bolts or use lock tight on the bolts.

WRXard

Marc Sawaya · 12-12-2001, 11:59 AM

I'm selling a SYMS replica wing too, brand new, in case you're interested.

Drift Freak · 12-12-2001, 12:12 PM

I know Mike at SPD tuning has RB5 wings(real C.F.) for like $750.
-Chris

Andrew · 12-12-2001, 03:09 PM

guys i went along the road today since its day time and i figured id find SOMETHING....well i did...i didnt want to stop to pick it up becuase of the traffic but i saw it in the center median out of harms way...it was ugly...i think it went from a 4 piece spoiler into a 10 piece

it was all ripped apart.

the bolts are stuck in my trunk lid as well. it may NOT have been the spoilers fault but MY fault for neglecting to check the bolts every month or so. its near construction so i think i hit a pothole and it lifted a bit and caught wind and just took off.

Dan_E · 12-12-2001, 03:52 PM

Funny....I thought they were for downforce and wouldn't fly away

Sorry to hear about it Andrew...I too am a big fan of the RB5 wing...too damn much $$$ though. I guess I'll just keep nagging Randy to sell me his!

Andrew · 12-12-2001, 05:09 PM

i couldnt get in contact with anyone with an RB5 wing so i said screw it and ordered a genuine SYMS wing, especially since i plan on someday sticking on a SYMS body kit...anyways just make sure your bolts are on tight guys. check them every month.

andrew

Evaider · 12-12-2001, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ImprezedRS
Someone stole my sock spoiler off my car right after I bought it and a couple of months ago I swear I saw it on a 90 something thunderbird.

Question....

How do you steel a spoiler?? Did the person like rip the thing off the car? Or did he manage to pick his way into the trunk and unbolt it? Seems like an awful lot of work for a spoiler thats only worth $250 and would look like **** on any other car.

MagicMT · 12-13-2001, 12:09 AM

Whoa!

How many monthes have you had it? I need to check mine now... I've had my Erebuni v5 replica since Feb with no problems. Roads here are pretty crappy too.

Mike

Andrew · 12-13-2001, 12:13 AM

iva had mine for a long time. over a year.

12-12-2001, 01:23 AM	#1
Andrew Scooby Specialist Member#: 1170 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2005 STi White	This is why you need to be careful with replicas..My spoiler flew off!!! I dont know how, or what happened. but i got in my car, looked in my rear view mirror (which is somewhat blocked by my REPLICA 22b rear bumper) and backed up. i drive around tuning my car....start to head on back home....i look in my rear view bumper when im almost home and notice something very odd....i have a full view of everything...MY SPOILER IS GONE!!!! I traced my tracks and didnt find it. I hope to god no one got hurt. I seriously doubt anyone did....since i didnt see any accidents when i was tracing my steps. but let this be a lesson to you guys, go check your spoilers right now and make sure all the bolts are on tight and please dont buy cheap replicas looking for a good deal. just for referrence, the bolts were in my trunk (which means the fiberglass let go) and the spoiler was bought from CTC Motorsports over a year ago. im not buying another replica part for the rest of my life. can someone please direct me to a real RB5 wing. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

12-12-2001, 10:26 AM	#14
-=C=- Scooby Specialist Member#: 7719 Join Date: Jun 2001 Vehicle: 99 F-150 crew cab with illegals in bed	are you sure a honda doesn't have it? hehe...ms paint rulz....

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12-12-2001, 01:28 AM	#2
joe z Scooby Specialist Member#: 599 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Manchvegas Vehicle: 2007 Impreza Sti UGM	you'll probily find it on the back of a honda someday hehee

12-12-2001, 01:36 AM	#3
PaulRex Scooby Guru Member#: 12454 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Vermont Vehicle: 10 Toyota Taco K8 SV650SF	Wow the fiberglass broke huh!? - that sux, will you get some kind of refund for that? or is there a warranty?

12-12-2001, 01:57 AM	#4
Hyperdash Scooby Newbie Member#: 8577 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: socal Vehicle: 2002 wRx wHiTe OnE AsPiRiNg I-cLuB RyCeBoI	that totally sucks, imagine if you had the STi carbon fiber wing for the wrx and it flew off.... not to make fun of your situation....but if i was driving around and saw some guy's spoiler fly off id probably laugh...

12-12-2001, 02:00 AM	#6
Hyperdash Scooby Newbie Member#: 8577 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: socal Vehicle: 2002 wRx wHiTe OnE AsPiRiNg I-cLuB RyCeBoI	they most likely would have chased you down if you it hit someone

12-12-2001, 02:23 AM	#7
JZ oo7 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2032 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Francisco, CA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl	even if it did hit someone, andrew could've gotten away. no one can catch up to his TC RS. the whole spoiler flew off or just the top section andrew? gee....that sucks jz

12-12-2001, 02:24 AM	#8
Andrew Scooby Specialist Member#: 1170 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2005 STi White	whole thing. im going syms or rb5 now.

12-12-2001, 03:52 AM	#9
kaibu822 Scooby Newbie Member#: 12580 Join Date: Nov 2001 Vehicle: 2002 WRX Black	are you sure it was not stolen or anything...?

12-12-2001, 08:26 AM	#10
subarumantoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 3257 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 2000 ImprezaRS Blue Ridge Pearl	Did the spoiler "rip" itself out? Is there damage to your deck lid? Or did the bolts just come loose? Did you find the bolts in your trunk?

12-12-2001, 09:53 AM	#12
SubyObsessive Scooby Specialist Member#: 8905 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Vehicle: 13 WRX WRB	so i am guessin u didnt find it? that really sucks, but maybe it was a defected one so take that into consideration... btw, if i saw that i would laugh really hard too

12-12-2001, 10:20 AM	#13
Silver Sube 01 Scooby Specialist Member#: 6161 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norfolk, VA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS STM 127.5 whp 131.5 ft/lb	Yeah, I'd laugh too if I saw that. But then, I'd wait a few minutes to see if you noticed and then I'd go pick it up and throw it in my trunk. I'd then take it to work and fix it, since fiberglass repair is what I do, repaint it, and I'd be sporting it. I can just see it now. A Civic Hatchback with a 22B wing on top wanting to race you at a stop light.

12-12-2001, 10:34 AM	#15
ImprezedRS Scooby Specialist Member#: 2771 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z4 Blue	Someone stole my sock spoiler off my car right after I bought it and a couple of months ago I swear I saw it on a 90 something thunderbird.

12-12-2001, 10:46 AM	#16
garface Scooby Guru Member#: 1581 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: yonkers, ny Vehicle: MY00 RS/STi7 MY01 RS Both Silverthorne	Well, ummmm, I'm selling a SYMS "replica" wing. I guess you don't want it because it's a replica. Seems like it's really really strong though. Oh well.

12-12-2001, 11:10 AM	#17
WRXard Guest Member#:	Wait, a minute. If your bolts were in the trunk. That means that the bolts vibrated out. which means one should tighten the bolts from time to time. Now, if the fiberglass was faulty, then you should have the bolts still attached to the trunk lid and the fiberglass piece with the nut in it should have been sitting on your trunk. It the complete wing is missing that means that there was a loose nut under the lid. To me it seems that the bolts may have came loose. Just need to check the bolts or use lock tight on the bolts. WRXard

12-12-2001, 11:59 AM	#18
Marc Sawaya Scooby Specialist Member#: 3539 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: MY00 BRP GM6 5MT Out There Somewhere	I'm selling a SYMS replica wing too, brand new, in case you're interested.

12-12-2001, 12:12 PM	#19
Drift Freak Scooby Newbie Member#: 6447 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Falls Church, Va. USA Vehicle: 2001 Impreza RS Black	I know Mike at SPD tuning has RB5 wings(real C.F.) for like $750. -Chris

12-12-2001, 03:09 PM	#20
Andrew Scooby Specialist Member#: 1170 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2005 STi White	guys i went along the road today since its day time and i figured id find SOMETHING....well i did...i didnt want to stop to pick it up becuase of the traffic but i saw it in the center median out of harms way...it was ugly...i think it went from a 4 piece spoiler into a 10 piece it was all ripped apart. the bolts are stuck in my trunk lid as well. it may NOT have been the spoilers fault but MY fault for neglecting to check the bolts every month or so. its near construction so i think i hit a pothole and it lifted a bit and caught wind and just took off.

12-12-2001, 03:52 PM	#21
Dan_E Scooby Specialist Member#: 673 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Son Josei Vehicle: 1999 2.5RS-T <RIP> 2000 RS-TURBO'D	Funny....I thought they were for downforce and wouldn't fly away Sorry to hear about it Andrew...I too am a big fan of the RB5 wing...too damn much $$$ though. I guess I'll just keep nagging Randy to sell me his!

12-12-2001, 05:09 PM	#22
Andrew Scooby Specialist Member#: 1170 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2005 STi White	i couldnt get in contact with anyone with an RB5 wing so i said screw it and ordered a genuine SYMS wing, especially since i plan on someday sticking on a SYMS body kit...anyways just make sure your bolts are on tight guys. check them every month. andrew

12-13-2001, 12:09 AM	#24
MagicMT Scooby Specialist Member#: 4042 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: CA Vehicle: 2001 Magic Mobile Old School Style	Whoa! How many monthes have you had it? I need to check mine now... I've had my Erebuni v5 replica since Feb with no problems. Roads here are pretty crappy too. Mike

12-13-2001, 12:13 AM	#25
Andrew Scooby Specialist Member#: 1170 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Jose, CA Vehicle: 2005 STi White	iva had mine for a long time. over a year.