installing a '96-'98 Rear wing.......what do I use to plug existing R1 holes??
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installing a '96-'98 Rear wing.......what do I use to plug existing R1 holes??
Hey guys, just wondering if any of you have run into this problem? The bolt pattern on my new wing is different and I will be left with about 4 holes that need to be plugged. I do not intend on paying a body shop $1k to do this......so of course I don't expect this fix to be perfect. As long as it prevents rust and is not extremely noticeable I'll be happy. Any suggestions ?? Thank you.
12-05-02, 01:31 AM
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Well. ... I haven't actually brought it to a shop yet. But I would imagine that they would have to paint the whole rear hatch correct ? Someone suggested some type of rubber plugs. The holes that I would have to get plugged are (2) on each side on the far outside of the hatch.
12-05-02, 01:50 AM
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try and make friends w/ a bodyshop guy... it helps. Plugging them w/ rubber plugs or whatever will just bug the **** out of you later.... I suggest trading hatches w/ someone that has a touring. It makes things much easier.
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P.S. What color is your car... silver?
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P.S. What color is your car... silver?
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Not necessarily the whole rear hatch...just the small areas around the holes.
Er..but now that I think about it..there isn't too much room on that rear hatch.
I have seen people that have plugged the holes and used a sealant to prevent leakage, but if it's visible, it will really look kinda ghetto.
Now if that new wing covers up the plugs..then it might not matter.
Er..but now that I think about it..there isn't too much room on that rear hatch.
I have seen people that have plugged the holes and used a sealant to prevent leakage, but if it's visible, it will really look kinda ghetto.
Now if that new wing covers up the plugs..then it might not matter.
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Originally posted by wonder1and
try and make friends w/ a bodyshop guy... it helps. Plugging them w/ rubber plugs or whatever will just bug the **** out of you later.... I suggest trading hatches w/ someone that has a touring. It makes things much easier.
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Ryker
P.S. What color is your car... silver?
try and make friends w/ a bodyshop guy... it helps. Plugging them w/ rubber plugs or whatever will just bug the **** out of you later.... I suggest trading hatches w/ someone that has a touring. It makes things much easier.
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P.S. What color is your car... silver?
12-05-02, 02:35 AM
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hmm let me think about it... and it would require a drive to dallas for you if I decide to go w/ it... I kinda like the rear wiper... hmmmmmm..... do you have pics of your current hatch? I'm gonna PM you w/ my number.
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12-05-02, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by ptrhahn
Hey, i just removed the winsheild wiper on my tourer, and got a nice, low-profile plastic plug from home depot, and painted it silver, and used a little aqurium sealer on it. it fit perfectly, snapped right on, and is barely noticeable.
Hey, i just removed the winsheild wiper on my tourer, and got a nice, low-profile plastic plug from home depot, and painted it silver, and used a little aqurium sealer on it. it fit perfectly, snapped right on, and is barely noticeable.
12-05-02, 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by badass7
Archangel........thanks for the offer, but I really would like to keep my wiper.
Archangel........thanks for the offer, but I really would like to keep my wiper.
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Originally posted by ArchangelX
I'd kill for a rear wiper. I hate the fact that I don't have one. Same thing goes for my WRX. The rain just SITS there..ugh!
I'd kill for a rear wiper. I hate the fact that I don't have one. Same thing goes for my WRX. The rain just SITS there..ugh!
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Geez, you guys actually want a rear wiper, I didn't think anyone actually liked those. I hate mine, but I live in Cali, so the car never sees rain. I'd really hate it if I didn't have an R1 spoiler on the hatch, because it would stick out more, but I'm contemplating just going for the clean, no spoiler/no wiper look...
12-06-02, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Nathan Kwok
Geez, you guys actually want a rear wiper, I didn't think anyone actually liked those. I hate mine, but I live in Cali, so the car never sees rain. I'd really hate it if I didn't have an R1 spoiler on the hatch, because it would stick out more, but I'm contemplating just going for the clean, no spoiler/no wiper look...
Geez, you guys actually want a rear wiper, I didn't think anyone actually liked those. I hate mine, but I live in Cali, so the car never sees rain. I'd really hate it if I didn't have an R1 spoiler on the hatch, because it would stick out more, but I'm contemplating just going for the clean, no spoiler/no wiper look...
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