Is my STi wing legit?

[Shiux]

I just picked up a used 2006 STi wing on the cheap, so I figure it's fake even though the guy claimed it was OEM.

Does anyone have any pic comparisons, or serial numbers or something I can look at?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachmentaspx1.jpg

[RCKSTR]

can you post up a pic of the underside? so we can see the mounting points... is it primer or painted allready?

[Shiux]

It's painted, but it doesn't look like an OEM white.

The whole wing is essentially 3 pieces (top wing, bottom wing, LED light) I noticed on some STi pictures that they are 4 pieces (top wing, bottom wing, LED light, little piece under light)

[Shiux]

See the piece under the light?

http://www.mysubie.com/user_images/v1/galleries/555/v1_galleries_555_4f01757470_594_1024.jpg

mine is just a solid piece:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachmentaspx3-1.jpg

The shape of the space the LED light goes into is totally different too when you compare them. But idk if it has something to do with what version it is, or region it came from.

and here is the underside:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachmentaspx2-1.jpg

I'm okay if it's a fake because of the price I paid, but it seems too well put together to be some ebay knock off.

Supposedly it came off of a stock 2006 Canadian Sti.

[RCKSTR]

looks like a fake to me man, the stock sti spoiler has 17 mounting points (studs and plastic clips)

but that does look like a good replica :up:

[squeethebee]

Yeah, not enough mounting points, but it looks pretty high quality. Also, STi wings on bug eyes FTW!

ed

[Snowman87]

Yea, I don't think it's a legit OEM wing but that is really a solid replica.

[Shiux]

I think 10 mounting points on this wing are enough for me! thanks guys. =]

[tylerq219]

look under the top wing part, see if its adjustable. (long strip with bolts)

[Shiux]

I don't know what you mean by adjustable? I'm 99% sure it's a fake because of the lower amount of mounting bolts.

[Hero]

yup - an aftermarket - does not have the mounting strip for optional splitters :cool:

[Doctor Murdock2]

Fake or real, it looks to be pretty good quality in the pics, no one will ever notice!

[RCKSTR]

Fake or real, it looks to be pretty good quality in the pics, no one will ever notice!


Thats what I was thinking :up: just make sure you seal the spoiler to the trunk really well, don't want any leaks :cool:

[Pulski]

Only you will know.






....and the rest of NES. :lol:

[Nate8409]

By using the word "legit" in the thread title I can not help.

[Shiux]

Good thing we came to a conclusion without you then, huh?

http://definitiveridingapparel.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/2-Legit-460x436.jpg

[im_so_blue]

well its always better to ask someone who might know vs doing extensive searching yourself... Quicker and easier.

[Shiux]

In closing, Thanks everyone who contributed something!

=]

[squeethebee]

Can't we all play nice? If not, I will just make you all play nice:lol:

So when is this wing going on?

ed

[Shiux]

I actually started measuring it today. Gotta wait for paint though. Red car + White wing = the new carbon fiber though right? =P

[squeethebee]

OMG, your car is so clean, don't put it on till its painted!!!

ed

[Shiux]

Took off the WRX wing, put the "STi" wing on (without the studs obviously)

Car looks like crap because I haven't washed it, damn neighbors cat keeps walking on it with its muddy paws. I'm about to leave some coolant outside in a dish... =O

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachment-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachment2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachment4.jpg
I have a $600 camera in my upstairs office, and yet I take cell pics. =P Fits like a glove though!

[Shiux]

oh yea and I took the tint off of my tail lights. Between the BOV, Exhaust and soon to be wing, I don't need any more obvious reasons to get pulled over!

Before:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/bluekizzo/GetAttachment3.jpg

[LostinMaine]

lookin good:up:

[Shiux]

Woke up today to scratches all over my car. Neighbors cat is literally tearing apart my car...

actions are being taken...oh yes... actions.

[squeethebee]

Pellet gun actions...

Look like it fits very well, even though it's fake!

Did you say you lived on parkway?

ed

[Big-E]

Question: how many studs hold this replica STi wing onto the trunk? From the picture you supplied it looks like this wing mounts onto a WRX trunk and reuses the existing holes.

FWIW, the bottom may very well be a replica so that it can be mounted onto a WRX trunk w/o any additional holes being drilled, but I wonder if the top-half is OEM?

Also, when you do mount it consider purchasing some single-sided foam-tape, called 'closed cell foam tape'. Put some onto the underside of the base so that when its finally mounted that when it does flex a little here and there that it does not squeak, rattle, or damage the paint on either the trunk itself or the wing (even if you don't see it).

Looks good and hope to see new pics of the wing painted and mounted on the car. :)

[Shiux]

It actually has like 14 spots for studs, but they are removable (like head studs) I only plan on using 10 as that is how many were on it when I received it.

So it could actually mount to the exact same holes as OEM STi, or you could remove all but the 4 the WRX uses. I'd be afraid of it flying off though. There has to be a reason OEM uses so many more. Plus, the OEM wing (atleast mine) has those braided steel lines that bolt it to the trunk. This doesn't.

It has really new condition foam "gaskets" on it to keep it from damaging/squeaking, but I might replace them before install.

EDIT* yea I live on Parkway (bottom of poet seat tower)

[squeethebee]

Haha, I know where it is, I live on Spring Terrace!

ed

[Shiux]

lol you live like... 100 feet from me? haha

[squeethebee]

Well, number 7, so the complete opposite end of the street. Maybe 200 yards away? :lol:

ed

[Nate8409]

You want some spare stuff for mounting the spoiler you can have it. I have my 2006 spoiler still in my shed. It has most of the bolts and clips you need to mount the spoiler. I also have an STI rear parcel shelf if you are interested so you can get rid of your third brake light.

[squeethebee]

Do the parcel shelf at least, I hate when cars have 4 brake lights, haha!

ed