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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Left a message with a manager at South Holland Mitsubishi in Illinois. I will report back when (if) he returns my call.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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This is al long shot, but I would love to have the carbon sides
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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I'll believe it when I see it in writing
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Mine got stolen off my Evo. Body shop got a 8 month backorder quote from Mitsu...
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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sorry for goin off-topic, but how long is the warranty for the evo in the states?
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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hmm...mine is supposed to get replaced in a month. i thought i was getting the 8 spoiler. i'll just keep mine and paint over the cf if i end up getting the plastic one.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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mine was starting to get kinda bad so I just sanded down the sides, prepped the entire wing for clear, and took it to a body shop to get the entire wing resprayed w/ 6 coats of clear

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ries
mine was starting to get kinda bad so I just sanded down the sides, prepped the entire wing for clear, and took it to a body shop to get the entire wing resprayed w/ 6 coats of clear

How did you go about doing something like that? I don’t really feel like waiting that long to get my new spoiler, and not a "crappy" half plastic one. Was it worth sanding it yourself or would you ever recommend just taking it to a body shop? I don’t mean to hijack this thread but maybe these questions will bring a few more options then relying on mitsu for anything.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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I thought about re-sanding and re-clear the wing. But mine is peeling so badly that it went down to the weave of the CF. So not sure if it's still saveable?
Also thinking of painting the wing either black for the horizontal section or body color for the whole thing.
Then it will for sure go down in value when I want to sell it.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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Called South Holland Mitsubishi in Illinois and gave them my VIN. There is a recall for the radiator fan controller and a recall to replace the info sticker inside of the drivers door. The guy said no recall and no even a TSB for the spoiler. He services 6-8 Evos and he hasn't heard or seen anything regarding wing replacement. He also did not hear of the Brembo replacement.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by racerhead2
I thought about re-sanding and re-clear the wing. But mine is peeling so badly that it went down to the weave of the CF. So not sure if it's still saveable?
Also thinking of painting the wing either black for the horizontal section or body color for the whole thing.
Then it will for sure go down in value when I want to sell it.

Are you sure its all the way down to the weave? Its probably down to the resin in which case its still salvageable. either take it to a body shop to prep and paint or prep it yourself, its super simple.

I think color matching the wing or painting the center section black just wouldnt look right, my .02c
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by xphillipjrx
Called South Holland Mitsubishi in Illinois and gave them my VIN. There is a recall for the radiator fan controller and a recall to replace the info sticker inside of the drivers door. The guy said no recall and no even a TSB for the spoiler. He services 6-8 Evos and he hasn't heard or seen anything regarding wing replacement. He also did not hear of the Brembo replacement.
Brought mine to HB Mitsubishi here in S.Cal and that is what they told me. Mine is on order but like someone said, not sure when they will be coming in.

And there are no replacement for the peeling of the Brembos

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 10:58 AM
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It's past the clear and the CF weave is showing and turning yellow. So it's probably down to the weave itself. The discoloration, not sure if they can fix that?
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Mine was turning yellowish even before the clear disappeared.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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That is the resin turning yellow which means it is not down to the weave yet.
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