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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Ebay vortex generators a bad idea?

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Yo, I just got my 06 ix electric blue evo, and i want to get vortex generator cuz i love how they look on MRs. I was looking on ebay and saw some for as cheap as 30$ shipped (black, they say its ready to paint any color) and as cheap as 50$ for the carbon fiber look (says this one is also ready to paint any color). Are these ok to add to the car? i know its not the original MR vg but it wouldnt hurt to add it , or would it...

are they really ready to paint any color? (maybe one day to the color of my car)

does the double sided 3M tape damage the paint if i were to remove the vg one day?

carbon fiber or black? (cb to match the wing)

overall good deal or not?

thanks in advance for the input and opinions
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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It should be fine. I would go with a black one. You dont want ebay carbon fiber
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Old Feb 23, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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i purchased the rexspeed version... they come pre-painted... perfect fitment... and for $105 shipped... you cant beat it.... the ebay one may be 50, but after a good paint job, it'll be alot more


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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=244813
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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I usually never go to the dealer for anything
but when i bought the car i purchased the
vortex generator painted to match the RR car
and i knew it would fit no prob's. Sure i paid more but for ME
it was peice of mind
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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+1 on Rexpeed. OEM-like fitment!
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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Rexpeed, absoutely.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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I had ebay vortex generator. It came off at 140mph, wrapped around the wing and snapped in two pieces. It also scratched the crap off of my wing.
ebay generator sucks!
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 05:28 AM
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ebay vortex generator for the win. $50 to paint...easy. Or just go with rexspeed...it's gonna end up running the same.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Yes, its a bad idea. Buy the rexspeed for $100.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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i had a CF one and it was warped making it fit like ****...got the rexspeed now and its great
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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I bought mine off ebay. Bayson R was the vendon. I got the CF "look" version, $50 shipped. Its been on the car for months no issues, looks good IMO.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Installed rexpeed vortex yesterday.... it's perfect... very satisfied with product, price, service......
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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well half of you are sayin rexspeed and some are sayin ebay is ok...+50$ or save 50$ i gotta decide, i think eb vg would look sweet on eb evo
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Ebay VG 30 bux shipped fits perfect and I've been 150mph+ and it stays on. black on eb looks pretty good, don't get a CF VG, thats retarted if its fake CF, the black one is good and I've had it a year.

Last edited by W_evo8; Feb 24, 2008 at 02:58 PM.
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Best odds are for you to buy from rexspeed because there wont be any regrets, buying from ebay is not 100% Gauranttee satisfaction. I would do it right the first time so i wont have to do it the right way a second time around. Good luck
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