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Vivid Racing Dec 9, 2004 10:31 AM

MR Vortex Generator - Installed
 
MR Vortex Generator - Installed


Published Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 6:00 pm
by Dan Mermelstein


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Aerodynamics are alway playing a part in how cars are designed. Both in the racing world and in the lab. With the release of the Mitsubishi EVO MR, the aerodynamics have been changed with a small add on part that is available. The Vortex Generator has shark like fins that help interupt the airflow causing the wing to work harder providing more downforce. We have installed this part on a EVO VIII so you can see the process.

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EvoVIIIFL Dec 9, 2004 11:01 AM

Notice any differences?

NocturnalEVO Dec 13, 2004 09:36 AM

How do you take off the black gutter strips?

vtluu Dec 22, 2004 10:58 PM


Originally Posted by illegalakkord
How do you take off the black gutter strips?

I just grabbed the end, pried/pulled up firmly and they pop out. The install instructions say to use a "special tool" but I didn't.

The vortex generator comes with detailed installation instructions from Mitsubishi. Installation takes about 10-15 minutes if you're taking your time and being meticulous (for example, cleaning off the surface where the part will go).

The only thing I'd add is use the back edge of the roof as a positioning reference, not the weather strip clips because the latter can slide around a bit and not be in the exact same spot on both sides of the car. As the instructions say, peel back about 10cm (4") of the backing on each adhesive strip so that the ends of the backing peek out from under the vortex generator, place the part (make sure the antenna can go on, and make sure both the left and right ends are positioned at exactly the same spot on the car), press down on the ends to stick them in place and gently pull off the rest of the backing. Take your time and do it right because once it's stuck on, it's really stuck on.

Jakeg97 Dec 23, 2004 12:59 AM

check it out


https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=109340


https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=107303


:)

sleet Dec 30, 2004 11:17 PM

I don't get it? Why do you need to remove the black gutter strips?

NocturnalEVO Dec 31, 2004 06:58 AM

vtluu: thanks man, i did it the same way :)

sleet: the gutter strips need to be removed because the VG has tabs that need to get locked under the tabs of the gutter strip, to hold it in place.

sleet Dec 31, 2004 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by illegalakkord
vtluu: thanks man, i did it the same way :)

sleet: the gutter strips need to be removed because the VG has tabs that need to get locked under the tabs of the gutter strip, to hold it in place.

Oh ok so you just lift em up and slide the generator under them?

vtluu Dec 31, 2004 11:34 PM

Yup. :)

Jakeg97 Jan 1, 2005 01:39 AM

this part 'tabs' needs to fit under the gutter strip


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rkm625 Feb 3, 2005 08:50 AM

$170 is kinda expensive......

vtluu Feb 3, 2005 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by rkm625
$170 is kinda expensive......

Uh, yeah... well let us know where you can get it cheaper. :rolleyes:

k.lowe Feb 20, 2005 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by vtluu
Uh, yeah... well let us know where you can get it cheaper. :rolleyes:

theres this mr ar the dealership i can get it there for free:lol: jk

EJEvo Apr 10, 2005 04:57 PM

No offense to Vivid, but their pics are about useless for actually documenting what's involved in the install, especially with out any text discussing what the steps are. The other thread that's referenced here (https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=109340), coupled with the helpful pic that burningmoney97 posted above should be THE 'how to/install' thread for this item.

PS - watch out for those drip moulding clips; they can be a *****. I had 1 roof clip (the white ones) bust but stay on the car - the other 3 roof clips came off with the moulding. The gray clips, along the back window, all stayed on the car. Everything seemd to go bact together tight enough, tho'.

tke_413 Apr 10, 2005 05:05 PM

What could possibly be so hard about this install that someone could screw it up? You pop the black strips off, lay the VG down with 2 people (just like the pictures), press it down and pop the black strips back in place. If you've ever put ventvisors on a car...it's the same thing.


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