hey guys, i was wondering if anyone could shine some light as to what tape or adhesive to use when installing the vortex generator. I've heard that alot of them wont hold it well enough.
My other one has cracked and i cant stand walking by it everyday so i need a new one.
thanks

 

3M double sided tape.

I used heavy duty stuff I got from work the second time around.

 

The first time around the 3M didn't hold well enough?

 

It held for prob 5 years +

Then in Feb coming home from DE at about 140mph it lifted on one side and cracked in half LOL.

Scared the **** out of me as it smacked the roof

 

I'll risk the 5 years

 

The previous owner of my Evo8 used a glue gun to stick my VG to the roof.

I drove around for the longest time wondering what the hell that random roof vibration was. Needless to say, even with nothing but the antenna holding it down, it should be good for 80mph

When you use the 3M tape, Make sure any and all dirt/oil is clear from the mounting location.

 

i used loctite red double sided tape,you'll never be able to take it off one you put it on with that stuff.

 

I would just stick with the 3m double sided tape.

 

I went out to home depot got some real good stuff. Try the scotch double side outdoor tape. Holds real well. Definately worth the 4.95 but get two cause its not enough for the vortex generator

 

I can't find a write up on how to install the VG. I just got mine in the mail and can't seem to lift up the black rubber seal so the VG will sit under it.

Help??

 

3mm Heavy duty tape. Bought two rolls.

I've used it for my turbo timer too and it's the only tape that didn't melt in AZ heat.

 

nice

 

3m tape has held on mine for at least 4 years without issue. Through gas station car-washes and high speeds. It hasn't budged.

 

IF you are worried;


Theres a brand called SIKAFLEX.. automotive rated… Australian product.






its what Bodykit shops use to stick on bumper bars etc etc.

Basically what a panel beater told me in the past was that this product, once its ON… you will have a fun time if you ever wanted to remove it.

You can't heat it up and melt the glue as you would with tape….because it sets like rubber.; you have to "CUT or slice it" with a hacksaw blade or razor blade…


But i dunno if you wanna go that far.

I dunno what that bloke used the "first time round" .. but the 3M tape these days are pretty hardcore.

 

Waiting on mine to arrive as well can anyone shed some light on install at all