Evo 8 Shark fin?
Evo 8 Shark fin?
Hey guys,
just wondering for those out there that have an Evo VIII that didn't come with a fin and put one on which one did you find that actually fits?
I bought some cheap one from ebay, had a very hard time installing it, ended up coming off when I was on the high way and snapping my antenna base in half.
Would love to see some suggestions! Looking for a carbon fiber one!
just wondering for those out there that have an Evo VIII that didn't come with a fin and put one on which one did you find that actually fits?
I bought some cheap one from ebay, had a very hard time installing it, ended up coming off when I was on the high way and snapping my antenna base in half.
Would love to see some suggestions! Looking for a carbon fiber one!
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I agree with demon.. I’d go with rexpeed... they have great customer service and at least are a legit manufacturer. Be wary when you mount these things... you really have to mount them perfectly or else they will fly off.. also Make sure you give the adhesive at least 24-48 hours to cure in temps at least around or above 70 degrees(heated garage) I rushed installing my rexpeed cf vortex generator which didn’t fit flawlessly from the get-go. I used the supplied double sided tape and it ended up flying off on me. Broke my drip molding too. Next time I’m going to have to really take my time with that install and make sure tape is installed perfectly.... and or use a stronger adhesive that won’t damage my roof. The supplied tape from rexpeed is a black foam type double sided tape fairly thick (which is important for proper sealing)
I’m wondering if anybody knows if 3m or another company makes an adhesive that is just as thick that is stronger?) I tried 3m off the shelf best double sided tape they had and it wasn’t thick enough. Had to double stack the tape which I didn’t want to do.
I’m wondering if anybody knows if 3m or another company makes an adhesive that is just as thick that is stronger?) I tried 3m off the shelf best double sided tape they had and it wasn’t thick enough. Had to double stack the tape which I didn’t want to do.
I agree with demon.. I’d go with rexpeed... they have great customer service and at least are a legit manufacturer. Be wary when you mount these things... you really have to mount them perfectly or else they will fly off.. also Make sure you give the adhesive at least 24-48 hours to cure in temps at least around or above 70 degrees(heated garage) I rushed installing my rexpeed cf vortex generator which didn’t fit flawlessly from the get-go. I used the supplied double sided tape and it ended up flying off on me. Broke my drip molding too. Next time I’m going to have to really take my time with that install and make sure tape is installed perfectly.... and or use a stronger adhesive that won’t damage my roof. The supplied tape from rexpeed is a black foam type double sided tape fairly thick (which is important for proper sealing)
I’m wondering if anybody knows if 3m or another company makes an adhesive that is just as thick that is stronger?) I tried 3m off the shelf best double sided tape they had and it wasn’t thick enough. Had to double stack the tape which I didn’t want to do.
I’m wondering if anybody knows if 3m or another company makes an adhesive that is just as thick that is stronger?) I tried 3m off the shelf best double sided tape they had and it wasn’t thick enough. Had to double stack the tape which I didn’t want to do.
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