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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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rexpeed oem style vortex generator question

Hi guys,i just bought a raxpeed oem VG,my question is : are those 3m double side strong enough to hold the VG,i have been driven on highway everyday. thanks.

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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Wus sup man, i also have the rexpeed VG (on my 8) and to answer your question, yes it will be strong enough to withstand highway winds. As long as the installation is done properly (dry/clean surface) and the weather stripping is clamped securely into place, then you should have no worries... Rain is no problem as well, just in case you were wondering.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Wus sup man, i also have the rexpeed VG (on my 8) and to answer your question, yes it will be strong enough to withstand highway winds. As long as the installation is done properly (dry/clean surface) and the weather stripping is clamped securely into place, then you should have no worries... Rain is no problem as well, just in case you were wondering.
i think the one i bought has nothing to clamp in weather stripping, that is the problem
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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hmmm, never saw one like that. even if thats the case... 3m is some pretty strong stuff. as far as the glue unsticking, i don't see any signs of that on mines. but if you want to play it safe then go out and buy some more 3m and stick onto additional pieces underneath the VG. As long as the front is secure then you have no problems to worry about. The wind should be pressing it down not lifting it up.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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ic, i will get more 3m . thanks for reply
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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i have the OEM FQ from the UK and it is also held on by just 3M so you have nothing to worry about.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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i have the OEM FQ from the UK and it is also held on by just 3M so you have nothing to worry about.
Good to know ,thanks
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Did you buy the new style ABS plastic one? I just got that one myself and the tape seems to be sufficient
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Just dont hit 88 mph and you will be fine
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Did you buy the new style ABS plastic one? I just got that one myself and the tape seems to be sufficient
Nice,Yeah that is the one I got
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Just dont hit 88 mph and you will be fine
Ahhh, why is that?
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Ahhh, why is that?
Because it will require 1.21 gigawatts of power. More than even a vaunted "red-top" can provide.
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Because it will require 1.21 gigawatts of power. More than even a vaunted "red-top" can provide.
Haha someone got the joke
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xXEVOloverXx
Nice,Yeah that is the one I got
It's an awesome piece! It's the only one that got the angles correct to flow the air under the spoiler. All the other ones have straight fins are more for just for looks with the exception of the FQ400 VG, but I bet you this ABS is lighter!
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