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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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How-To: VG Install..

heres another easy How-To on installing a Vortex Generator.. i personally used the Rexspeed version..

ok pop the trunk.. and start by removing the weather stripping.. be very careful not to bend it.. you only need to unclip it as far as where the VG will go.. remove any and all debris.. grab some paper towels and i used windex.. it degreases all surfaces pretty well.. and wipe/scrub the roof right where the VG goes.. then wipe down the inside of the VG as well.. allow about 5 minutes to ensure the surface is dry.. apply the antennae clip.. be advised it may rust.. rust proof paint is suggested.. apply the 3M tape in the same shape/pattern as recommended by Rexspeed himself.. rub the 3M tape down real well to ensure it is glued onto the VG.. at this point i removed all the extra film from the 3M tape.. i had my wife place the VG under the weather stripping on her side while maintaining it elevated so the tape wouldnt catch.. i had her align the VG with the backglass moulding and set it down.. once it was under both sides of the weather stripping and aligned on the backglass moulding your DONE.. continue to rub the VG down right where the 3M tape is placed..







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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Got mine today will do it Cant wait
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Very nice write-up. Short and to the point.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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its the easiest mod ever lol... just like you said.. 3m tape and slap it on.. 1 thing u have to be carefull is that your anteanna stump and the vortex anteanna mount are as close together as possible... if not, your anteanna WONT reach and you will be VERY pissed if you have to take 2sided tape off your car
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Are these more of a looks mod or do they actually have any benefit? I have heard that on th Evos there is some benefit, but my understanding is that it doesn't show up unless you care going over 100 MPG.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by radicaledward
Are these more of a looks mod or do they actually have any benefit? I have heard that on th Evos there is some benefit, but my understanding is that it doesn't show up unless you care going over 100 MPG.


yeah correct u have to be going over 100 but still looks better though.

and yeah takes like a minute and a half to install.
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by radicaledward
Are these more of a looks mod or do they actually have any benefit? I have heard that on th Evos there is some benefit, but my understanding is that it doesn't show up unless you care going over 100 MPG.
Did you mean 100MPH, im sure you did. I wish my car went 100MPG, can go on a tank for weeks!!!
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Btw heres mine thanks to cadiluva for showing us how.

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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Kid Lancer 7
1 thing u have to be carefull is that your anteanna stump and the vortex anteanna mount are as close together as possible... if not, your anteanna WONT reach and you will be VERY pissed if you have to take 2sided tape off your car
seems like you know from experience dave
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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by manny_fresh
Did you mean 100MPH, im sure you did. I wish my car went 100MPG, can go on a tank for weeks!!!
Yeah, I meant MPH, although I do agree, it would be nice if our cars when 100MPG.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by imajinmyfx
seems like you know from experience dave
yup
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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wussup fellas.. im glad this How-To was useful.. i was kinda doubtful might self when i first recieved the VG.. so this woulda helped me out as well..
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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I'm not gonna worry about mine right now! I'm just gonna let the bodyshop guys put it on after the new paint job!
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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this install is easier then putting new lug nuts on. hahaha. Took me and a friend 2 minutes to do.
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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Well damn I didn't know those weather strips came up I just forced the VG under the strip...
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