I just got my TRD Replica wing, IS it suppose to be like this? *pix* Options

[My2Celi]

I just got my TRD replica wing from ebay...damnit and it seems to have cracks here and there. also if you look at the bondo work u can see pot holes around. It's not suppose to be like that is it? i know i can fix it. Wicked bodies sell replicas too but i found one on ebay cheaper. How good is wicked bodies replicas, has anyone bought from them? Anywyas it looks like ****.











This post has been edited by My2Celi: Sep 20, 2006 - 7:00 PM

[Culpable04]

I don't remeber seeing those lines on manny's TRD wing, probably yours have better aerodinamics, J/K

which seller did you get it from ?
was it insured ?

This post has been edited by Culpable04: Sep 20, 2006 - 7:07 PM

[MaskedMan]

omg.. thats a lot of cracks. . it's not that hard to fix, but.. when you buy something new, it's not supposed too look like that

[coldbluesteel]

Improper curing process... That sucks. You can fill the seams but more may show up other places.

[amysmojo]

I cant believe they mailed it to you like that, or did that happen during shipping?

[My2Celi]

iono what happen. but im not happy. is the wing suppose to screw on the sides or what? i dont get how to put it together. i bought it from bush4car.

This post has been edited by My2Celi: Sep 21, 2006 - 2:43 AM

[block]

that's crap. send it back and get a FULL REFUND! if its new, its not supposed to look like that...damn. even if you bondo or whatever, it'll come back..or rust..or something bad will happen.

[My2Celi]

How do i mount it on each other? do i just try to do the best i can to get it align right?

[elvasoshexai]

mine wasn't like that either

[azian_advanced]

ouch.. looks like you'll have to do some modifications to have that installed and repaired. i wonder how chrisc's are like compared to those.

[coldbluesteel]

On the top part I can kinda see the impressions of two holes you would need to drill those out and the fastners on the center part of the wing go thru and tighten down under the the little removable panel. If you need to see what's it's supposed to look like I can email you pics, cause I STILL dont know how to post them here.

PS I would send it back because that is very poor quality!

This post has been edited by coldbluesteel: Sep 20, 2006 - 9:26 PM

[Batman722]

ouch.. looks like you'll have to do some modifications to have that installed and repaired. i wonder how chrisc's are like compared to those.

I have seen chrisc's on Manny's car. From what I understand, the slant of the wing is adjustable from the side.

that replica, sorry to say, sucks.

[My2Celi]

ouch.. looks like you'll have to do some modifications to have that installed and repaired. i wonder how chrisc's are like compared to those.

I have seen chrisc's on Manny's car. From what I understand, the slant of the wing is adjustable from the side.

that replica, sorry to say, sucks.

it does . hey batman do u know if chris still makes them.

[Batman722]

I think he still does. I've seen him selling them on ebay not too long ago.

[My2Celi]

do i have to drill my own hole at the bottom? man i got a headache i dont ever have luck with ebay.

[TomPoz]

From the pictures I have to say that chrisc replicas are way better, even though they're not perfect.

As I see it:
- you need to drill holes at the bottom of the post and where center part meets the posts,
- when you open the flaps on the posts there should be piece of metal which depending on how you place it allows you to put the center piece reclining, flat or declining (I recommend flat), you should be able to figure out how to place them
- do not drive faster than 40 mph with this thing mounted!!!

[ExSane]

ChrisC hasn't been selling much lately. His eBay username is hediko98. I bought a TRD wing from him a long time ago even before I knew about this website. He sent me a replica that didn't even fit right. So, I sent it back to him for refund. IMO his wings are expensive becuz I bought it from him for 350 total. Usually the TRD wing goes around 250 and another 50 for shipping. KGS Engineering selling theirs for 212.50 plus 79.99 for shipping to the USA. And Andy's Auto Sport sells theirs for 250.00 and I don't know about shipping but satisfaction is garenteed.

This post has been edited by ExSane: Sep 21, 2006 - 9:01 AM

[My2Celi]

From the pictures I have to say that chrisc replicas are way better, even though they're not perfect.

As I see it:
- you need to drill holes at the bottom of the post and where center part meets the posts,
- when you open the flaps on the posts there should be piece of metal which depending on how you place it allows you to put the center piece reclining, flat or declining (I recommend flat), you should be able to figure out how to place them
- do not drive faster than 40 mph with this thing mounted!!!

so can i just bondo the hole thing to make it stronger? i cant give up ima make it happen. or maybe not. cuz Wicked Body also sellsa replica too. anyone got it from them?

This post has been edited by My2Celi: Sep 21, 2006 - 1:56 PM

[creis]

so can i just bondo the hole thing to make it stronger?

NO!!!

I would cut and fiberglass basicly remake the whole thing to ensure its all fixed however, you can just bondo in the holes/cracks, it is not a garentee. it could later on crack (bondo cracks easy if its think) I would try and return it or find a friend/shop localy to fix it compleatly, and its not even put together or like had mounts to put it to gether, return it for a good one if you can else exsplore your options.

[block]

i say get your money back and buy from somewhere else.