[GSRREP]

Hey guys ive been reading the forums for a while, just have a quick question about swapping the STi spoiler for a WRX one. Is it possible to change the STi spoiler to a wrx spoiler without changing the whole trunk lid? Are the mounting holes matched for both?

[eXstasy]

No, the STi wing is attached to the trunk though 17 holes. That's why people have opted to swap the entire trunk instead of just the wings and then filling in the holes afterwards. It is also recommended that you swap torsion bars as well if you swap trunks because of the weight differences between the STi/WRX/RS trunks.

[shftat6]

I still find it interesting that there is an odd amount of holes mounting the STI wing on.

[PSYCHE-nars]

Originally Posted by GSRREP

Hey guys ive been reading the forums for a while, just have a quick question about swapping the STi spoiler for a WRX one. Is it possible to change the STi spoiler to a wrx spoiler without changing the whole trunk lid? Are the mounting holes matched for both?

I did it. No more drilling, cause the 4 holes fits the wrx wing but you need to live with those extra holes with plasters...it works for me ..whenever the mood strikes...i can put it back.

[slow_sti]

Originally Posted by shftat6

I still find it interesting that there is an odd amount of holes mounting the STI wing on.

+1...

[wdb]

Originally Posted by shftat6

I still find it interesting that there is an odd amount of holes mounting the STI wing on.

• 12 holes for mounting bolts
• 4 holes for locating pins
• 1 hole for the brake light wiring

Does that make you feel any better?

[slow_sti]

Originally Posted by wdb

• 12 holes for mounting bolts
• 4 holes for locating pins
• 1 hole for the brake light wiring

Does that make you feel any better?

I didnt think about a hole for brake light wiring

[donmei]

gsrrep,
If you don't care about swapping back, go on NASIOC.com and offer a free swap to a person with a WRX, same year, same color who is local.

You can also try your dealer. When I bought my STi, I was thinking of switching to a WRX wing. My sales guy said he could find someone in an hour by calling his blue WRX customers.

I'd have the dealer shop do the swap. My dealer quoted me 1 hour. It involves:
1) swapping lids
2) swapping lock cylinders
3) swapping lift springs
4) and something else I can't remember.

The WRX owner was going to pay the shop charge. If you are a wrx owner and want a big wing its a great deal.

Don

p.s. in the end I decided to stay with the big wing

[Xman]

4) rear window third brake light (the STi won't have one after you remove the wing and you legally need one)

[donmei]

Thats it!!

[silverbetty]

I'm facing this dilema myself. I bought a WRX trunk, wing, and torsion bars for a great price. The trunk is from a junkyard. The gold latch is bent, actually the sheet metal it attaches to is bent, so the WRx trunk won't close. I've tried to bend it back but I don't have the right tools or know-how. A friend of mine works in a bodyshop. He said he'd look at it for me.

I may trash the trunk and use the WRX wing and bars. The holes for the wing are 3/8". I can buy nylon plugs from Lowes for the extra holes. I can paint them with touch-up paint so they would be hardly noticeable.

I figure it would be good for several reasons. I could swap wings (WRX or STi) or even go wingless with little trouble. Plus, the STi wing would be easier to store by itself. The STi wing on the trunk is akward.

Anyone considered doing or have done something like this?

/hijack

[wdb]

Originally Posted by silverbetty

I'm facing this dilema myself. I bought a WRX trunk, wing, and torsion bars for a great price. The trunk is from a junkyard. The gold latch is bent, actually the sheet metal it attaches to is bent, so the WRx trunk won't close. I've tried to bend it back but I don't have the right tools or know-how. A friend of mine works in a bodyshop. He said he'd look at it for me.

The latch can be swapped out for the one on your STi trunk, if that is the only thing that is damaged. It's pretty simple, 2 bolts and the emergency relase arm.

But if the mounting point on the trunk lid itself is bent or mangled, that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

[silverbetty]

Originally Posted by wdb

But if the mounting point on the trunk lid itself is bent or mangled, that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

It's the latter. I removed both latches, the WRX trunk and my STi trunk, they are exactly the same. It's the sheet metal it attaches to that is bent.

[GSRREP]

anyone interested in trading straight up STi trunk/spoiler for wrx trunk/spoiler in the boston area?