Changing the spoiler question

GSRREP · 07-17-2005, 03:28 PM

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 · 07-17-2005, 03:58 PM

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 · 07-17-2005, 04:55 PM

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

PSYCHE-nars · 07-18-2005, 09:10 AM

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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 · 07-18-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shftat6

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

+1...

***wdb*** · 07-18-2005, 11:11 AM

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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 · 07-18-2005, 11:19 AM

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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 · 07-18-2005, 01:14 PM

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 · 07-18-2005, 01:29 PM

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

donmei · 07-18-2005, 06:37 PM

Thats it!!

07-17-2005, 03:28 PM	#1
GSRREP Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: 05 Sti Fav Mod: gt3076r Location: Beantown Posts: 423 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005	Changing the spoiler question 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?

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07-17-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
eXstasy The Next Petter Solberg Feedback Score: 6 reviews Car: 05 S2000 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 840 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004	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.

07-17-2005, 04:55 PM	#3
shftat6 Spec C Club Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 04 Focus SVT Location: Clermont, FL Posts: 1,473 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005	I still find it interesting that there is an odd amount of holes mounting the STI wing on.

07-18-2005, 01:14 PM	#8
donmei S204 Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,138 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004	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

07-18-2005, 01:29 PM	#9
Xman S204 Racer Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: Blue 2004 STi Fav Mod: 2001 2.5RS Rally car... Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, C Posts: 2,822 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2003	4) rear window third brake light (the STi won't have one after you remove the wing and you legally need one)

07-18-2005, 06:37 PM	#10
donmei S204 Racer Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: Trailer Hitch Location: CT, U.S.A. Posts: 3,138 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2004	Thats it!!