Carbon Mugen Style Wing Install...

[ep3grrly]

I just got my wing in from showstoppers, it wasnt cut like they said it would be
But thats ok because I called them up and they were more than happy to describe the cutting process to me, very impressed with their service and the quality of the wing.
Anyways heres some garbage pictures and some tips so the rest of you can attempt the wing install. Enjoy!
Its really not that difficult so dont worry about taking a dremel to that brand new shiny wing!

Tools:
Pliers
10mm socket with extension
Dremel with plenty of cutting blades (I broke 3 or 4)

Factory wing...(GROSS!!)
Pictures are kind of dark because it was rainy and around dinner time, the important cut pictures came out nice though.


Open up the hatch, and remove the 3rd brake light cover, just grab it and yank it off. Undo the 2 10mm bolts holding in the 3rd brake light and disconnect the plug to the light. Cast the light aside for now.



You now have access to all the bolts holding on the spoiler, remove all of them. That wing is still attached pretty well though!
Take the pliers and squeeze the two plastic retaining clips, as you squeeze give them a push so they pop out. After the clips are popped through, and all the bolts are gone, that wing is still very secure. Just grab an end and yank it off, theres industrial strength velcro on each end of the wing.

Spoilerless...


"Mugen" wing

Comparison


OK now for the tough part, if you do a test fit you can clearly see the long rib that must be cut out for the wing to rest properly on the US EP3. I used a dremel with the standard cutting tool on the highest speed. It cuts through the fiberglass like butter. Its hard to describe where you cut but hopefully the pictures can do most of the explaining.
From the mouting location by the roof, you cut straight through the rib to maintain the straight edge. Then cut along the base of the rib (Following the countours of the rib) Cut around the base of the extra bolt moutning location following to the outer edge of the rib.Then continiue about halfway down the rib side on the edge that faces towards the outside of the car, all the way back to the original cut.
Pics...



Repeat for the other side and do a test fit. I just put in two bolts. Open the hatch half way and look along the glass, it is very important that no part of the spoiler touch the glass. If it does just shave off your cuts with the dremel. If any part touches the glass, when you go to tighten the bolts you can stress the spoiler and crack it. When you're satisifed with the fitment apply the rubber gromets to the mouting holes on the spoiler.
Remount the spoiler, throw those bolts back in, reinstall the brake light and cover and enjoy your new wing. It was too dark when i finished to take pics of the final assembly, but check back tomorrow night and they'll be up.
Thanks showstoppers and my boyfriend for helping me!!

[Mugen_EP]

Congrats on the wing and great install. Now how about some pics of it on the car.

Guys.....we have another girl EP owner:D ....she did say the B word though......(boyfriend).:D

Welcome to the site!

[ep3grrly]

Thanks!! and yup the dreaded B word, sorry guys!!:D
I thought this would be a nice thing to post since i guess to install the type r wing you have to go through a similar process.
And again more pics tomorrow!!
goodnight

[IceD out N CALI]

nice install:)

[civicSIracer]

looks good

nice pics

[klik]

I got my wing today finally after all the crazy hazzles. but anyway im just waiting overnight for the Bondo fiberglass repair kit and ill sand it tomorrow and paint it black. whoalla ill be ready to install.
Thanks a lot showstopper, even with the crazy ass hazzles u guys still rock for keepin up with me.

peace out ima go to sleep

[Suk02Si]

also saw this thread on honda-tech, nice write up

[SiR Medic]

Good write up!

I wonder if Showstoppers will modify future wings for us?

Any pics of the wing on your car?

I REALLY want to see the CF Mugen wing on a black EP!

[fsugatorbait]

Originally posted by SiR Medic


I REALLY want to see the CF Mugen wing on a black EP!

Me too, I should have my wing by next friday and cant wait to see how she'll look on a black EP:D

[StrangeShadow]

what about the pics w/it installed!?:p

[ep3grrly]

sorry guys my bf has the camera i'll have him post the pics but if he forgets, i'll get the camera tomorrow...by the way it looks really good!!

[Makross]

lookin goood

[StrangeShadow]

I REALLY want to see the CF Mugen wing on a black EP!

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...threadid=17309

here you go, northcal meet w/black ep w/mugen style cf wing. :)

[Gasp23]

Thanks for the post, I'll be installing my Type R style wing when it comes in 2 weeks.

This has helped prepare on what I'll be doing.

[KeNnYtAkEr]

Hey ep3grrly I was just wondering how the service was from showstoppers I'm thinking about ordering from them but I'm not much of a internet shopper...

Just wondering how long did it take for ur wing and problems with the shippina nd handlin?