OK, thanks. Seeing the pics of ocean racers blue wagon, it looks sharp. Think I am in. Did you have any issues with the lighting? The descriptions say that a brake light is disconnected and left wrapped with tape!?!?
Not sure I am on board with the OE wing, looking at it some more. Is the intent to put black plastic tape on the window to cover the OE center brake light? Seems kinda ghetto!
I am more inclined to go with IPD aftermarket wing, NO light fixture and is a simple bolt on. I like the idea better of NOT changing or tampering with OE wiring. Concern is will the wing cause too much reflection or disturbance of the top center brake light?
Not sure I am on board with the OE wing, looking at it some more. Is the intent to put black plastic tape on the window to cover the OE center brake light? Seems kinda ghetto!
I am more inclined to go with IPD aftermarket wing, NO light fixture and is a simple bolt on. I like the idea better of NOT changing or tampering with OE wiring. Concern is will the wing cause too much reflection or disturbance of the top center brake light?
Yes, a precut piece of black tape covers the old light from the inside YOU DO NOT SEE ANYTHING, it's hidden.
You remove the original light and in the countured area you just put the tape.
The glass is very smoked there plus it's UNDER the spoiler, you don't see anything.
It's just to prevent any ambient light from the interior coming through at night
My white 07XC with a factory spoiler I installed only a couple of weeks ago.
In my spoiler, the tape got bunched up in one corner of the box so the backing came off and it was ruined. I installed without it, and the original light is extremely hard to see even if you go looking, makes zero difference.
Thanks fellas. JRL, that wagon looks great! Where d you find the mirrors?
OK, I think I ve decided to go with the IPD aftermarket wing. Chatting with them over there, it is essentially the same, without the light! So, no needing to disassemble the tailgate trim. Big sale at IPD middle of the month!
Soon as I get things sorted out, will post some pics...
Thanks fellas. JRL, that wagon looks great! Where d you find the mirrors?
OK, I think I ve decided to go with the IPD aftermarket wing. Chatting with them over there, it is essentially the same, without the light! So, no needing to disassemble the tailgate trim. Big sale at IPD middle of the month!
Soon as I get things sorted out, will post some pics...
You'll still have to remove the tailgate trim, which is very easy. 4 (I think) torx on the lower section and then the top just pops off. You'll need to remove the trim in order to drill the holes for attaching the spoiler. It does not just attach with doublesided tape.
Thx huzer. I talked with the shop today, where it will get painted, they said it was no biggie to install. Probably will wait til Fall to do this. Gotta quit spendin money!!!
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