Not sure how many people will need this but if you want to install a rear wing from another year accord, there is a little process involved. I found an LED one from an 07 accord and decided to make a DIY.
Tool needed.
Air Grinder or Dremel
Drill with bit
Grinding stone or sandpaper
masking tape
silicone
electrical tape test light
[IMG]DSC_0016 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0017 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
first i mocked up the wing to the car so i could make sure that it was centered and get the holes drilled in the right place
[IMG]DSC_0015 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Then i traced out my hole patterns on both sides
[IMG]DSC_0001 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0002 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i traced out my bolt patterns i had to cut under them to allow access for the nuts to be put on. I marked the areas with a marker. Be sure to watch the wires on the driver side.
[IMG]DSC_0003 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
DSC_0004 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr
I used my air grinder to cut both sides out. A dremel will work also. I avoided the wires by moving them as i cut
[IMG]DSC_0025 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0031 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i cut out both sides i cleaned the metal with a grind stone. Once again a dremel will work also
[IMG]DSC_0033 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
When both sides were done, i went back tot he top to drill the holes. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit and i taped off the area so i would not scratch the paint. Use cation when drilling on the drivers side, watch the wires
[IMG]DSC_0044 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0046 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i cut all 4 holes, i test fitted the wing to ensure fitment
[IMG]DSC_0048 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
With this wing, i had to cut a separate hole for the wires so i did that after the other holes and i sealed the hole with silicone and a rubber grommet so there would be no leaks.
[IMG]DSC_0052 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Once you get everything test fitted, attach the 4 nuts to the wing. I used silicone and an anti-rust spray on all 4 holes to ensure no leaking and no-rust
[IMG]DSC_0058 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Once you are done tightening everything up, splice the wire into your brake lights and you are off and running.
[IMG]DSC_0059 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0062 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Hope this helps anyone wanting to try this. It took me about an hour with air so i would guess about an hour and a half with a dremel.
Tool needed.
Air Grinder or Dremel
Drill with bit
Grinding stone or sandpaper
masking tape
silicone
electrical tape test light
[IMG]DSC_0016 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0017 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
first i mocked up the wing to the car so i could make sure that it was centered and get the holes drilled in the right place
[IMG]DSC_0015 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Then i traced out my hole patterns on both sides
[IMG]DSC_0001 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0002 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i traced out my bolt patterns i had to cut under them to allow access for the nuts to be put on. I marked the areas with a marker. Be sure to watch the wires on the driver side.
[IMG]DSC_0003 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
DSC_0004 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr
I used my air grinder to cut both sides out. A dremel will work also. I avoided the wires by moving them as i cut
[IMG]DSC_0025 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0031 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i cut out both sides i cleaned the metal with a grind stone. Once again a dremel will work also
[IMG]DSC_0033 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
When both sides were done, i went back tot he top to drill the holes. I used a 1/4 inch drill bit and i taped off the area so i would not scratch the paint. Use cation when drilling on the drivers side, watch the wires
[IMG]DSC_0044 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0046 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
After i cut all 4 holes, i test fitted the wing to ensure fitment
[IMG]DSC_0048 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
With this wing, i had to cut a separate hole for the wires so i did that after the other holes and i sealed the hole with silicone and a rubber grommet so there would be no leaks.
[IMG]DSC_0052 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Once you get everything test fitted, attach the 4 nuts to the wing. I used silicone and an anti-rust spray on all 4 holes to ensure no leaking and no-rust
[IMG]DSC_0058 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Once you are done tightening everything up, splice the wire into your brake lights and you are off and running.
[IMG]DSC_0059 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
[IMG]DSC_0062 by alwaysdeployed, on Flickr[/IMG]
Hope this helps anyone wanting to try this. It took me about an hour with air so i would guess about an hour and a half with a dremel.
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