origin roof spoiler

[PhilipJdm]

yeah i got a origin spoiler for my 13 coupe, but i cant find a way to get it to be stuck on really good, it always tends to lose the stickiness and comes off, i love how it looks but i hate how someone can just pull it off, anyone have something better than 3m double sided tape. something stronger and is water proof, or something. and to add to the trouble the wing has curvature which don't really match up with the rear windshield

[surge s14]

3M tape get it at Vatozone

[HyperTek]

real 3m tape not good enough? maybe your not getting a good contact? sure you cleaned the windsheild good before applying?

[D.Bo]

you got pics of it im thinkin about gettin one for my coupe

[bornslippy73]

I have an Origin carbon fiber 3 piece hatch spoiler on my carbon fiber hatch. I use 3M double sided tape and it works great. I never had issues of water or weathering destroying the adhesiveness.

You have to clean and dry the surface in which you will be laying the tape on. Press firmly before removing the other side of the tape covering to ensure the tape has made full contact with the surface.

[sleep]

this isn't rocket science.....

Make sure you are using REAL 3m tape.

[pinkarrowsnow]

3m double sided has held mine on for forever works awesome!

[bboyoracle]

Like mentioned in this thread, make sure you clean the area where you will place the 3m double sided tape. Also if you can, use 3M adhesion promoter for better contact:

http://www.repaintsupply.com/prod_images_blowup/6396.jpg

[Slammed180]

Silicone. That shit will never come off.

[blackoutt]

problem solved

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[deolio]

i've got some "m3 double sided auto exterior tape"(or something like that) that i found at vatozone that's been holding mine on for a year with no problems.

[HyperTek]

there was a thread a while ago some guy couldnt get his tapped wing off lol

[5t341tH]

i used the 3M grey kind. it has a red backing. sticks like super glue
its also the same kinda doubleside tape the OEM window visors use.

[cxlo8331]

really?!?!?!?!

use 3m. clean both surfaces with a good cleaner. then again w/ alchohol to remove any left over residue. let dry, then apply. let set in place for a few hours to be safe.

[PhilipJdm]

yeah real 3m and the contact isnt great on the sides since it pops up a little from curvature issues, i even got my brother to hold down the side while i used a heat gun inside to heat it up i can even smell the adhesive odors

[5t341tH]

fitment issues?
u got real origin or fake?
my gp sports fit perfect.

[98s14inaz]

fitment issues?
u got real origin or fake?
my gp sports fit perfect.

That's what I'm thinking. Sounds like it is warped and not holding the curvature of the window.

[nathanong87]

i have a origin roof spoiler for the s14 and fitment wasn't even 100%.... YET 3m tape (off the shelf) was enough to keep it really STUCK through rain, heat, etc.

i haven't had any complaints. literally the only way i'd be able to take it off now is to use a razor on the glass part. make sure u clean the glass surface!

[HyperTek]

do one layer of tape, and than where the spoiler lifts up, double up the tape on that area etc.

[PhilipJdm]

its origin, i got it from phase2motortrend. yeah i might do the double layer thing, that day i put it on i just washed my car, so use rubbing alcohol or?

[S14_Kouki]

Yeah my origin roof spoiler fit like shit. (s14)

[PhilipJdm]

i dont understand why though isnt origin a name brand? but yeah i got to try the double layer

[kognition]

What does this thing do exactly?

[SUPERSTAR]

What does this thing do exactly?

It helps you make babies. :aw:

[S14_Kouki]

It helps you make babies. :aw:

It did not help me make babies :( but thats prob a good thing lol.

[nismo 240sx]

my friend did his with that thick window glue and that shit is not going anywhere!!

[SUPERSTAR]

It did not help me make babies :( but thats prob a good thing lol.

Well maybe you did not use 3m tape, duuh.

[ZEN14]

the origin fitment on my 14 was not too good either, i sent it back, got a replacement and still the fitment was not that great but i dealt with it... but like what everyone else said, make sure both surface is clean, use 3M double sided tape, let it sit for a couple hours that wing shouldnt go nowhere... had mine on for almost 4 years till i took it off a month ago, did not have any problem with it getting loose

[PhilipJdm]

yeah, i just havent had time since i was going to but in SGV its really windy and dusty right now so i hope it clears up and i get the wing on, and some asshole smashed my passenger window and stole my brother ipod the other day too. only stole the ipod not my steering wheel no money surprised. it could of been worst

[Bubbles]

Have you ever considered using 3M tape?

[beefyx323x]

i have this problem with my visor as well... almost flew off on the fwy

[PhilipJdm]

i am already using 3m tape

[BRAIN_Z33]

IM DRUNK..........

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[PhilipJdm]

haha i dont think ill use that idea

[beefyx323x]

i put 3m on again... so far so good... holding like a champ! just hope it doesn't fly off on the free way! hahaha

[AznDrftr.]

3m super duty double sided tape. works wonders. Even through washes and on the freeway.

enuff said.

[PhilipJdm]

so far its working okay, but dam a gap it is on good but i made a gap. before i got it perfect and no complaints besides the tape. ill leave it until it messes up

[usajdm]

Id try to go with 3m Acrylic Plus PT 1100.
Its designed for automotive panel attachment.

Brand name fitment???????????:blah:
This is why I buy knock-offs........

[SR_Vlurs]

the guy that broke your window was a crack head hence y he only took the ipod

[xBlastoisex]

real 3m tape not good enough? maybe your not getting a good contact? sure you cleaned the windsheild good before applying?

troof, also make sure its not real cold or try and be in a enclosed area :)

[PhilipJdm]

yeah true, unless he didnt know shiz about my car? there's acrylic 3 m tape? O_O

[sik1kraze]

What does this thing do exactly?
They are supposed to create a low pressure zone to pull air down and increase the effectiveness of trunk spoilers and wings.

[kognition]

Hmmmmm. They look like they would create more drag than anything.
Vortex generators would be better for that. It might pull air down, but very likely the drag would increase with the increased vacuum (low pressure). Vortex generators swirl and influence additional air into the area with no significant drag penalty. There is allready a significant low pressure back there. But it really isn't clean air. If you have a wing, it works best at the roofline. Clean flowing air under the wing is really important. At least in high speed track applications.

They are supposed to create a low pressure zone to pull air down and increase the effectiveness of trunk spoilers and wings.

[usajdm]

I really dont think that "these" roof spoilers are being sold with any intention on performance upgrade.
I'd say its strickly a "style" enhancement.

[Brian]

there was a thread a while ago some guy couldnt get his tapped wing off lol

I couldn't pull my wing off my old S14 when I was selling it.
All it had was tape.

[kognition]

They look nice though.

I really dont think that "these" roof spoilers are being sold with any intention on performance upgrade.
I'd say its strickly a "style" enhancement.

[PhilipJdm]

yeah they do, and i cant really whine about it since i got it for free =P

[TheRealSy90]

I think 3M tape will work.

[sidewayz240]

I think 3M tape will work.

Thanks champ! I wonder how nobody thought about that 4 months ago.

[AE_Racer]

dude, 3m tape will work.

[nissanfreak317]

wait... have you tried 3m tape? i think that might work.

[moneybags]

I'd say use 3M tape.

[KoukiMonsta]

3m tape defiantly will not work

[MisawaJason]

Origin fitment in general fails

[TheRealSy90]

^ thats what I was going for :)

[RPS13-604]

i like how everyone is saying 3m tape in almost every single post but for the origin roof spoiler i find it too thick if i could get do it again i would get a gp sports one looks better

[510-SR20DET]

The 3M would work but there is only one problem. Any one can just rip that wing off your roof when you are not looking.

Origin fitment in general fails

Is this for roof wing or their body kit also? what would you recommend?

[silviaguy240]

The 3M would work but there is only one problem. Any one can just rip that wing off your roof when you are not looking.



Is this for roof wing or their body kit also? what would you recommend?

LOLWUT? if you do it correctly they have to take crowbar to it.

[MadScientist]

Hmmmmm. They look like they would create more drag than anything.
Vortex generators would be better for that. It might pull air down, but very likely the drag would increase with the increased vacuum (low pressure). Vortex generators swirl and influence additional air into the area with no significant drag penalty. There is allready a significant low pressure back there. But it really isn't clean air. If you have a wing, it works best at the roofline. Clean flowing air under the wing is really important. At least in high speed track applications.

Waiting to see a EVO rear window vortex used on a S-chassis.

-Drew

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

^ i think it would be a good idea, especially on fastbacks. the rear windshield slope isn't so high, so the boundary layer would probably want to stay attached most of the way down to the rear wing. i may try this out, maybe.

[Enna]

It does sound like a good idea for a hatch. If I pick up a hatch I'll probably try it, and end up not liking it.

[510-SR20DET]

^^ the thing is where can you get one?