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SD_Kouki · 06-07-2013, 06:54 PM

I ordered a type x wing for my s13 from another guy here on zilvia. The wing was: "Excellent condition, no cracks, scratches, or other imperfections." according to the authors post.

I received it yesterday, un-boxed it today to find out that the wing has about half a gallon of water swishing around inside it. I can literally here the water gushing from one side to the other when I flip it around. Wouldn't be that big a deal if I can just drain the water....but I can't. It trickles out one drop at a time on one side. /sigh

Just wanted to ask is this normal?

On top of the water issue, two of the four bolts are also rusted, it's missing one of the bumper things on one side, AND I have brown rectangles all around the wing because the guy taped it with brown tape instead of clear tape and the brown residue got left behind when I peeled off the tape.

Ask for refund?

NNOCENT · 06-07-2013, 07:01 PM

Get a power drill and a 1/4" bit, a case of beer, and some autobody filler.

Step 1: Insert bit into drill.

Step 2: Drill hole into wing in most unobtrusive unseen location (preferably at an end point)

Step 3: Tilt wing until all water has drained

Step 4: Full hole smooth with body filler

Step 5: Drink Case of Beer

Step 6: Sober Up, Primer wing as necessary.

Jfitzg38 · 06-07-2013, 07:14 PM

^best advice ever

Maybe see if yoh can get a partial refund for "repair costs"

SD_Kouki · 06-07-2013, 07:15 PM

Bleh, I guess I can do that, just kind of uneasy about drilling into something I paid $200 for.

Douschebag seller could have said something...

SD_Kouki · 06-07-2013, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jfitzg38

^best advice ever

Maybe see if yoh can get a partial refund for "repair costs"

Not a bad idea!

Croustibat · 06-08-2013, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD_Kouki

Bleh, I guess I can do that, just kind of uneasy about drilling into something I paid $200 for.

Douschebag seller could have said something...

Not defending him, but if he had said something, you would not have bought it. This is how it works ... it reminds me of a "mint shell absolutely no rust at all" that turned out to have maybe 10% sane parts.

cotbu · 06-08-2013, 07:39 AM

You purchased the RARE viscous type x wing! The viscous fluid aides in weight shifting.<----

delado · 06-08-2013, 08:12 AM

Before you go and buy a drill bit I'd stop by Walgreen's and pick up some tampons.

ZX88 · 06-08-2013, 09:06 AM

200 is cheap for a real wing. and its only water...at least a tab inst busted.

KiLLeR2001 · 06-08-2013, 09:14 AM

It's actually blinker fluid. Depending on which turn signal you activate causes the water to rush to that side of the car to help aide in rear turning stability.

BigKriss · 06-09-2013, 01:25 AM

You got problems mate ! That wing is half empty !
It uses water to add weight to the rear to aid traction, the way the wing works..

aga · 06-09-2013, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZX88

200 is cheap for a real wing. and its only water...at least a tab inst busted.

i paid 100 for mine. but it has no fluid , i'll have to pay to get some

Sileighty_85 · 06-09-2013, 05:06 AM

I just drilled holes in mine and left it, No more issues

SD_Kouki · 06-09-2013, 11:28 PM

Yeah I ended up drilling a hole with a 1/4 bit, drained all of it problem solved!

Sanded, primed and spray painted black today...now the hard I have to mount. I really don't feel comfortable drilling into my baby =/

zerodameaon · 06-10-2013, 01:26 AM

Hmm that water made shipping a little more expensive lol.

06-07-2013, 06:54 PM	#1
SD_Kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CA Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	type x wing filled with water? I ordered a type x wing for my s13 from another guy here on zilvia. The wing was: "Excellent condition, no cracks, scratches, or other imperfections." according to the authors post. I received it yesterday, un-boxed it today to find out that the wing has about half a gallon of water swishing around inside it. I can literally here the water gushing from one side to the other when I flip it around. Wouldn't be that big a deal if I can just drain the water....but I can't. It trickles out one drop at a time on one side. /sigh Just wanted to ask is this normal? On top of the water issue, two of the four bolts are also rusted, it's missing one of the bumper things on one side, AND I have brown rectangles all around the wing because the guy taped it with brown tape instead of clear tape and the brown residue got left behind when I peeled off the tape. Ask for refund?

06-08-2013, 07:39 AM	#7
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 47 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You purchased the RARE viscous type x wing! The viscous fluid aides in weight shifting.<---- __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

06-08-2013, 09:06 AM	#9
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 32 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	200 is cheap for a real wing. and its only water...at least a tab inst busted. __________________ SNOW PANTS OR NO PANTS.

06-08-2013, 09:14 AM	#10
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	It's actually blinker fluid. Depending on which turn signal you activate causes the water to rush to that side of the car to help aide in rear turning stability. __________________

06-09-2013, 05:06 AM	#13
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I just drilled holes in mine and left it, No more issues __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

06-07-2013, 07:01 PM	#2
NNOCENT Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 510 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Get a power drill and a 1/4" bit, a case of beer, and some autobody filler. Step 1: Insert bit into drill. Step 2: Drill hole into wing in most unobtrusive unseen location (preferably at an end point) Step 3: Tilt wing until all water has drained Step 4: Full hole smooth with body filler Step 5: Drink Case of Beer Step 6: Sober Up, Primer wing as necessary.

06-07-2013, 07:14 PM	#3
Jfitzg38 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Lenox IL Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	^best advice ever Maybe see if yoh can get a partial refund for "repair costs"

06-07-2013, 07:15 PM	#4
SD_Kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CA Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bleh, I guess I can do that, just kind of uneasy about drilling into something I paid $200 for. Douschebag seller could have said something...

06-09-2013, 01:25 AM	#11
BigKriss Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Africa Posts: 141 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You got problems mate ! That wing is half empty ! It uses water to add weight to the rear to aid traction, the way the wing works..

06-09-2013, 11:28 PM	#14
SD_Kouki Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CA Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I ended up drilling a hole with a 1/4 bit, drained all of it problem solved! Sanded, primed and spray painted black today...now the hard I have to mount. I really don't feel comfortable drilling into my baby =/

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