Mopar Wing Question

[ZYellow01RT]

OK, OK...so I know I'm posting a lot in the past few days, but hey...just got my machine and have lotsa questions!

So I just got a Mopar-style wing from a fellow VCA member, and dropped it off to the paint shop a few days ago. Today, the paint shop called me to recommend some additional "work" on it to smooth out some irregularities and "waves" by applying filler before they paint it.

Has anyone (with Mopar) wings heard of this before? I didn't really notice these "waves" when I dropped it off, so not really sure if anyone else has had to do body work to their wings before installation...

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Are you really dead set on installing that thing?

 

[99 R/T 10]

That is the best looking wing for the RT. If is it easy filler type of work, they probably just want to make it perfect.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

Are you really dead set on installing that thing?

You betcha. Need to get rid of the "naked potato" effect.

 

[Russ M]

Personally I prefer the autoform wing for the RT's but they both look nice and complete the back of the car.

Its up to you on how you want the wing to look, they came painted most of the time from factory you sure you got a mopar wing or a copy?

 

[ZYellow01RT]

Personally I prefer the autoform wing for the RT's but they both look nice and complete the back of the car.

Its up to you on how you want the wing to look, they came painted most of the time from factory you sure you got a mopar wing or a copy?

I'm pretty sure that every "Mopar" wing these days is a copy, since they've been obsolete for awhile...

 

[ViperTony]

I purchased a copy. It came in gel coat ready to paint and it was ready to paint. Painter had no issues with it. You'll know if it's a copy or not because the copies have 3 mounting bolts per side instead of the 4 mounting bolts that came with the factory spoiler.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

I purchased a copy. It came in gel coat ready to paint and it was ready to paint. Painter had no issues with it. You'll know if it's a copy or not because the copies have 3 mounting bolts per side instead of the 4 mounting bolts that came with the factory spoiler.

Thanks, Tony. This is a copy since it has the three bolts per side. I contacted the guy I bought it from and he offered to send me another one, so hopefully that will one will be in better shape!

Do you have any pics to share? To be honest, I've been struggling between Autoform and Mopar-style lately, and maybe some pics (before I drill) will sway me in one direction.

Thanks.

 

[ViperTony]

Don't have pics handy but I'll take some tonight and post.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

Don't have pics handy but I'll take some tonight and post.

Awesome...thanks!

 

[ViperTony]

This is the only one I can find in my gallery...I thought I had more. In the meantime, look for Viper Baz's pics of his Rt/10 with the mopar wing. He sold me on it.

 

[Russ M]

Thanks, Tony. This is a copy since it has the three bolts per side. I contacted the guy I bought it from and he offered to send me another one, so hopefully that will one will be in better shape!

Do you have any pics to share? To be honest, I've been struggling between Autoform and Mopar-style lately, and maybe some pics (before I drill) will sway me in one direction.

Thanks.

Should have made my self clear here, they both look very good on the car the main reason why Autoform was my choice is because it does not require drilling into the lid of the trunk.

Far as the way they look compared to one another depends on how you feel that day, sometimes I look at a mopar one and think damn that looks good, other days its the reverse. But one thing for sure I was not about to drill holes in the trunk when there are alternatives.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

Should have made my self clear here, they both look very good on the car the main reason why Autoform was my choice is because it does not require drilling into the lid of the trunk.

Far as the way they look compared to one another depends on how you feel that day, sometimes I look at a mopar one and think damn that looks good, other days its the reverse. But one thing for sure I was not about to drill holes in the trunk when there are alternatives.

I can totally relate to you...which is why I'm going back and forth on this!

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

MOPAR!!!!!!!!!!!

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[JonB]

It is not a wing..... its a spoiler!

 

[Russ M]

I hate you Baz that does look very good.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

MOPAR!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thanks for the pics!

Mopar it is!!

 

[Vipuronr]

BAZ!!!! Your car looks awesome!!! Now that I see the pics of yours, I already know and really like Tony's, I'm starting to re-think the rear wing/spoiler/ironing board for the back of my car.

Love to see side by side or pictures close enough to compare and with the same color.

 

[ViperTony]

Tator has the Mopar spoiler on his red RT/10...that helped convince me. Check it out next time you're in his shop.

 

[Vipuronr]

Thanks Tony, will do....actually followed him to last few shows and liked it. Would love it if someone could post pics of the other wing - non-Mopar - just for visual comparison. I can see the advantage to not drilling, but if you own the car and that is what you want, then why care?

One other factor is cost as, if I'm not mistaken, the non-Mopar wing comes already painted in factory colors. That can be a big savings, depending on who paints the wing. My sense is it could be $200-$300 (at least) to prep, paint, clear coat.

Aha! Found one! Autoform wing is $599 plus ship.

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The Mopar wing is beefier, IMHO.

 

[ACELLR8]

Mopar WING is the way to go. Also the Mopar WING is a lot heavier than the Autoform wing.

 

[ZYellow01RT]

Absolutely beautiful pics...that Mopar wing is the way to go. It totally completes the car.

 

[vpower01]

Mopar WING is the way to go. Also the Mopar WING is a lot heavier than the Autoform wing.

That does look really good.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

If the body shop is quite particular , it was not unknown for there to be some imperfections in the wings. We had to go over some of them back when they were sold and smooth some areas out a bit.

Likely you just have a very conscientous shop working on your car -- good luck it does give it a great look !

 

[LifeIsGood]

Okay, you guys have got me thinking...how does the wings/spoilers affect the trunk lid...will it stay up (I have the trunk lid strut and it stays up without any other help), is it harder to open (heavier)?

 

[Fatboy 18]

That does look really good.

That's a really nice looking ride

 

[VIPER BAZ UK]

Okay, you guys have got me thinking...how does the wings/spoilers affect the trunk lid...will it stay up (I have the trunk lid strut and it stays up without any other help), is it harder to open (heavier)?

You will need another one for the other side.... Works for me.....

 

[Russ M]

Struts? ***....

Mine has a bar that holds up the trunk.

 

[LifeIsGood]

Struts? ***....

Mine has a bar that holds up the trunk.

I also have the bar, but added an aftermarket strut. I guess I'll need another one if I ever decide to add a spoiler/low wing.