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Old Sep 5, 2008, 10:49 PM
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HELP with vortex generator!

On my EVO right now I don't have a vortex generator. I don't even have the antenna How should I do if I want to put on my vortex generator?

Do I have to glue a bracket with antenna on my roof before installing the vortex generator? And where can I buy this bracket if there is such thing?

Thanks
Old Sep 5, 2008, 11:49 PM
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I dont really understand what your saying...There is no bracket required to attach the antenna. It simply screws in. Are there threads in the back of your car? Maybe you should attach some photos.

As for the VG most of them are just attached by double stick tape. You will need to pull off the weather stripping on both sides and it sits right under there. Its really strait foward.
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Originally Posted by heel2toe
I dont really understand what your saying...There is no bracket required to attach the antenna. It simply screws in. Are there threads in the back of your car? Maybe you should attach some photos.

As for the VG most of them are just attached by double stick tape. You will need to pull off the weather stripping on both sides and it sits right under there. Its really strait foward.
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Originally Posted by heel2toe
I dont really understand what your saying...There is no bracket required to attach the antenna. It simply screws in. Are there threads in the back of your car? Maybe you should attach some photos.

As for the VG most of them are just attached by double stick tape. You will need to pull off the weather stripping on both sides and it sits right under there. Its really strait foward.

its a very simple install...... They sell them on ebay for like $120
Old Sep 6, 2008, 07:57 PM
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purchase one from Rexpeed. I think its like $99/shipped and will come painted. www.rexpeed.com

I have one, it fits perfect. Double sided tape and remove weather stripping.
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SpeedElement i believe had them for cheaper.
Old Sep 7, 2008, 02:50 AM
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Um. WTF.

$30.00 bucks for mine and it fits like a glove. Looks good too.
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Originally Posted by AznEvoIX
Um. WTF.

$30.00 bucks for mine and it fits like a glove. Looks good too.
werd, theyre like $30 shipped on ebay, ABS plastic. get one of those and paint it, or leave it black and get some of the all weather outdoor double sided tape and slap it on.
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Originally Posted by Cali2MDevo8
purchase one from Rexpeed. I think its like $99/shipped and will come painted. www.rexpeed.com

I have one, it fits perfect. Double sided tape and remove weather stripping.
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got a painted one off rexpeed and installed it easily
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Rexspeed seems the way to go
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Are you concerned because you'll have a hole in your VG since you don't have an antenna to stick through it? If that's the case you'll have to MacGuyver a patch for it.
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+1

I got mine for around $100 and it took me 15 minutes to have it installed, excellent fit and finish.


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Rexspeed seems the way to go
Old Sep 12, 2008, 10:50 AM
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Paid more for my seibon CF piece but somebody decided to pull it off my car the other night while I was sleeping. Rexpeed is good also. Why on earth don't you have an antenna?
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carbon roof?
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bought mine at south coast mitsu for like 130.
very easy install.




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