SARD Wing Install with OEM Holes Covering
 

After finishing my install. I’ve decided to put together a little guide.
The SARD FRP wing is a no drill, easy to install wing with only a little modification due to the OEM holes.

Tools Needed:
1. 3/8 Ratchet with extension.
2. 10mm deep socket
3. 8mm socket
4. Rags
5. ABS116 Sheet
6. Quick Detailer
7. Scissors
8. Dremmel Tool with File Attachment (Optional but highly recommended)
9. Sharpie
10. Allen Keys
11. 3M bonding tape

Some of the pictures were taken with the SARP wing already installed.

1. Remove the OEM wing. There are 4 rubber seals that easily come off and allow access to the four, two in each side, of the 10mm screws.
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2. After carefully removing the wing, use the quick detailer and a rag to clean the top surface of the trunk. Spray both the surface and rag to prevent damage to the paint. The first pass should remove most of the dirt, following passes should be made with a clean side of the rag.


3. Prepare you ABS sheet and Sharpie. Cut a section big enough that it covers all three holes exposed by the removal of the OEM wing. Move to step 4.


4. Replicate an outline made by the OEM wing on to the ABS sheet, use a sharpie on the clean side of the sheet for easier visibility. Aim for a slightly smaller shape to ensure a more conspicuous look. Cut with scissors.
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5. Now that one side has been cut and shaped. Replicate that outline on another piece of ABS sheet. Cut sheet with scissors.

6. Imperfections are expected, take a file tool, preferably a Dremmel, and begin smoothing the edges holding both pieces of ABS Sheet against each other to ensure an even finish. Recommended speed is (3).

7. After the ABS Sheet has been shaped to desired size and smoothness, clean the surface with a rag and prepare for bonding tape.

8. Use two pieces of 3M bonding tape and attach them to the smooth side of the ABS sheet. Cut excess with scissors.
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9.Attach to the trunk surface effectively covering the holes.
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10. Unpack your wing and all hardware and prepare for installation.

11. There are two brackets that installed on the outside of the trunk sides. Numbers in ( ) indicate parts for the picture below on following steps.

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12. Loosen the three (1,2) and 2 (3) with an Allen key to bring the foam covered plate to the bottom of the bracket. Do not fully remove all screws (1,2,3).

13. Position the brackets to desired distance. Recommend distance is slightly parallel to bottom rubber seal removed on Step 1. (See Picture on Step 1).

14. Secure the brackets by tightening the allen studs (1) (3) first. Then tightening (2) with an 8mm deep socket. Do not over tighten. The rubber seal on the bracket helps securing the wing, aim for about the same tightness of an Oil Drain Plug.

15. Carefully attach the SARD wing using provided hardware. Two washers per bolt, one on each side of the mounting holes.

16. With an Allen wrench on one side and a 10mm socket on the other, verify proper tightness on all mounting hardware.

17. Verify tightness all around the wing hardware. There shall be no movement or noises. Make adjustments as necessary.
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18. Congratulations! Your new SARD FRP wing is installed!

19. Take the vehicle for a drive to verify that all the wing hardware is properly secured.


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Is this the authentic one or a rep?

Late response lol. FTSpeed has this listed as a "SARD Style Wing" so Im pretty sure it is a rep. Installation on the authentic might be similar judging from pictures.

Two year update on this. I had to remove the wing because other than basically non-functional in a strict sense, I was wondering if there was any damage to the paint on the mounting surface. There was, substantial. There is paint discoloration and also dents on the trunk from tightening the bolts to surface. Part of it is user error and part could be the material of the rubber that meets the exterior part of the trunk.

I ended up ordering another type of wing that I can seal all possible entries of contaminants.

Proceed with this wing with caution.

DISCLAIMER This is a rep wing and not a review against the original SARD wing.

I have the genuine SARD wing and had all of what you mentioned. The paint was chipped on the sides of my trunk (small chips), paint discoloration where it was mounted, and small dents. The paint discoloration had to be polished out (and sat in the sun for a bit). The chips were just filled in with touch up paint. The dent was more because the trunk was swaying. Not really noticeable unless you're really looking for it so I left it alone.