Possible removal of Exige Rear Spoiler? - LotusTalk

Canyonball · 08-16-2006, 07:59 PM

I was wondering if it's possible to (cleanly) remove the rear spoiler on my '06 Exige. I'd like to take it off for my daily commutes to aid in rear visibility and it sort of distracts from the sexy curves of that rear end.

I'd like to be able to take it on/off for the track/street. Is this possible? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

charliex · 08-16-2006, 08:03 PM

its just four bolts at the back, remove the washers and gaskets too.

Canyonball · 08-16-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by charliex

its just four bolts at the back, remove the washers and gaskets too.

Easy enough. Thanks.

That brings us to question 2...

Does anyone make block-off plugs for the holes so water doesn't drain into the trunk? I balled up some saran wrap and plugged 'em from the inside and then taped the underside for the time being. Is there anything non-ghetto that people use?

bluejae · 08-16-2006, 09:41 PM

so... getting rid of your wing?

KingOfJericho · 08-17-2006, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Canyonball

I'd like to take it off for my daily commutes to aid in rear visibility and it sort of distracts from the sexy curves of that rear end.

You've got rear visibility?

skottoman · 08-17-2006, 07:29 AM

Any pics of the exige sans wing?
Cheers,
Skottoman

LARRY · 08-17-2006, 07:38 AM

The first wing to go. Oh no.

bluejae · 08-17-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

You've got rear visibility?

+1... and i don't know how much removing the wing will help... now if the fast back were clear... that would be another story... heck... maybe if the wing was clear too...

make an invisible exige

charliex · 08-17-2006, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by skottoman

Any pics of the exige sans wing?
Cheers,
Skottoman

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KingOfJericho · 08-17-2006, 09:04 AM

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

xtn · 08-17-2006, 09:07 AM

Oh the horror!

xtn

charliex · 08-17-2006, 09:15 AM

you can just about see the slots left over from the removal in this one.

skottoman · 08-17-2006, 09:38 AM

Hmmm. I guess when you remove the wing, the hatch no longer closes. haha... I agree thought with the "Ewwwww" comment.
Cheers,
Skottoman

Imolas54 · 08-17-2006, 07:04 PM

just say no to removing da wing

charliex · 08-17-2006, 07:07 PM

heh yeah i just didnt close it. it doesn't close anyway, too light

hatchy · 08-17-2006, 10:17 PM

wow. that looks pretty bad without the wing.

rob240R · 08-18-2006, 06:13 AM

rear visibilty problems ? easy solution .... i am just fitting a rear view camera to the cup which has NO view out at all [ intercooler ] . its great .. i tried it in a normal car .. there are a few types . i went for the fujitsu as it has a better lens but it was more $$ . i can post some pix when i pick her up next week . easier than putting wing on and off . taking the wing off an exige is a bit like neutering a dog ? did the car whince ?

andykeck · 08-18-2006, 06:23 AM

Guess I'm in the minority. I liked it.

OppositeLock · 08-18-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by andykeck

Guess I'm in the minority. I liked it.

+1

brian4.2 · 09-01-2006, 07:10 PM

I like it to! Rob240 Do you have pictures and specs on the camera?

08-16-2006, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Canyonball WSMC #852 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 225	Possible removal of Exige Rear Spoiler? I was wondering if it's possible to (cleanly) remove the rear spoiler on my '06 Exige. I'd like to take it off for my daily commutes to aid in rear visibility and it sort of distracts from the sexy curves of that rear end. I'd like to be able to take it on/off for the track/street. Is this possible? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4707/sighondaha8uh.jpg "... I like your clutch and brake levers." -Colin Edwards "Friends are like autumn leaves, many and come and go with the seasons. True friends are like diamonds, hard to come by but last forever." -Bruce Lee "Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

08-16-2006, 08:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 10,000	its just four bolts at the back, remove the washers and gaskets too. __________________ Black Exige S / Elan M100. Don't run a smaller pulley without an upgraded fuel pump! http://www.goth.am ecu stuff.. New reflash box coming soon!

08-16-2006, 09:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,097	so... getting rid of your wing? __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

08-17-2006, 07:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 955	Any pics of the exige sans wing? Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

08-17-2006, 07:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 18,392	The first wing to go. Oh no. __________________ In Los Angeles, the best Lotus body work and service is at LotusTalk sponsor Specialty Car Craft. Website: http://www.specialtycarcraft.com/ *Facebook:* http://www.facebook.com/pages/Specia...1663849?ref=ts *More of Larry's Photoblog:* http://www.larrysphotoblog.net/

08-17-2006, 09:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
KingOfJericho Xx-------Exige-------xX Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Salem, NY Posts: 3,343	eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

08-17-2006, 09:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
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08-17-2006, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 10,000	you can just about see the slots left over from the removal in this one. Attached Images __________________ Black Exige S / Elan M100. Don't run a smaller pulley without an upgraded fuel pump! http://www.goth.am ecu stuff.. New reflash box coming soon!

08-17-2006, 09:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
skottoman 'Justa' Exige 190 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotts Valley, CA. Posts: 955	Hmmm. I guess when you remove the wing, the hatch no longer closes. haha... I agree thought with the "Ewwwww" comment. Cheers, Skottoman __________________ 2006 AR N/A Exige-Touring pack-Starshield-TopspeedPro1 exhaust-DeSnorked-Green filter-RTD ToeBrace-Shims Removed-CF Diffuser-CF Splitter-CF Wing-CF Scoops w/custom grills-Black Exige sticker-PC680 battery-S111 battery holddown-Rear Lotus badge-Carpet buttons-Painted shift knob-Painted Console-EBrake Gaiter-SilverStealth bulbs-Front S111 towhook-Polk speakers-Toyo R888s-Lamin-x turn signal tint 2008 BMW X3 with some mods 2006 Cayman 'S'

08-17-2006, 07:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,484	just say no to removing da wing

08-17-2006, 07:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 10,000	heh yeah i just didnt close it. it doesn't close anyway, too light __________________ Black Exige S / Elan M100. Don't run a smaller pulley without an upgraded fuel pump! http://www.goth.am ecu stuff.. New reflash box coming soon!

08-17-2006, 10:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
hatchy Club a baby seal today! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 406	wow. that looks pretty bad without the wing.

08-18-2006, 06:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
rob240R u r wot u drive Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: wishitwasbeavercreek Posts: 107	rear visibilty problems ? easy solution .... i am just fitting a rear view camera to the cup which has NO view out at all [ intercooler ] . its great .. i tried it in a normal car .. there are a few types . i went for the fujitsu as it has a better lens but it was more $$ . i can post some pix when i pick her up next week . easier than putting wing on and off . taking the wing off an exige is a bit like neutering a dog ? did the car whince ? __________________ '06 Exige 240 Cup \| '05 Z4 3.0 \| '02 X5 3.0 \| '97 MGF 1.8 \| '80 TR8 Roadster \| '69 Lancia Fulvia HF Rallye '94 Viper RT/10 (sold ] \| '97 Elise mk I (sold)[ i miss her ] \| 01' 996 Cab (gone & long forgotten) Wishlist: '06 Noble M400 \| '06 Viper SRT \| 06 Pagani Zonda F \|06 morgan aero 8 / 06 M-coupe / 07 evo 10/ nearly forgot....'06 tvr sagaris

08-18-2006, 06:23 AM	#18 (permalink)
andykeck Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,978 Images: 1	Guess I'm in the minority. I liked it.

09-01-2006, 07:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
brian4.2 Unregistered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 244	I like it to! Rob240 Do you have pictures and specs on the camera?

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