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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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4th gen wing differences

I did a search and couldn't find anything. I was wondering if the 4th gen T/A wing was different on any years. It seems like the newer ones are bigger. Maybe it is just the different ground effects. I was also wondering who posted pics of an actual 4th gen wing install? Could you please post them again.
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 01:30 AM
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They are the same throughout the years.
The new Firehawks have a wider, more curved wing, but the standard hi-rise T/A wing is still the same.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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Thanks for the info! I checked out your site(Zepher) and and was impressed by the mods you have made to your car. I was wondering how you fastened the front of your wing to the hatch. I am planning on grinding off the factory aero spoiler brackets and possibly making new ones.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 02:09 AM
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Well, I sold that wing and bought a 91-92 Z28 Hi-Rise spoiler instead. I never had the 4 th gen wing attached to the car.
I was attaching it one day and I broke my hatch glass, made a huge mess, took a few hours to clean up all the small glass pieces.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 04:21 AM
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Originally posted by bingo
I was wondering how you fastened the front of your wing to the hatch.
You don't. Well, at least I didn't. Just used four mounting bolts on the pedestals and called it a day.

S.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 01:03 PM
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Ok! I was really expecting a high tech answer, but this is good news. I appreciate the info. I was trying to access your site( Steve's Trans AmTemple) and noticed it was down. When will it be back up. Zepher, do you have any pics of your car with the new wing? I would love to see them.
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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do the 4th gen wings fit? or do you have to modify?..... did you guys order them or did they come off of a 4th gen in a yard?
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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If I have time tomorrow, I'll bolt on the new wing and snap some pics.
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