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Old May 13, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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Hello, is this something for a dealer to install, or can be done "at home"? What's involved in installing it?
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Old May 13, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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Thumbs up Like the Roof Wing

Sorry, don't know the answer to your question. Had a question of my own about the picture, though. Was on the Lorinser website and couldn't find a listing for a roof wing for the C - Coupe. Just looks interesting.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:00 PM
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that could not be installed with a pan moon roof right?

Also, if i got one of those, or anything else i would get someone to do it for me, lol so i wouldnt have to worry about it flying off.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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Well, my Renntech spoiler was done by attaching it with an adhesive, then they taped it down while it was drying. They said that I shouldn't drive it for 12 hours, but I gave them three, then drove it doing 60 for the two hour trip home. I also had to keep it out of direct sunlight as much as possible for a whole day.

I'd assume that they'd have to calk some adhesive to the rear window, then stick that sucker on. I'd be a little concerned about rearward visibility with that thing, and wouldn't buy one without seeing it in person.

I also wouldn't trust anyone but an authorized Lorinser dealer to install it. In fact, your local dealer will probably give you sh*t for wanting to put it on in the first place, I know that mine did.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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tommy i like your spoiler, how much did you pay for it, including getting it painted? i wonder if there is a renntech place in so cali.i really want to get one of those.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by *Vy Vy*
that could not be installed with a pan moon roof right?
The car in the picture has a panarama roof.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Yo Vy Vy - thanks for the compliment!

The spoiler itself (3 pieces) is $375 primed from Renntech. I got it directly from them, and was lucky, because the Renntech rep in NJ (Precision in Atlantic City) wanted over $400. The install price was around $250, which did not include painting - Renntech gave up on letting Precision paint them after they screwed up two different ones, so you'd have to factor in the painting cost as well.

If I were you, I'd call Renntech directly, and talk to Bob Brady - he was really helpful, and he'd be able to recommend places to get it installed. It's not a DIY job, obviously.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 04:43 PM
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oh, i know, oops, what i meant to ask was wouldnt it affect it since the roof slides back? would it just go over it?

btw thanks tommy for the info
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The roof wing is mounted behind the Teleaid antenna, so the roof panel shouldn't come near the wing.
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Old May 13, 2002 | 06:15 PM
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The Lorinser Roof Wing does not come painted. Any good bodyshop should be able to paint and install the wing without any problems.
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Old May 14, 2002 | 12:14 PM
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i wonder if there is a renntech place in so cali.i really want to get one of those.
You can get the Renntech spolier in LA from either bergwerks. (www.bergwerks.com) or from Penske.
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