2GA Eclipse wing onto 2GA Talon

[Zonnashi]

I've never cared much for the high rise nor the Talon wings much, and had planned to go wingless until I saw a video. It had a really clean looking Talon with the 2GA Eclipse wing in it. The center part on the hatch seems simple enough. Either buy a Eclipse hatch, or get the wing, plug old holes and make new on3w. But the small pieces on the quarter panels seems a bit more of a pain. Is there a simple way for those side parts?

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A view of the part I'm wondering about.

 

[97gsxIA]

the quarter panels on 2ga eclipses have a series of holes in them similar to that of a the highrise wing. I'm not sure of the exact number of holes, but to say the least it's a lot of work. you're going to need to match the holes of the outside wing pieces to your existing quarterpanels, drill them and hope to god you didnt mess them up. Too much work in my opinion for a spoiler. Also you must consider your quarterpanels (2gb) might not be the same as the 2ga's (which the side parts of the wing sit flush on). If I were you I'd make a pro's and con's list of your priorities with the car.

Goodluck!

 

[Aww_420]

The quarter panel part of the spoiler has a bracket ( in yellow ) held in place by 2 bolts ( in blue ) and screws into the side spoiler piece holding it in place on the left ( red arrow ) as long as you get the bracket lines up perfectly should be easy enough i would imagine.

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actually the bracket is held in place by 4 screws, i ran out and took a couple pics for ya

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[Zonnashi]

@Aww_420: That's not too bad, I'd probably mount it up with some double sided 3m first to make sure the placement was good, mark the holes, remove and drill. I suppose I'll have to look up plugging the holes flush from old wing. I don't like plastic plugs you can see.

 

[Aww_420]

as long as the quarter panels have the same contour, which i believe they are, especially since the tail light contours are the same. You should be fine just make sure you get the measurements right. And there is a plastic tab near the top right end of the end piece that makes sure the edge has a proper gap from touching the actual quarter panel make sure you get that. Ive seen people use the plastic hole plugs and paint the the same color as the car an they are hardly noticeable. It might be a good idea to get out the dremel and oval out the screw holes on the bracket so you can loosen and adjust for any differences in gap.

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[Zonnashi]

And they're just going to be screwed in, don't need any nuts on the other side? Appreciate the help, your posts have been really helpful. Somehow it didn't dawn on me to search up removal/replacement of that wing , rather than swapping it with a talon one.

 

[97gsxIA]

Theres something about drawing arrows on pictures for help that just makes my day

 

[Aww_420]

Ohh Yeah the arrow make all the difference

BTW you may want to use bolts, the screws that go in stock have plastic clips. The smaller version of the license plate clips you get at any auto supply store.

 

[Tha Fella Dylan]

I just swapped my 3 piece low rise for the high rise on my 2gb eclipse. I learned to just take your time and double check the measurements before you drill. Best of luck.

 

[Aww_420]

yeah measuring is key. And put down a bit of primer or rtv in those new holes to inhibit any rust.

 

[Aww_420]

love the way that wing looks

definitely my favorite too

 

[Zonnashi]

I suppose I should address the not running thing before this, though this is going to be a huge help. Looking like a rebuild or swap is in my future sadly. Though i am going to try a new rod bearing and see how it goes for now.

 

[dsmspick]

Those screws that hold the bracket to the car screw into square plastic tabs. To make it easier i would do the bolt and nut way, that way you wouldnt need to drill a square hole.

 

[Zonnashi]

I'll take note of that, what is the best way to reach that area on panel? Haven't researched yet and a quick look in the dark I wasn't seeing direct access to under there. Though I am blind as a bat and only armed with the information I find on here. Normally I'd search this but the topic is already here.

 

[ktgurl87]

Should be able to get to it after removing the interior bits in the hatch.

 

[Aww_420]

any updates or problems? thinking about doing it to my brothers spyder