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Old 05-14-2021, 02:31 AM   #351
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Yup, if you look at my 1st pics, it's the exact same thing.

*obviously gotta take the nuts off* but that psg side you have to get only like 2 threads in and then the center bolts will fit (and be semi rubbing on the inside of the hole). The drv side will still be alittle off but it will be closer than what your at now.

Then just alittle positive pressure on the driver side pillar and "convince" the bolts to fit in the holes. Then slowly lower it at the same time by giving it alittle pressure on the top (or pulling down on the pillars). Once you get the bolts through the trunk lid and enough to put the nuts on, the psg and center pillars should be sitting flush and the driver side will be alittle high. Then use the nuts on the driver side bolts and slowly tighten it. This will lower the spoiler into place.
Guys,

It looks like the dynamics of this fit are off by a small amount on nearly all of the pieces and is enough to cause interference with the trunk lid holes and possibly chip the paint around/ in the hole as you are fitting. Also stressing that wing is bad.
Ideally this should be an easy fit where the wing should just drop in.
Has anyone thought about carefully enlarging the offending holes with a tool.
It sounds like a 1/16th would probably do it. This would give a nice slide in fit and before final bolt down put anti corrosive paint on the bare metal inside the holes. Plenty of decorators tape and a dremel would work.
Just sayin ?

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Old 05-14-2021, 04:32 AM   #352
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The thing that worries me about these fitment issues is that if you're having to pull the stanchions to get the bolts into the holes, that means there's going to be some pressure on those bolts which could eventually lead to the stanchions cracking. My stock style carbon fiber wing from Anderson Composites didn't have any fitment issues like this, all bolts lined up perfectly with the existing holes. I would not be happy with the fitment issues you guys are having nor would I accept that.
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Old 05-14-2021, 05:22 AM   #353
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The thing that worries me about these fitment issues is that if you're having to pull the stanchions to get the bolts into the holes, that means there's going to be some pressure on those bolts which could eventually lead to the stanchions cracking. My stock style carbon fiber wing from Anderson Composites didn't have any fitment issues like this, all bolts lined up perfectly with the existing holes. I would not be happy with the fitment issues you guys are having nor would I accept that.
Exactly..and doesnt being permanently stressed in that position give the potential for stress cracks in the clear coat/resin later on down the road?
Somethings gotta give.
When I get mine im gonna see about opening the holes very slightly if at all.
Shouldnt even be comtemplating that!
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Old 05-14-2021, 06:38 AM   #354
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Yea I emailed Anderson last night and am going to call them today about it and see what they have to say about the poor fitment.
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Old 05-14-2021, 06:48 AM   #355
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Exactly..and doesnt being permanently stressed in that position give the potential for stress cracks in the clear coat/resin later on down the road?
Somethings gotta give.
When I get mine im gonna see about opening the holes very slightly if at all.
Shouldnt even be comtemplating that!
Yep.
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Old 05-14-2021, 06:49 AM   #356
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Yea I emailed Anderson last night and am going to call them today about it and see what they have to say about the poor fitment.
Seeing that it looks like its a recent issue, it could be that they need to look at their jig. Maybe their jig is slightly off.
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Old 05-14-2021, 10:10 AM   #357
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Same thing here. Both sides off in 2 directions with the center part aligned. Picture does make it look a little worse than it is.
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Old 05-14-2021, 10:28 AM   #358
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Same thing here. Both sides off in 2 directions with the center part aligned. Picture does make it look a little worse than it is.
WTF.. im really beginning to consider a cancellation!
Even that is a bit bit to much to massage the holes to make it fit..
Need to get some response from Anderson..
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Old 05-14-2021, 11:19 AM   #359
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OMG, I am so glad I cancelled my wing, after I received the damage one from AC.
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Old 05-14-2021, 11:52 AM   #360
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WOW that is pretty bad. I would be pissed to pay all that cash, have to wait forever and then get it and it has a crappy fit. That sucks real bad. I have installed two wings for my buddies who dont have a garage and they fit without any drama just dropped right in one was from C7 Carbon the other from vicrez both carbon and they were very nice. The C7 Carbon was a 12 week wait but they delivered on or about the 12th week the other one was in stock and he got it in week...I guess I dont get why you guys are married to this vendor...
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Old 05-14-2021, 12:03 PM   #361
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WOW that is pretty bad. I would be pissed to pay all that cash, have to wait forever and then get it and it has a crappy fit. That sucks real bad. I have installed two wings for my buddies who dont have a garage and they fit without any drama just dropped right in one was from C7 Carbon the other from vicrez both carbon and they were very nice. The C7 Carbon was a 12 week wait but they delivered on or about the 12th week the other one was in stock and he got it in week...I guess I dont get why you guys are married to this vendor...
Because until recently their work has been the benchmark. They have produced outstanding carbon fiber parts for many years. It's strange that this is suddenly an issue.
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Old 05-14-2021, 12:28 PM   #362
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Update on communication with Anderson, rec'd email asking for more pictures. I am a pretty patient person so I am willing to give them a chance to make this right, doesn't mean I am going to wait another couple of months for a corrected replacement though. Sucks because I used my last bit of ceramic coating on this wing so I have to order more if they get a fitting replacement out in time.
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Old 05-14-2021, 12:51 PM   #363
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This is how the install is supposed to go

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Old 05-14-2021, 07:30 PM   #364
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Everyone that has fitment issues email Anderson Composites with pictures
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