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08 January 2012, 04:34 PM

JPC500

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Vortex Generator roof fins fitted

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Ive just fitted my Vortex Generator roof fins that i had bought for me from USA for xmas, i know its a bit of a Marmite topic but as we all know and appreciate we all entitled to our own opinions on our cars and i like the way it looks on mine

I went for individual fins as i personally dont like the moulded plastic version as i dont like the way it looks and how its fitted.
I didnt use the sticky pads you get with them so ive fitted mine with Sikaflex

the moulded plastic version

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how it looks fitted

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individuals that ive fitted on my bug

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08 January 2012, 04:38 PM

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Looks good, for me youve gone the right way with them, since in that position they will actually be effective

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08 January 2012, 04:39 PM

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Nice ;-)

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08 January 2012, 04:42 PM

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Nice, I bet you had to do some accurate measurement to get them dead on, didnt you?

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08 January 2012, 04:46 PM

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Never seen individual ones before.

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08 January 2012, 04:57 PM

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Any photos from a bit further away? Look decent though

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08 January 2012, 05:43 PM

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Yeah I'll put another pic up

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08 January 2012, 05:54 PM

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these the ones of ebay bud thought about getting some

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08 January 2012, 07:16 PM

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a couple more pics

I got them off Ebay but they do have to come from USA so expect about a week for postage.

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08 January 2012, 09:01 PM

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dont look as bad as i thought, but dont think it suits the car tbh

wiley

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08 January 2012, 09:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Myles

Nice, I bet you had to do some accurate measurement to get them dead on, didnt you?

Wasn't too bad tbh mate, measured the centre first and then worked from that

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09 January 2012, 12:26 AM

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Think it looks silly, like 7 BMW aerials on your roof.

Not for me.

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11 January 2012, 11:52 PM

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Looks ok but I prefer the moulded version.

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15 January 2012, 03:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian

Think it looks silly, like 7 BMW aerials on your roof.

Not for me.

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15 January 2012, 03:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bob r

Looks ok but I prefer the moulded version.

As i have in carbon fibre.

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28 January 2012, 10:33 AM

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I have these fitted on my bug aswell. I love the look. Each to there own imo

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28 January 2012, 10:54 AM

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3207285855...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

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28 January 2012, 12:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nortonscooby

I have these fitted on my bug aswell. I love the look. Each to there own imo

Definately with you mate, I'm well pleased with the looks and ive had loads of positive comments.
Have you any pics? Would like to see another bug with them on
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25 February 2012, 05:53 PM

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are these vehicle specific, or is it a univerlas part. interested

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25 February 2012, 06:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ruckus racing

are these vehicle specific, or is it a univerlas part. interested

Hi mate
They are universal but if you look on EBay for Vortex generator fins Subaru you will find the set I got. They come from the USA but only take x1 week to come, use additional adhesive like Sikafkex or Tigerseal cos for how much wind resistance you will get I don't trust the sticky pads that come with it.
If you do get some let me know and I ll give you the measurements I used to space and fit them ,
Jase

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25 February 2012, 07:49 PM

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I have these built into my roof, love them!

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25 February 2012, 07:51 PM

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Got to be honest here and say they look bloody awful,sorry fella.

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25 February 2012, 07:59 PM

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not for me either but excellent fitting job fella

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25 February 2012, 08:02 PM

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was actually thinking of doing this the other day ! Not so sure on them now that i see it TBH , but at least you have the ***** to do it ! Can you get them a bit longer , more like the one peice ?