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Old 29 April 2010, 06:49 PM
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I have decided to fit some vortex fins to the roof of the car. Done a lot of research on them and have had a look at so many different types. After some thought i decided to go with these

http://vortekz.com/

The reason i went for these is because i have read a few reports about the full strip ones coming off and i am sorry but i don't like the idea of that!!! However i know this may be down to incorrect fitting.

I do however have a question for anyone who has the ones i have bought. Have you used the standard sticky pads that come in the pack to fit these down or have you used something else and if so what. I know if these come off they can't cause much damage, but i don't fancy them coming off at all.

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Old 01 May 2010, 09:01 PM
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I like the look of these but there does not seem to be a UK supplier. The link to Demon Tuning in Lichfield is broke. Do you know of another UK supplier. Postage cost to buy from the US is crazy.
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they look pretty cool to be honest, if only someone would sort out a group buy nudge nudge
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i think the single ones would look better than the strips anyway
Old 02 May 2010, 12:04 PM
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I've emailed the Co in the US to see what they can offer :-)
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I have a strip of fins that I fitted myself. I followed all of the instructions provided but didn't use the sticky strips they sent as they didn't seem much kop. Instead I got some good quality 3M double-sided tape from Halfords and used most of it!

I havn't had any problems whatsoever even driving at high speed. Good preperation is the key!
Old 02 May 2010, 12:19 PM
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Using Tiger Seal will make sure they don't come off. I imagine just the 3M sticky pads they come with would be perfectly ok for them though, as above, preperation is the key.

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Have a word with ABW, drop them a PM as I'm sure they do them.
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Thanks Milamber - have e-mailed Daren @ ABW for info.
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Unfortunately Daren does not have these. Awaiting reply back from the US.
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