cobra r wing question

Slapyo · Aug 20, 2003

does anyone know if the cobra r wing bolts right up to the holes that the stock wing uses on an 03 gt? if not, can you fill the holes and have it appear that the holes are not there. i have seen people use the little plugs. i guess if i can't fill the holes some how i could just buy a new trunk without a wing.

~B7~ · Aug 20, 2003

Slapyo said:
does anyone know if the cobra r wing bolts right up to the holes that the stock wing uses on an 03 gt? if not, can you fill the holes and have it appear that the holes are not there. i have seen people use the little plugs. i guess if i can't fill the holes some how i could just buy a new trunk without a wing.

I really don't think it matchs up to the factory bolt holes. I think you'll have to get them filled or start out with a V6 trunk that doesn't already have a wing installed (like you mentioned). There is also an exact place on the trunk where the R wing sits on the actual R's. I would try to mount it exactly how the original was. And lastly, you will want to reinforce the bottom of the wing to the trunk...don't just bolt it on.

mhanna77 · Aug 20, 2003

Yes, the Cobra R spoiler doesn't bolt up anywhere near the factory holes. The holes can be repaired but you have to weigh the cost of repair to the cost of a V6 trunk lid.

Slapyo · Aug 20, 2003

ok cool, looks like i will have to go with the v6 trunk route. thanks for the info.

01MustangGT · Aug 20, 2003

mhanna77 said:
Yes, the Cobra R spoiler doesn't bolt up anywhere near the factory holes. The holes can be repaired but you have to weigh the cost of repair to the cost of a V6 trunk lid.

i think that is because u have an 2000 GT. from 2001 and up, Ford used different wing. I got the 2001 GT and i just bought the cobra R wing and it fits perfectly to stock holes.
if u want the pics, i can email it to u.

mogs01gt · Aug 20, 2003

yes it matched up just fine. To bad it will look too much like rice. I hated myself for buying it.

JamGtStang · Aug 20, 2003

If you get the cervinis Cobra R wing it will bolt right on, but if you get the real Cobra R wing from Ford then it wont because they are different. The cervinis one is shorter and it looks like ass

Slapyo · Aug 20, 2003

01MustangGT: ya if you could post some pics that would be cool. thanks.

Green4.6GT · Aug 21, 2003

if they need any special bracing under the holes can someone tell me what exactly.. pics would be great guys

-Ryan

neoclasiccl · Aug 21, 2003

I you buy the real Ford racing cobra r wing the rear holes from the stock GT wing will show behind the spoiler. I am using black carrage bolts for now until I have the lid filled and painted.

WOLVERINE · Aug 21, 2003

This is what the real cobra r wing looks like

Red Dragon · Aug 21, 2003

The "real" Cobra R wing from Ford Racing will not bolt up directly. Two holes will show. I filled my lid and and painted it. With hind-site, I will suggest that you just get a V6 lid with no holes. You might be able to get one cheap at a junk yard. Don't worry about the lid supporting the wing; Ford includes some big thick filler pieces that will reinforce the area around the holes. There is no problem with the wing at all. It installs easily. Just be CAREFUL drilling the holes! Go SLOOOOOOOW. Ford also sends you the wing that is ready to paint (barring any shipping damage).

I LOVE my Cobra R wing! It is actually functional and helps to keep the rear down around corners.

Green4.6GT · Aug 22, 2003

red dragon, can you take a couple pics of your wing please, the one i'm getting is off ebay, it is an actual ford part, but its not coming with any of the extras, just the wing.. so if you could show me the filler peices that support the wing that would be great..

-Ryan

Starterbomb · Aug 22, 2003

Red Dragon said:
The "real" Cobra R wing from Ford Racing will not bolt up directly. Two holes will show. I filled my lid and and painted it. With hind-site, I will suggest that you just get a V6 lid with no holes. You might be able to get one cheap at a junk yard. Don't worry about the lid supporting the wing; Ford includes some big thick filler pieces that will reinforce the area around the holes. There is no problem with the wing at all. It installs easily. Just be CAREFUL drilling the holes! Go SLOOOOOOOW. Ford also sends you the wing that is ready to paint (barring any shipping damage).

I LOVE my Cobra R wing! It is actually functional and helps to keep the rear down around corners.

Err dude, the wing is functional at 150 mph.... Most mustangs top out at 135 and even less with gears.... Dont think for a second that the Cobra R wing does anything more on your car than the stock wing.....

griffined · Aug 24, 2003

There are two small plates that go on the inside of the trunk, and they spread the pressure from the attaching hardware over a larger area than just the two holes and bolts. I don't have a pic of them at the moment.

rconaway · Aug 25, 2003

The real 'R' wing does provide more downforce than the stock wing. In fact, the actual number if I remember right was 800lbs at 170mph. I understand that a stock GT won't go that fast but even at lower speeds it's significantly more than the stock wing. In my case, I'll be testing it at even higher speeds.

Also, during installation after drilling you have to fill in the holes with epoxy. This is to fill the space between the inner liner and the outer shell. Don't skimp on this step if you really run your car at upper speeds. BTW, I may have a complete extra set of the spacers and maybe the bolts. I'll take a look when I get to the office. Had a local dealer break one of my new wings in half that took me several months to get. They still haven't paid me for it.

Green4.6GT · Aug 25, 2003

if you do still have the spacers shoot me a pm if you want to get rid of them

-Ryan

rconaway · Aug 25, 2003

no problem. should know in a couple hours.

holler · Aug 25, 2003

wings usually become functional at around 70 MPH.

Badd GT · Apr 18, 2004

Starterbomb said:
Err dude, the wing is functional at 150 mph.... Most mustangs top out at 135 and even less with gears.... Dont think for a second that the Cobra R wing does anything more on your car than the stock wing.....

this is the most ignorant thing i have come across in a while.

yeah right.......Cobra R is not functional @ 149mph but is @ 150mph.
and a GT's top speed being 135 & less with gears.

with 4.10's you can do more than 135mph.

and about the Cobra R not being functional............i would like to see someone hold onto a Cobra R spoiler while standing in a vert going down highway @ 80mph & live to tell me it is not funtional til 150mph.
if they did they would not be doing it with any teeth left.

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