Is Adding a Rear Wing to a Car Illegal?
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Adding a rear wing to a car is illegal. Car owners must register the modification with the vehicle management office in advance. Illegal Activities: Whether the rear wing is attached with adhesive or secured with nuts and bolts, it constitutes an illegal modification of the vehicle's appearance. Such modifications can affect road usage and pose safety risks to other road users. Relevant Information: Installing exterior kits such as rear wings, front splitters, and side skirts is considered illegal modification. Vehicle modifications must comply with national laws and regulations, which clearly outline the requirements for both appearance and performance modifications. Generally, car owners can replace front and rear bumpers and grilles, but the size of these parts must not exceed the original dimensions. If repainting the car, except for certain prohibited colors, owners can proceed as long as they register the color change with the vehicle management office.
As a veteran with over a decade of modification experience, installing rear wings really depends on the situation. If you get a modest small wing installed at a licensed modification shop and properly update your vehicle registration photo at the DMV according to traffic regulations, it'll usually pass. But those massive carbon fiber wings that almost touch the rear windshield? Not only will they likely fail registration, but you'll also get stopped and fined, requiring restoration to stock. Last year I installed a subtle ducktail spoiler with proper registration and reflective strips - passed inspection in one go. Important reminder: Wings must not obstruct taillights or license plates!
