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what GT Wing looks good on our 8
hi, I have veilside D1-GT kit on my 8.. I was wondering if you guys know any GT wing that look nice on it... I don't want it too big or too tall..
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Oh brother. Prepare yourself.
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^lol I agree...
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hahahha... i guess people don't like it modded like that.. but its for show car... so yeahh...
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or in fact, it doesn't have to be GT wing... just any spoiler at all...
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here ya go - perrrrrrfect
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Lmfao^^^
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haha wow that is fucking hilarious..
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I had a carbon fiber one off ebay.....i think it looked pretty dope :) got a lot of complements on it.
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Originally Posted by Brettus
(Post 3526516)
here ya go - perrrrrrfect
tell me thats photoshopped plz... |
Originally Posted by RX8pwnage
(Post 3527880)
omg...I had to LOL when i saw that ahahaha :wtf:
tell me thats photoshopped plz... LOL nope, go to the drifting section of the forums, thats some guys 8, AZR i believe is his SN on these forums, and he put on that CF wing to help him drift... lol go check out the thread, its quite funny....:icon_tup: |
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Yuck...
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:p:
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If it's a show car, it doesn't need any downforce. :p:
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IMO there should only be a wing on professionally raced 7/8's that can actually get up to the speed where they need that additional downforce to help them from flying. All other wings are completely pointless and rice on a 7/8.
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It's all in the eye of the beholder. If you like the wing then more power to you.
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Theres no reason to put a wing that big on any car....its just it brings more attention to your car.....i asked a ton of people and they think the wing looks cool on my car and they said yea.
To people that know about cars they will think its rice and if thats the case i didnt do it for them. People not into cars dont know about gt wings which actually making your car slower but when they see it they think it looks cool lol |
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Love the picture of the Roto Bros RX8 GT Wing.
So good!!!! Love the Roto Bros! |
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i used to have MS wing, but i go bored....then i switch to this one...not too big and not too small, but it flows with the car...don't be a hater :evil_laug
i hope you can see how it looks.... |
Check out Rotr8 he used a monroe wing from the Austrialian version of the 2005 Pontiac GTO. Looks good, takes a small bit of customization but its great and not hideous.
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Originally Posted by Juansito
(Post 3528048)
Theres no reason to put a wing that big on any car....its just it brings more attention to your car.....i asked a ton of people and they think the wing looks cool on my car and they said yea.
To people that know about cars they will think its rice and if thats the case i didnt do it for them. People not into cars dont know about gt wings which actually making your car slower but when they see it they think it looks cool lol I'm pretty sure a TON of people build cars in hopes of other people liking them. |
Originally Posted by Juansito
(Post 3528048)
Theres no reason to put a wing that big on any car....its just it brings more attention to your car.....i asked a ton of people and they think the wing looks cool on my car and they said yea.
To people that know about cars they will think its rice and if thats the case i didnt do it for them. People not into cars dont know about gt wings which actually making your car slower but when they see it they think it looks cool lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6_MUycoPPs steven |
Originally Posted by halimsteven
(Post 3528690)
i used to have MS wing, but i go bored....then i switch to this one...not too big and not too small, but it flows with the car...don't be a hater :evil_laug
i hope you can see how it looks.... is that a veilside type III wing? |
Has anyone installed the Veilside GT Wing Type 3?.... I need help to find the right position to install please ... :scratchhe
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I believe it goes on the trunk/boot at the rear end of the car.
:wiggle: honestly i don't know |
just look at the veilside website... i think there is where it is supposed to be... IMO the type II is a little bit too big... I bought the type II but I don't know how it will look like...
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A wing does serve a purpose even if the car is standing still. It's great for hanging laundry
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Lol I saw a civic today with a universal gt wing.... Oh well
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contrary to popular internet belief, most aftermarket (and some OEM for that matter) spoilers do provide downforce.
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Originally Posted by VeilSideBrian
(Post 3538607)
contrary to popular internet belief, most aftermarket (and some OEM for that matter) spoilers do provide downforce.
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Originally Posted by CTrx8
(Post 3538612)
how many actually need it and adjust it properly? many, many, many more people are just creating drag that they don't need to than are getting it to apply downforce they might need.
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Originally Posted by Juansito
(Post 3528048)
Theres no reason to put a wing that big on any car....its just it brings more attention to your car.....i asked a ton of people and they think the wing looks cool on my car and they said yea.
To people that know about cars they will think its rice and if thats the case i didnt do it for them. People not into cars dont know about gt wings which actually making your car slower but when they see it they think it looks cool lol What makes it worse is that you've got an ebay wing on your car, even "knowing" that it's only purpose is to bring attention... These links will help you understand at least some of the basics of aero... http://www.aprperformance.com/index....=134&Itemid=44 http://www.aprperformance.com/index....=132&Itemid=44 In general, this is the biggest issue I have with the typical "tuner" who uses a GT wing: The greatest issue with aftermarket wings is how they are mounted; the typical "ebay" wing has posts pretty close together, to allow for a wide variety of applications. Try putting a little pressure on the wing while looking at the paint where it's mounted. You'll notice all that happens is the trunk flexing; now imagine 90mph wind applied widely across that wing. Do you really think any considerable downforce is making it through the flex in that trunk? A properly mounted wing will either connect at the most far out sides of the trunk or go straight down, either into the chassis, or into a reinforced mounting point. The lb/in on any given wing means nothing if it isn't applied to the chassis. Here are some proper examples of mounted wings that may actually provide some benefit at the track: https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/M...22000_0008.jpg http://www.hptmotorsports.com/images...vehiclesLG.jpg http://www.voltex.ne.jp/pro_images/pro_imp005L640.jpg https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/M...gt_wing_1a.jpg Those that repeat the "Wings are for planes" monicker for properly designed wings don't know what they're talking about. |
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One of our local cars.. it is the APR wing.. his car is most definitely go, not just show.
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APR is always a safe bet :icon_tup:
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APR, Voltex, Origin are all safe bets.
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MazdaSpeed works!
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
(Post 3538646)
You don't know what you're talking about, at all, do you?
The greatest issue with aftermarket wings is how they are mounted; the typical "ebay" wing has posts pretty close together, to allow for a wide variety of applications. Try putting a little pressure on the wing while looking at the paint where it's mounted. You'll notice all that happens is the trunk flexing; now imagine 90mph wind applied widely across that wing. Do you really think any considerable downforce is making it through the flex in that trunk? A properly mounted wing will either connect at the most far out sides of the trunk or go straight down, either into the chassis, or into a reinforced mounting point. The lb/in on any given wing means nothing if it isn't applied to the chassis. . In some respects you are correct.......but have a look at a DP car and where the wings are mounted sometime.... The force will be OK as long as the trunk isn't flexing....The pedestals tend to be mounted where they have the best aero profile for the strength.... Not always on the outer side of the car... Where would you think the force goes? There is always an equal and opposite reaction...so once the trunk flexes to max...the car will be pushed down.....otherwise the wing would keep going till it hit the ground ;) |
Originally Posted by tiltmode43
(Post 3538646)
You don't know what you're talking about, at all, do you?
What makes it worse is that you've got an ebay wing on your car, even "knowing" that it's only purpose is to bring attention... These links will help you understand at least some of the basics of aero... http://www.aprperformance.com/index....=134&Itemid=44 http://www.aprperformance.com/index....=132&Itemid=44 In general, this is the biggest issue I have with the typical "tuner" who uses a GT wing: The greatest issue with aftermarket wings is how they are mounted; the typical "ebay" wing has posts pretty close together, to allow for a wide variety of applications. Try putting a little pressure on the wing while looking at the paint where it's mounted. You'll notice all that happens is the trunk flexing; now imagine 90mph wind applied widely across that wing. Do you really think any considerable downforce is making it through the flex in that trunk? A properly mounted wing will either connect at the most far out sides of the trunk or go straight down, either into the chassis, or into a reinforced mounting point. The lb/in on any given wing means nothing if it isn't applied to the chassis. Here are some proper examples of mounted wings that may actually provide some benefit at the track: http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...22000_0008.jpg http://www.hptmotorsports.com/images...vehiclesLG.jpg http://www.voltex.ne.jp/pro_images/pro_imp005L640.jpg http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/Me...gt_wing_1a.jpg Those that repeat the "Wings are for planes" monicker for properly designed wings don't know what they're talking about.
Originally Posted by dannobre
(Post 3539201)
In some respects you are correct.......but have a look at a DP car and where the wings are mounted sometime....
The force will be OK as long as the trunk isn't flexing....The pedestals tend to be mounted where they have the best aero profile for the strength.... Not always on the outer side of the car... Where would you think the force goes? There is always an equal and opposite reaction...so once the trunk flexes to max...the car will be pushed down.....otherwise the wing would keep going till it hit the ground ;) you see, I love people with constructive comments which would actually help you understand what you are doing right or wrong..
Originally Posted by yiksing
(Post 3538003)
A wing does serve a purpose even if the car is standing still. It's great for hanging laundry
unlike this type of people who is childish and immature probably know nothing and just comment their heart out expecting people to laugh at their nonsense.. |
Originally Posted by Fate710
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APR, Voltex, Origin are all safe bets.
Originally Posted by dannobre
(Post 3539201)
In some respects you are correct.......but have a look at a DP car and where the wings are mounted sometime....
The force will be OK as long as the trunk isn't flexing....The pedestals tend to be mounted where they have the best aero profile for the strength.... Not always on the outer side of the car... Where would you think the force goes? There is always an equal and opposite reaction...so once the trunk flexes to max...the car will be pushed down.....otherwise the wing would keep going till it hit the ground ;) Find me a street car who's trunk doesn't flex considerably? https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796...052cf5d2_b.jpg This is the type of thing I'm talking about, one of my friend's old cars. What you don't see, is cracked paint and a deformed trunk. A spoiler mounted with the posts in the outer most spots wouldn't allow the trunk to flex. You're right about the trunk flexing only until a certain point lol. I've felt a few spoilers in person, though, and those mounted like the miata above flex a lot. I'd imagine you would have to be traveling very very fast to get to the point where the metal is not bending/curving any more. Imagining a trunk flexing and spoiler hitting the ground did make me LOL though, haha :D: |
so, where do you think the strong mounting point of our car located at?
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APR mounts into the OEM holes for our car, I'd imagine that spot would be good enough (though they often design their spoiler to mount into the OEM points). If you've got a wingless trunk, I'd personally try to get a wing with the posts as far out to the sides as possible.
In the end, it won't really matter much, just try not to get a spoiler with posts super close together. For a safe functionality bet, go with the apr :icon_tup: |
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What kind of wing is this? I only could get this screenshot from a youtube video.
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Originally Posted by mynmisoli
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What kind of wing is this? I only could get this screenshot from a youtube video.
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I think there will be more aerodynamic benefit from adding underbody moulding to channel air. If you need more downforce then go for a spoiler.
I find the car needs more downforce on high speed corners (110 plus) with the back end wanting to kick out. |
Kognition design, one of the few wings that actually increases downforce instead of simply adding drag.
Before that: splitter, full flat underbelly and diffuser. |
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