Rear wing options???
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#227
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Well for what it's worth I spent about 20 minutes trying to find more information for you but had no luck. Guess I won't look any more for you.
You could try this one though, would look about the same: http://www.jcwhitney.com/BAT_SCORCHE...;0;0;2001931;0
You could try this one though, would look about the same: http://www.jcwhitney.com/BAT_SCORCHE...;0;0;2001931;0
#229
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As the OP on this thread, lets get it back on track a little.
As far as the wing I have goes, it's still on the car. It is solid. I have no data whatsoever if it actually does anything but my times at the track have improved over the last few outings. Unfortunately I can't tell what these improvements have come from. New tyres, new turbo, new suspension setup, rear wing?? Who knows. That is the biggest problem with being impatient. You slap too many things on at the same time and can't give quantifiable data on any of it. Well you can but you'd have to run some very specific tests all of which take time and money.
ps good news is the other motor is re awakening. Saw 13psi at 2500rpm on the big turbo which is very exciting!
As far as the wing I have goes, it's still on the car. It is solid. I have no data whatsoever if it actually does anything but my times at the track have improved over the last few outings. Unfortunately I can't tell what these improvements have come from. New tyres, new turbo, new suspension setup, rear wing?? Who knows. That is the biggest problem with being impatient. You slap too many things on at the same time and can't give quantifiable data on any of it. Well you can but you'd have to run some very specific tests all of which take time and money.
ps good news is the other motor is re awakening. Saw 13psi at 2500rpm on the big turbo which is very exciting!
#231
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Patrick, I want to get a custom wing for my car once I do the turbo conversion (968). I want to try something different from the factory turbo RS look. I like the one in your avatar, and the like. Is a lexan hatch required for this? I have a glass 924 hatch I was hoping to use. I know lexan is lighter, and for all intents and purposes it's da shet, but mine will be a road car / DD once in a while. The lexan will either turn yellow, or get scratched, etc.
#232
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Patrick, I want to get a custom wing for my car once I do the turbo conversion (968). I want to try something different from the factory turbo RS look. I like the one in your avatar, and the like. Is a lexan hatch required for this? I have a glass 924 hatch I was hoping to use. I know lexan is lighter, and for all intents and purposes it's da shet, but mine will be a road car / DD once in a while. The lexan will either turn yellow, or get scratched, etc.
#233
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How much of a PITA is it to swap hatches? Does it get easier/faster? I've only done it once (to reseal it) and I took my time, and I wouldn't look forward to swapping one for a track event. But you're right, you need to preserve the lexan.
I wish one of those strosek hatches was pretty, then I could just buy one of those and stick a fat wing on it. I also wish the hatch wasn't so large... like, D pillars would have been nice...
I wish one of those strosek hatches was pretty, then I could just buy one of those and stick a fat wing on it. I also wish the hatch wasn't so large... like, D pillars would have been nice...
#234
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How much of a PITA is it to swap hatches? Does it get easier/faster? I've only done it once (to reseal it) and I took my time, and I wouldn't look forward to swapping one for a track event. But you're right, you need to preserve the lexan.
I wish one of those strosek hatches was pretty, then I could just buy one of those and stick a fat wing on it. I also wish the hatch wasn't so large... like, D pillars would have been nice...
I wish one of those strosek hatches was pretty, then I could just buy one of those and stick a fat wing on it. I also wish the hatch wasn't so large... like, D pillars would have been nice...
#236
? me, or someone else?
Just went through the whole thread.. mine are the only one's blacked out..
Hours of spraying spray on tint. Actually a $10 can of VHT blackout paint to be specific. Went very slow. 7-10 light coats. Screwed up a lot and cleaned off and started over many times at first though. It's decent, but not truly professional.
Just went through the whole thread.. mine are the only one's blacked out..
Hours of spraying spray on tint. Actually a $10 can of VHT blackout paint to be specific. Went very slow. 7-10 light coats. Screwed up a lot and cleaned off and started over many times at first though. It's decent, but not truly professional.
Last edited by 95ONE; 10-05-2009 at 08:24 PM.
#237
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Actually, 95ONE, if I may chime in and answer with a better solution. You go to a body shop. Get them to prep your tail lights, and clear coat them with black toner added to it. It goes on as paint. Polishes as paint. And it doesn't get any more professional that that. I took top three best paint finishes at the Scottsdale auctions a few years back. It's even darker than in the pics as the flash was catching the tail lights. At night, the lights shine through perfectly and I've never got a mention from it with all my traffic stops. Except how awesome my car is. I kept it a secret long enough. Not too many people know about it. Way better than the cheap can spray. It flakes off, never lasts, and even when it first goes on, it looks like ****. I did all my lenses except my fogs of course. Hope it helps. Sorry about the hijack.
Can't believe this thread has gone on so long. I can't stand these wings on our cars. Looks worse than the spray on tint. The solution would be to get the 968 Turbo S replica wing. That's just my .02 and getting back on track.
Can't believe this thread has gone on so long. I can't stand these wings on our cars. Looks worse than the spray on tint. The solution would be to get the 968 Turbo S replica wing. That's just my .02 and getting back on track.
#238
^^^^^ THE way to do it.. We have a painter that has done many Cherry red clears over rx7 tail lenses.. keeps them all one color.. Looks perfect. So certainly, same goes for a clear with a dark toner.
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Actually, 95ONE, if I may chime in and answer with a better solution. You go to a body shop. Get them to prep your tail lights, and clear coat them with black toner added to it. It goes on as paint. Polishes as paint. And it doesn't get any more professional that that. I took top three best paint finishes at the Scottsdale auctions a few years back. It's even darker than in the pics as the flash was catching the tail lights. At night, the lights shine through perfectly and I've never got a mention from it with all my traffic stops. Except how awesome my car is. I kept it a secret long enough. Not too many people know about it. Way better than the cheap can spray. It flakes off, never lasts, and even when it first goes on, it looks like ****. I did all my lenses except my fogs of course. Hope it helps. Sorry about the hijack.
Can't believe this thread has gone on so long. I can't stand these wings on our cars. Looks worse than the spray on tint. The solution would be to get the 968 Turbo S replica wing. That's just my .02 and getting back on track.
Can't believe this thread has gone on so long. I can't stand these wings on our cars. Looks worse than the spray on tint. The solution would be to get the 968 Turbo S replica wing. That's just my .02 and getting back on track.