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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Warrtalon
The wing is 7lbs, so the "weight of the wing" by no means improves handling. It only decreases it due to no downforce, but most people don't corner fast enough for it to make a difference.
The CF trunk makes a diffrence dont you think ?
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:26 AM
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Having the toe set to 0 will cause that. Try having it set "in" a little.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sharkbite2000
The CF trunk makes a diffrence dont you think ?
Maybe 8lbs in the area where losing weight is the least necessary, so not really. Those who race with a CF trunk have a nice wing on it.

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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tony_b
Having the toe set to 0 will cause that. Try having it set "in" a little.
My rear toe is always set at 0 even in full race mode, so I don't think that's the case.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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I can definately feel a difference on the freeway. If its windy the car will just barely dart off into the shoulder.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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wingless ftl hahaha. I never liked that look but who cares what I think.
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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I noticed a difference while highway cruising 80Mph+ after I removed mine.Feels different.I go back and forth with the wing every few months and I always notice a miniscule change in stability.Fun either way
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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my friend has his off an when i drove it didnt feel and different at all
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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When I took mine off I swear the holes in the trunk were causing so much drag that I couldn't accelerate past 90. I'm so not for serious. If you felt a difference then you're just trying to justify the switch or speaking out your ***. Almost like the "I gained 3 mpg by taking my wing off."
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Only reason I would ever get rid of my wing would be the cop attention.

Other than that, wingless =
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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You wont notice a difference unless youre going well over 100mph. Its just psychological.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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I haven't really noticed much of a difference.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FJF
I noticed no difference, whatsoever. BTW, the wing relevantly comes into play when cornering above ~100mph.
Not true not just under cornering! the wing applys downforce at 80mph+ ANYTIME

and for going straight lines your accually better off with the wing removed.. not only does the wing appl;y downforce to the rear.. but in turn doing this lifts the front of the car when pushing the back down.. hence drag cars having small sleek wings... so if you a dragger your better off for physical purposes... if your in it for the looks then it doesnt really mater..

ps hows your alignm,ent.. sounds like your toe is out of whack

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I don't feel any difference with it off.
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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when i put my rexpeed typec spoiler on i did a 140mph run and it felt sloppy, but then i added the jdm 9 bumper and i swear it made a world of difference, so imo i recommend jdm9 bumper for u wingless guys..
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