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d0 Luck 06-26-05 10:08 PM


Originally Posted by Arockrx7
your right.

And a front spoiler helps alot on a rx7 at speeds of 70+ (est.) correct me if I am wrong, but the front end of FBs do not feel stable at high speeds. I had a front spoiler and it helped alot.

which front spoiler?? mariah's/pacific?? post a pic if u have any.

Arockrx7 06-26-05 10:45 PM

Any front spoiler. The lower valance on the FBs are aerodynamic but does not create enough downforce on the front. I had the OEM front spoiler untill it crackedhttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...x7/3-4view.jpg

steve84GS TII 06-27-05 12:08 AM

That looks nice.
In addition to not deflecting much under-car air,I never much liked the factory wedge look of the FB.That airdam looks good,even on an externally stock car.
Stilettoman,I run an SE rearend(its a little wider) with 17X9 wheels and 245/35-17 tires with small spacers.
Theres a little more room back there,might be able to squeeze 265's but when I hit a diagonal angle(like up my driveway), Im already scraping the inner lip of the wheels on my inner fender wall.

joeberentsen 06-27-05 12:14 AM

putting a wing on your drift car is like putting spinners on your rally car.

boohame 06-27-05 01:55 AM


Originally Posted by Arockrx7
Any front spoiler. The lower valance on the FBs are aerodynamic but does not create enough downforce on the front. I had the OEM front spoiler untill it crackedhttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...x7/3-4view.jpg


That looks really nice. What brand is it?

82streetracer 06-27-05 01:56 AM

thats the factory option IMSU front air damn.

easily the best looking front peice, but nearily impossible to find.

hopefully, someby starts reproducing them.

TurboSE 06-27-05 01:59 AM


Originally Posted by Arockrx7
Any front spoiler. The lower valance on the FBs are aerodynamic but does not create enough downforce on the front. I had the OEM front spoiler untill it crackedhttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...x7/3-4view.jpg

That is the only wing/spoiler i would put in my car and also the front bumper/air dam
Looks sweet :bigthumb:

rxtory 06-27-05 02:29 AM

^^^^^^^^^Me two. that is the nicest setup not going into widebodies like steves

RotorMotorDriver 06-27-05 04:20 AM

I kinda like the 2nd gen spoilers on the 1st gens. Good look and easy to find. I also kinda liked v8kilrs old flat black car with the aluminum spoiler. I dunno why, but it was badass IMO.

~T.J.

DeRFmAn 06-27-05 05:40 AM

This is the perfect set up IMHO for an FB

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41acf...Kp9vCBmAUUulvY

http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/users/41acf...Kp9vCBgK4cYALO

DeRFmAn 06-27-05 05:42 AM

It looks great and still has great lines and above all isn't all queer with a huge wing or a body kit that doesn't suit the car. Its what my car will hopefully look like one day.

Arockrx7 06-27-05 03:43 PM

thank for the compliments. But the spoiler (RIP) spider cracked and its unfixable. I still have it and anyone wants it. free just pay for shipping.

Yark79 06-27-05 05:18 PM

Just about the only spoiler I would consider is the GTU style or a low lying whale tail, but I prefer no spoiler. Spoilers/Wings seem pointless for drifting anyways.

pyro2 07-02-05 01:24 AM

imo - no

tougeFB 07-02-05 01:33 PM

drift wing is another way of saying ricer shopping cart wing. sadly =(
im all about drift, but those wings are hideous. i was looking in a JDM rx7 mag (yeah i read it backwards) it was about FCs and FDs only. the FCs and FDs with big wings looked like shit, the other ones, GORGEOUS

Pele 07-04-05 09:32 AM


Originally Posted by RotorMotorDriver
I kinda like the 2nd gen spoilers on the 1st gens. Good look and easy to find. I also kinda liked v8kilrs old flat black car with the aluminum spoiler. I dunno why, but it was badass IMO.

~T.J.

Will they fit? Are they the right width?

I may have to change my search angle to the FC GTU wing.

I can't find a cheap low profile wing for my 7...

I have a "dealer option" one piece wrap around spoiler, but it's cracked to all hell and missing hardware...

Any pics of v8kilr's car

I hate these fucked up pieces of shit they sell on eBay...

gerbraldy 07-04-05 09:55 AM


Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
I actually contemplated one of those big drift wings at first,but then I got Mariah to make me one of their old school GTO wings.Yea its big, but its MADE for the FB, so it moulded well to the body and its the right width to match my widebody.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC02049.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC02061.jpg

man, that car looks like it's trying to be a 240sx with that two tone paint. I love the "RTRWEEE" license plate, awesome.

SCCAIT7 07-04-05 10:42 AM

Ok- sorry...but- Are you going to actually be going fast enough to gain an advantage from a wing...or are we just going for a "looks"... I mean...from someone who has a racecar...a wing is weight..and weight is bad!

rx7male 07-05-05 02:45 PM

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to me it all depends on if it looks good or not... like if the wing is huge or something like that then no... but i dont know... i bought this wing about a week ago and put it on... i think it looks good... small and functional... i like it... and to anyone or everyone... that is enough... if the person that put it on his car and he/she likes it then to bad... lol no ones making you put it on your car so... all you haters just need to suck it up... anyways heres pictures on mine...

vipernicus42 07-05-05 03:08 PM

IMHO Wings on 1st gens suck the big one.

Unless you're putting 300+ rwhp down and have a serious *need* for the downforce to keep your rear end from getting away on you, wings shouldn't be found on 1st Gens. Ever.

That, of course, is my opinion.

Jon

evalutionr 07-05-05 03:19 PM

you don't even need a wing for drifting, its just for style unless your going at high speed in a straight line and trying to pick up speed, but you don't need a big wing

slashdawg00110 07-05-05 04:06 PM


Originally Posted by Mikeee
Yeah, I loke the molded one also, I think it looks bad ass:

In my opinion, that takes away a good part of what makes a RX-7 look like a RX-7. Part of what the car has going for it is the distinctive look. I don't want to take anything away from what anyone has done to their cars - after all, they own 'em - but I like the way they look as-is.

Alex-7 07-05-05 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by shadylurker
since when did an FB become a good drift car lol :eek:

Ever since the 240SX got to expensive for the little high school parking lot circle turners.


What the fuck is a "drift wing" anyway? does it add lift or some shit?

a13btrx7@hotmail.com 07-05-05 05:50 PM

it gives ur car more down force

comradegiant 07-05-05 07:42 PM

Not while drifting.

Those wings don't work below 120, and certainly not while air is running into the side of them.


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