Circuit Theory

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Are these roof wings / hatch wings popular amongst the FC drivers in the states?
I have not seen many of the guys out there with them and have seen quite a few on cars out here.

I don't think they are the most efficient part for downforce etc but I do think they add unique look the the car.

what do you guys think?

George84

I don't care for them.

awddrift4

eh, belong more on a focus, or similar style hatch

duo2999

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i don't care for them either.

Super82

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I really dig them. If I had a second gen I'd rock it spoilerless with a hatch wing.

rxdrift7

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I love them. They are the only spoiler that will end up on my car I just think it flows with the car perfect. Roof wing plus wingless rear FTW.

Black91n/a

I'd bet that they do more harm than good (if any good) for the aerodynamics of the car. They'll probably cause earlier flow separation along the hatch, causing more drag.

dawicka2

I am a fan depending on the car. They really look good in conjunction with those window visors.

I will probably buy the spoiler at some point. Just waiting for it to come up somewhere other than RapeHDJAPAN.COM

john ny

82BUCKET

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HOT!!!! Assuming just double sided tape holds them down?...

88Rx-7turboII

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I'm not shooting for the world top speed run, aerodynamic or not I think they look sharp as hell. If your bring any in I'll be very tempted to grab one.

rx7 FC TII

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i think they look hot! im getting one in a couple weeks. ill post pics once i do. i also have the window visors so this will be a good add on.

Grappler

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I think it would definitely take the right car.

I wouldn't have one on my car. I am sure there are a lot of people that would though.

87 t-66

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do not want.

any more pics of the zebra door panels on the red car?

dawicka2

+1 Good eye, man. I overlooked that rediculousness.


john ny

Dltreezan

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any idea where to get one?

jdmsuper7

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+1 It may well hurt the performance of any wing on the back of the car too. Lower pressure and more turbulent air at best, reversion at worst.

Circuit Theory

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I think there is a cheap one out here that is just double sided tape. The foresight one uses 2 screws or bolts but I have never installed one so I am not sure which or how they are attached.

blown_apex

Like it, but think the Rear wing Foresight makes looks better on an FC...Not too many nice wings for FC These days. thinking about ordering trunk wing soon. food for thought....... mazdaspeed frontlip,re amemyia sides,rear diffuser,foresight trunk wing? that's what i'm planning

ICEY?

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pics from a wider angle and different angles?

BrettLinton7

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I think someone was making fun of one of those on a honda calling it a tumor... I personally dont like them.

misterstyx69

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I wonder if these Roof wings would cause less turbulance on the Rear window?.If that is the case,they may be GOOD,if the car doesn't have a Rear wiper and would cause less rain to accumulate during driving and allow a clearer view out of the Hatch.
I know that some of the aftermarket Spoilers I have tried actually keep the Crud off the Tail lights,So this is why I had to Mention it.

Icemark

Yeah I have one of those sitting in my garage right now, all painted and ready for the back of my 10thAE.

But I think that everyone else should not get one. I like to be different.

Black91n/a

The flow normally is attached along the hatch to about halfway to two thirds of the way down (as seen in pics of yarn tuft testing). That spoiler (IT'S NOT A WING! Not directed at you in particular, just a pet peeve of mine) will probably cause turbulence and flow separation along the hatch, which, if anything, will make MORE dirt and rain hit the hatch as that turbulence draws the dirt/rain in from higher up in the airstream. This will also cause increased drag from the larger low pressure bubble behind the car.

Well that's what I'd expect to happen anyway, but if there's any general rule in aerodynamics, it's that you can't reliably make general rules. Without seeing any evidence to the contrary, I'd think it's pretty safe to assume that what I've predicted to happen, will happen, since with that spoiler you're breaking the surface as seen by the air, so it's suddenly released into nothingness where before it could just follow the hatch smootly down off the roof.

I have studied aerodynamics in University in case anyone was wondering, so I do know a few things, but I'm no expert.

bigtony08

personaly me coming from an MKII supra back ground i would say that only belongs on a 84 celica supra see the pic and you will understand

Hypertek

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i think these came out for s13s/s14s first, than to fill in the niche market they made em for the fc. Its mostly cosmetics imo.