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sweeteuphoria 09-10-07 05:09 PM

Spoiler? Whale Fin?
 
I am looking to get a spoiler, whale fin style... Anyone have an idea where I can pick up a "less expensive" one? Maybe a used one?

Also, I really want to spruce up my tail lights... I am not a "car fixer person" can do just about anything with good directions, any ideas?

phoenix7 09-10-07 05:18 PM

i don't think they have any whale tail wings for the FC.


well, except maybe the BORDER wing but that thing looks like dirty butthole.

There is nothing in the market for out taillights but look up "Tail lights modernized" for a simple way to spruce up the lights.

misterstyx69 09-10-07 06:31 PM

if you have S4 tails,Upgrade to S5 tails,they Look Real good on the S4.As far as the Whale Tail Spoiler,Try www.andysautosport.com they have body Kits and Separate tails by numerous Manufacturers.Look at the Wangan wing or something by Erebuni(spelling ?)..I hope that helps you.

phoenix7 09-10-07 07:02 PM

wangan does not = whale tail.

Andy's autosport did not have a single whale tail wing on the entire wing section. The closest thing was a wings west wing for the vert and that wasn't very "whale-tail-ish."

The SA/FBs had whaletails and like I said Border is the only place that you can still get whale tails from.

phoenix7 09-10-07 07:04 PM

http://www.border-racing.com/fcaero-rear1.jpghttp://www.border-racing.com/350-rx-...s%29-r%2Bf.jpg

87 t-66 09-10-07 07:12 PM

dont be a ricer

That Rx-7 kid 09-10-07 07:16 PM

uhhh yea no. please dont put that on your car.

idsigloo 09-10-07 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by 87 t-66 (Post 7320275)
dont be a ricer

^^

NJGreenBudd 09-10-07 09:08 PM

maybe check the for sale section on this forum for the used spoiler.

I'm not assuming anything, but giant spoilers and "spruced up tailights"?? Are you going for a show car or just your own style? Lets see pics of your rx7..please!!

Force Fed 09-10-07 09:18 PM

Dear God, no...

incubuseva 09-10-07 10:19 PM

Yeah. Border = woof.

If you want chrome/altezza tail lights I'll punch you in the mouf

RX7Tuner. 09-10-07 11:07 PM

Gross.

blwn rtr 89' 09-10-07 11:31 PM

if your looking for a head turning spoiler, that would deffinately do it.

but y not go the dodge stratus route and but the biggest fast and furious brand aluminum wing from auto zone(i belive its apc)

make shure 2 leave the stock spoiler mounts, or cover them duck tape, for the real head turner(not the good kind of double take)


e.x. things not 2 do

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...1221/ricer.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...Ricer_Rear.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...221/ricer7.jpg


or just save money and fiber glass and make one

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...1/ricer002.jpg
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...20rear20sm.jpg

food for thought:)

sweeteuphoria 09-11-07 08:11 AM

lol... very funny ya'll... Im not going for that "pimped out" / "wannabe" look... Just want my "rear end" to be prettier and I am definitely a spoiler person. Nothing over the top, but add some excitement to the back of my rx.

hav't really done much to the car since I bought it except new tires... I need to re-tint the hatch because its nasty and sticky...

Here's a pic of my rx
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...l/DSC02473.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...l/DSC02479.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v7...l/DSC02480.jpg

87 t-66 09-11-07 08:59 AM

leave the back how it is. the wheels need to go first

MmSadda 09-11-07 10:26 AM

87 t-66 is right.... you need something that doesn't look worse than stock could possibly be on the car.

Body looks nice, though!

incubuseva 09-11-07 11:43 AM

Yeah. I would say rims, paint + maybe mirrors. Then your car would be very clean looking.

phoenix7 09-11-07 01:49 PM

either go with a stock GXL/TII wing or a sport wing. If you really want something bearable but still stylish I'd look into the RE-Amemiya spoilers (NOT THE RACING ONES).

Wings will come and go but grip will keep you on the road. Look at nice wide rims with a nice set of tires. Then do suspension and keep an eye out for good deals on wings in the for sale section.

I know you have this little ricer voice in your head screaming at you but you have to ignore it. For your own safety.

incubuseva 09-11-07 02:17 PM

Or you can do like me + find the infini III stock wing. It's a bit bigger than the others, but still looks very clean

phoenix7 09-11-07 02:24 PM

i didn't think there was a difference. Got any pics of your naked wing?

gear_grinder 09-11-07 03:52 PM

if you want ure car to look sweet get s5 tails (and harness), CF wangan wing, drop springs, 17" or 18" clean looking rims, and a s13 front lip painted flat black.

phoenix7 09-11-07 05:10 PM

I don't know why people hate on the S4 taillights. They don't look bad and wasting 200 bux on taillights seems like a stupid way to waste money when your car hasn't been touched otherwise. To each his own but some of you have your priorities a tad askewed.

87 t-66 09-11-07 05:30 PM


Originally Posted by gear_grinder (Post 7323703)
if you want ure car to look sweet get s5 tails (and harness), CF wangan wing, drop springs, 17" or 18" clean looking rims, and a s13 front lip painted flat black.

:ugh2:

DarkKnightFC 09-11-07 05:35 PM

HOLY SHIT, He really just said all that stuff.

CarzArKoo1 09-11-07 05:42 PM

OEM S5 wing, best. :)

phoenix7 09-11-07 05:45 PM

i disagree. OEM S4 SPORT wing IS the best.

Bluecoop91 09-11-07 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by gear_grinder (Post 7323703)
if you want ure car to look sweet get s5 tails (and harness)...

You can make do without the harness, I reused my S4 harness.


Originally Posted by incubuseva (Post 7323235)
Or you can do like me + find the infini III stock wing. It's a bit bigger than the others, but still looks very clean

I'm almost certain that all S5 coupe wings were created equal.

Bluecoop91 09-11-07 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by phoenix7 (Post 7324139)
i disagree. OEM S4 SPORT wing IS the best.

I agree. :)

phoenix7 09-11-07 06:51 PM

i still wanna see the infiniIII wing. Where did the guy go? I'm 5 seconds away from throwing a BS flag in the play.

gear_grinder 09-11-07 07:47 PM

s4 would be the way to go if you wanted a OE wing, not because of how it looks but because its easyer to pain as it is a fiberglass material, the OE s5 are made of a rubber like material that is a bitch to paint.

gear_grinder 09-11-07 07:49 PM

i personaly like the s5 harness because the lights light up diffently then the s4 do.

DarkKnightFC 09-11-07 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by gear_grinder (Post 7324631)
s4 would be the way to go if you wanted a OE wing, not because of how it looks but because its easyer to pain as it is a fiberglass material, the OE s5 are made of a rubber like material that is a bitch to paint.



Negative. S4 spoiler that came off my car was the rubber one. In fact I've never seen a stock fiberglass spoiler on any FC.

Bluecoop91 09-11-07 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by gear_grinder (Post 7324640)
i personaly like the s5 harness because the lights light up diffently then the s4 do.

Huh? Please explain. :Wconfused

SomeGuy_sg 09-12-07 01:48 AM

There was one wing which looked sweet as pie :P
RE- Amemiya FC wing. Not the GT wing now ... the older one. Can't find a pic atm :P

stupidkid0304 09-12-07 02:38 AM

theres an infini wing?! pics please?

TehMonkay 09-12-07 02:48 AM

I like the wrap around kind like the 1st gens have

forced inducted fd dude 09-12-07 06:15 AM

raceonusa.com ithink they have a sexy wangan wing, its much like the whale tail but nothing like the r-magic wangan wing

detonation 09-12-07 08:51 AM

dont you reckn its stupid...hondas with spoilers....HELLO? they are front wheel drive... D!CKH3ADS

and those "spoilers'' by phoenix7... can anyone scream rice burner?

btw- sweeteuphoria...nice 7...thumbs up!

BIZL 09-12-07 08:52 AM

nobody hate on my car, i'm just showing the guy a option.

wangan style wing and s13 front lip.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...L/DSCN1918.jpg

texFCturboII 09-12-07 09:29 AM

Mo Wangan!!!!!

sweeteuphoria 09-12-07 09:29 AM

I have been looking at rims, and I think I am going to get these. In "Gunmetal"
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/w...omeancolor.jpg

texFCturboII 09-12-07 09:34 AM

I say silver.... shiny goes well with red.

My5ABaby 09-12-07 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by phoenix7 (Post 7324139)
i disagree. OEM S4 SPORT wing IS the best.

Sport spoiler is the best. Foam rubber ftw.

phoenix7 09-12-07 01:09 PM

AND I do have a MAZDA FG spoiler that is SIMILAR to the GXL/TII wing on my NA but not quite an exact match. It's supposed to be a rare aftermarket piece. :dunno:

the S4 wing is RUBBER, i've never seen a FG sport wing.

and regarding the rims: how wide are they and how much do they weigh???

Based on LOOKS alone I'd go with the silver (what color is your car again?) but I'd want to know more about the size and weight.

r1xliquid 09-12-07 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by BIZL (Post 7326039)

nice, i like the front lip, how hard was it matching up to the fc? any pics of it from other angles?

plaguepunx 09-12-07 02:56 PM

I'm a huge fan of the Wangan wing but if your going to go that route you have to have just as wild wheels and aero. doesn't look as nice on a stock body.

oops. this is plagues brother not plague.

sweeteuphoria 09-12-07 03:02 PM

You know truthfull I have no idea... Do you mind telling me what exacty I should be looking for in rims, (besides the pretty-ness factor) lol...

There are much to many options for my "un-tuned" brain to fish through...
Here is the link to those. (BTW I am not looking to spend a bazillion dollars)
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/i...4543_4879_4887


Thanks!!

phoenix7 09-12-07 03:33 PM

Here is what I would look for:
16" rims (so that my speedo isn't too off as compared with the 17" and 18" rims)
width at least 8" so you can get more rubber on the ground.
weight depends on your budget but less than 20lbs is nice

last, but not least that it looks nice.

I don't like any of the rims in th elink you posted. You're going with a larger diameter wheel but stay with the same width as stock? Seems purely aesthetic to me. You're adding rotational mass, most likely weight and no more grip than before. my 2 cents.

X-JaVeN-X 09-12-07 03:46 PM

The only spoiler I like for the FC other than the stock TII wing...I have one, but I won't be putting it on until after the first of the year and I get my tax return...the fc is getting all new paint FINALLY!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...ni_spoiler.jpg

oh...and I don't think they make it anymore...I got mine used here on the forum.

cloudx189 09-12-07 03:53 PM

Soo freaking nice...


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