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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Damn, that looks mean! What wing is that?
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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No, no, no, he needs something like this:

Or this:
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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he said "whale tail" not "the size of a whale" gotta love the JDM family guys!!!
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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S5 stuff for sale

If anyone is interested I have a set of S5 aero mirrors from a GTU also two stock wings the nice ones, one red, one black just send me a message PM me for more info and if you want pics give up your email ! mine is Racex7@aol.com other S5 parts for sale including Motor, Trans. and ECU around 74k on both.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways7
No, no, no, he needs something like this:

Or this:
hahaha funny ****
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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Haha... It is crazy what they do to toyota vans in japan. The bottom one looks like it has a bathtub in the back :P Great for PiMpIn'
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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Thanks for the help guys,

but btw, the he you are referring to is actually a she... lol
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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Spoiler

R u looking for something like the one on the pic?






Originally Posted by sweeteuphoria
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?
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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From my understanding when it comes to wheel/tire width you have to look at the "footprint" of the tire. The footprint is the shape of the section of tire that touches the ground at any given time and it is a relatation ship between the tire width and diameter(sp?)

so if you have a wheel with a large diameter and a small width like 18x7 your footprint will look like this: (___)

and if you have a wheel with a small diameter and a large width like 16x9 your footprint will look like this: (__) < only "taller"... hard to show with brackets.

a wider footprint will provide more traction in a straight line but a narrower footprint will improve handeling.

Of course with our cars you can go with a staggered set up (having wider wheels in the back) and get the best of both worlds... so to speak.

i hope i havent screwed anything up... i just remember this conversation from team-integra.net... and those guys have to strive for every bonus they can get
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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imma go buy a humpback's fin and put it on my buddy's honda
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by r1xliquid
nice, i like the front lip, how hard was it matching up to the fc? any pics of it from other angles?
It fits right on to the fc. I mounted it with tape how i liked it and then drilled holes from underneath to mount it.


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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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JimyMazda: that's the R-magic wing and it waaaaaaaay too big. Looks awesome from a distance but once you're up close you can see it's true size.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Phoenix7, I agree 100% w/ you, I don't really like it but if I go back to the OEM spoiler I would have to re-paint the car. The paint on the car is too expensive and I'm looking to go back to Black which is the original color. The paint its on it is beautiful but it brings too much attention. Hope toget it re-painted some time in the future.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Textured Sport wing


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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Duckbill for the win. Supposedly the only stock spoiler that changes drag. All I know is I like how it looks.



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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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your all stupid and i hope all of you die of something that cant be diagnosed.... just playing this is the whale tail for our cars but i personally like it and believe the original design came from r magic but don't quote me on that.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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holy thread revival!
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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s5 GTU FTW, i picked one up for $25 and just had to get some extra washers and nuts, took maybe 2 hours all up
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by detonation
dont you reckn its stupid...hondas with spoilers....HELLO? they are front wheel drive... D!CKH3ADS

Hate to break it to you but air doesn't care what wheels drive the car.

There are some VERY tasty spoilers made for hondas. For instance, look up "duckbill wing eg6" Nothing says sexy like an eg sitting on old school wheels (think sportmax 002's or ssr type-x) with a spoon style front lip, sir skirts, oem stanley tails and headlamps and a duckbill wing. Love that look. Functional, smooth and stylish.

Post more wangan wings!
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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wangan wings look good
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CarzArKoo1
OEM S5 wing, best.
agreed
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