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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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spoiler or not?

i have a 94 touring, thinking about putting a stock 93 to 95 spoiler?
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:25 AM
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I think the FD looks best with the stock spoiler on it, but some will disagree. I will admit it looks more agressive without it though.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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I like the look of the stock spoiler over nothing.

You should make a poll...
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:31 AM
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I personally didnt like the stock wing that came with my R2, so i got the racing beat wing on order. If your really interested in the stock wing (really cheap), pm me.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:31 AM
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99 spec

Hey, I have a 94 too. I think the 99 wing looks best. the 93-95 wing I think has little function. My bud has the 99 and it looks really good. About $1k bucks and you can order it to match your car. It will be pretty close unless your paint is shot.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:59 AM
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no wing for me at first i wanted the mazdaspeed adjustable but i opted to stay with no wing after visit to pettit racing in palm beach fl
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:03 AM
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i think the stock spoilers look a lot better than no spoiler........ but i really like the 99 j spec spoilers a lot
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:10 AM
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Put one on my car. I bought the car with a late model Supra style wing on it. That had to go. The problem was that no shop would install it and it took five shops before I found one that would TRY to match the paint.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:24 AM
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i have the spoiler painted black to match my car, but i don't like the idea of drilling 8 holes on the hatch lol. oh well........ how about a vote? spoiler or no spoiler
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 02:03 AM
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go wingless baby!
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 04:15 AM
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I agree with rynberg...FD's look good without the spoiler...especially Black FD's...they look SO MEAN
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 04:20 AM
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Leave it off. I put a r1 spoiler on mine and I wish I had left it be. I have a spare hatch though so I'm ok. I ran a poll on this about 6 months ago.
I'll bump it up for you.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 09:50 AM
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To me it really depends on what else has been done to the exterior. Some wings just NEED a more aggressive front and/or sides to offset the look of the wing. Other additions look great without a wing on the FD.

It's really up to personal choice.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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If I got a wing for my 94 it'd probably be a 99 spec one... I don't care much for the stock r1 wings. I like the way FD's look w/out spoilers from the side, but from the back and at an angle from the front I think they look better w/a spoiler.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:15 PM
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leave it no wing style, keep it looking stock and mad mods under the hood, straight sleeper, i got a 93 platinum r1 with no wing, no body kit, stock rims with yokohama 45's, and an N1 is all you can see for mods, dut dont lettem know what mods are under the hood...aaaahhh
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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I agree with jspecracer7 and rynberg. I think wingless FD's look friggin badass (especially black and white). Most of the people I talk to love my car without the wing, I think it shows off the lines better. But, I guess it just depends on your personal preference. I personally would not put a wing on there (but maybe I'm a little biased).

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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Hmmm.. I really like the Knightsports wing.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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I like any spoiler that isn't gigantic or stacked with aluminum or cf.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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I prefer no wing at all. It's just a waste of cash. Spend it on power upgrades.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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it took me a while to find one without a rear spoiler, one worth buying anyway......i like it w/o the rear spoiler, but it does complete the look of those bling blingin body kits........they look good on some cars, but i would never put one on mine.....my .02
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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The 99 wing looks hot.
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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i dont know loi...im debating wether or not to put my oversized stock RE wing on too..ever since i saw that full kitted C-West car with no wing it makes me wonder. I have the full cwest kit for those that dont know. eh whatever..lol ill flip a coin?
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Old Aug 7, 2002 | 10:42 PM
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I wouldn't add a mod that increases drag and weight and doesn't do much (if anything) for performance. Besides, I like how the FD looks a lot better without a wing.

Kind of my opinion with aftermarket wheels. I have a hard time believing the hype. The stockers are so light and nice looking.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 12:19 PM
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I've been torn for awhile. I am wing-less on the back. I bought the R1 front just to try for awhile and also got the brake ducts. I like the R1 rear spoiler from some angles, not from others. My car sure is a sleeper with the 'stock, wing-less look', especially in black. One day I'll drill the hatch and put my black R1 spoiler I have sitting in the garage...
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