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Wing or not to wing

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Old 01-29-02, 05:13 AM
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Cool Wing or not to wing

Wing or not , In my opinion the stock wing is the best available. Most of the other wings are just a little to RIKKI for me. Where do you stand?
Old 01-29-02, 05:34 AM
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I vote stock but I think they look good without them, too. *Some* GT wings look ok, if placed at a decent height and the car has a full bodykit to support it. Otherwise it looks way out of place. :\
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I say a mild aftermarket one like a PFS one or something. To me the 7 looks somewhat incomplete without a wing.
Old 01-29-02, 08:43 AM
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Try this one out!


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Here's another view
Old 01-29-02, 10:35 AM
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We don't need no stinking wings!

The car has beautiful, clean, and classic lines that are only broken by the wing. I'm guessing most people don't even need the wing (for functional purposes).

If you have to have one, I prefer the stocker.
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I like the stock wing, but there are so many aftermarket ones that look really good, that I just can't decide which one to get.
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OMG, not this AGAIN

How many times this subject comes up already?
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OMG, not this AGAIN

How many times this subject comes up already?
Not all of us have been around for 4,000 posts...

I wouldn't do a search to find this... but it is interesting.
Old 01-29-02, 11:58 AM
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Personally, I think the FD looks great without a wing. If I got a wing, it would be close to stock in appearance (in other words, tasteful). I think putting a big wing on looks ridiculous and totally ruins the lines of the car. Especially GT wings.
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Originally posted by rynberg
Personally, I think the FD looks great without a wing. If I got a wing, it would be close to stock in appearance (in other words, tasteful). I think putting a big wing on looks ridiculous and totally ruins the lines of the car. Especially GT wings.
Preach on, brother
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This has to be the BADDEST Wing on the market !!

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LMAO, yeah that is a nice wing! I hope I can get one like that, I just hope its under 2k.lol
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heh, park that in the Rams' endzone Sunday..

99 J-spec and RB type II wings enhance the FD's curves. The painted, waxed look just looks better than the TV-antenna GT wing. And they look factory.
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Originally posted by FD Seeker


Not all of us have been around for 4,000 posts...

I wouldn't do a search to find this... but it is interesting.
The thing is this is kind of from person to person. Some like it with wings and some don't. Who's to say it's right or wrong?
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Originally posted by neo_omega


The thing is this is kind of from person to person. Some like it with wings and some don't. Who's to say it's right or wrong?
I agree. There is no 'conclusion' to come to in this thread.

My point is this: People like talking about their stuff, sometimes repetitively. Especially when it's about something fun and subjective like 'Which wing is best?'. No harm, no foul. Remember, many of us are relatively new to this forum.
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Question What's RIKKI?

Originally posted by Fd3BOOST
...a little to RIKKI for me.
Again, I'm new: What's RIKKI???
I assume it means tacky or ricey???
Old 01-29-02, 02:11 PM
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Re: What's RIKKI?

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Again, I'm new: What's RIKKI???
I assume it means tacky or ricey???
Nevermind. I went to www.dontbearikki.com. It's all very clear to me now
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I don't like wings, they just get in the way when I try to strap my kill on the back coming home from huntin'.
Old 01-29-02, 03:33 PM
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I think as fas as GT wings, it's how tastefully its done. some look WAY too ricey. Then again, I saw a black FD out of Oregon that just had sideskirts and a wing as far as exterior mods...looked great. dammit, time to go to work.
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J-spec all the way!
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I think a 3rd gen with a nice set of 17'' wheels, suspension that lowers the car just right, and the R-1 front lip looks incredable to me. No wing please.
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FD looks hideous with out the wing
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Originally posted by JASK7
FD looks hideous with out the wing
Yeah, I wouldn't touch an RX-7 with a ten foot pole unless it has a HUGE wing on the back.
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IMO The FEED wing on TTT's car is the best.

GT wings can look good if the body kit matches.

Silver is the only color I like with or w/out a wing, I think all other colors need a spoiler.



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