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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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Doesn’t the shuttle have one of those wing thingy’s?
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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While the wing clearly looks stupid, the C4 wheels actually add something.

I agree, I like the C4 wheels
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Seems it would slow the car down....very odd
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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It's for drag racing when you have a big tail wind blowing, duh.
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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The only time I've ever seen anything like that, it was mounted behind a pickup truck, and was used to shield bike riders as they tried to set speed records, or test equipment.
Looks real odd behind a vette................
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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You fellas just don't understand, It's called AIRHEADDYNAMICS !
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Old Feb 1, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBlock 72
It's for drag racing when you have a big tail wind blowing, duh.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by silver69
I agree, I like the C4 wheels
Really? I think the C-4 wheels make it look even more odd. I mean c'mon, if Bats isn't a fan of it, it must be way past custom, and far beyond odd.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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While not my cup of tea (I prefer the sleeper look), there's a reason for what he's doing. Look in the background. It's an autocross course, not a race track, which means slow speeds. The slower the speed, the more spoiler you need. From what I understand, this individual was heavy into the autocross thing, and was willing to do what it takes to get some extra cornering and exit transition downforce. Like I said, not my cup of tea aesthetics wise, but it probably worked to a degree.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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"Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer..........."
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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It's an air brake just like on the Bugatti Veyron right??
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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That is a forum members car....it is now yellow
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by schmegeggie
Really? I think the C-4 wheels make it look even more odd. I mean c'mon, if Bats isn't a fan of it, it must be way past custom, and far beyond odd.
Can't agree, I really do like the wheels.
I even went so far as to search for them on ebay.
figured I might find a set for cheap...
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bb62
While the wing clearly looks stupid, the C4 wheels actually add something.
I agree! Never thought those C4 wheels would look good on a C3, but those actually look pretty sweet....plus.....you can get those rims for a song!

Deja
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 68L71
That is a forum members car....it is now yellow
Will the owner of the wing warrior please step forward and explain yourself.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Race Car!
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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When I want the same effect, I just drive with the hood open.
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