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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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I don't like the looks, and I also feel that if the C4 needed a wing GM would have put one on it.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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This always causes a ruckus. I say lose the wing. Get some cool paint or wheels instead.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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I despise bodywork on C4s. Get rid of it.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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i want a nice clean simple looking car so the spoiler stands out in that sense... i am just wondering if they can fill the holes well enough when painting, i don't want it to look like anything was there
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by vancityguy
i've got a rear wing on my car half the time i say i'll remove it once i go in for paint and the other half i think i should keep it cause it looks a bit diff, what are you opinions?
What would it take to get rid of it?
Can you just fill in the holes in the plastic ?
Would it leave a groove on the top where the brackets were?

I have the same type wing and may remove it.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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1. That may be the best wing I have seen--really blends in.
2. Get rid of it.
3. Any decent body man can fix those holes in fibreglass so it doesn't show.
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Don't have a wing, but I don't think it looks that bad. Was actually thinking of getting one before the paint job. Besides, your looks good with the fuzzy licence plate.
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:08 PM
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Loose it!! It looks unatural!!
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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It really doesn't look that bad from behind. But the top view kind of looks out of place. IMO
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The only wings I like are Hot Buffalo Wings oh, and maybe those on the Superbirds in the ad on the bottom of this page. Hmm, I wonder how a towel rack spoiler would look on my '87????
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My c4 came with one. When I repaint, Ill take it off/cover the holes.
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Those things "spoil" pun intended, the lines of one of the best car bodies ever made. LOSE IT!
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Keep It, Looks Great!
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On the old body style that subtle wing looks pretty good.

I know I'm going to sound like a pr**k but I say keep the wing and change the wheels............
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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Onyx C4
On the old body style that subtle wing looks pretty good.

I know I'm going to sound like a pr**k but I say keep the wing and change the wheels............
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