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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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I think I heard about this car but could not beleive it when it parked next to us at the motel in BG.





Yes, that is a wing off a T/A
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Sadly, they did it

Dont park next to them again
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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I have seen this wing on about 4 C'5 in the past month, someone must like it
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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NOT!
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I don't mind certain wings, but I do not like the ones that wrap around like that..
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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wings????? why?????
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...it's his/her car to do with as they please...
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Seems like quite the visual impairment, if you ask me
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Gotta love American engine-new-a-tee!
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Originally Posted by jbondfl

Yes, that is a wing off a T/A
It's an aftermarket part...Eckler's sells it.
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not for me, but as they say "to each their own".
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Not my cup of tea, but I've seen worse.:flag
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Theres a black one in my area with the SAME thing done to it. But atleast the guy around me has a maggie under the hood. Still, not a very visually pleasing mod.
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That's not a wing, it's a breakfast bar.
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Originally Posted by hotwheels57
...it's his/her car to do with as they please...
I see we've found the owner
Old Jun 29, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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