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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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Default Is the caravaggio wing functional?

I ordered one and I was just wondering if it has any functionality, braking, aerodynamics etc.... thanks for the help.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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None at all. It's just for looks...
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It is for looks but it will also be funtional at speed. No reason why it wouldn't.
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Thanks for the replys. I loved the look of it then I thought to myself.... does it do anything .
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I would think that at speed it would have some effect on downforce. But, get it for the looks - hard to beat it in that category.
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Originally Posted by slowazzvette2
Thanks for the replys. I loved the look of it then I thought to myself.... does it do anything .
Only thing I know it does is just look badazz. That's just MHO.
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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Yes it does and I was wanting to incorporate the wide fenders from eastcoastvettes with wider rims etc.... but I cant find any pics that I like. I dont want to drop that kind of money and say well....... at least the spoiler looks good hahahaha.
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