Who Needs a WING!?!?!?! **(PICS)**
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Looks like the owner puts the car through its paces - so the wing may be a vital component of the setup.
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Ha! Great pictures whomever took them. 
This is me... I'll own up to it.
Yes, this is a 100% Autocross car. I placed 4th at Nationals in 2007...I was the ONLY C5 in the top 8 cars...which were all Rotards (rx7s)
This was an event (where the photo's were taken) was in Colorado Springs, was 2nd top pax time on the weekend.
Actually the wing has changed since this photo. Its now painted torch red with a larger top element (from a 5.25" to a 7.25") and there is a front splitter in place for the front.
Thanks all
This is me... I'll own up to it.
Yes, this is a 100% Autocross car. I placed 4th at Nationals in 2007...I was the ONLY C5 in the top 8 cars...which were all Rotards (rx7s)
This was an event (where the photo's were taken) was in Colorado Springs, was 2nd top pax time on the weekend.
Actually the wing has changed since this photo. Its now painted torch red with a larger top element (from a 5.25" to a 7.25") and there is a front splitter in place for the front.
Thanks all
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Its a race car, and if its functional giving him extra rear downforce then thats great ! I'll bet it really helps in the long high speed turns. It should help improve his lap times for sure !
I have seen the race cars going around Leguna Seca (ALMS), and Its utterly mind boggling how fast the cars can go around a corner. Its the downforce that gives them that ability.
I say thumbs up !
Toque
I have seen the race cars going around Leguna Seca (ALMS), and Its utterly mind boggling how fast the cars can go around a corner. Its the downforce that gives them that ability.
I say thumbs up !
Toque
