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Old May 9, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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to each his own... i guess...
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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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great job on the install. if you can, i would lower it a bit. at that height, i think you may be getting a bit too much drag. the height of the c5r wing is a good height for a compromise of downforce and drag.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Wow! I bet you can pick up a lot of t.v. stations with that.
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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wow
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by outwest nv.
Wow! I bet you can pick up a lot of t.v. stations with that.
Not only that, he can iron his cloths too!
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Old May 9, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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THIS is a JOKE, right?
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Old May 9, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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As long as it is functional i say right on!!! Looks like you did a great job and are headed in the right direction.

Just dont bust on the verts anymore, we're people too...

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Old May 10, 2011 | 12:27 AM
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I don't know why so many people dislike it... It's functional and on a bad *** car... It's not like he stuck it on a civic. Plus he races the thing... how is this bad?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by doublec4
I don't know why so many people dislike it... It's functional and on a bad *** car... It's not like he stuck it on a civic. Plus he races the thing... how is this bad?
I don't understand why so many people dislike it either.
I think its functional, and he races it.
Its completely bad azz !

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Old May 10, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Toque
I don't understand why so many people dislike it either.
I think its functional, and he races it.
Its completely bad azz !

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Me either
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
...The roll cage takea away from the everyday use of the car...
as opposed to a wing?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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I think it looks amazing and is going to really help with what you're after....downforce.

I find it so funny that people bash this sort of a mod, but then think it's the most amazing thing in the world to add another cup holder, or put a shiny little piece of metal between their exhaust tips......don't like it don't comment.

Awesome piece, awesome install, awesome car!
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Old May 10, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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I kinda like it too!!I wouldn't do it to mine,,but I like variety and think it looks well done,certainly looks solidly mounted,,and not just cosmetic!! someone showed up at one of our meetings with a MY dressed out with the C5R look,,and I thought is was sharp as well. Enjoy!!
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Title says it all.....waxers...DO NOT ENTER.

This is an awesome piece, and extremely functional. Excellent job.

Think you can get REAL downforce by bolting a wing to your poly rear bumper....no no no.
It's got to be mounted to the car frame to distribute the load over the vehicle. This is a great example of a racer doing what he has to do to get to the next level.

Max
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Old May 10, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Max01GreenMachine
Title says it all.....waxers...DO NOT ENTER.

This is an awesome piece, and extremely functional. Excellent job.

Think you can get REAL downforce by bolting a wing to your poly rear bumper....no no no.
It's got to be mounted to the car frame to distribute the load over the vehicle. This is a great example of a racer doing what he has to do to get to the next level.

Max
Yea I think they got a little bored cuz their cars cannot physically get any cleaner, so they're browsin around...
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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I think the wing looks super wicked! I also love the aero pieces on the front and sides! why would anyone not like this? Don't all of as vette people love the look of the c5r? And wouldn't we all love to have one? I know I would, again super clean install and overall look is spot on
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Have you made track adjustments yet? Do you notice a big difference in feel when you make a minor adjustment?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Damn fine job
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Personally, I don't like it, but it's your Vette. Looks like you did a real nice job on the install, though.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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nice job on the install
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