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Le Mans Master
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From: Brighton MI
I think if your car was basically a stock Corvette, just street driven and taken to shows, the big wing on back would have probably generated the flames you expected.
But - you have a sweet looking, well executed race car that is still street legal. All that you have done to it is in the name of performance for the kind of racing you do...I think most everyone here on CF respects that.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Greenville SC
I am with you on the rear spoiler. I decided to talk to the tech
people at APR Performance ( they made the airfoil). I was ready
to take the spoiler off and they told me not to do it. The air that
flows off the rear glass is caught by the airfoil. Some of the
air flows underneath the "wing" and is caught by the spoiler,
making more downforce. The spoiler is not for looks but what
it will do for down force. I will keep the spoiler, even if it looks
stupid.
people at APR Performance ( they made the airfoil). I was ready
to take the spoiler off and they told me not to do it. The air that
flows off the rear glass is caught by the airfoil. Some of the
air flows underneath the "wing" and is caught by the spoiler,
making more downforce. The spoiler is not for looks but what
it will do for down force. I will keep the spoiler, even if it looks
stupid.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oviedo Florida
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heat issues would happen if you don't prepare ahead of time.
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Le Mans Master
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From: USA
Since you are/were prepared for the full spectrum of opinions (and I'm in pain and drugged up from an operation)...I shouldn't disappoint!
IMO, a wing AND a ZR1 spoiler? Sorry but a HUGE UGH. Those tail light inserts are also seriously weighing you down at the track. Not feeling those things at all...you RICER!
Other than that, nice ride.
Thanks for sharing bro.
IMO, a wing AND a ZR1 spoiler? Sorry but a HUGE UGH. Those tail light inserts are also seriously weighing you down at the track. Not feeling those things at all...you RICER!
Other than that, nice ride.
Thanks for sharing bro.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Oviedo Florida
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Since you are/were prepared for the full spectrum of opinions (and I'm in pain and drugged up from an operation)...I shouldn't disappoint!
IMO, a wing AND a ZR1 spoiler? Sorry but a HUGE UGH. Those tail light inserts are also seriously weighing you down at the track. Not feeling those things at all...you RICER!
Other than that, nice ride. Thanks for sharing bro.
IMO, a wing AND a ZR1 spoiler? Sorry but a HUGE UGH. Those tail light inserts are also seriously weighing you down at the track. Not feeling those things at all...you RICER!
Other than that, nice ride.
Thanks for sharing bro.What are your feelings about canards????
Le Mans Master
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From: USA
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What you've done to it, I applaud you. It's a RACE CAR, and they need BIG spoilers. Great car, you've obviously taken well care of it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Greenville SC
I think they would look good, balancing front/rear, and probably help some.
Le Mans Master
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From: USA
Personally, I like the look of some of the canards...however I don't see needing them functionally.
As far as looks, I wouldn't personally mix canards with a front splitter and I think the idea of having a front splitter, canards, rear diffuser, spoiler and wing would be way too much (personally).
Of course, to each their own and I can still appreciate the car! Sounds like she's got wicked power and drives/rides well.