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Spoiler, or not to Spoiler? by Seanh
Started on: 06-12-2001 06:56 PM
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Last post by: Ken Wittlief on 06-14-2001 11:11 PM
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Report this Post06-12-2001 06:56 PM Click Here to See the Profile for SeanhSend a Private Message to SeanhDirect Link to This Post
Ok, on my 86 GT, factory silver paint, lowered 1.5", factory rims/sized tires. I have always had the spoiler on it, but recently noticed it loose so I took it off to fix. I got to lookin' at the car with it off, and I really like the look of the car without the spoiler on the GT. What do you think? What do you like?
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Report this Post06-12-2001 07:02 PM Click Here to See the Profile for sqoachSend a Private Message to sqoachDirect Link to This Post
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Report this Post06-12-2001 07:03 PM Click Here to See the Profile for AkursedXSend a Private Message to AkursedXDirect Link to This Post
I'd keep the wing off. Personally i really like the look alot better. Plus, you could even sell your wing and make a couple bucks!
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Report this Post06-12-2001 07:27 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PBJSend a Private Message to PBJDirect Link to This Post
Yeah you could make a couple extra bucks selling the wing cause they look better with it on. I agree the cars have a completely different look without the wing but I vote for the WING ON!!!
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Report this Post06-12-2001 07:31 PM Click Here to See the Profile for KissMySSFieroSend a Private Message to KissMySSFieroDirect Link to This Post
no wing...looks more exotic. notchbacks look better with the wing, like formulas. hehe

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Report this Post06-12-2001 10:08 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RonnieSend a Private Message to RonnieDirect Link to This Post
Sorta like this? What do you guys think about this one? We've been tossing around the idea of installing a wing on it. www.angelfire.com/indie/aerostuff/kadflap.htm


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Report this Post06-12-2001 10:09 PM Click Here to See the Profile for grinthockClick Here to visit grinthock's HomePageSend a Private Message to grinthockDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by AkursedX:
I'd keep the wing off. Personally i really like the look alot better. Plus, you could even sell your wing and make a couple bucks!


I agree with you Joe! SAw your 88GT RED (Sweet car by the way!) and my 87GT side by side, with no wing's... DAMN NICE, more of a ferrari look

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Originally posted by KissMySSFiero:
no wing...looks more exotic. notchbacks look better with the wing, like formulas. hehe

Gotta agree!!! If my 87GT HAD a wing I would remove it and put it on my 85GT Notch!

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Report this Post06-12-2001 10:24 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RonnieSend a Private Message to RonnieDirect Link to This Post
HeHEHE, sorry for the wing post!! Didn't really mean to do that. Tried to post a pic of my 88GT

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Report this Post06-12-2001 10:41 PM Click Here to See the Profile for sluppy123Send a Private Message to sluppy123Direct Link to This Post
You don't need no stinkin spoiler!!!!

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Report this Post06-13-2001 12:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SeanhSend a Private Message to SeanhDirect Link to This Post
Well, I see its pretty overwhelming that I should keep the spoiler off. I do like it on there, but think it looks better off. Mine looks just like Sluppy123's, except scoops and rims. I think, due to lack of funds more then anything, that I'll keep my stock rims for a while, but I do love the look of 5 spoke's.
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Report this Post06-13-2001 12:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Smoooooth GTSend a Private Message to Smoooooth GTDirect Link to This Post
No Spoiler.... loose the trim too... just kidding!! Steve

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Report this Post06-13-2001 12:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroHarrySend a Private Message to FieroHarryDirect Link to This Post
My 2 cents......
Fiero's just dont look right at all without wings

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Report this Post06-13-2001 01:01 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SeanhSend a Private Message to SeanhDirect Link to This Post
How hard would it really be to glass in all the trim? I saw an edited pict of what a Fiero would look like with trim glassed in, and really love it. Lookes like a real pain, also might have problems with it cracking or somthing since thats where the panels meet. But who knows? Interesting idea, I might have to try it....
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Report this Post06-13-2001 01:42 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Smoooooth GTSend a Private Message to Smoooooth GTDirect Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Seanh:
How hard would it really be to glass in all the trim? I saw an edited pict of what a Fiero would look like with trim glassed in, and really love it. Lookes like a real pain, also might have problems with it cracking or somthing since thats where the panels meet. But who knows? Interesting idea, I might have to try it....

Seanh... Have you seen any of my pic's of the " Smooooth GT"???? It's in the process of being trimless... If no , then take a peek at my new sig of the NEW rear fascia..Steve

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Report this Post06-13-2001 10:21 PM Click Here to See the Profile for RonnieSend a Private Message to RonnieDirect Link to This Post
How bout this "no wing" GT

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Report this Post06-13-2001 10:42 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Jaygee79Send a Private Message to Jaygee79Direct Link to This Post
JMHO, but I think it looks like a Honda without the wing.

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Report this Post06-13-2001 11:12 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Smoooooth GTSend a Private Message to Smoooooth GTDirect Link to This Post

I think that I made my decision..NO WING FOR THE SMoooTH GT... I will be selling the wing and along w/ the 3" extion's..

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Report this Post06-14-2001 06:07 PM Click Here to See the Profile for OrvilleSend a Private Message to OrvilleDirect Link to This Post
Wings/spoilers are the automotive
equivalent of a pink flamingo.
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Report this Post06-14-2001 06:19 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PontiaddictSend a Private Message to PontiaddictDirect Link to This Post
What about using a Firebird spoiler, it's smaller and would look more subtle.
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Report this Post06-14-2001 06:35 PM Click Here to See the Profile for VoytekSend a Private Message to VoytekDirect Link to This Post
I do like the raised spoiler. Keep it. It doesn't suit some cars, but yours will have all the other bells and whistles and the spoiler definitely suits it.

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Report this Post06-14-2001 08:42 PM Click Here to See the Profile for sjp777Click Here to visit sjp777's HomePageSend a Private Message to sjp777Direct Link to This Post
GT fastbacks ain't the same without the spoiler.

Always looks like something's missing.

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Report this Post06-14-2001 10:45 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Jaygee79Send a Private Message to Jaygee79Direct Link to This Post
 
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Originally posted by Smoooooth GT:
I think that I made my decision..NO WING FOR THE SMoooTH GT... I will be selling the wing and along w/ the 3" extion's..

In that case, how much will you be asking for it?

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Report this Post06-14-2001 11:11 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Ken WittliefSend a Private Message to Ken WittliefDirect Link to This Post
I dont know guys

I like the way the wing looks on a Formula

and my '85 SE has the luggage rack and the 'trunk handle'

which I dont like at all. I was thinking of replacing the deck lid with one that has a full wing on it

but since I know they are not functional - like the vertical tail fins on a 59 caddy

and esp with all the crappy wings the ricers are putting on their cars - Im thinking a smooth deck lid is the way to go. Being wingless is fast approaching a 'statement'.

I also wonder how many mpgs the wing on a fiero takes off. The aerodynamics HAVE to be better without it at normal highway speeds.

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