Rear wings?

[Nelson84]

I bought this rear hatch wing off of ebay, its flat black and needs to be painted but I layed it on the vette to see what it would look like and to get comments from Canadian vette owners. I have been posting lots lately because I find this forum friendly and helpful. Please give me your honest opinion of this rear hatch wing, it was made by ecklers in the 90's now out of production but I like it, the wife thinks it makes the vette look like a sunfire. I think I am going to drop it off for paint.




It will be a 1/2 inch lower when properly installed.

Go ahead let it fly with the comments.

 

[Fitzy]

I personally think that rear wing makes the transition from the glass hatch to the body awkward. You asked for honest opinion.....hope I didn't offend you....your wife's reference to the sunfire is very accurate!

 

[CCO]

I'm afraid I'm of the same opinion. I preferred a lip spoiler since I wanted something more subtle.

But you're not here to please everyone.......If you like it put it on. You can always take it off later if you change your mind.

C.

 

[Nelson84]

That is true it bolts to the 4 hatch bolts.

 

[FordPrefect]

I like it as much as the one Brian made me, it's your car but if I have to say anything I have to say "no".

 

[Keith Tedford]

I've never been much of a fan of spoilers but then, that's just me. Obviously a lot of people do like them and that's fine too. There is a very low rear spoiler by SLP that I can buy for our 2005 and have toyed with the idea. It is subtle. Our car is silver like the one in the picture and would paint the rear face of the spoiler black for an accent. Just a thought.
SLP Full Length C6 Corvette Spoiler - PFYC.com

 

[dannyboy]

Rear spoilers: added weight, added drag and does not add to looks. imho.

 

[foxtrot]

It's your car,do as you like, however that wing does not add to the car's appearance. IMO.

 

[buckhorn76]

gotta agree with the other guys, not a good look. doesn't really suit the lines of the car, makes it look like something stuck on from canadian tire. but, your car - your call.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Have to agree, it is not my cup of tea. However it is your car and if you like it then that is all that matters.

Do not use the style that Wayne (Ford Prefect) had Brian fabricate for him. Brian as you can see is an excellent fabricator but this style produces way to much downforce.

 

[Riley P]

Maybe if the Sunfire didn't exist, as your wife pointed out, it wouldn't make me think of a Sunfire.
My thoughts are that the C4 Corvette is a square body style and the wing being rounded, just doesn't line up with the flow of the car.

If you like it, put er on! But I think most people, Corvette enthusiasts or not, are most likely going to think it's pull off the ol' Pontiac (Whatever a Pontiac is ).

Takes a brave person to ask for an honest opinion around here!

 

[Somebuddy]

Hope you have broad shoulders.....................YUUUUUUCK!!!! I agree with your wife......the first thought I got was sunfire.............Don't listen to these guys..........don't do it........DO NOT PUT IT ON YOUR Beautiful C4 she will forever feel violated and will most likely take vengenace on you!! LOL. By the way welcome to the forum glad to have you here!

 

[Nelson84]

So if I bolt this wing on my vette you guys will hit the lights when you see me roll up at Ponoka? And hope I leave. I could bolt it on and tell people its a special edition 85 vette.

 

[Bearly Flying]

No problem, We have a Guy with a Mustang normally show's up. We can tease Him and leave you alone.

Be Great if you can make it.

 

[bartos]

I like my style of wing. But to each there own.
You could always resell it and get one more suited to your car.

 

[Nelson84]

I will get it painted and bolted on properly and take a few pics if you guys still hate it I will put it in my avatar so every time I post you guys will get the willy's.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

I like the attitude.

Seriously, if you like that is all that matters.

Good for you.

 

[Nelson84]

I like my style of wing. But to each there own.
You could always resell it and get one more suited to your car.

Those stock turbine wheels re making me horn to bolt the old turbines back on.

 

[Somebuddy]

I will get it painted and bolted on properly and take a few pics if you guys still hate it I will put it in my avatar so every time I post you guys will get the willy's.

LOL.....Hey good one N84. Look at all the flack the arse end of the C7 took when it came out...............you just may be on to something here.........................................................NOT!! Hey all kidding aside it would be great to have you here for our meet.......wing or no wing.

 

[CCO]

I will get it painted and bolted on properly and take a few pics if you guys still hate it I will put it in my avatar so every time I post you guys will get the willy's.

No hate bro -- We all respect other people's choices..............


but no avi please.......

C.