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Interior/Exterior R53 M7 Challenge Wing

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Old 07-06-2008, 09:29 AM
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The wing might look better on a car that didn't look like the dog threw up on it (what a mess--checkers, UJacks, stripes, M7 logo, magnetic stone guards, oy vey!).
I think you guys did a great job of matching the original--whether it's too big or not. I'd like to know about the mounting points though.
And does it go with the R53 diffuser...?
 
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Old 07-06-2008, 09:33 AM
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ouch! ^^^
 
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Old 07-06-2008, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
I'd like to know about the mounting points though.
And does it go with the R53 diffuser...?
+1, some details how it is attached to the car would be good
 
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Old 07-06-2008, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kyriian
+1, some details how it is attached to the car would be good

It mounts up the same way as the stock unit and therefor is completey reversable should you want to do that. Honestly it will take longer for you to get the old wing off as it will to mount this one. It uses double sided tape as does the original and two bolts thru the pre existing holes.

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I thought the GP wing was big...but this thing is hideous...
Keep it to yourself if you don't have anything nice to say
 

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Old 07-07-2008, 10:58 PM
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All opinions are valid. Some will like, some won't, others won't care either way. How can a market be judged it one only hears the the good things.

Please feel free to offer your comments, just keep it civil and don't snipe at each other if you disagree.
 
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Old 07-07-2008, 11:21 PM
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Fair enough, but you know as well as I do Justin is an M7 hater and is just trying to stir the pot
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci
Fair enough, but you know as well as I do Justin is an M7 hater and is just trying to stir the pot
Very True. Its because Peter treated me like *** at every AMVIV I've been to. But that's another time and place. I don't know...the wing is okay I guess. But it's really big. It looks good on the JC Challenge car. I guess its a color thing. I know the old M7 wing and Fireballed wing only looks good on certain colors.
 
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Very True. Its because Peter treated me like *** at every AMVIV I've been to. But that's another time and place. I don't know...the wing is okay I guess. But it's really big. It looks good on the JC Challenge car. I guess its a color thing. I know the old M7 wing and Fireballed wing only looks good on certain colors.
just because its been awhile...

 
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maybe a smaller version like the GP dimensions and id be all for it
 
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Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
The wing might look better on a car that didn't look like the dog threw up on it (what a mess--checkers, UJacks, stripes, M7 logo, magnetic stone guards, oy vey!).

I have to agree with the good Doctor on this one. Yikes! The lack of taste on the rest of the car really pulls the eye away from the wing. On second look (at the wing this time ), I think that M7 did a good job replicating the original. I don't think I'd put it on my car, tho.
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Very True. Its because Peter treated me like *** at every AMVIV I've been to. But that's another time and place. I don't know...the wing is okay I guess. But it's really big. It looks good on the JC Challenge car. I guess its a color thing. I know the old M7 wing and Fireballed wing only looks good on certain colors.

LIKE ........................ THIS

 
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+1 for the Checkmate
 
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:53 AM
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If the top was one inch lower it would be the schizzz. Looks great. Pm sent, any idea on productions dates/prices?

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I don't see how anyone is stirring the pot against M7 when it is a replica they were asked to build. It is a good replica, so good job by M7, but in my opinion, it is hideous. It just reminds me too much of the lovely honda wings.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 01:09 AM
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Nice looking wing, but it was originally designed for the R56 so I don't think it really flows well with the R53 lines. Super nice quality though.
 
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Originally Posted by AliceCooperWA
I don't see how anyone is stirring the pot against M7 when it is a replica they were asked to build. It is a good replica, so good job by M7, but in my opinion, it is hideous. It just reminds me too much of the lovely honda wings.
Its easy there are personal agendas. You are correct on every point. It is funny to be criticized about the "looks" when its not an original design but a replica.
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:35 AM
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I'd have a to agree- too much going on on that MINI... perhaps one could photoshop off all the "bling" so we could just see how dramatic it looks. It gets lost amongst everything going on.

No offense... just saying...
 
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Send me a tester!!!!
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 05:01 PM
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Hmm. I wonder if it keeps the dust off the rear window? Dang near would be worth it if it did
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 05:44 PM
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I think it's sweet! Excellent replication of the original. I'd love to see it in white as well. Cheers!
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by motionmonk
Totally off-topic... but what rims are those?
And my vote on the wing is still out. I'd like more pics of the different finishes when you can get to them

Sorry it took so long to get back to you on the wheel question but here is the info finally

Sport Max Racing
18 / 8
40 offset

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Old 07-09-2008, 11:27 PM
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Awesome job, Randy!
With everything else you got going, tracking this info down is very much appreciated

Now... some mo' wing pics please

-thanks again
 
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How much for this piece?
 
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I love it. Christmas wish list

It would be good to have it available in a black and a white model... or carbon fibre.

Does that green mini have an extra scoop on its bonnet about a foot back from the stock scoop?
 

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