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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Kudos to M7 for continueing to come up with cool *****......
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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my rear spoiler needs painted...maybe i will do this instead after the suspension.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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and its affooooordable :]
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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AND what would you do if you have a spoiler alread? does the rear spoiler on the MC just come off and its flat?

also.. would you need the splitter so the front wouldnt push out to much? to sorta even out the traction in the rear
 
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rrdusek
GNATSTER, does the wing create any noise on the highway? did you feel any effects at highway speeds? RANDY, hopefully you'll get the new, longer bolts in my kit before mailing. it was great seeing you all last week.
Noise, I can't really tell, the exhaust is too loud to hear the wing.

Depends on the highway.... At legal California Highway speed I don't think it does anything. But there was the long stretch of desert road that I tested it on and the car was very stable at autobahn legal speeds more so then with the stock wing.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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I hope M7 vendors bring some to the Dragon . I'm looking forward to see it.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
I hope M7 vendors bring some to the Dragon . I'm looking forward to see it.
I will have them to sell, and also will have one installed on mine
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
I hope M7 vendors bring some to the Dragon . I'm looking forward to see it.
I'll be at the Dragon as well. You can see it installed in person.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gnatster
I'll be at the Dragon as well. You can see it installed in person.
I'm soooo tempted - I will just have to try and hold out.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Palo Uber Stubby Antenna Issues

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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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We are expecting plenty of photos from the Dragon, and even impressions with different angles of inclination... please .
 
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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totally agree about the flat plate stuck on a curved roof... doesn't work for me either... I saw CORBLYME's project at AMVIV4 and it looks very promising as it incorporates the curve by using the existing spoiler...

Originally Posted by DrPhilGandini
We wish...how about 2x the M7? Unfortunately for me, the JCW has one thing going for it--it actually follows the curves of the roofline, whereas the M7, like all the others, is a flat plate that looks like...a flat plate stuck on a curved roof. Mmmm, where's Joel to give us the opinion of a real auto designer?
JMHO.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by cooldaddy
totally agree about the flat plate stuck on a curved roof... doesn't work for me either...
On mans food is another mans poison. I actually like the offset of the flat "plate" to the roof line. Its an all out racing touch for me.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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Okay, I couldn't wait for the Dragon (I know, I know ) so I went on line and ordered one.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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That is a really cool looking wing. Great work M7
 
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Venom
That is a really cool looking wing. Great work M7
Thanks for the support . As with some of our products this is not for everyone but then again for those that like it , it's all good


Randy
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Well guys, I had a great day in the garage w/ my son installing a set of PIAA lights and M7 wing.

The wing install was pretty simple. The hardest part is removing the old wing for besides the 2 bolts it has 3M tape holding it in place. Fishing line, a hair dryer and patience got the old wing off with no damage to the car. Step two is to clean and prep the roof. Step 3 is to bolt on the wing. Common sense bolt up everything loosely, once everything is lined up, a little thread lock and tighten.

Fit and finish was very good.

enough said - here are some pics









 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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i was at the champ (indy) car races today in las vegas and all of them had flat, straight wings on them, all the vintage (1970-1989) formula one cars were the same. so there, flat must rule!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rrdusek
i was at the champ (indy) car races today in las vegas and all of them had flat, straight wings on them, all the vintage (1970-1989) formula one cars were the same. so there, flat must rule!
Let me check the current F1 set ups. I will get back to you.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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See http://www.schlegelmilch.com/ for incredible F1 Photography.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
Well guys, I had a great day in the garage w/ my son installing a set of PIAA lights and M7 wing.

The wing install was pretty simple. The hardest part is removing the old wing for besides the 2 bolts it has 3M tape holding it in place. Fishing line, a hair dryer and patience got the old wing off with no damage to the car. Step two is to clean and prep the roof. Step 3 is to bolt on the wing. Common sense bolt up everything loosely, once everything is lined up, a little thread lock and tighten.

Fit and finish was very good.

enough said - here are some pics









Looks sweet, Bart. Nice pics. Have you tried it out in any other position?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
Well guys, I had a great day in the garage w/ my son installing a set of PIAA lights and M7 wing.

The wing install was pretty simple. The hardest part is removing the old wing for besides the 2 bolts it has 3M tape holding it in place. Fishing line, a hair dryer and patience got the old wing off with no damage to the car. Step two is to clean and prep the roof. Step 3 is to bolt on the wing. Common sense bolt up everything loosely, once everything is lined up, a little thread lock and tighten.

Fit and finish was very good.

enough said - here are some pics









Looks good Living in FL you need some tint though.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Bart, yes, thanks for sharing! Would love to see two more photos revealing the extremes of adjustment this wing has... Hey, about how much heavier would you say the stock one is? Thanks again.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyB
Bart, yes, thanks for sharing! Would love to see two more photos revealing the extremes of adjustment this wing has... Hey, about how much heavier would you say the stock one is? Thanks again.
My son and I ar bushed - will try tomorrow to take two more pics - what angle do you want and how much of the car? The stock wing weighs nothing but neither does the M7 wing.

We really like the dimensiones, its sized right in our opinion.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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No rush Bart! Relax...

Sorry for not being clear. The wing is adjustable, at least that is what I thought... I'd like to see a photos of the wing adjusted to its two extremes, showing its full range of adjustability. A side shot would be fine... again, when time permits. Tony
 
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