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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

I just put it in place for a second so that you guys could see wehat it would look like a few inches up. I currently have no wing on my car, I actually like it best like that (want to trade trunks anyone?).





Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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BTW the led light is not installed. And I am selling this wing for $200 shipped(48 states).


Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:54 PM
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looks much better than before.....

200 shipped and have I sterling mist too....hmmmm....decisions decisions decisions....
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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What if...

You customized it a little.

I think it looks a hell of a lot better like that, but it still needs to be "shaved" down a bit on the sides.

The wing effect on the sides is too much IMO.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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Re: What if...

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You customized it a little.

I think it looks a hell of a lot better like that, but it still needs to be "shaved" down a bit on the sides.

The wing effect on the sides is too much IMO.
Well the wing is hollow so you can't shave anything down

[maxi-overdose], the paint job on it alone cost me $150 and it is perfect
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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Re: Re: What if...

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Well the wing is hollow so you can't shave anything down

[maxi-overdose], the paint job on it alone cost me $150 and it is perfect
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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that wing looks awesome
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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Re: New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

Call me crazy but this last pic makes your Max look like Johnny Five


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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:43 PM
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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Re: Re: New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

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Call me crazy but this last pic makes your Max look like Johnny Five


looks better moved forward. Doesn't stick out that much any more.
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 04:23 PM
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Re: Re: What if...

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Well the wing is hollow so you can't shave anything down

[maxi-overdose], the paint job on it alone cost me $150 and it is perfect
how does the fit on the trunk after u move it foward? is there any gap?


thx
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 04:48 PM
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Re: Re: New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

Originally posted by soundmike
Call me crazy but this last pic makes your Max look like Johnny Five


haha...i see it toooo.....looks better than b4 that for sure
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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Way better than B4. The look is kind of growing on me. BTW, it looks like you live in the backwoods! J/K
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Re: New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

Originally posted by emax95
I currently have no wing on my car, I actually like it best like that (want to trade trunks anyone?).
So untill you get a spoiler-less trunk, what about the exposed holes? how many are there?
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:34 PM
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Ethan,

Are you going to install the 3rd brake light at the base of the rear windshield, or are you just going to go without? I have an SE also and prefer the clean look of no spoiler, but am hesitant to go without the brake light.

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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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Ethan,

Are you going to install the 3rd brake light at the base of the rear windshield, or are you just going to go without? I have an SE also and prefer the clean look of no spoiler, but am hesitant to go without the brake light.

Brendan
I have a little custom job I have planned. When the time comes I will do a right up.

There are 9 holes witrh the spoiler removed, Chromed tape covers them up pretty good

Jonny 5? Is that the little robot in that movie? I don't see the resembalance.


[maxi-overdose], it fits on fine with it like that, a few holee will need to be covered up if you have a oem wing on though.
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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Yeah, from Short Circuit

Not much but the wing looks like J5's "eyebrows" while the clear tails looks like his eyes. Also notice how spread apart the eyes/tails are.
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
Yeah, from Short Circuit

Not much but the wing looks like J5's "eyebrows" while the clear tails looks like his eyes. Also notice how spread apart the eyes/tails are.
Mmmmk



This is how my car is going to be for now on:

Old Aug 9, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
This is how my car is going to be for now on:

wow....actually i like the look w/o the spoiler
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
Mmmmk
This is how my car is going to be for now on:
I also like the no wing look too. Especially because you have the stillen rear. Makes the car look sleeker.
Old Aug 9, 2002 | 11:49 PM
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Originally posted by emax95






This is how my car is going to be for now on:

Man...you have a sweet looking car. I wish I would have gotten a Sterling Mist, I'm jealous ...
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 03:28 AM
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Better Idea

I think that I have a better idea. I think that you should have gotten new rims first. I don't like the fact that the rims show too much of the brake pad and the axel. I think that it looks tacky when you do that with rims. You should've gotten some rims that are filled in a little bit more.
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 03:46 AM
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Re: Better Idea

Originally posted by baugs112
I think that I have a better idea. I think that you should have gotten new rims first. I don't like the fact that the rims show too much of the brake pad and the axel. I think that it looks tacky when you do that with rims. You should've gotten some rims that are filled in a little bit more.
naw man, EMax has a tight looking ride. I think that is balances "sportyness" and clean good looks. You know what I like about Emax, he does his **** right! No ghetto rigging!
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 08:09 AM
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I agree with what others have said. It looks much better moved up.
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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Re: Better Idea

Originally posted by baugs112
I think that I have a better idea. I think that you should have gotten new rims first. I don't like the fact that the rims show too much of the brake pad and the axel. I think that it looks tacky when you do that with rims. You should've gotten some rims that are filled in a little bit more.
Mmmk, I don't recall asking anyone for there opinion on my rims? I'm secure with the looks of my wheels


cobymoby, thank you
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 09:26 AM
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No offense to those of you who like the wing but it make the MAX look hella ugly, to be honest with you, your car looks slick without the wing.
Old Aug 10, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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Keep da wing on. Looks Sweet.



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Old Aug 10, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Just keep your wings man.. I think it looks perfect now.
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emax-

when i first installed my wingswest wing, the stupid assistant at the shop accidently drilled holes in the wrong place for my wing. the shop said they would repair it, but in the meantime, i just painted some electrical tape with touch-up paint, and used that to cover the holes. it blended in great, you should try it if you have some touch up paint lying around.
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Were did u get your apc wing? I'm starting to like
da looks of it. I think i MIGHT want to get 1.


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Originally posted by Viciousss1
Were did u get your apc wing? I'm starting to like
da looks of it. I think i MIGHT want to get 1.


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Buy mine




Maximazero, thank you for the advice. I actually just put my stock wing back on. I can't make up my mind between the APC wing, stock wing and no wing I guess it depends on the weather, LOL!
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Originally posted by MaximaZero
emax-

when i first installed my wingswest wing, the stupid assistant at the shop accidently drilled holes in the wrong place for my wing. the shop said they would repair it, but in the meantime, i just painted some electrical tape with touch-up paint, and used that to cover the holes. it blended in great, you should try it if you have some touch up paint lying around.
Zero,

Can you work your magic on the 1st pic with the spoiler moved forward?

I'd like to see what it looks like with the side profile not dropping down towards the fender. Basically, the line on the front part(window side) would stay the same height and then blend into the upward slope on the tail edge. Man I can't expain this for ****.

Just play around with it if you don't mind.

Thanks.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 04:03 AM
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Re: New pics of my APC wing pushed forward a few inches

Looks much better forward..
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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hmm i kinda like that spoiler but i'm dumping almost a grand into speakers and an amp today. damn it all. i've had my headunit installed for like 2 days and i already can tell that it doesn't like the bose speakers at 1 OHM even with the integrator.

if you still have it in a little while maybe i'll get it and we can swap trunk too and have them painted.
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 07:56 AM
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i like it! it's damn sexy!
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 07:57 AM
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Ethan-

You see that pile of garbage covered by the tarp in pic #1? Take your wing and throw it in there because that wing needs to be I can't believe APC actually thought that wing would look good on the 5th gen. In one of the side pics, the wing actually looks like your truck lid when it's open.

I'd figure out a way to keep the non-spoiler look. It looks so clean that way. There's a reason BMW, Corvette, Mercedes, Lexus, etc don't install wings on the factory cars. It's because they're not needed and they F-up the lines of the car. I'd love to be rid of my spoiler.


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Ethan-

You see that pile of garbage covered by the tarp in pic #1? Take your wing and throw it in there because that wing needs to be I can't believe APC actually thought that wing would look good on the 5th gen. In one of the side pics, the wing actually looks like your truck lid when it's open.

I'd figure out a way to keep the non-spoiler look. It looks so clean that way. There's a reason BMW, Corvette, Mercedes, Lexus, etc don't install wings on the factory cars. It's because they're not needed and they F-up the lines of the car. I'd love to be rid of my spoiler.


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Hey Emax this should help you sell your wing!
Old Aug 12, 2002 | 08:31 AM
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Originally posted by Dave B
Ethan-

You see that pile of garbage covered by the tarp in pic #1? Take your wing and throw it in there because that wing needs to be I can't believe APC actually thought that wing would look good on the 5th gen. In one of the side pics, the wing actually looks like your truck lid when it's open.

I'd figure out a way to keep the non-spoiler look. It looks so clean that way. There's a reason BMW, Corvette, Mercedes, Lexus, etc don't install wings on the factory cars. It's because they're not needed and they F-up the lines of the car. I'd love to be rid of my spoiler.


Dave
LOL! The blue tarp has a bunch of logs under it waiting to be chopped up, hehe{garbage, lol). I agree about the no spoiler look for the most part.


Maxting, I know it, lol..
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I always liked how the spoiler from the back, but earlier it stuck out too far. When it's moved further in, it has a great side profile too. However, from the rear 3/4 view, it does look a little bit like floppy ears. But overall, looks pretty nice! Personally I like spoilers, so I'd say keep it, or the stock one.



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