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[astravxr]

Thanks for info and advice lads. While we're on this topic, what about the turbo spoiler? It would probs look best off but i dont fancy filling the holes and getting the clam resprayed untill it needs done so would i just put grommets in the holes? What do others do

Yeah grommet them up if you want it off. The holes are tiny and they would hardly be seen on your black car especially if you sprayed them body colour. I am 60/40 in prefering the oem wing off but on my car I think it will be staying as the lacquer is marked underneath. :-( Have you checked yours? Might be the determining factor for you too?

Also I did think about covering the holes with a row of venturi / fins along the back edge but reckon they would probably look a bit gash.

No havent checked, but i hope not The rear clam has been painted about a year ago or two so it might not be as its not very old paint but then again its not the best paint, its crap compared to the saphire black i have on the doors and front clam lol

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

Having not yet experienced any of the reported wobble myself I am unsure as to whether I will want/need to support it more. I did consider drilling a hole in the sides (which would be hidden when mounted) and filling it with expanding foam or alternatively passing a rod through.

Was thinking the same. So the middle part is hollow right?

Yeah the whole inside length is.
Thing is you can't be sure that even if you did fill it in an attempt to make it more rigid that it is going to work. If it doesn't then you are left with a needlessly heavier blade as you'll never get it out again!

I think I am just going to run with it as is to see how bad it really is. I can easilly remove again to try a solution if needs be.
It's a shame that the location of the holes left in the clam are not in a position that would suit fitting a support rod into, that way you could kill two birds with one stone. As I said in a way I kinda like the added rods (nice turned Joes Racing ones in my previous link) so may order a couple of them if they are of a suitable length to span the gap, although I would prefer not too.

[astravxr]

Does the spoiler in the middle wobble badly?

[rob999]

Some flex only reported by very quick drivers using it on track. Doubt you'd notice if its mainly road driving you're doing...all IMO

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

I can't see it being a problem a thin unsupported length is allways going to have some give, the uprights should remain solid and if you maybe check the threadlocked bolts every couple of months to ensure it is securly sandwiched all should be well. I know it's a different principle but look how much (by design) a planes wing flexs.

[Darcini]

Dab, could you weigh the wing section? I made a carbon lightweight (in theory) version but forgot to weigh the original for comparison....

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

Dab, could you weigh the wing section? I made a carbon lightweight (in theory) version but forgot to weigh the original for comparison....

**Goes to get crappy old kitchen scales**

I make it 6.2lbs (2.81227 kg) unsupported laying accross the bowl.

HTH

[GeorgeBC]

Heres mine. Theres not much flex compared to the exige wing. Not convinced it does much but even if it does a tiny amount i need all the help i can get! It also looks the part.

http://www.vx220.org..._322_305344.jpg

Edited by georgebc, 27 November 2011 - 09:21 PM.

[Mike (Cliffie)]

Mine flexed but I guess I am a point in case. It does generate downforce, that is not in question, it is more of how much vs drag. For looks, it is hard to beat IMHO and I loved mine.

[Bumblebee]

Sorry if im hijacking the post,but what does everyone think off the exige wing on a yellow vx?

[Hark]

In your opinion Mike, is the downforce generated in the corners worth the loss of straight line speed? I presume Jimmy thought not if he changed it? Or does his new wing generate more downforce?

[-Dab-of-Oppo-]

what does everyone think off the exige wing on a yellow vx?

Yellow uprights, satin black blade it will look superb on your car!

Edited by -Dab-of-Oppo-, 27 November 2011 - 09:31 PM.

[JimmyJamJerusalem]

In your opinion Mike, is the downforce generated in the corners worth the loss of straight line speed?

I presume Jimmy thought not if he changed it? Or does his new wing generate more downforce?

I agree with Mike, for aesthetic purposes the Exige wing is hard to beat! A very good looking wing. As for the amount of downforce it creates.... Tough one as alot of the energy is clearly dispersed through wobble and the clam so how much is really acting on the rear suspension...? Who know without proper testing?

I've gone to the Elise Parts Motorsport wing which is much wider so is in contact with more clean air so will be more efficient. Looks 'proper' too rather than pretty

[Goose]

Do the exige GT4 blade and uprights all arrive unpainted? Thought I may have heard somebody mention that the blade arrives black?

Edited by Goose, 27 November 2011 - 10:20 PM.

[Darcini]

Dab, could you weigh the wing section? I made a carbon lightweight (in theory) version but forgot to weigh the original for comparison....

**Goes to get crappy old kitchen scales**

I make it 6.2lbs (2.81227 kg) unsupported laying accross the bowl.

HTH

Cheers mate, mine weighs 1.87kg, so nearly a whole kilo lighter. Wow.
Still, a lot stiffer which can't be a bad thing.
When I trimmed the supports I also altered the base to reduce the rather steep angle of attack.