Rear wing replacement.

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I know size isn’t every thing (now, now, pesky), but the rear wing on the S2 sucks somewhat. I’ve decided to go with a direct replacement using the original pickup points rather than cut holes in the clam (for now anyway). and what with me running in the production class for the mesc, I will need to revert back to the standard wing for my races. (it will be elidgable for the endurance mind )

It is the exact same design as the autobytel wing albeit has different mounting positions (obviously) and has 5 points for varying adjustment on the angle it attacks. It is also mounted much more securely than the original was.

not everyones cup of tea but I like it!! just need a front splitter and diff (maddog ).

few pics

[image]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/thekevlarkid_photos/wingshadow.jpg[/image]


[image]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/thekevlarkid_photos/wingns.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/thekevlarkid_photos/wingdetail.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/thekevlarkid_photos/wingfront.jpg[/image]

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I think it looks stupid, & you’ve ruined your car by leaving the roof on.

Yeah, right

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cheers Rob, knew you would like it…

How did the trip go btw?

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I’m assuming this is the same wing as i had an email about from graham at plans today?I love it but �1100 odd is a bit steep for me!!(plus the missus will go you spent how much? on what!!!??)

marc.

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I must say, when I saw the car at Silverstone it was impressive, but now… now it looks bloody awesome !

Lovely photos too, God it must look so menacing looming in someones rear view mirror .

David

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Looks Great Gav!
Diffusers should be here soon! the anodisers are closed next week

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Wow, I thought I didn’t like S2s…but your car is changing that…i think the wing looks like it should have been there in the first place…but was it really �1,100!

What are the 5 points of adjustment?

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Nice things never come cheap unfortunately, unless of course you have either won the lottery or you have stolen it from someone…

Thanks for the comments guys

p.s I would have thought that i would get a good chunk of my money back if I ever wanted to sell it, else they can lay my body out on it when I die…

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steve, there are 5 points of adjustment on the rear uprights to alter the angle at which the wing hits the air. steeper the angle the more down force it will generate (within a limit of course). I will undoubatbly need to sort out a better front splitter to balance it up.

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Gav,

there are a few people wanting a front splitter but I can’t get hold of one to modify, so as soon as lotus have them in stock I’ll sort one out

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Looking good!

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Very nice. I’d be really jealous if I hadn’t already got a decent wing on mine.

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Looks awesome mate!!!

I couldn’t believe the differance adjusting it makes either. At Snetterton I gained about 5mph at the end of the straight by lowering it. Mind you it also made the long right hander a bit scarey. lol

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Looks very nice you just need a mean front splitter to balance it out

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steve, there are 5 points of adjustment on the rear uprights to alter the angle at which the wing hits the air. steeper the angle the more down force it will generate (within a limit of course). I will undoubatbly need to sort out a better front splitter to balance it up.

Sorry, should have made myself clearer - do you mean that there are 5 places the wing is attached that have to be unbolted to adjust it?

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Check this out for a front splitter and rear wing
http://www.maxpower.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=53524

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Lookin good in red - quite like the white bits too

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Lookin good in red - quite like the white bits too

i like the rear light section done in c/fibre,how’s that done?C/fibre clam with that bit left unpainted or a simple sticker!?

marc.

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The whole body of that car is carbon. I guess they just left that bit unpainted. Here’s the car before it was painted [image]http://www.dieselstation.com/wallpapers/Lotus-Sport-Exige/Lotus-Sport-Exige-002.jpg[/image]

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That’s what i figured.

marc.