BatWING..Pictures of new MOD
12-14-2009, 10:33 PM
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BatWING..Pictures of new MOD
For the many who asked when I proposed to do this MOD..
YES there were MANY!!
I am posting pics of the new wing that I finished installing today..
BATWING is all carbon fiber...very lightweight,and functional.I can push down hard enough on it to compress and move the car up and down.
Ive found a creative way to support the wing by screwing it down to the rear deck edge thats reinforced with a fiberglass(and now a metal) crossmember.
I understand that this ISNT everyones "cup of tea"..
Many Many Many will HATE it!!
I do understand..
Try not to be to hard on me..
Remember we are corvette brothers and sisters..
MY FLAMESUIT IS ON!!
Oh yea..Try to keep the cursing to a minimum.
Lets just say the pictures dont do it justice..
It looks BAD A$$ in person!!
BKV
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YES there were MANY!!
I am posting pics of the new wing that I finished installing today..
BATWING is all carbon fiber...very lightweight,and functional.I can push down hard enough on it to compress and move the car up and down.
Ive found a creative way to support the wing by screwing it down to the rear deck edge thats reinforced with a fiberglass(and now a metal) crossmember.
I understand that this ISNT everyones "cup of tea"..
Many Many Many will HATE it!!
I do understand..
Try not to be to hard on me..
Remember we are corvette brothers and sisters..
MY FLAMESUIT IS ON!!
Oh yea..Try to keep the cursing to a minimum.
Lets just say the pictures dont do it justice..
It looks BAD A$$ in person!!
BKV
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12-14-2009, 10:41 PM
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So that is how you roll in Jersey.......
Kinda remineds me of the Flying Nun.
In my opinion it sits up just a bit too high.
Just my opinion.
Mr.Bill
Kinda remineds me of the Flying Nun.
In my opinion it sits up just a bit too high.
Just my opinion.
Mr.Bill
12-14-2009, 10:49 PM
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"so thats how you roll in Jersey"
You are funny
The wing really doesnt sit as high as it appears in these pictures..
That was one of my concerns before I started the project.
From the deck to the bottom of the wing is 5"
12-14-2009, 11:00 PM
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Will the tape that is holding the batwing together be able to withstand the horse power gain?
Just askin, that's all....
Just askin, that's all....
12-14-2009, 11:06 PM
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YOU are a very, very brave man.......
I think it could be better hunkered down a bit but it looks like the mounts don't make that possible.
You are right, it's not my cup of tea, but I admire you for being original, brave, and doing what makes you happy.
I think it could be better hunkered down a bit but it looks like the mounts don't make that possible.
You are right, it's not my cup of tea, but I admire you for being original, brave, and doing what makes you happy.
12-14-2009, 11:07 PM
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12-14-2009, 11:11 PM
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12-14-2009, 11:14 PM
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I guess if it is headed to the track as a dedicated race vehicle then it may have a purpose, but I never have understood the whole spoiler/wing thing on a street vehicle? 
I can usually get to my neighborhood 7/11 pretty quick without the back end of the car lifting off the ground!
I can usually get to my neighborhood 7/11 pretty quick without the back end of the car lifting off the ground!
12-14-2009, 11:14 PM
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You have a good sense of humor. 
12-14-2009, 11:28 PM
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I guess if it is headed to the track as a dedicated race vehicle then it may have a purpose, but I never have understood the whole spoiler/wing thing on a street vehicle?
I can usually get to my neighborhood 7/11 pretty quick without the back end of the car lifting off the ground!
I can usually get to my neighborhood 7/11 pretty quick without the back end of the car lifting off the ground!
I dont just drive to 7-11..
I drive swiftly and silently and sometimes at a high rate of speed on the highway and welcome a little extra downforce at the rear..
In general..
The whole Vette as a thing is complete overkill for the street.
WE really dont need a Vette to get around in..
We WANT them..
And I want the BATwing..
12-14-2009, 11:37 PM
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12-14-2009, 11:37 PM
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Batman rides again...
as long as you like it...
I'm not against wings though...I think the right one looks good on a Vette
Hats off for doing something different!!!!
as long as you like it...
I'm not against wings though...I think the right one looks good on a Vette
Hats off for doing something different!!!!
12-14-2009, 11:38 PM
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
It's your car! Enjoy.