GT-2 Rear Wing
09-14-2009, 09:53 PM
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GT-2 Rear Wing
Anyone out there with a rear wing ala the factory GT-2 racing car? How much was it and what trouble is it to mount? Also, is there a rear visibility issue with the rear wing? -Clark
09-15-2009, 01:44 AM
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Adding a large wing on a Corvette would require mounting it to the frame bracing or it will will trash the fiberglass deck. 
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09-15-2009, 08:29 PM
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09-15-2009, 08:38 PM
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Most of the C6 racers I know use the APR Performance carbon fiber wing which appears quite similar to the Corvette Racing GT2 C6.R. I would never use one on a street car but for a racing application...absolutely. As for rear visibility, the roll bar and wing does obscure your vision from the rear-view mirror.
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
The wing on a street car (as mentioned) is rice...they're used for racing. 
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
especially a corvette. But not the C6R!
09-15-2009, 10:05 PM
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Most of the C6 racers I know use the APR Performance carbon fiber wing which appears quite similar to the Corvette Racing GT2 C6.R. I would never use one on a street car but for a racing application...absolutely. As for rear visibility, the roll bar and wing does obscure your vision from the rear-view mirror.
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
The wing on a street car (as mentioned) is rice...they're used for racing.
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
The wing on a street car (as mentioned) is rice...they're used for racing.
09-15-2009, 10:17 PM
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looks greeat to me. The first by LG looks like you have to cut your back deck to install. the second ny them is a bolt on I believe. I will get that one after all other mods.
09-16-2009, 12:32 AM
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Most of the C6 racers I know use the APR Performance carbon fiber wing which appears quite similar to the Corvette Racing GT2 C6.R. I would never use one on a street car but for a racing application...absolutely. As for rear visibility, the roll bar and wing does obscure your vision from the rear-view mirror.
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
The wing on a street car (as mentioned) is rice...they're used for racing.
Here's a couple shots of the APR wing...one on a C6 and another on a Z06:
The wing on a street car (as mentioned) is rice...they're used for racing.
Rice and racing only.
09-16-2009, 01:41 AM
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09-16-2009, 10:09 AM
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Wayne, thanks for the posting of photos. I really, really like the 2nd photo, of the red Z06 with the rear wing. That car is BEAUTIFUL!
Regardless of the various negative comments (rice, etc.) I will certainly consider the ~$1.5K APR wing for my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette. But, I will have it painted red, to match the car.
In the two Corvette clubs that I joined, nearly all the C5s and C6s are customized in some way. But, no one has a rear wing. That would set a car apart. And, hey, guys, who said my car would NOT be raced? False assumptions. -Clark
Regardless of the various negative comments (rice, etc.) I will certainly consider the ~$1.5K APR wing for my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette. But, I will have it painted red, to match the car.
In the two Corvette clubs that I joined, nearly all the C5s and C6s are customized in some way. But, no one has a rear wing. That would set a car apart. And, hey, guys, who said my car would NOT be raced? False assumptions. -Clark
09-16-2009, 10:41 AM
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09-16-2009, 02:07 PM
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Good for you. I love the wing and will also get one after my other mods. Keep us posted as to which one you choose please.
Wayne, thanks for the posting of photos. I really, really like the 2nd photo, of the red Z06 with the rear wing. That car is BEAUTIFUL!
Regardless of the various negative comments (rice, etc.) I will certainly consider the ~$1.5K APR wing for my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette. But, I will have it painted red, to match the car.
In the two Corvette clubs that I joined, nearly all the C5s and C6s are customized in some way. But, no one has a rear wing. That would set a car apart. And, hey, guys, who said my car would NOT be raced? False assumptions. -Clark
Regardless of the various negative comments (rice, etc.) I will certainly consider the ~$1.5K APR wing for my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette. But, I will have it painted red, to match the car.
In the two Corvette clubs that I joined, nearly all the C5s and C6s are customized in some way. But, no one has a rear wing. That would set a car apart. And, hey, guys, who said my car would NOT be raced? False assumptions. -Clark
09-16-2009, 05:43 PM
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Seeing these things on any street car...
