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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:22 PM
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Keep current spoiler or get a 91-92 Z wing?

Ok, when I had my car painted, I purchased a new Aerowing for my car to replace the stock piece of junk. Now that I look back, I kinda wonder what my car would look like if I had switched to a high-rise...

Here's a pic of the spoiler now. Any and all opinions are welcome and some pics of birds with the high rise are welcome also.
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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stick with it man, high rise's never looked to good imo
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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The best looking spoiler for the birds are what u have.

Is that a fiberglass spoiler on it. why is there a gap under it?
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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I agree on keeping the wrap around on your car or maybe even put a fourthgen style on it that would look good as well
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Old Jan 24, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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yeah i agree with meridius
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Keep the current one. Flow w/ the car very well!
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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it looks nice the way it is i think also.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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id say get a z wing.. i really loved how it looked on deadbirds car.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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I vote for neither. Go spoilerless
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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that one,
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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That's tough; I liked Deadbird's high-rise, but your existing one does look good. However I do also like the 4th Gen 'Bird wing
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Thanks guys, I had a helluva time making a decision myself when the time came to 'upgrade'
They all look pretty good... pick which suits your fancy...
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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I think the hi-rise looks good on birds...but I think the best wing for birds is the 91-92 TA/Formy wing. Same as the Firehawk.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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keep what ya got...
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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I like the 91-92 Formula spoiler for a firebird.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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Having looked at your car in person, I can absolutely agree on your current choice of spoiler.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 04:29 PM
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Yeah I like the hi rise but the one you have looks good and I like that color alot too!
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 05:21 PM
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Hi rise looks good from all angles, but not from the rear since it is too skinny for the birds,





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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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4th Gen Bird Wing, it has a more aggressive stance.....

But i vote for you current wing instead of the Z28 high rise one.....
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks for all the replies guys.

I've decided to stick with the current wing. I guess I just have been itching to do something to my car and the weekends haven't been nice enough to put my black interior stuff in. I almost bought the 4thgen wing but the rounded shape doesn't flow with the car IMHO.

And thanks Zepher for that rear shot of the high rise. I was unaware that the wing did not reach the edge of the quarters.
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