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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Searching for replacement rear wing... '86 T.A.

Does anyne make a bolt in fiberglass areo style replacement rear wing for the rubber stocker? What was GM thinking??? A couple pounds wieght savings on an already portly car??? I'd rather it be slightly heavier and repairable (fiberglass) vs. splitting all over and you can't do a friggin things about it (rubber), but I guess that's just me... LOL!

Can anyone help me out with a link? I don't mind a custom installation, but I'd rather it be a bolt in replacement or as close to it as I can find. Been searching all morning and have found only one fiberglass one for $400+ which is insane to me for a wing...
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 12:34 PM
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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But at $400+ for a wing? That's insane!!! There's nowhere else?
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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GM wanted $1500 EACH before they were discontinued... $400 is isn't bad in comparison...



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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by bnoon
But at $400+ for a wing? That's insane!!! There's nowhere else?
Well, that's the price you pay for quality. If you want to save some money, there's always the piece of crap wavey fiberglass ***** spoilers for $100.

If you saw what GM charged for a POS stock spoiler, $400 for such a good quality fiberglass piece isn't so bad.
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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It's worth every penny, trust me. Besides if you want the stock look you have no other choice
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks for the replies guys. Just have to find one in the salvage yard or go custom I guess. That 4th gen style one does look hot though... I suppose I am saving quite a chunk per month having this car now instead of a car payment like I used to have. I'll just have to anty up.
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