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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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i removed mine
and like everyone else...
way less attention
id keep it off, i just dont like it cause i dont have super wide wheels and im not too low :-/
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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i removed it on my evo x and get about as much attention. not from the same people though, most think it looks better. as do i.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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At a simple glance a wingless evo can be mistaken for a Lancer to a newb
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Hi Im Vinh
At a simple glance a wingless evo can be mistaken for a Lancer to a newb
I agree, only a newb will make the mistake...or someone that has never cared about performance cars. Anyone worth their weight in flesh can recognize the difference.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I really like my car without the wing but I don't feel like having the body shop putty and paint the lid
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Take the wing off you become invisible. Also I used to have a RED Evo VIII and then traded it in for a GGIXMR and even with the wing I get way less attention.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Silver Evo, Rexspeed Type C Wing = Stealth Mode
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by AznEvoIX
Silver Evo, Rexspeed Type C Wing = Stealth Mode
i rocked this setup for awhile: http://img509.imageshack.us/i/evo2s.jpg/
http://img339.imageshack.us/i/evo1.jpg/


i did get pulled over once coming home from work at about 1030 pm for how loud my stock exhaust was, as well as my tints. I didnt get a ticket luckily, probably because i didnt act like an ***.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by KJS1820
I really like my car without the wing but I don't feel like having the body shop putty and paint the lid
i read that comment a lot from people who have taken off the wing. I think its better to just cover it up with tape, or plugs painted with touch up paint-then you can put the wing back on if you change your mind or you have a track day!
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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i had the ghetto wing for ~3 weeks....i'm 44.

bought a basic lancer rear wing.....1st mod & well worth it!

imo, the bulk of the fenders require some type of wing & the lancer wing fits the bill + you dont have to worrry about those empty trunk lid holes!

these are some old pics....





the car now has evo X wheels & coilovers......... i need some new pics
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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MAn after getting used to my wing and seeing that car, it looks like you neutered your car
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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i removed mine and not only does it get less attention, it looks better too
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by High_PSI
Take the wing off you become invisible. Also I used to have a RED Evo VIII and then traded it in for a GGIXMR and even with the wing I get way less attention.
I had a RR Evo 8 as well and it wasn't as much of a attention getter as some other RR owners make it out to be. It had the wing as well. My GG 9 doesn't get any attention at all with the wing. In the 2 years I've owned it, I've had 2 cars try to initiate a race with me.

I just turned 34 last weekend and I've been tossing the idea around to take my wing off, but I can't do it until I at least lower it. Its either all or nothing. I would do the Rexpeed lip spoiler, but that requires you to take the emblem off.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Maybe because I'm female and don't really like my car to stand out physically (I'm in this for the performance of the car), I initially never liked the wing and it bothered me at first with the blocking of my rear view. I've since gotten used to having the wing there, although I do question whether it is a cop magnet although I haven't been pulled over yet for anything. The wing looks really neat and without it I don't like the look as much and it seems to take away from what is the biggest physical hallmark of this car. I have been debating this exact topic since I bought my EVO. Until I make the final decision, I have found a purpose for the wing...I use the wing to find my car in a large parking lot as no one else has it.
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jester81783
i rocked this setup for awhile: http://img509.imageshack.us/i/evo2s.jpg/
http://img339.imageshack.us/i/evo1.jpg/


i did get pulled over once coming home from work at about 1030 pm for how loud my stock exhaust was, as well as my tints. I didnt get a ticket luckily, probably because i didnt act like an ***.
That's a clean *** setup bro!


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