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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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I just put my wing back on to sell the car and I'm already noticing that people stare more now : ( I hope i dont get any more attention from the police!
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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The estimate to replace the wing on my car after I got in an accident was $1738 for the wing and $40 for the labor. Made it easy to decide on just having the mounting holes filled and running wingless.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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I love the wing. After having a TB VIII and now a AS IX MR I have noticed
that with the silver wing is less noticable than the black one.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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i own a rs so i never had a wing but i tell everyone that owns a mr or gsr to take it off. First so the cops will not notice it and want to pull you over and second i think it looks bad.
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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I would like to know what ebay trunk lips fit on the EVO. My GF has a Mazda 3 with a plain little lip and it changes the entire appearance of the car.

I really hate HATE the EVO specific ones currently available. My plan would be to buy a new Lancer trunk right from Mitsubishi then add a lip from some other car (that actually looks good) then paint the entire package.

Here is the lip the woman has:
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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^ What's wrong with this one?

http://www.rexpeed.net/new2007/produ....php?serial=32
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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I don't think that blends with the sharp lines of the EVO. Its rounded and looks like it belongs on a regular bug eye'd lancer like this:



The trunk spoiler needs to have lines not curves.

I also don't think one should even try to pull off wingless unless they have the JDM rear.
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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You guys don't need to go wingless just lower the statue of the wing. Much less attention and compliments my rear end

and this

That's how I roll
Old Nov 14, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Wing is just off for the 1st time tonight and it actually looks fine w/o it.
The wing will be on and off from now on.
Old Nov 15, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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i took it off for a week and also noticed less attention from cops.
Old Nov 15, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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i removed my wing and painted exhaust less attention for sure
Old Nov 15, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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just get rexspeeds lip spoiler
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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just took off the rexpeed and put the stocker back on to see if cops will actually pay more atention to me now... i guess well find out
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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I just found a silver (like mine) 02 lancer trunk lid without the wing for $185. I'll be picking it up Friday. Now I'll have the choice to go wingless or swap my other trunk lid on
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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The wing goes hand in hand with the history of the car, and I don't mind it, so it stays. But maybe I'd think otherwise if I thought it was causing me trouble. Never had any police problems to date, or have been pulled over for something petty... so apparently city cops have better things to do. I even give them excuses like the 20% tint (50% is legal in OH) and no front plate. Knock on wood...


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