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Old Jul 11, 2010, 11:31 AM
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Evo8 vs. Evo 9 wing weight difference

I was wondering if there was a significant difference in weight between the Evo8 and Evo9 wing. I know that the composition of the Evo8 wing is carbon fiber so I figured there might be some difference.

Also would the torsion bars from an 8 work for a 9 wing?
Old Jul 11, 2010, 11:36 AM
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Theres no real weight difference...
Old Jul 11, 2010, 12:03 PM
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Thanks Drew.

So the benefit to an Evo 9 wing might be its resistance to fade?
Old Jul 11, 2010, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by UgmWRX
Thanks Drew.

So the benefit to an Evo 9 wing might be its resistance to fade?
i have had both. i did not notice a weight difference. but in strength the evo 8 wing is much much stronger. the evo 9 wings are junk. they flex around a bit more then the evo 8 wings. when on a highway 75mph you can really tell who has an 8 wing and who has a 9 wing.
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the evo 8 wing seems a little more solid
Old Jul 11, 2010, 02:23 PM
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the EVO 8 wing is made totally of carbon fiber. the 9 wing is only carbon on the center section. it's ABS on the sides. The 8 wing's clear coat wasn't as durable as the 9's.
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the 9 wings break at high speeds. a friend of mine broke his on the track. it was so violent it dented his trunk.
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Originally Posted by nightwalker
the 9 wings break at high speeds. a friend of mine broke his on the track. it was so violent it dented his trunk.
Really? The downforce broke the wing? How fast was he going?
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He didn't specify. But it was on a long straight, so easily 100+
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This makes me not want to swap for an Evo9 wing now. Maybe I'll stay wingless.
Old Jul 11, 2010, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by UgmWRX
This makes me not want to swap for an Evo9 wing now. Maybe I'll stay wingless.
haha just try it but the wingless look is still sick
Old Jul 11, 2010, 10:32 PM
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anyone know if you can get the evo 8 sides to work with the 9's with the spoiler extention? without a ton of work?
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Originally Posted by nightwalker
He didn't specify. But it was on a long straight, so easily 100+
really? i've done over 130 many times and the wing didn't break
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Sounds like there was an unseen fracture in the wing that contributed greatly to the effect.
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my ix wing cracked - just went ahead and bought an viii wing, no trouble since


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