[Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

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craig
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by craig »

What are people's general opinions on these carbon GT spoilers?

From the back I think they look pretty sweet, but from a back angle they look a bit mechano (anyone remember this? :lol: )

Also, do they work on standard cars or do they need a kit to pull off the look?

Thoughts? :thumleft:
Chris
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Chris »

Gash springs to mind matey :eye:
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Post by StevieL »

They look good if done right i think
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Quigonjay »

i think they can pull it off with the right kit but it has to be something special or just doesnt suit at all
Mikey P MR2
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Mikey P MR2 »

I liked mine at the time (a couple of years ago since I bought it) and to be fair I bought it largely for function to replace a very ugly rookie racing wing. But it did draw a lot of unwanted attention to the car, and probably was regarded as bad taste by many. I think it tended to look ok when on track days but a bit silly for road use.
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Looking back I don’t think I would fit one to a predominately road used car again.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Baker »

IMO no. threw one on my old mr2, and took it off the next day. was a bit embarrassed driving with it on.
but as mentioned, with a beefy kit then maybe.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by craig »

I think they can be regarded as chavvy and can imagine them bringing unwanted attention to the car.

I had one on an MR2 I had brought over and swapped it for a rev 3 boot lid and spoiler.

There's something I like about them though, but can imagine every boy racer and his dog wanting to race you with one bolted to your boot lid :lol:
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Baker »

mikey, probably been asked a million times, but where'd you get that rear grill from?
redmr89
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by redmr89 »

well im gonna sound like a charva here but they look good in the fast and the furious movies. and i really wanted one after watchin them , but in reality unless your car is a fast and furious replika then it wont look right.. and the general public wont undersatand it.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Greddy-Matt »

RedMR² wrote:
... but can imagine every boy racer and his dog wanting to race you with one bolted to your boot lid :lol:


In a word yes, mine seemed to attract bikers like you wouldn't believe!! I love the look and miss mine a lot.
But it does drawer some unwanted attention + they are soooo easy to steal!!

They look really really good from some angles:
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And yuck from others:
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sutton
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by sutton »

Greddy-Matt wrote:
RedMR² wrote:
... but can imagine every boy racer and his dog wanting to race you with one bolted to your boot lid :lol:


In a word yes, mine seemed to attract bikers like you wouldn't believe!! I love the look and miss mine a lot, but it does drawer some unwanted attention + they are soooo easy to steal!!

They look really really good from some angles:
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And yuck from others:
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I don't think i've ever seen your car look horrible in a picture mate :thumleft:
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Mikey P MR2
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Mikey P MR2 »

Baker wrote:mikey, probably been asked a million times, but where'd you get that rear grill from?


It’s a rear diffuser I made out of some old scrap aluminium at work, based it on the design of a lotus Elise one. (yes have been asked a few times but don’t mind). very easy to diy one.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Razor04 »

Greddy-Matt wrote:
RedMR² wrote:
... but can imagine every boy racer and his dog wanting to race you with one bolted to your boot lid :lol:


In a word yes, mine seemed to attract bikers like you wouldn't believe!! I love the look and miss mine a lot.
But it does drawer some unwanted attention + they are soooo easy to steal!!

They look really really good from some angles:
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And yuck from others:
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Matt there was nothing "YUK" about your car that car had the perfect jdm street racing look :thumleft:
flackie666
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by flackie666 »

i am such a big fan of the carbon wings and hope to have one soon they only look good with a kitted up 2 tho. but that maybe the pug boy racer still in me :thumleft:
Not So Fast But Just As Furious =]
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by pacman160778 »

They need the right bodykit to pull the look of a carbon wing off. Just like the white one above, i think it looks great.

Also, this just looks awesome in my opinion =P~

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Greddy-Matt
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by Greddy-Matt »

God I love that rear bumper!!!!
Whats the plans for the car Red??
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Opinions on Carbon GT spoilers?

Post by pacman160778 »

Greddy-Matt wrote:God I love that rear bumper!!!!

I have the Phoenix's Power front bumper from that exact car \:D/ Just trying to raise the £700 plus shipping from Japan for the rear #-o
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