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Old 28-09-2008, 04:15 PM
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Does anyone know how many delete aero packs where built in both lhd and rhd ?
Old 28-09-2008, 04:28 PM
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Don't know but they look wrong imo.
Old 28-09-2008, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie
Don't know but they look wrong imo.
i disagree, if a cossie is sporting the right goodies then i think it looks awesome without the whale tail.

but they definatly need the front spoilers and bibs etc.

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Old 28-09-2008, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i disagree, if a cossie is sporting the right goodies then i think it looks awesome without the whale tail.

but they definatly need the front spoilers and bibs etc.
Couldnt have said it better myself.
Old 28-09-2008, 09:22 PM
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look shite, especially in mallard green

































only kidding Kelv

i think they look cool, better on darker colour cars as the arches stand out more

mine without...

Old 28-09-2008, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i disagree, if a cossie is sporting the right goodies then i think it looks awesome without the whale tail.

but they definatly need the front spoilers and bibs etc.

ABSOLUTLY
Old 29-09-2008, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nash
Couldnt have said it better myself.


Same here
Old 29-09-2008, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kev 3dr
Same here
Same. But then I'm biased
Old 29-09-2008, 09:02 AM
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Cheers Mat, i was shocked at first, but then scrolled down
yours doesnt look bad atall, but i do agree that the darker colours do seem to be able to carry it off alot easier.

its definatly one of those marmite situations, a love it or hate it emotion.


So Kev, when are we looking for one mate?
Old 29-09-2008, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i disagree, if a cossie is sporting the right goodies then i think it looks awesome without the whale tail.

but they definatly need the front spoilers and bibs etc.
It might look okay, but the lack of stability without the rear spoiler will ruin the high speed track handling (although it will pick up a few mph down the straights .
Old 29-09-2008, 09:55 AM
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i new you would say that Mike.

ive ran mine with no whale tail for several years and never had an issue with it, it was still comfortable and as planted as i needed it to be, granted that it would be even more stable with the whaletail but its not outside any safety margin for the likes of me!!
Old 29-09-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i new you would say that Mike.

ive ran mine with no whale tail for several years and never had an issue with it, it was still comfortable and as planted as i needed it to be, granted that it would be even more stable with the whaletail but its not outside any safety margin for the likes of me!!
I think you've spent too long with it off the road . You wait until you experience it with the new engine etc.

Ask Ben what his felt like with it off .
Old 29-09-2008, 10:15 AM
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You're going to need all the help you can get Mike If you meet Kelv's car out on track...........So you best wish he leaves it off.

You know what they say about reyland horses...........



Their cocks are massive!

(Ps all the saddo's reading, I'm winding Mike up ).
Old 29-09-2008, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
You're going to need all the help you can get Mike If you meet Kelv's car out on track...........So you best wish he leaves it off.

You know what they say about reyland horses...........



Their cocks are massive!

(Ps all the saddo's reading, I'm winding Mike up ).
Jay,
If he is keeping the spoiler off, I'm not worried at all . If it was on, I would be getting my excuses ready just in case .
Old 29-09-2008, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i disagree, if a cossie is sporting the right goodies then i think it looks awesome without the whale tail.

but they definatly need the front spoilers and bibs etc.
agreed, much nicer than normal escos IMO.
Old 29-09-2008, 11:13 AM
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LOL @ Mike

Old 29-09-2008, 11:27 AM
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gotta admit when i ran mine without it did feel very different to having the whale on.... i couldn't wait to refit it tbh but each to there own...
Old 29-09-2008, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by adamski frst
gotta admit when i ran mine without it did feel very different to having the whale on.... i couldn't wait to refit it tbh but each to there own...

Ssssssshhhhhh, I want an advantage .
Old 29-09-2008, 11:36 AM
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Mike, the advantage is yours then.















altleast for the time being.
Old 29-09-2008, 11:44 AM
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Yeah well I'm sure a good driver can adjust his driving to suit!
Old 29-09-2008, 11:46 AM
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where the fook are we going to find one of those tho Jase?


but in that context, Mikes in the same boat
Old 29-09-2008, 11:52 AM
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You two stick to your wingless wonders, that's COMPLETELY fine by me .
Old 29-09-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
You two stick to your wingless wonders, that's COMPLETELY fine by me .

i bet your writing these and giggling to yourself at work arnt you Mike
Old 29-09-2008, 12:19 PM
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With his strides round his ankles also I bet!
Old 29-09-2008, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
i bet your writing these and giggling to yourself at work arnt you Mike
Not really, as I know the outcome .

There's me striving to IMPROVE my aero package (and my intention is to have two boots - one with WRC wing for track days and normal for road use), yet there is you two REDUCING your aero on cars that are going to be used EXTENSIVELY on track - as Spock would say, "It defies logic Captain" .

I don't think you have thought it through very well, but I KNOW that once you have experienced the instability (as have Adam and Ben), you will be seeking a way (WRC or standard wing) to bring back the front / rear match.

Either that, or you will be a stubborn MoFo and try and live without the rear wing to prove a point .
Old 29-09-2008, 12:34 PM
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Who says I'm not running a rear wing then Michael! ........ Wolf spoiler got sold and the rear wing went back on!
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Mike, but as said, i had my car on the road with no whaletail for near on 2 years, and i did several track days with the car in this way.

from a personal point of view i had no troubles or issues with it.

and as you already know, i also have a spare tailgate which is complete with both spoilers


and how can we take anything Adam says as serious, he drives a saxo as a daily car with a Peco Exhaust hanging out the bag, reving around Tesco car parks!! lol, sorry Ad.
Old 29-09-2008, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kelv
Mike, but as said, i had my car on the road with no whaletail for near on 2 years, and i did several track days with the car in this way.

from a personal point of view i had no troubles or issues with it.

and as you already know, i also have a spare tailgate which is complete with both spoilers


and how can we take anything Adam says as serious, he drives a saxo as a daily car with a Peco Exhaust hanging out the bag, reving around Tesco car parks!! lol, sorry Ad.
I wouldn't dream of telling you what to do, but you will either be able to live with it with the added power or you won't .

You have a point about Adam, and that is without having seen that photo of him wearing your pants .
Old 29-09-2008, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Who says I'm not running a rear wing then Michael! ........ Wolf spoiler got sold and the rear wing went back on!
Your car isn't in the same league as Kelv's, plus it has YOU at the helm, so I wouldn't be worried even if you were driving MartinH's car .
Old 29-09-2008, 12:52 PM
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Oh your gonna so regret that comment bitch!
Old 29-09-2008, 12:57 PM
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Jase, he may regret that comment, but he has got a point.

your a legend in a Courier van with skinny tyres, but are you going to be ok with a GT30 mate?
Old 29-09-2008, 01:10 PM
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Thats like comparing a banger racer to a touring car...........

I'll give him the Cole Trickle nudge 'to let him know I'm there'
Old 29-09-2008, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Thats like comparing a banger racer to a touring car...........
I see you're comparing your car to my car .
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Keep it up Rainbird, just keep it up!
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Originally Posted by Yeti Racing
Keep it up Rainbird, just keep it up!
I can, unlike you, which is why Tanya keeps coming back for more .
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Tanya
She'll fuck you alright..........Up, especially If you keep spelling her name like that, If I didn't have anything to hide, I'd direct her to this post!
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She likes me to spell it like that, so she knows it's me - it's our secret way of communicating .
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Old 29-09-2008, 03:52 PM
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i missed so much while i was out
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Wolf wing and the big one is the way forward


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