Does the wing even help during drag racing or auto-x? It would only seem to help on the high speeds of a road course.

 

you going wingless? trade ya

 

Uh...no. Mr. wanna-be zebra Rice R

 

Thanks for the good input George. At the autocrosses I have been to, I have never had the need to shift pass 2nd which means I never get over 60 mph.

Drag racing I wouldn't know though, how does the wing affect the car in a straight line?

 

not sure about street cars, but Apexi got 'tarzan' yamada to do a drag run w/o the wing on their drag car. The guy nearly crashed when he tried to slow down. Slow motion revealed the back end completely off the ground

 

Yeah I seen that too, wish it was in english when they had the before and after convo about the scenerio(hahaha).

 

The wing will help you at high speeds, 70+. If your not going to go over 90 its not the worst thing to drop the wing. But the wing, Acura says, is functional. People (on ht) will tell you, drive your car on a track w/ and w/out the wing you can tell a difference in handling at higher speeds. I was going to take of my wing but decided to keep it.

 

My question is since I took off my wing where can I get the double sided black tape to put it back on? I called the dealer and they said to just use regular double sided tape, but I cant find one thats wide enough for the wing!

 

So many ITR wing threads lately

 

i'll trade ya! my wing for your hood

I wouldnt take my spoiler off. itr spoiler



[Modified by Type R, 6:19 PM 10/3/2002]

 

I'll buy one...

 

Mine is Off till my HPDE Track Debut at Limerock next month, then it's back off again till the next HPDE...

I understand how and "if" it works. I'm sure it does, I firmly believe that the Honda engineers Did NOT add that: "Rearview Destroyer" just for looks... I just don't need it for daily use and Certainly NOT for Autocross. I have run the car both ways on the street and autocross and since I haven't pushed it to the limit on the road and didn't feel a difference at an autocross, I don't believe that I need it on all the time...

Of course I may be surprised next month and keep it on for good?

Of course it is all up to the driver,,, And YES I have read all the testimony's so I believe that it actually does something.


A.

PS Just take it off and put it back on for the track, if you're braking late and taking turns on open roads at 100+ MPH then you really shouldn't be driving ANY car on public thoroughfares...

 

Does anyone know about this?

 

I contacted Comptech after I was disgusted when dealing with Acura parts departments...

Comptech's replica ITR wing is made by Wing's West and when I contacted WW with a reference from Comptech, WW sent me 2 SET'S of ITR wing Gaskets; 1 with non sticking rubber, great for securing it but, also being able to remove it easily AND 1 with double sided sticky foam gasket for reapplying it more permanently.

And the price? a Free long distance call on my Cell and are ya ready for this? FREE from Wing's West, Not even shipping...

I Never thought a bodykit company would make me promote them, but, their customer service and donation my way makes me think otherwise. Good Job Wing's West!


A.

 

Spoilsport!

 

Wow, Wings West certainly knows how to treat people!

Wing on 4 life!

 

Yeah, Yeah, YEAH!!! Back atcha... Howsabout this? Does anyone know the Torque settings for the Wing Bolt's?

That's what I'm interested in,,, And don't want to start a NEW thread just for the spec's.

Anyone??? I know I shoulda saved 'em but, hey I donated how I got new wing gaskets and all... My wife is gonna love when the wing leaves the closet and goes "back where it belong's" as she put's it.

A.

PS When you get a woman that Will let you store your car parts Anywhere in the house if you tell them "But, honey it will just be for a short time,,," You know you have a good one...

 

cool i guess i will be giving wings west a call tomorrow then, Thanks!