ATTN STi wing swappers: Does going wingless/wrx wing ACTUALLY reduce attention?
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ATTN STi wing swappers: Does going wingless/wrx wing ACTUALLY reduce attention?
UPDATE: Well I took the plunge and bought a WRX trunk with small wing.
Whadaya think?
I personally miss the big wing but love the new jdm badges on the wrx trunk.
Before:
After
I haven't noticed a difference in handling, I took one of my favorite junctions at a high speed and the car felt the same, so thats good.
Hopefully this keeps the fuzz off my back!!!
Whadaya think?
I personally miss the big wing but love the new jdm badges on the wrx trunk.
Before:
After
I haven't noticed a difference in handling, I took one of my favorite junctions at a high speed and the car felt the same, so thats good.
Hopefully this keeps the fuzz off my back!!!
Originally Posted by original post
I know a lot of people do this but does it really reduce unwanted attention? I love the giant STi wing but if it keeps me under the radar, I'm going to ditch it. Also, how is the handling without the big wing? I've heard that the rear of the car is less planted - more tail happy. Any truth to this? Please share your experience if you've done it !!
Last edited by subie OCD; May 4, 2009 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Pics
well I don't have an STI myself, but from an outside perspective. Yes, I don't notice regular imprezas as much as the STIs with the wings.
the STI wing I'm sure is great for Rally, but it's pretty "in your face" for normal cars
the STI wing I'm sure is great for Rally, but it's pretty "in your face" for normal cars
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i have had them all, the only attention that i got less of when getting rid of the sti wing was hondas dont try to race me as often lol
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im wingless and i honestly have never seen a cop double take me...maybe also the fact im completely shaved and have a borla hush
my car looks really plain from the rear besides the sport tires
my car looks really plain from the rear besides the sport tires
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I got really lucky by having a guy with a '06 wrx ask me to trade. Haven't noticed any change in handling since going wingless, and i'm guessing it has to help with staying under the radar cause i have yet to be pulled over in the sti. plus, i think it makes the car look much better imo.
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the main reason i went with a cf wingless trunk from an sti trunk was because of the wing was right smack in the middle of my rear view mirror... dont know if that bothered anyone else but it was enough to make me swap.
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I got a lot less looks from cops when i went wingless.. My husband got pulled over on a regular basis with his old sti now that he drives mine he only got pulled over once cus he forgot to turn his headlights on haha.
with the wing
the day i took off the wing
random wingless pic
with the wing
the day i took off the wing
random wingless pic
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i agree with hengman, the sti wing gets in the way of the rear view mirror
one reason i went with a wrx wing on my sti, plus i like the wrx look too
one reason i went with a wrx wing on my sti, plus i like the wrx look too
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