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Old 01-10-2011 | 01:47 AM
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My Belated Christmas Present... To Myself :D

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone had a great holiday and a wonderful start to the new year...

Having previously wrapped my rear spoiler in Carbon fiber look wrap, I was convinced of the overall look of CF on my car but I felt the rear spoiler lacked a bit of visual impact, or Oooomph (for lack of a better word).

Just in time for Christmas, Ray at RotTec posted a Christmas specials thread on some of their products so I jumped on the opportunity.

I ordered the RotTec TechArt style rear wing in glossy carbon fiber.

Upon my return to Kuwait after the holidays, I found that the package had arrived and I installed the wing yesterday.
So, I thought I would share my experience and some images with you guys and see what you think (honest opinions truly appreciated, no flattery and no velvet gloves please ).

Ordering from Ray was a pleasure as always. He's very accommodating and handled a special shipping request very well.
Package arrived very well packed and no damage whatsoever to the box or contents.
Quality of the finish on the wing is breathtaking.
Ray was also kind enough to throw in the special installation/removal tool free of charge. Armed with that tool, and with the kind assistance of a friend, we removed the stock spoiler and installed the new one in about 10 minutes.

Enough talk, here are the pics... (iPhone pics so bear with me )

Installation/Removal tool:




Wing installed:











I have one more item on order for the car for now. I ordered the GT2 side skirts from Suncoast. I will post new (better) pictures once these are installed.
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 07:30 AM
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Looks fantastic!! The colour on your car is my favourite. [Santa failed to bring my Turbo S this year, so I'll have to wait until my birthday ]
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 07:55 AM
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Looking good, Karim!
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 09:16 AM
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looking great karim , enjoy it
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 10:30 AM
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Looking Awesome bro !!
The carbon x grey combo blends great with the car, and that TA wing sits perfect, congrats on a great choice to pick the TA rear wing ..
Can't wait to have mine on as soon as i get back to kwt ..
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 10:58 AM
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Is there any weight gain or loss with this wing and any improvment/change to areodynamics? Wing looks great, is it just for show?
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by vpmick
Is there any weight gain or loss with this wing and any improvment/change to areodynamics? Wing looks great, is it just for show?
Weight loss is minimal, 3.5 lb over stock wingblade (as advertised). Yet, there is also a compromise in the extra downforce created on higher speeds
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 11:34 AM
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Great picture with the towers in the background!!! LOVE IT!
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 12:29 PM
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Glad you like it! We do need more high-res pics of your Meteor grey/CF TT!
 
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awesome. how much was it. i am looking to add a CF wing to my baby.
 
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Got a better pic from the rear, doesn't seem to fit just right. might be the angle, otherwise looks great.
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 10:17 PM
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awesome. how much was it. i am looking to add a CF wing to my baby.
PM sent!
 
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Old 01-10-2011 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Slik560
Looks fantastic!! The colour on your car is my favourite. [Santa failed to bring my Turbo S this year, so I'll have to wait until my birthday ]
Thanks! Hopefully your birthday is not too far away!

Originally Posted by bonehead
Looking good, Karim!
Thanks Ed.

Originally Posted by ysfg35
looking great karim , enjoy it
Thank you bro.

Originally Posted by SpunkyQ8
Looking Awesome bro !!
The carbon x grey combo blends great with the car, and that TA wing sits perfect, congrats on a great choice to pick the TA rear wing ..
Can't wait to have mine on as soon as i get back to kwt ..
Hey bro, you do come up with some good ideas once in a while!
I have your wing and as soon as you are back in town, it'll be a snap to install.
 
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Originally Posted by vpmick
Is there any weight gain or loss with this wing and any improvment/change to areodynamics? Wing looks great, is it just for show?
Thanks! It's mostly just for show. Weight and Aero effects are minimal I would imagine.

Originally Posted by Gunther
Great picture with the towers in the background!!! LOVE IT!
Thanks!

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Glad you like it! We do need more high-res pics of your Meteor grey/CF TT!
Thanks again Ray for a brilliant transaction.

Originally Posted by bensto
awesome. how much was it. i am looking to add a CF wing to my baby.
Thanks mate. I guess Ray PM'ed you about the price.

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Got a better pic from the rear, doesn't seem to fit just right. might be the angle, otherwise looks great.
Thanks Chris. I'll try to get a better picture as soon as possible and post it up.
 
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love the color against the cf
 


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