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MaximeT · 12-06-2015, 03:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitopo

I agree with you. OEM wing is ugly, it ruins the car design flow and not of much aero-help.

There are many wingless trunks in the US. Import a used one from there, or order a new one from Japan. Issue is that there were not wingless trunk trims in Europe. At least I am not aware of any. If you want to go lightweight, there are also carbon trunks. Check here an example. It looks to fit well:

Of course, as already mentioned the cheaper solution is to cover the holes with another spoiler.

Yep, that's the problem.
I think there is a new version, carbon edition or something that is wingless out there.

Sadly most carbon parts are heavier than OEM.

Do you know a lightweight trunk ?
Seibon trunk is slightly lighter because it's wingless.

jvincent · 12-06-2015, 09:50 AM

I didn't realize you didn't have a spoilerless option in Europe. That would have sucked.

rx3 · 12-06-2015, 10:48 AM

When I bought the car I told the dealer that I'm only buying it without that spoiler. So, he removed the spoiler, welded the 4 holes and repainted it for a reasonable surcharge.

Seibon has a carbon trunk with a mild ducktail and is available in Europe. http://seiboncarbon.com/store/produc...ubaru-brz.html (A ducktail does reduce rear lift at high speeds according to Hucho http://www.amazon.com/Hucho-Aerodyna.../dp/3834819190)
Otherwise there are also trunk options from Japanparts: https://www.japanparts.com/parts/lis...runk&x=22&y=13
(Japanparts usually offers cheaper shipping options than US vendors do.)

MaximeT · 12-06-2015, 10:52 AM

Thanks,

I'll look at the Toyota dealer and local paint shop too.

Anthony · 12-14-2015, 05:03 PM

I've been driving an '06 Exige the last two days, and I have to admit I'm both sad and happy to agree with you on all the points the 86 is actually superior.

Still want one though.

MaximeT · 12-14-2015, 05:07 PM

Nice to see you came to the same conclusion

jkrlox · 12-15-2015, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaximeT

I got a car \o/

65000km, it's like new.

what's your shooting gear? glass for this picture? I like how you edit it too

MaximeT · 12-15-2015, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkrlox

what's your shooting gear? glass for this picture? I like how you edit it too

Canon 6D and 85L edited with lightroom.

Gringosteve · 12-15-2015, 05:14 AM

The new GT86 in the UK comes spoilerless unless you request a spoiler fitted.

I think the TRD spoiler should be the type of design provided as standard

MaximeT · 12-15-2015, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gringosteve

The new GT86 in the UK comes spoilerless unless you request a spoiler fitted.

I think the TRD spoiler should be the type of design provided as standard

Yes. Non fake stuff should always be the base option.

Anthony · 12-15-2015, 09:41 AM

Damn dirty Canon users. Real men use Nikon!

MaximeT · 12-15-2015, 09:52 AM

Real men use Sony sensors and Canon glasses

Anthony · 12-15-2015, 09:53 AM

Oh. Really?
Dang...

MaximeT · 12-15-2015, 10:02 AM

Yes, that's the ultimate weapon for landscape. Dunno if the AF improved with the last Sony bodies.

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rx3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Europe Posts: 350 Thanks: 53 Thanked 114 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I bought the car I told the dealer that I'm only buying it without that spoiler. So, he removed the spoiler, welded the 4 holes and repainted it for a reasonable surcharge. Seibon has a carbon trunk with a mild ducktail and is available in Europe. http://seiboncarbon.com/store/produc...ubaru-brz.html (A ducktail does reduce rear lift at high speeds according to Hucho http://www.amazon.com/Hucho-Aerodyna.../dp/3834819190) Otherwise there are also trunk options from Japanparts: https://www.japanparts.com/parts/lis...runk&x=22&y=13 (Japanparts usually offers cheaper shipping options than US vendors do.)

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