c-6 Wing Nuts

[JonM]

More photos here

http://www.breathlessperformance.com/products/C6%20Wing.asp

 

[Stallion]

Boy they didn't wait too long to jump on this opportunity.

 

[bluecoupe]

Yikes! Not exactly subtle. Definetly function over form.

 

[Stallion]

Function? Do you think that's really necessary?

 

[bluecoupe]

If you are racing at 100+ speeds it would function. The only other funtion would be to impress the boys at the mini-mart.

 

[invinceablevett]

function....maybe for the dreamers.....I just hope no one touches that wing it would be a pity if it was damaged...:cry

 

[MorgulVette]

lol, well. The C5-R has something like that. Maybe they want to go racing.

More likely they want to LOOK like their going to go racing

 

[c4c5specialist]

Hm, I dont really think function has anything to do with it here.
If the top speed of 186 has any indication of the c6 capability without a spoiler, then just take a look at the aerodynamic models of the car.
Lift over 140 is almost non existant.
Unless you are attempting to provide higher downforce for a specific sustained speed, maybe, but on the street, this is just plain foolish.
Allthebest, c4c5

 

[Rob]

As seen on the Discovery show last night: Corvette: Rebuilding an Icon, I don't recall seeing the Corvette engineer driving the C6 prototype at 140-160mph on the Autobahn, needing a wing on the back...but...whatever makes your boat float...

 

[Greenie]

IMHO, a quick way to ruin the lines of this car!

 

[yellow_2002_germany]

The wing is certainly ugly, but the all black wheels are kind of cool.

 

[Stallion]

I never really like wheels besides polished alum or chrome. The only time black wheels looks good is on a Grand Sport.

 

[bluecoupe]

Good Article:
Question
What exactly is the purpose of the spoiler on a car and how does it work?

Answer:
http://www.physlink.com/Education/AskExperts/ae496.cfm

 

[Stallion]

Right, but as said above, the C6 is already designed to that it is fine without the assistance of a spoiler.

 

[Docrings]

If I even see "one" of these on the street I will pull up beside it and laugh my $#@ off...
"Please look at me, I have more money than sense" ... put that money into brakes, wheels/tires, intake/exhaust, cam... anything that will actually make a difference on the street!!!

 

[Stallion]

Well I agree in some aesthetic investments, especially for C5s, but a wing is just not "Corvette". There are more subtle beauty mods to do than that. That's left for the Honda guys.

 

[bluecoupe]

Awesome for tailgating!

 

[Wafflekyd]

YIKES! That is REALLY UGLY!