The Best Wing on the Market... - LotusTalk

turbophil · 11-15-2007, 05:00 PM

So who's running the Reverie Motorsports wing

? Would I be the first?
http://www.sector111.com/products/pe..._rear_wing.cfm

It seems to be the most functional wing on the market right now. It's designed by Simon and tested on the Exige at MIRA and I'm thinking that I may need to buy myself a belated birthday present...

The question is simple, how much will my wife hate it? Surely she wouldn't leave me for such a mod

I obviously realize that the super trick front splitter: http://www.sector111.com/products/pe...er-spoiler.cfm

would have to go on the car to keep the balance right. The wife won't need to know about that mod though

She's a wonderful person, she just doesn't understand the obsession...

With all that extra downforce I should have confidence sufficient to build up enough speed to plow straight into the wall

Someone PLEASE talk me out of this stuff... I've already put myself on a one week cool off period, but that started last friday! So tomorrow the cool off period is officially over...

Cheers,

Phil

The Stig · 11-15-2007, 05:15 PM

don't do it!

kohete · 11-15-2007, 05:15 PM

It's hideous... I love it

yak52pilot · 11-15-2007, 05:53 PM

Cant decide for myself if i like 1245mm wide one or 1650mm wide wing. Second one is more downforce, but i dont feel like chopping up the rear clam. Plus a wing this high and wide will remind me my lil trips in STI. Kinda blocking the rear view or smth. Still 1650 got the cool factor. Too bad i dont care much.
(i guess i would pick the long one if it was just a cent more expensive...)

darkSol · 11-15-2007, 07:03 PM

Babak, you talk about ME needing meds... sheesh.

jallingt · 11-15-2007, 07:10 PM

I think those items will make your car safer, it will stay on the ground better..... it is all about safety

I dig the curve on the wing, different, catching.
Have fun.

smashfactory · 11-15-2007, 07:20 PM

Sorry your married. The wing is pretty nice, just still a little too ugly IMO.

codymac · 11-15-2007, 07:56 PM

Best wing? Pilatus PC-6, without a doubt.

turbophil · 11-15-2007, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkSol

Babak, you talk about ME needing meds... sheesh.

Whaat?

turbophil · 11-15-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jallingt

I think those items will make your car safer, it will stay on the ground better..... it is all about safety

I dig the curve on the wing, different, catching.
Have fun.

I hadn't thought about the safty argument... Thats a good one... but you're trying to talk me into it with that...I need reasons not to buy it

It is a darn big wing... I guess if it's too big, I could always trim a few inches of each side

Best,

Phil

yak52pilot · 11-16-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

Best wing? Pilatus PC-6, without a doubt.

Vote goes to Su-31 or SP-91. Maybe Diamond da40

holmz · 11-16-2007, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

...It seems to be the most functional wing on the market right now....

Fuctionally it won't do much at low speed, so where are you racing it?

If it is for looks that's a different question.

turbophil · 11-16-2007, 09:26 PM

Well, the cool off period expired and other than maintaining my marriage, opportunity cost of funds, reluctancy to drill holes in the clam, and the questionable final appearance of the massive (yet functional) wing, I couldn't find one good reason not to buy it

... So Neil collected my billing info today and packaged the wing up to ship it out

I went ahead and picked up the front Exige splitter (the real one) to help balance out the car. The tracks I go to are pretty fast, some 5th gear action and lots of 4th, so I think the additional df will be kind of nice

. I hope that's the case. It will be a nice break from all the engine/power related mods of late too...

I'm told I'm the first one to get the new Reverie Motorsports wing, so I'll be sure to post pics on ET and the website...

Best,

Phil

darkSol · 11-16-2007, 09:30 PM

He's completely insane!

I love it!

jallingt · 11-17-2007, 09:39 AM

Glad we could help. I am going to save my $$ for a supercharger! Then some aero stuff.
I need my HP back!

11-15-2007, 05:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,545 Images: 6	The Best Wing on the Market... So who's running the Reverie Motorsports wing? Would I be the first? http://www.sector111.com/products/pe..._rear_wing.cfm It seems to be the most functional wing on the market right now. It's designed by Simon and tested on the Exige at MIRA and I'm thinking that I may need to buy myself a belated birthday present... The question is simple, how much will my wife hate it? Surely she wouldn't leave me for such a mod I obviously realize that the super trick front splitter: http://www.sector111.com/products/pe...er-spoiler.cfm would have to go on the car to keep the balance right. The wife won't need to know about that mod though She's a wonderful person, she just doesn't understand the obsession... With all that extra downforce I should have confidence sufficient to build up enough speed to plow straight into the wall Someone PLEASE talk me out of this stuff... I've already put myself on a one week cool off period, but that started last friday! So tomorrow the cool off period is officially over... Cheers, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

11-15-2007, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Stig Driving my Corolla : ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: who's asking? Posts: 4,253	don't do it! __________________ WTF people?

11-15-2007, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
kohete Space Cadet 1st Class Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 388	It's hideous... I love it __________________ '05 SB Elise, TP, ST2, dual HID, driving lights, 4tress, schroth 4pt asm, TP rail, SYS, CRD, microMirror, HNTpad, V1 '07 MY MINI Cooper S, lux, nav, steeeripes! '05 LR3, HSE

11-15-2007, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
yak52pilot Staten Island, NY Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 662 Images: 25	Cant decide for myself if i like 1245mm wide one or 1650mm wide wing. Second one is more downforce, but i dont feel like chopping up the rear clam. Plus a wing this high and wide will remind me my lil trips in STI. Kinda blocking the rear view or smth. Still 1650 got the cool factor. Too bad i dont care much. (i guess i would pick the long one if it was just a cent more expensive...) __________________ 07 Exige S, all options. rip

11-15-2007, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Babak, you talk about ME needing meds... sheesh. __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

11-15-2007, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	I think those items will make your car safer, it will stay on the ground better..... it is all about safety I dig the curve on the wing, different, catching. Have fun. __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

11-15-2007, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
smashfactory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 827	Sorry your married. The wing is pretty nice, just still a little too ugly IMO.

11-15-2007, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,260 Images: 19	Best wing? Pilatus PC-6, without a doubt. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

11-16-2007, 09:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,545 Images: 6	Well, the cool off period expired and other than maintaining my marriage, opportunity cost of funds, reluctancy to drill holes in the clam, and the questionable final appearance of the massive (yet functional) wing, I couldn't find one good reason not to buy it... So Neil collected my billing info today and packaged the wing up to ship it out I went ahead and picked up the front Exige splitter (the real one) to help balance out the car. The tracks I go to are pretty fast, some 5th gear action and lots of 4th, so I think the additional df will be kind of nice. I hope that's the case. It will be a nice break from all the engine/power related mods of late too... I'm told I'm the first one to get the new Reverie Motorsports wing, so I'll be sure to post pics on ET and the website... Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

11-16-2007, 09:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	He's completely insane! I love it! __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

11-17-2007, 09:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	Glad we could help. I am going to save my $$ for a supercharger! Then some aero stuff. I need my HP back! __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

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