Forcedfed-style Wing Returns! - LotusTalk

chotto · 10-22-2009, 04:23 PM

I know a lot of people are interested in the Forcedfed wing (myself included), but are unable to get them anymore. I was able to have the brackets recreated and locate the carbon fiber wing manufacturer. The pictures below roughly show what it looks like (I haven't bolted it on yet). The wing is 59" in length which is the same as the APR/Forcedfed wing.

I am also toying with the idea of creating a GUT-style platform from which I could attached the wing to and avoid drilling the clam. I created a crude base just for demonstration purposes (go easy on me, its not cut down to size, sanded or painted).

My last idea (which I haven't had made yet) will be attachments to the existing mounting brackets and will raise the wing to a higher height for more aggressive downforce. I think this will be a cool idea because it will allow for a low profile wing as you see here, or a high mounted wing for going to the track. I haven't added the support bars inside the trunk, but should be able to come up with something soon.

trappertrevor · 10-22-2009, 04:52 PM

looks great so glad you followed threw and made this happen , first in line

Harix · 10-22-2009, 05:15 PM

I'm also intrested.

MNlotus · 10-22-2009, 09:36 PM

i will take the wing and a set of the brackets!!

what do i need to do?

Solo2Elise · 10-23-2009, 12:17 AM

can you make the lip spoiler? I currently have one on my car and quite a few people asked me where to get it. I would like to get one myself also.

gpheck · 10-23-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo2Elise

can you make the lip spoiler? I currently have one on my car and quite a few people asked me where to get it. I would like to get one myself also.

Are you talking about the forcedfed front carbon splitter? I've got one new in the box if youre ineterested pm me.

Great job Erik I like that alot! Count me in.. especially if you can figure out a way to brace it in the trunk down to the rear subframe! Let me know I'm in either way.

chotto · 10-23-2009, 09:30 AM

I'm going to make a small tweak to the bracket design, but I can get the wings all ordered so that they are not the bottleneck.

madden · 10-23-2009, 10:10 AM

looks great!

Air Asslt · 10-23-2009, 11:07 AM

I'm interested.

MNlotus · 10-23-2009, 11:59 AM

how do we send you the money and how much for the wing and brackets?

craracer · 10-23-2009, 07:58 PM

MN~ Does that mean I get first dibs on your "Old" wing

Subscribed.

txdude · 10-23-2009, 10:35 PM

Looks great! I can see my deployment $$ will be dwindling down quickly.

MNlotus · 10-23-2009, 11:29 PM

well you are local so it would be easier.....
i probably wont get the new wing put on till this spring though

Quote:

Originally Posted by craracer

MN~ Does that mean I get first dibs on your "Old" wing

Subscribed.

chotto · 10-24-2009, 11:40 AM

Importing the wing is actually pretty expensive. The brackets aren't the easiest to make either (there is a lot of aluminum). The price shipped is $800. You can paypal me at erikmgrant@yahoo.com. It should take a couple weeks once I receive payment.

chotto · 10-26-2009, 07:42 AM

If you would prefer this style bracket, the cost is $500 for the wing and brackets shipped. The two base attachments on this bracket are slightly adjustable, so they could be contoured to the deck lid.

kestrel74 · 10-26-2009, 07:46 AM

WOW.....Where did you get that nice grille around the exhaust ??

chotto · 10-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kestrel74

WOW.....Where did you get that nice grille around the exhaust ??

Some bum made it for me.

chotto · 10-27-2009, 04:38 PM

Here's picture of the standard bracket on the decklid. It sits 6" high. It should work OK if you want to use this bracket instead of other brackets.

10-22-2009, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	Forcedfed-style Wing Returns! I know a lot of people are interested in the Forcedfed wing (myself included), but are unable to get them anymore. I was able to have the brackets recreated and locate the carbon fiber wing manufacturer. The pictures below roughly show what it looks like (I haven't bolted it on yet). The wing is 59" in length which is the same as the APR/Forcedfed wing. I am also toying with the idea of creating a GUT-style platform from which I could attached the wing to and avoid drilling the clam. I created a crude base just for demonstration purposes (go easy on me, its not cut down to size, sanded or painted). My last idea (which I haven't had made yet) will be attachments to the existing mounting brackets and will raise the wing to a higher height for more aggressive downforce. I think this will be a cool idea because it will allow for a low profile wing as you see here, or a high mounted wing for going to the track. I haven't added the support bars inside the trunk, but should be able to come up with something soon. Attached Images __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

10-22-2009, 09:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	i will take the wing and a set of the brackets!! what do i need to do? __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

10-23-2009, 12:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Solo2Elise Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 435 Images: 17	can you make the lip spoiler? I currently have one on my car and quite a few people asked me where to get it. I would like to get one myself also. __________________ 94 Altima 05 Elise FF275 + more 08 335i 08 EVO X GSR

10-23-2009, 09:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	I'm going to make a small tweak to the bracket design, but I can get the wings all ordered so that they are not the bottleneck. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

10-23-2009, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Air Asslt Bearcat 22 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 76	I'm interested. __________________ 2005 Elise W/zex 75 shot 2004 RX-8

10-22-2009, 04:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
trappertrevor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: long beach Posts: 105	looks great so glad you followed threw and made this happen , first in line

10-22-2009, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harix Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 52	I'm also intrested.

10-23-2009, 10:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 614	looks great!

10-23-2009, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	how do we send you the money and how much for the wing and brackets? __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

10-23-2009, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
craracer eTard Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	MN~ Does that mean I get first dibs on your "Old" wing Subscribed.

10-23-2009, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
txdude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ellsworth SD Posts: 137	Looks great! I can see my deployment $$ will be dwindling down quickly.

10-24-2009, 11:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	Importing the wing is actually pretty expensive. The brackets aren't the easiest to make either (there is a lot of aluminum). The price shipped is $800. You can paypal me at erikmgrant@yahoo.com. It should take a couple weeks once I receive payment. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

10-26-2009, 07:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	If you would prefer this style bracket, the cost is $500 for the wing and brackets shipped. The two base attachments on this bracket are slightly adjustable, so they could be contoured to the deck lid. Attached Images __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

10-26-2009, 07:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,308	WOW.....Where did you get that nice grille around the exhaust ?? __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

10-27-2009, 04:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	Here's picture of the standard bracket on the decklid. It sits 6" high. It should work OK if you want to use this bracket instead of other brackets. Attached Images __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

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