[kenhicks]

What problems might I expect by swapping out the Evora rear wing for a GT4 rear aerofoil?

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[tbd_Evora]

A significantly thinned wallet! You also need to find a solution for the 3rd brake light.

 

[MonsterZ]

No third brake light, but it can be added. Mine needed lots of fine body work done to it and painting it is a pain. Fit perfectly on the car except I needed to get larger bolts for it, stock ones were a smaller diameter.

 

[2011 chrome orange]

No third brake light, but it can be added. Mine needed lots of fine body work done to it and painting it is a pain. Fit perfectly on the car except I needed to get larger bolts for it, stock ones were a smaller diameter.

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Raw finish on them is... well, pretty raw. You have to remember they are deigned for race cars where they are looking for function over looks. Mine was quite wavy on the top and needed a lot of blocking to smooth it out. Fortunately, there was enough material to do that. Also, if painting it two tone (black top, body matching uprights) it is difficult to paint due to upright and underside of wing location in relation to each other.

As far as the loss of third brake light (CHMSL) goes, there are ways to work around it. Some examples in this thread page:

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f170/what-did-you-do-your-evora-today-166185/index21.html

 

[kenhicks]

Any photos? Would you say that the result was worth the cost and effort?

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[2011 chrome orange]

Here's some pics of my wing. I think it was worth it (at least to me).

 

[kenhicks]

thanks; that looks awesome

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[forkmeupscotty]

Possible high speed understeer due to increased rear downforce...? Probably not an issue for street application...
Reduced rearward visibility... but it sucks anyways... :shrug:

BUT IT LOOKS F'N FANTASTIC!!!

 

[kenhicks]

Does $5k total sound about right? I generally am a good negotiator but trying to get an idea of where to start

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[2011 chrome orange]

Does $5k total sound about right? I generally am a good negotiator but trying to get an idea of where to start

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Without digging out my receipts, I believe I was just over that when finished. But, that included painting the third brake light housing I fabricated (didn't add too much to total). I also did the mock up and install myself.

 

[kenhicks]

Your wing looks so great that I was hoping that you might consider selling me yours (of course with a friend to friend discount). It seems to me that that would be the easiest way to go, no? Might as well make it the cheapest way to go too. ;-)

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[CFRP_King]

I've ordered one and will update my post when it arrives and I have to prep/paint/install. As mentioned above, this could influence handling of the car. I am going to try to combat this will the Lotus barge boards. Time will tell because I did not get the GT4 bumper to finish off the build; rather I selected the Mansory bumper.

 

[2011 chrome orange]

Your wing looks so great that I was hoping that you might consider selling me yours (of course with a friend to friend discount). It seems to me that that would be the easiest way to go, no? Might as well make it the cheapest way to go too. ;-)

I can sell you the one off this car with a "friend discount"

 

[kenhicks]

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[Buckwheat]

I have a gt4 wing painted completely silver to match my 13 Evora S. Wasn't sure if it looked a little ricerish, I don't think it does, still debating it over. Put the original back on for now, but will swap them depending upon the day and where I'm going. It really gives the car a more aggressive look though.

 

[Tdady]

Buckwheat,
Where did you get the wing, how long did it take to get and how rough was the finish when you received it??

Thanks

 

[Buckwheat]

I bought the car used with 2k miles. Previous owner purchased it from British Racing Group. Not sure who he had paint it but they did a fantastic job matching the metallic silver and the finish is really good. There are some rough spots on the interior lip of the wing, but you would not know unless you ran your finger along it. Not sure how long it took to ship.

 

[kenhicks]

Photos would be great when you can

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[Buckwheat]

The wing is off the car at the moment, but I will post some pictures as soon as I can.

 

[Buckwheat]

Photo of Airfoil on my Evora S

Here is a rear view. They did a great job of matching the paint. Just not sure if I really like the look. My son really likes it though.....