please vote: R wing or no R wing?
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I think the R-wing looks good on the 02+ style with the diffuser, hood and everything.
But for me I will stick the the standard one. I think if you get it at least you can always change back to the stock one whenever you want. So change it every often like shoes. :smile:
But for me I will stick the the standard one. I think if you get it at least you can always change back to the stock one whenever you want. So change it every often like shoes. :smile:
I also was thinking about the type R hood. I have the black canopy so I thought it would help... but I just think it breaks up the lines of the car too much. I think if you had the color matched hood, you should paint the wing to match the car.
I think it depends on the car. I love mine, but I think it looks great on the Sebring Silver with the black roof. It's probably a case by case basis.
I like how it's lighter than the stock wing...and since I kept mine, I can always go back to it if needed. So I say go for it, you can always sell it to someone else down the road if you don't like it.
I like how it's lighter than the stock wing...and since I kept mine, I can always go back to it if needed. So I say go for it, you can always sell it to someone else down the road if you don't like it.
Ski_Banker said:
No. The increased surface air pushes the wheels down into the ground more, lowing the rear so visibility is the same.
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I always had mixed feelings about the NSX R rear wing.
On the white NSX R with the black roof, I thought the NSX R wing looked beautiful. Especially the combination with the white and black colors looked awesome too me and very much 'in place'. Just image the later model NSX R with the original wing, it just wouldn't look right.
However, I have a red NSX with the black roof and I wondered very much if a CF-wing would look good.
Now I know... :smile:
Last night (yes, night, around 00:30 AM) I finished installing the Downforce NSX R wing in carbon fiber. So, actually, it has been on the car for less than 24 hours. And, unfortunately, it has been raining cats and dogs all day so I have not had much change to look at the car on the road or notice others people reaction to it.
Nevertheless, even when just sitting in the garage, I was struck by how much more agressive the car immediately looks with the NSX R wing in place.
I had been thinking about having the wing painted but somehow, the NSX R in CF looks very good to me now. At the moment, I am not really have with the gap between the spoiler and both fenders and the taillights, but that is more a problem of a trunklid not closing exactly right yet. I will have to take a look at that this weekend.
I still like the clean lines of the original wing but I must say, the NSX R looks actually better in real life than I had imagined.
On the white NSX R with the black roof, I thought the NSX R wing looked beautiful. Especially the combination with the white and black colors looked awesome too me and very much 'in place'. Just image the later model NSX R with the original wing, it just wouldn't look right.
However, I have a red NSX with the black roof and I wondered very much if a CF-wing would look good.
Now I know... :smile:
Last night (yes, night, around 00:30 AM) I finished installing the Downforce NSX R wing in carbon fiber. So, actually, it has been on the car for less than 24 hours. And, unfortunately, it has been raining cats and dogs all day so I have not had much change to look at the car on the road or notice others people reaction to it.
Nevertheless, even when just sitting in the garage, I was struck by how much more agressive the car immediately looks with the NSX R wing in place.
I had been thinking about having the wing painted but somehow, the NSX R in CF looks very good to me now. At the moment, I am not really have with the gap between the spoiler and both fenders and the taillights, but that is more a problem of a trunklid not closing exactly right yet. I will have to take a look at that this weekend.
I still like the clean lines of the original wing but I must say, the NSX R looks actually better in real life than I had imagined.
DrVolkl said:I think it depends on the car. I love mine, but I think it looks great on the Sebring Silver with the black roof. It's probably a case by case basis.
I like how it's lighter than the stock wing...and since I kept mine, I can always go back to it if needed. So I say go for it, you can always sell it to someone else down the road if you don't like it.
I agree it looks great on black roof cars and dark coloured cars, but not as great on a light one.
BTW What brand is the front lip on your car, it looks great!
Cheers,
AR
IMHO, the NSX-R wing severely interrupts the flow/lines of this car. I'm rather new here, so perhaps my view will change in the future:biggrin:
I like the wing fine, but painting it to match the car, looks better. It looks less aftermarket, and blends nicely.
I have to say it looks best with the black roof as well ,but there's a guy in our local group with a Zanardi that has the R wing and it looks great as it really picks up the wheels. That said on some of the newer 02+ colors I think would have a tough time pulling it off. I don't like them personally ,but am strongly leaning towards getting one for the performance. I want a fiberglass version so I can have it painted to match the car.
I voted for the NSX-R wing, but I guess thats why I bought it:wink:
The Kid said:
What he said!!
I have only seen the nsx-r wing in photos and absolutely love it. I have ordered the DF CF DFR wing and can't wait for it to arrive. I just hope that it looks as good if not better than the photos once it is installed.
nsxsupra said:Quite frankly I have no idea about the difference, but Vance have point out the difference above.
I am remaining neutral and have not yet voted. The big opening I was talking about is between the spoiler and the trunk. My NSX is lowered by nearly 1.875" in the rear, so whenever I am standing from behind and looking looking down from 45degree angle, I see a big opening. Adding the 02+ trunk lid should help a lot. We all have something that we are really picky about:tongue: .
Jason your car looks GREAT. Two small details are killing it for me. The little round blind spot mirrors my dad puts on all his cars, and the chrome liscence plate bracket that really needs to be black. Come on now... it's all in the details and those two items must go.
To me it looks aftermarket and 2F2F, as you say. Although DrVolkl's setup looks great. For the other 99% of cars NSX's I prefer the standard look.
To each his/her own and there are some really nice Type R clones now on this board but I am not a fan of the Type R spoiler. I do think it looks like an afterthought (even on a real Type R) and that it detracts from the very nice factory lines of the car.TURBO2GO said:
But it's your ride and your cash. Do what you like and the hell with the rest of us:biggrin:
I always liked the factory wing...the Type-R wing in my opinion made me 
when I first saw it...now I look at it again and think 
what was Honda thinking??...makes a nice car look like a shopping cart...keep it clean..please :biggrin:
when I first saw it...now I look at it again and think what was Honda thinking??...makes a nice car look like a shopping cart...keep it clean..please :biggrin:
IMO I vote for the R wing, BUT, I think it is dependent upon the color of your NSX. For me, the CF works well with my Magnum Grey.
Dark colors work well with the CF finish or tinted clearcoat for the black. White/Red with black canopies look ok too. Not sure about the other colors. I saw on an IOP without the black roof and it did look out of place.
HTH
Dark colors work well with the CF finish or tinted clearcoat for the black. White/Red with black canopies look ok too. Not sure about the other colors. I saw on an IOP without the black roof and it did look out of place.
HTH
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PhiAlpha44 said:
Have u seen the way SOS painted there hood with the vent exposed and the rest color matched?
I think this complements the R-spoiler perfect.
Pics really don't do the Type R spoiler justice. I was on the fence about it for quite some time and finally took the plunge. It makes the NSX look sinister and purposeful with it on. Matter of fact, there's an excellent article in the latest NSXDriver about it. 
My contribution:
There are more pics in my gallery.
My contribution:
There are more pics in my gallery.
One thing is for damn sure...
There are some NICE looking NSX's in the Prime Community!
Yay or nay? I voted "yay" but then, I AM a ricer... :biggrin:
Factory piece fellas- not Rice, and to each their own. If I had a car of my own it would be on there for certain.
Philip
There are some NICE looking NSX's in the Prime Community!
Yay or nay? I voted "yay" but then, I AM a ricer... :biggrin:
Factory piece fellas- not Rice, and to each their own. If I had a car of my own it would be on there for certain.
Philip
That's the Downforce DF-R wing, right? You can tell by the way the base of the wing meets the lines of the trunk lid.
Ponyboy said:Pics really don't do the Type R spoiler justice. I was on the fence about it for quite some time and finally took the plunge. It makes the NSX look sinister and purposeful with it on. Matter of fact, there's an excellent article in the latest NSXDriver about it.
My contribution:
There are more pics in my gallery.
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