fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

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fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

March 23, 2007, 02:55:44 PM

I got bored the other day and decided to put my saleen wing on the bird, I actually like the look, just need to paint it in a few weeks. I already know alot of you guys dont like wings on here but what the hell...... What do you guys think?

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #1 – March 23, 2007, 03:03:18 PM

its a little tall for my liking but maybe thats just the pics not bad other wise

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #2 – March 23, 2007, 03:10:52 PM

Blech. Is that a coupe/vert wing or a hatchback wing? Looks like a hatchback wing meaning it doesn't fit right anyway.

Also, I just have to ask this...why in the hell are you still running those godawful spoke hubcaps on your car?

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #3 – March 23, 2007, 08:35:04 PM

Heh Ive never had a thing for wings/spoilers...

And yeah, the spoke grannycaps do stand out most on that car hahaha.

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #4 – March 23, 2007, 09:17:15 PM

I like it, it's not too tall and it kinda adds to the whole look of the car. How's the fitment on the trunk though?

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #5 – March 23, 2007, 09:43:19 PM

I personaly think it would look better on a cougar, and it might be a bit tall but it doesn't look that bad

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #6 – March 23, 2007, 10:24:00 PM

No,not working for me.If you like it,that's all that matters.

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #7 – March 23, 2007, 11:11:11 PM

i thought about this exact thing... meh... im not too impressed, but with your scoop it seems to fit. im just ganna prolly bolt on a Nascar style spoiler on the back of mine. just like the cars on the track now (not the car of tomarrow) you all know the body line that goes to the brim i guess you could call it of the trunk, im thinking of about 4-5 inches tall and continues that angle. which wouldnt be very agreesive at all.

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #8 – March 23, 2007, 11:13:48 PM

Quote from: Autocat;136040

i thought about this exact thing... meh... im not too impressed, but with your scoop it seems to fit. im just ganna prolly bolt on a Nascar style spoiler on the back of mine. just like the cars on the track now (not the car of tomarrow) you all know the body line that goes to the brim i guess you could call it of the trunk, im thinking of about 4-5 inches tall and continues that angle. which wouldnt be very agreesive at all.

I thought aboput the same idea of spoiler when I find my sport.

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #9 – March 23, 2007, 11:17:15 PM

i know some people, not very well, but i might be able to get a second hand Nascar spoiler. it'd cost tho, so i might just make one myself.

perks of going to Nascar Technical Instetute.

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #10 – March 23, 2007, 11:58:40 PM

Quote from: Red_LX;136014

Blech. Is that a coupe/vert wing or a hatchback wing? Looks like a hatchback wing meaning it doesn't fit right anyway.

Also, I just have to ask this...why in the hell are you still running those godawful spoke hubcaps on your car?

No it is off of my '88 LX coupe so it fits near perfect, and as for the hub caps.... Ever hear of winter rims? And yes I know, they have to go.
I have a set of gold turbines to go on it once I get some rubber for them, I am waiting though because I might do the 5 bolt swap soon. Need a set of CHE control arms first so I can install my 8.8 with 4.10's

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #11 – March 24, 2007, 12:05:50 AM

I like wings most of the time, but I never cared much for those particular ones. Like vinnie said, all that matters is wether you like it. I am curious about that cougar in the background on your first picture. Is it yours?

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #12 – March 24, 2007, 09:54:55 AM

yeah thats one of mine. I have 2, one '85 and one '86 (that one)

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #13 – March 24, 2007, 10:16:47 AM

I'm split. I don't think it looks too bad but it is not fully in character with the smooth areodynamic lines of the bird. However the scoop isn't in line with them either. Which is what makes it work a bit better. Dunno. If you like it, go for it. Just don't expect it to actually do anything other then style. I see it causing more drag on the rear end limiting top end speed. Of course that is only an issue if you are running the track. For which the Nascar style spoiler is a much better choice.

Bryan

fox body Saleen wing on an '88 Bird

Reply #14 – March 24, 2007, 11:03:08 AM

I don't think it looks bad. Since it's white it looks huge and a little out of place but that will surely change once you paint it.

I think it would look awesome if the car had ground effects on it.

About the Nascar spoiler, IIRC in the past (and I'm talking the 80's through early 90's) the manufacturers would supply certain parts to teams. For instance the hood, trunk, front bumper, rear bumper and I think sometimes the roof panel. In theory, the trunk supplied by Ford for the T-bird in the 80's should be fairly close to a standard production part. So if you could find a spoiler from an '87-'88 T-bird race car, it should fit decently.