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Old 10-30-2010, 05:28 PM
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Hi All, now that I've got the fronts figured out, I am beginning to look at the rear. I am planning to get the turbo look rear bumper to match my front turbo look bumper but I am on the fence about whether to add a wing or not. I have a Cab so I don't want anything crazy. I just wanted to get everyone's opinions on what looks the best on a Cab.

My first choice is the Techart whale tail, but it costs too much (anyone know of a knock-off)?


My second would be the Porsche Carrera style wing.


I might be cheap and go for the mini wing too, but afraid it might look funny.


I recently saw this new design from Fiberwerks Aero and I am considering it as well. What does everyone think? http://www.fiberwerks.com/fx_whale_tail.htm

 
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how much is the whale tail...love the look
 
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I like the whale tail

Who makes it and how much?
 
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Whale Tail is Techart and is over $3k. There is one for sale in this forum, or at least it was, second hand.

Fiberwerks makes a similar replica, cheaper. Have not seen it. Do google search on them.
 
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The Fiberwerks is the last pic in my original post. Here is the link to the wing on their website: http://www.fiberwerks.com/fx_whale_tail.htm.

Does anyone know if there is a replica of the Techart one?
 
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Originally Posted by carbonissimo
how much is the whale tail...love the look

$695 for a limited time only!
 
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That is the fiberwerks I guess. No kewlar and CF as the Techart, but can't beat the price.

The small "miniwing" is originally a techart design as well. It does not look bad in real life, but it does not look like a "wing" either. I assume it does something aerodynamically but not sure.
 
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VERY good deal Techart whale tail, NOT for cabs though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TechA...#ht_1883wt_939
 
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Am I the only one who likes the Fiberwerks one?
 
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Which wing is $695, and where is the site?
 
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Good deal but still over my budget for a wing.
Originally Posted by gbennett
Am I the only one who likes the Fiberwerks one?
I kinda like it too and am really tempted to pull the trigger.

Originally Posted by almeida944s2
Which wing is $695, and where is the site?
It's the Fiberwerks one (last pic in my original post). Here is their site: http://www.fiberwerks.com/fx_whale_tail.htm.

hmm... maybe we can contact them and get a group buy going?
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I have the Tachart on my cab and love the way it looks.
 
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I have the Tachart on my cab and love the way it looks.
Pics pls? Seriously considering it.
 
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#1 by far.
 
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What I wouldn't give for the Techart whale tail too; but if it means dropping over $3K for just a wing... that is asinine. That is almost half the cost of a supercharger kit .
 


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