2007 Lotus Exige S

[scheides]

Wingless is so hot. But, I bet the car could use the wing on the track...I say swap it on/off for various track events and street duty!

[asshanson]

Genius Scheides, I will think of a way to mount it so it can come off in a few minutes. Then maybe get a few bumper plugs or something to fill the holes while it's off for street duty. The wing really is functional, test data says downforce is about 180lbs at 100mph, and 260lbs at 120mph, so at the track it will be on for sure.

But I love how the rear end is accentuated without a wing. Really brings out the body lines of the roof to hatch area plus the little lip at the end, which gets unnoticed with a wing there. I think the wheels at the absolute back end of the car help the look without the wing there.

[sleepydsm]

In my opinion the car looks proper with the wing. Without, the front looks super aggressive and the rear of the car is this boring hatchy thing.

[A//// Guy]

Wingless for DD mode, wing for racing. just make it easy to take on and off.

[Murlo26]

Agreed with Scheides and others. I like wingless look better but functionality-wise I am sure you need it on track.

Post pics when you figure out your mounting solution.

I want to do the same thing myself. I prefer wingless but still would like a way to put it on when I go to the track IF i ever go.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

It looks a bit mismatched with the front lip and no wing on the back.

[JET]

Dzus fasteners attaching the wing would be sweet.

[scheides]

Genius Scheides, I will think of a way to mount it so it can come off in a few minutes. Then maybe get a few bumper plugs or something to fill the holes while it's off for street duty. The wing really is functional, test data says downforce is about 180lbs at 100mph, and 260lbs at 120mph, so at the track it will be on for sure.

But I love how the rear end is accentuated without a wing. Really brings out the body lines of the roof to hatch area plus the little lip at the end, which gets unnoticed with a wing there. I think the wheels at the absolute back end of the car help the look without the wing there.

Dzus fasteners attaching the wing would be sweet.

Hell yea, dzus might just work!

Just be real careful man, make sure it is strong strong strong. I always think back to this crash caused by the uprights of an aftermarket wing failing and it tipping over:
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[asshanson]

Not using Dzus for a wing, that would scare me.
There are 3 studs coming out the bottom of each mount, each one is 6mm diameter with a 10mm nut. The center studs also connect to a brace inside the trunk. So I guess to remove it I just need a 10mm wrench for each of the 6 nuts and I can leave the trunk brace in place all the time.

The clam is drilled and wing in place, just need to get the trunk brace installed. The hatch has about 1/2" clearance when opening, and the wing is mounted nearly at the back of the car. Close fit.

[scheides]

Ahh cool. When I first went wingless on beaterX I just took a piece of electric tape cut in a circle and put some on top of the lid as well as some from the bottom. It wasn't perfect, but it stayed in place for several weeks of daily driving and even car washes without issue. You could try red electrical tape and see how close it is. From a few feet away if the color is close you won't hardly see them.

You could also get color-matched vinyl decals made, but that will get a little more expensive.