finalforce's JDM Interlagos Fire
04-19-2010, 01:56 PM
#963
i gotta say I am a wingless/decklid spoiler-type guy myself, and i dont think I would ever put on a 'wing', but if i had to, that Amuse would be it. I think it ties everything together very well, esp your rear diffuser. Can't wait for better shots/angles.
04-19-2010, 03:12 PM
#964
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I guess I'm one of the few (or the only) who doesn't like that wing. I see the OP's point about the supports being "parallel" to the diffuser and the ends of the wing being "parallel" to the Nismo rear fins, but the rest don't seem to "flow."
To me, the opposing curvature of the wing's underside (compared to that of the car) is the main culprit. The height of the wing and the supports, with respect to length of the wing, also seem slightly unbalanced. And while the actual/visible lines of the wing resemble the lines of the car, the "odd shape and size" makes it seem more like an after-thought.
I think the other 2 wings you were looking at were much cleaner aesthetically. This is just my 2 cents on the wing, though (not the car in general).
To me, the opposing curvature of the wing's underside (compared to that of the car) is the main culprit. The height of the wing and the supports, with respect to length of the wing, also seem slightly unbalanced. And while the actual/visible lines of the wing resemble the lines of the car, the "odd shape and size" makes it seem more like an after-thought.
I think the other 2 wings you were looking at were much cleaner aesthetically. This is just my 2 cents on the wing, though (not the car in general).
04-19-2010, 05:17 PM
#965
I love your car from the first time i saw it but i also disagree with the wing( just the *wing*)... There is something about the wing i just dont like. your car is too Sexy to be given such a wing style. I am also together with 3hree5ive0ero in that the wins u were prior looking at in the photoshop pics looked a lot better(my opinion) than the one u put now. I am sure u knew people will say positive/negative things. I am not trying to be negative cause i have read your whole thread but to me the *"wing"* just doesnt flow with the sexy z u have. 
04-19-2010, 05:59 PM
#966
Yup, I knew people would have mixed feelings about this since its a very rare find. When I take shots in more different angles maybe some will change the sour face to a bitter sweet taste The photo doesn't do it justice with my setup. Ask any photography, its all about angles and lighting when capturing your subject. I've done it with other cars where you can balloon certain parts and make it "appear" to be larger than life and that's what I did with the prior photo. Also, this picture was very unbalanced in lighting and color, but I had to "try" and make the best of it while juggling against time and getting the install done.
As for the two pix I photo shopped I'll start out with the Blitz. Wayyy too simple, this low profile duck bill does not flow "especially" with the aggressive fins up front and on the back. The shape of the wing flattens the curves of my car.
The carbon GT wing was definitely dope, but it looks like a fixture on my car. As a street car, my main goal was to keep it clean and be able to stroll with my friends on cruises or take my wife out to Malibu or Beverly Hills like the wing belongs on the car; not something that looks like a completely separate piece. If I were to track my car then that's a different story.....SBC all the way!
I also played with other wings like the Vertex, Stillen, JP Aero type-B, Nismo V2, Nismo, and a few others, but nothing gave me that sting. Like I said, I'm sure I'll get mixed feelings about my choices, but that's completely normal and expected with any car.
The photo doesn't do it justice with my setup. Ask any photography, its all about angles and lighting when capturing your subject. I've done it with other cars where you can balloon certain parts and make it "appear" to be larger than life and that's what I did with the prior photo. Also, this picture was very unbalanced in lighting and color, but I had to "try" and make the best of it while juggling against time and getting the install done.As for the two pix I photo shopped I'll start out with the Blitz. Wayyy too simple, this low profile duck bill does not flow "especially" with the aggressive fins up front and on the back. The shape of the wing flattens the curves of my car.
The carbon GT wing was definitely dope, but it looks like a fixture on my car. As a street car, my main goal was to keep it clean and be able to stroll with my friends on cruises or take my wife out to Malibu or Beverly Hills like the wing belongs on the car; not something that looks like a completely separate piece. If I were to track my car then that's a different story.....SBC all the way!
I also played with other wings like the Vertex, Stillen, JP Aero type-B, Nismo V2, Nismo, and a few others, but nothing gave me that sting. Like I said, I'm sure I'll get mixed feelings about my choices, but that's completely normal and expected with any car.
04-19-2010, 06:04 PM
#967
looks clean but still aggresive IMO.....but the Amuse does def. look good too...will it be color matched the car or CF ( if it´s available not sure on that)*Edit: I just saw your last question. It is the actual wing on my car. I had it painted, and it does not come in carbon.
.....that's because it's not.
Last edited by finalforce; 04-20-2010 at 12:13 PM.
04-19-2010, 06:12 PM
#968
I miss this look, but let's be real.....are we ever really satisfied? Seriously though, put a stamp on my exterior...it's done
04-20-2010, 12:49 PM
#972
haha when i first heard you put a wing on i thought "oh geez, another nicely done car turned bad" lol but was i wrong. That actually looks great, it compliments the more aggressive sideskirt and front end.
I personally would have left the rear diffuser black for some contrast but great none the less...A+++
I personally would have left the rear diffuser black for some contrast but great none the less...A+++
04-20-2010, 12:58 PM
#973
wierd because it is kind of the same height and style as the nismo v2 wing or v3 for that matter at a quick glance. So it flows somewhat with your kit. I would have chosen a more subtle wing though because your car does not scream "look at this fast car!" but just merely says "look at this sexy thing" and the wing just now calls out for attention. Could be wrong, waiting for more pics and different angles
04-20-2010, 07:25 PM
#974
haha when i first heard you put a wing on i thought "oh geez, another nicely done car turned bad" lol but was i wrong. That actually looks great, it compliments the more aggressive sideskirt and front end.
I personally would have left the rear diffuser black for some contrast but great none the less...A+++
I personally would have left the rear diffuser black for some contrast but great none the less...A+++
Man it was soooo hesitant to do it, but I knew it would keep bugging me so I did my homework and put in the time to mix and match wings with photo shop. At first I liked my rear with a somewhat two tone look, but Interlagos Fire is such a beautiful color, I had to match everything + I wanted the bumper to look almost like a one piece
wierd because it is kind of the same height and style as the nismo v2 wing or v3 for that matter at a quick glance. So it flows somewhat with your kit. I would have chosen a more subtle wing though because your car does not scream "look at this fast car!" but just merely says "look at this sexy thing" and the wing just now calls out for attention. Could be wrong, waiting for more pics and different angles
I like how you put it
04-20-2010, 07:38 PM
#975
I was thinking of getting some new wheels, but after looking at some pix of my SSR's I'm not ready to move on to something else
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04-20-2010, 08:48 PM
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O man!! Only your car can pull of a wing like that! Way to be unique and once again changing my thoughts on that wing (never like it) But you're right it flows with the car better then the subtle wings/lips. I can't wait to see it in person!
Haha, I have yet to put in my nismo mats...been sitting in my room foreeevvverrrr
Haha, I have yet to put in my nismo mats...been sitting in my room foreeevvverrrr
