mk1 rear wing

Angus · 11-16-2007, 09:29 AM

i saw a pic once of a mk1 wing the owner had hacked off the middle support, i thought it made quite a difference visually. cleaned it up alot at least

anyone else done this ? was it as simple as it sounds ?

ToyotaTechGeek · 11-16-2007, 01:43 PM

there is a mod called the "Plumley wing mod". the spoiler in the picture is NOT a Plumley wing. the Plumley wing is actually a bit different and lends itself to actual aerodynamic improvement over stock wing placement.

if you cut the center stanchion off while leaving the side stanchions intact, well i don't know if you'd experience the warble or not at higher speeds. with a Plumpley mod you would experience warble. i actuall did a mod to the Plumley mod which helps to alleviate most of the warble/wobble at higher speeds.

as for ease, i wouldn't know without knowing you fabrication ability(ies). i've done quite a few Plumley modded wings now and would NOT do it for free at all. in order to do it correctly, there's lots of work that needs to be done!

Angus · 11-16-2007, 06:59 PM

yeah, i was wondering how rigid it would be with no centre support too

do you have any pics of these "plumley modded" wings ?

any on here : rearspoilers

cheers

and my fabrication abilities are minimal at best, but the 'scar' would be on the underside of the wing so i guess it doesnt have to be perfect

ToyotaTechGeek · 11-16-2007, 07:42 PM

don't know if these pics will help, but i posted in this thread:

17 vs. 15 Rim Decision

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Angus some skills Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 83 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	mk1 rear wing i saw a pic once of a mk1 wing the owner had hacked off the middle support, i thought it made quite a difference visually. cleaned it up alot at least anyone else done this ? was it as simple as it sounds ?

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11-16-2007, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
ToyotaTechGeek Giapetto is NOT my dad! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 426 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	there is a mod called the "Plumley wing mod". the spoiler in the picture is NOT a Plumley wing. the Plumley wing is actually a bit different and lends itself to actual aerodynamic improvement over stock wing placement. if you cut the center stanchion off while leaving the side stanchions intact, well i don't know if you'd experience the warble or not at higher speeds. with a Plumpley mod you would experience warble. i actuall did a mod to the Plumley mod which helps to alleviate most of the warble/wobble at higher speeds. as for ease, i wouldn't know without knowing you fabrication ability(ies). i've done quite a few Plumley modded wings now and would NOT do it for free at all. in order to do it correctly, there's lots of work that needs to be done!

11-16-2007, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Angus some skills Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 83 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	yeah, i was wondering how rigid it would be with no centre support too do you have any pics of these "plumley modded" wings ? any on here : rearspoilers cheers and my fabrication abilities are minimal at best, but the 'scar' would be on the underside of the wing so i guess it doesnt have to be perfect

11-16-2007, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
ToyotaTechGeek Giapetto is NOT my dad! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 426 Thanks: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	don't know if these pics will help, but i posted in this thread: 17 vs. 15 Rim Decision