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stepdogg
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3/13/2002
10:20:01
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i just baught a checkmate fx tonneau cover.
The flush fiberglass knid. Now i'm intrested in
buying a wing. I was considering to buy an
import double wing. I would have to stretch it
out and relocate the led light. I have never
seen this before so i don't know how it will
look. It's an orginal idea i would like to try. I
wanna hear what you guys think.
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Bluethunder
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3/13/2002
10:37:41
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Well, you asked so here it goes...Wings are for planes and race cars...They have no place on the back of a pick up truck in my opinion
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The12thMan
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3/13/2002
10:55:23
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I agree with Bluethunder. I really dislike wings on a pickup, but if that's what you like, go for it. Seems like no matter what kind of customization you do there will always be people that don't like it.
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Knobbyman
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3/13/2002
11:46:29
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I have to agree w/ both of them..
WHY!? Get a Ricer if your going to do that.. at least it would be expected.
It does nothing for performance.. It costs a arm and a leg.. and it's a eye sore.
Unless you like everyone shaking there heads in disgust I wouldn't do it.
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D
Dodge Dakota
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3/13/2002
20:04:23
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you're telling me these dont look nice???
http://blackdakrt.com/pics/ryan_long/
irwindale1.jpg
Stepdogg: dont do an import wing...leave
those for the transformered out civics and
eclipses....stick with a truck wing.
D
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Knobbyman
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3/14/2002
09:28:34
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D.. those look ok.. not great.. just ok. If your going to do it to a truck.. that's the best I've seen.. it must be one of those "I live it California and this is what we do" things..
Anyway.. If it's flush it looks alright.. A big gap.. and that's nasty.
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JDakotaHoss
Dodge Dakota
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3/14/2002
18:54:27
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Go ahead with the wing idea.. Knobbyman said that its expected on a ricer.. yes it is but on a truck.. no its not.. thats what would differ your truck from others..
i put a wing on mine.. all i ever get is compliments..
Just my 2 cents tho..
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Knobbyman
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3/17/2002
09:23:59
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Like I said.. those look ok.. I was thinking of a WING not a spoiler.. Lets see if I can find a picture of what I was imagining..
that on the back of your dakota.. would NOT look good.
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kota on 20s
GenIII
3/17/2002
11:46:02
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dont do it! i live in CA and the only people that do it is the ricers, and our friends from south of the boarder LOL
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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pappie1
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3/17/2002
23:39:22
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HAY, HAY, HAY!!!!!!! easy on the border people! I rather deal with my fathernlaw all day in the garage than some "Cali Custom Highschool Dropouts"
(like what I use to be)!
Spoiler good....... Wing bad! But if your gonna do it...... I'm sure we can walk you through it. Gun point for some..... but never the less......
did I mention... wing bad!
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stepdogg
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3/18/2002
10:26:03
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to knobbyman : ok that wing is actually a little
bit extreme, even for me. Here's a better pic...
http://www.digitalstorefronts.com/store/
temp6.asp?cartid=3678&ItemNum=83209
I appreciate all of your comments, take a look
at this wing and keep those opinions comin' .
Thanx.
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oetkenjc
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3/18/2002
12:29:03
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There is a red R/T around here with a tonneau cover with a wing on it.... *gag gag puke choke vomit*
jonathan
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Knobbyman
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3/18/2002
16:14:34
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Eww.. that's the picture I was looking for... I so don't like that.. I point and laugh at those things all the time..
LOL!! is that a DelSol? I know that's going fast enough to make a wing needed.
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SinCity R/T
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3/18/2002
16:21:03
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Absolutely horrid.
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Knobbyman
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3/18/2002
16:30:58
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I'm glad I'm not the only one..
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Tom Jones
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3/18/2002
18:10:48
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Stepdogg...is this what you're talking about?
http://www.cervinis.com/shop/closeup.asp?part=222
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Crusty
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3/18/2002
19:55:40
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please, please dont put that wing on your truck...I beg you, the guys at chrysler are even crying...
But if it floats your boat...
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Knobbyman
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3/19/2002
08:57:29
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Just to count up
8 votes against
2 votes for
Even though I don't think it looks good or is a good idea.. it's not my truck. This is your truck you have to decide if you want to do it.
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stepdogg
Dodge Dakota
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3/19/2002
10:39:34
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To tom jones: no, that wing is nice, but that
adress i posted earlier was a better idea of
what i was thinking.
To knobbyman: I know i will do whatever i
want to my truck. But i really do just want to
here what you guys have to say. I know now
that if i go through with this 80% of all people
with laugh at it and only 20% will like it. This is
really helping me decide what to do. Thanx.
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MightyDakSXT
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3/22/2002
13:34:58
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Wings and spoilers on trucks are just plain wrong. Those are for cars. The way I see it, anyone who puts a wing or spoiler on a truck is only making my truck look that much better!
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JDakotaHoss
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3/22/2002
18:09:32
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Alright gentlemen lets look at it this way..
What is the main purpose of a wing or Spoiler..To provide down pressure..
Therefore if one is applyed onto a truck it would be putting down pressure on the rear end wich is where you want to keep your tires stuck to the ground.. So if you put one on a truck it would help it to stay planted.. Now on the case of the Ricers out there puttin wings on thier cars.. WHY is all i gotta ask.. on a front wheel drive car with a wing on the back it is puttin pressure on the rear tires.. Lifting the front end of the car wich will cause them to loose traction..
Just thought i would share that with you all..
My 2 cents..
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Mark Crisler
Dodge Dakota
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3/25/2002
23:46:12
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Innovations makes a simple yet functional wing that is built into their Pro Glass Cover. Check out the May SPORT TRUCK page 142. It's not a old school Texas Tail from the 80's nor a RIce Grinder special.
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Knobbyman
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3/27/2002
08:41:56
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Rice Grinder .. LOL!!! OMG I've never head that before.. (actually it's not that funny but still) that's awsome. I always used to just say Ricer.. Hurm.. new word for me. (yes .. it's early)
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Geoff
GenIII
3/27/2002
11:14:54
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The best wing idea is to never ever put one on a truck!!!
Geoff
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Ctdak
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3/27/2002
11:21:00
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JDakotaHoss is right. The spoiler will help keep the tires planted at highway speeds. But, whatever you do, don't get the rice wing, they don't look good. Stick with a small spoiler, like the innovations tonneau cover. I see trucks all the time with spoilers that look great.
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MightyDakSXT
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3/27/2002
12:22:59
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Yikes! I better get a spoiler to make sure my rear wheels are planted! The last thing I want is to start flying into the air on the highway or interstate! At what speed does this occur? I'll have to make sure I don't exceed that speed until I have my spoiler.
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Knobbyman
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3/27/2002
13:28:30
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Faster then our trucks will go stock. Hurm.. lets see.. it's a pick-up . how can I keep my back on the ground.. OH!! maybe Haul something like a pickup is ment to.. Or perhaps get in my sports car when I want to go fast.
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Ctdak
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3/27/2002
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I don't know how fast your truck goes, but mine goes 120(limited)and at that speed a spoiler helps. I was also commenting in regards to high speed cornering. How is the extra weight going to help those of us that race our trucks?
P.s. I also haul stuff with my truck.
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oldbird
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3/28/2002
15:33:18
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I have to agree with everyone that is against the wing. Those ricers sure look stupid. The ricer owners keep trying to out do each other and the wings keep getting bigger and bigger. Before you know it they will have to put wings on the front to counter balance the car.They remind me of cheese slicers, flip them upside down and grab them from the bottom and whaaa laaa!! a cheese slicer.:)
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Knobbyman
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3/28/2002
16:40:02
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My point was.. Trucks weren't made for racing.. They were made for hauling stuff..
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Mark Crisler
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3/28/2002
19:56:55
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HOW IS IT THAT EVERY MESSAGE BOARD TURNS INTO A FIGHT?? Knobbyman how can you explain NASTRUCK? They have wings? Or how come Chevrolet decided to drop the CAMARO because SPORT truck sales nearly double that of the legendary sport car. Or why Dodge is making a Viper drive train 500hp 2WD muscle truck??? Trucks do haul things, but A*S is one of them!!! Did you notice TRUCKIN' is twice as thick as 4WHEEL AND OFF ROAD and even HOT ROD?
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