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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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No I don't think it's going to give me HP.

I don't want to be a ricer either.

But I'm sorta iching to put one of these on... you know, to make me feel like I'm reducing Cd or something.



Do I need to be put out of my misery?

Or let me know if you've done it. Looking for a real subtle one.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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not my cup o' tea...but it's your car
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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is it an antenna or just a spoiler?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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Just go buy an Evo MR.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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More-so BMW.

I say, don't get it if it's non functional.
Get XM one if anything
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Windu

I say, don't get it if it's non functional.
Get XM one if anything
That's what I was thinking
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 04:46 AM
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Just leave the shark fin alone.

Imagine it if you will....

Shave your antenna in the front, rain gutters, and you can single handedly bring back the.....

FUBA antennas... YEAAHH !!

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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Max Windu
I say, don't get it if it's non functional.
Get XM one if anything
Yeah I was thinking about XM. So, if I have to run the wire, is it best to drill the hole in the roof or the glass or squeeze it between the glass surround?

As for functionality, it just needs to get above the boundary layer to "scoop" some high speed flow and get it moving. For this reason, even cheapie shark fins will probably work, and long as it's aerodynamically shaped.
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by chimchim
As for functionality, it just needs to get above the boundary layer to "scoop" some high speed flow and get it moving. For this reason, even cheapie shark fins will probably work, and long as it's aerodynamically shaped.

Eh?


Less is more when thinking of aerodynamics.


If you are thinking that will add some sortof aerodynamic benefit then you are wrong, if anything it will distort the air more, thus increasing the coefficient if anything.


I am pretty sure I misread, but thought I would post anyway :0
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by chimchim
Yeah I was thinking about XM. So, if I have to run the wire, is it best to drill the hole in the roof or the glass or squeeze it between the glass surround?
It's always better to avoid drilling through Honda metals....

Squeezing through the glass is best bet.
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