Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby cv70chall » 15 Jan 2015 19:57

I've heard both sides. Need an opinion. I have the Go-Wing, which is correct for my car- have not installed it yet.
Finally got 15" rims/ tires in back so she sits great now- and the wing should look nice too.

Thoughts?
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 15 Jan 2015 20:29

Good question Chuck!
I had a nice old genuine T/A spoiler for my '72, never got around to fittin it tho :roll:
I didn't wanna drill the lid so I got some very strong double sided adhesive tape & stuck it in place.......... didn't like it when it was on! Good job I ain't poked holes in the trunk lid eh?

I think E bodies look good with a spoiler, but wings just don't suit em for me.
They look great in colour on a GTO, excellent in Matte black on a Mach 1, but on a Chally?

Your car tho Chuck, you done a pretty good job of making it look good so far, follow your instincts :mrgreen:
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby cv70chall » 15 Jan 2015 20:35

Yeah, tough choice. I've seen a few R/T's with the wing and it looks good. I've also seen R/T's without and it looks good too.

Can't double-stick this one so it'll have to be drilled/ mounted LOL
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 15 Jan 2015 21:18

You probably could use some double sided carpet tape or something similar just to mock it up and balance it on the trunk lid to see what it looks like :idea:
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby cv70chall » 15 Jan 2015 21:55

True. I might try that. Gotta be sure before I drill the trunk lid!
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 15 Jan 2015 23:03

Post up a pic or two Chuck.
Are you leaving it black or painting it body colour?
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby uk73andy » 15 Jan 2015 23:06

I just managed to get hold of a cheap T/A spoiler (needs minor repairs, hence the cheapness!) - I was going to drill the trunk lid, but I'm now thinking about getting some of this stuff:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BODY-KIT-SIDE ... 563acd15ab

...what d'yall think? Might be a pig to get off again if I changed my mind later on down the road, but not as permanent as drilling holes....
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 16 Jan 2015 0:34

I was gonna glue mine on with building adhesive Andy, like Gripfix or something similar :idea:
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby fal308 » 16 Jan 2015 4:49

Would getting another trunk lid be an option? Then you could mount the Go-Wing on the spare and drive it for a while to see if you like it. Just spray-bomb the spare trunk lid and mount.
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby cv70chall » 16 Jan 2015 13:48

Anyone with Go-Wings on their Challengers please submit your photos here.

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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby dave-r » 17 Jan 2015 10:18

Drew has one on his Challenger.

Personally I don't like the wings. But do like the T/A spoiler which is why I put one on my 70 Challenger.
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby uk73andy » 23 Jan 2015 16:41

Adrian Worman wrote:I was gonna glue mine on with building adhesive Andy, like Gripfix or something similar :idea:


I asked the ebay seller about the Master Seal, and they said it was pretty permanent, probably not what I want! How 'permanent' do you think building adhesive would be Ade?
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 23 Jan 2015 18:58

It's a high strength silicone Andy, doesn't set hard but grips like hell.

Drop me ya address & I'll post you one to try :wink:
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby uk73andy » 26 Mar 2015 17:53

Finally got round to fitting the spoiler. Wasn't sure at first (it's probably located slightly further forward than usual), but it's growing on me now.

Took a photo today:

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...and tweaked it a bit!:

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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby Adrian Worman » 26 Mar 2015 20:32

Yeah that looks very cool!
How did you fit it in the end?
I never sent that adhesive did I? :oops:
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Re: Go Wing vs TA Wing

Postby uk73andy » 26 Mar 2015 20:45

Adrian Worman wrote:Yeah that looks very cool!
How did you fit it in the end?
I never sent that adhesive did I? :oops:


That's OK, I got some adhesive from Wickes! I used the two good bolts & brackets that came with the spoiler on the two centre holes, then just glued the outer edges with the adhesive. If I ever take it off, I'll have two small holes to fill and whatever mess the adhesive leaves behind.
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