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Old 07-09-2007, 10:41 AM   #1
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Default Herrod AUII XR8 bi plane rear spoiler.

Hi guys, does anybody have a pic off the Herrod bi plane rear spolier to suit an AUII XR8, I'm looking at buying one, but I'm not sure whether I like them or not anymore, I did when I 1'st seen them but now I think they make the rear end to big/fat or busy if you know what I mean????.

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Old 07-09-2007, 11:11 AM   #2
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Very similar to what Adam has on his now arent they?



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Old 07-09-2007, 05:00 PM   #3
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That's the one Austin.

To me, I wouldn't fit one, but having said that, the height of the rear wing is about the same as the height of the front of the boot, so it does add a nice extension in that regard.

With yours I think it would complement if it were the same colour as Adam's with the blue-black (or I think more correctly carbon fibre pattern), rather than all out Galaxy.
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Yeah thats the one, thanks mate, do you know if it has a Herrod symbol or marking under the top wing, I'm very undecided on whether to get one or not.
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Off the top of my head, no.

Try getting in touch with either Strider or JAJH if you can't get in touch with Robbie.
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Old 07-09-2007, 05:34 PM   #6
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Off the top of my head, no.

Try getting in touch with either Strider or JAJH if you can't get in touch with Robbie.
Thanks mate.
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Old 08-09-2007, 08:42 PM   #7
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The one I saw last had the Herrod Symbol on the underside of the wing.
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Old 10-09-2007, 11:29 PM   #8
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How much do one of these go for ? Always wanted one.

Do they screw on ? Sorta looks like it from the pic ...
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Old 11-09-2007, 09:22 AM   #9
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They have the herrod logo stamped/moulded on the bottom. Youve got to drill into your original spoiler to fit them! :
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Old 11-09-2007, 09:39 AM   #10
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I got the Herrod bi plane for my XR8 when Falkeen first started AWC...to use as the mould.
I loved it on my XR and never drilled anything to fix it on the original XR wing.
Adam used double sided tape and sikaflex.....
Never came off at 180k's ROFL..
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Old 11-09-2007, 09:51 AM   #11
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Id be alittle hesitant to use just sikaflex lol
My dad in law went on and on about how sikaflex holds plane windscreens in, yet a week after putting my bodykit on the EF, the top of one sideskirt popped off. Hope Qantas uses higher grade flex or something...
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Old 11-09-2007, 03:05 PM   #12
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I like those wings, That and the factory type one.

The Mrs wants to get one for our AU...
BTW, If anyone has they want to part with, PM me ;)
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I like those wings, That and the factory type one.

The Mrs wants to get one for our AU...
BTW, If anyone has they want to part with, PM me ;)
can buy mine if you want
$12,000

comes with a car attached
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12k! bargain!
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can buy mine if you want
$12,000

comes with a car attached

I'll swap ya for the XC ;)
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Old 13-09-2007, 10:01 AM   #16
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Would $200-$250 seem allright for one off these wings, there is a bloke selling one allready attached to a rear spoiler, so I get the original rear spoiler and then the bi-plane Herrod wing attached to the top, but it is in red so I will have to paint it.
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Would $200-$250 seem allright for one off these wings, there is a bloke selling one allready attached to a rear spoiler, so I get the original rear spoiler and then the bi-plane Herrod wing attached to the top, but it is in red so I will have to paint it.
$200-250 great price for the two attatched. Id buy it!
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Old 13-09-2007, 11:46 AM   #18
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yeah I thought it was a good price but I'm unsure if I want it yet.
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Old 13-09-2007, 12:45 PM   #19
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The bi wing makes REAL down force on the back of the car over 100km.
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really?
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yeah I thought it was a good price but I'm unsure if I want it yet.

would be a freakin nightmare to paint attached, would have to pull them apart which would be fun
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pffft I could pull them apart with a stern look!

Jokes aside yeah theyd be a bit of a pain, if done properly it shouldnt come off in a hurry!
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Yes I've noticed downforce on mine (tickford unpainted model)
I read in I think wheels mag in 98 that they will create DF whereas single spoiler just reduces lift by 60%
That herrod model doesn't look too bad but I think painting it galaxy may give a better look.

Is the herrod one black or brown. I can't tell from that pic.

There were a few AU1 XR's at phillip island the other weekend and boy the one with the bi plane sure looked really faded. I've definately burnished all the gold flakes off of mine.
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Is the herrod one black or brown. I can't tell from that pic.
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extra downforce...interesting... :eclipsee_
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Old 14-09-2007, 04:46 PM   #26
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I'm not sure if I'm going ahead with it yet, but if I don't, is there anyone on here seriously interested in it, if so I can put you in contact with the seller but not untill late next week.
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I have doubts that either the single spoiler or the bi-wing spoiler will create EFFECTIVE downforce.

By that I mean that air pressure will certainly be pushing the spoiler into the ground, but if the spoiler is only attached to the boot lid, then any downforce created will be negated by the boot lid flexing. The way to compensate for this is to mount the spoiler directly to the chassis.

That being said, I have the tickford bi-plane spoiler attached to the boot lid of my ghia coz I think it looks tough...
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