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Author Topic: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2  (Read 11122 times)

Leonardo

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Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« on: July 17, 2014, 06:54:58 PM »



I removed that hideous spoiler that Ford put on a beautiful Italian design.  Hope the photos post.









« Last Edit: July 17, 2014, 11:20:54 PM by tonlaw71 »
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greywolf27030

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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2014, 07:34:23 PM »

Really nice car.  Mine is red and N/A, but some PO put the XR2 spoiler on it.  I'm like you, it looks good without it.

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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2014, 07:44:48 PM »

I removed it and plugged the holes with plastic fasteners with a little silicone to keep tight.  Not the best but for now much better.  One day I'll fill them and repaint the boot.  A much cleaner look for sure.  Thanks,  L
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2014, 09:38:28 PM »

I gotta admit I'm not crazy about the bolt-on body part look,  but the 94 xr2 spoiler looks sweet.

My first capri had a flimsy aftermarket spoiler installed.  Driving it home on the interstate when I bought it, top down of course, there was this high pitched screech coming from the back of the car.  I could slow down and it would stop, speed up and it came back.  Thought for sure something BAD was going on back there.

I finally figured it out.  Seems the spoiler material had split at some time in the past.  The wind rushing by the split made the spoiler whistle like crazy.  I would have kept it as a funny quirk except I'd have gone deaf with the noise...Chris
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tonlaw71

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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2014, 11:21:14 PM »

Fixed it for ya!! Great looking car!
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2014, 06:07:24 PM »

My wife's another person who dislike any spoiler.
I myself, like them.  Depend on the style.  I like what I have.
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2014, 06:27:20 PM »

The spoiler only spoils the looks of an otherwise very attractive car.  It just crates unnecessary drag too.
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2014, 06:13:01 PM »

A convertible without a roof is not really the most aerodynamic thing out there :P

Personally I like the look of the 91-93 spoiler, it boxes out the rear end nicely IMO. There have been much worse spoilers fitted to much nicer cars. The 94 XR2 is sleeker but still isn't as good IMO.

As they say- to each their own! Your car looks gorgeous - still original paint?
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2014, 08:40:31 PM »

Original everything but tires, fuel pump, filter plugs and wires.  Oh and brake pads.
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2014, 09:17:06 PM »

My wife's another person who dislike any spoiler.
I myself, like them.  Depend on the style.  I like what I have.

I like the looks of your spoiler, what did it come off of?

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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2014, 10:05:18 PM »

suppose to be for 91+ RX7. $79 shipped.
Closest to that Clubsprint
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2014, 09:19:45 AM »

suppose to be for 91+ RX7. $79 shipped.
Closest to that Clubsprint

Thanks Captain
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2014, 01:31:38 PM »

suppose to be for 91+ RX7. $79 shipped.
Closest to that Clubsprint

The clubsprint didnt actually have a wing ! There's many that have been fitted with the 94XR2 wing (used on different models in Aus, slightly more common there) and the F40 wing I believe you're referencing is a purely aftermarket piece
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2014, 06:53:32 PM »

Ooops, that's what I was refering too. The f40.
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Re: Leonardo's 1991 , 82,000 miles, XR2
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2014, 11:51:22 AM »

Ooops, that's what I was refering too. The f40.

Did a little research and F40 spoilers seem to be really tall similiar to the old Super Bird spoilers.  Any other ideas what it might be?

Thanks, Jack Byrd
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