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vortex generator

we just installed this the other day tell me how it looks.

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That's different and looks interesting. I want to see how it looks on an FG2 but it is def. nice!
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seth a bova
dont evo's have those
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where did you get it? also can you explain the rear bumper too, interested!
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yea looks pretty cool!
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Looks pretty good. Is that made out of carbon fiber? Is it available for coupes?
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its fd2 rear bumper and i bought the vortex generator on ebay.
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its actually made for a subaru wrx but it fits pretty good
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I know its for aero. But what exactly does it do?
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+5whp!
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Looks pretty good.
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nice job for trying somethin new but, it would look better if it was made for your car and was the right width of the roof.


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I know its for aero. But what exactly does it do?
i think they're suppose to reduce the vibration or drag of the air going over the car.
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kinda off topic but where did you get your rear diffuser thingy
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kinda off topic but where did you get your rear diffuser thingy
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CIVIC TYPE R (FD2) REAR BUMPER. You can buy it off battleendless I think
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I know its for aero. But what exactly does it do?
its soposed to channel more wind toward the spoiler for more downforce.
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I thought you were supposed to stick it on the window??
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Wonder how it would look on a FG2. And no, the picture below is exactly how it suppose to go on.

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its soposed to channel more wind toward the spoiler for more downforce.
lol so basically nothing
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