Amuse Trunk or GTS wing - GO!

[MinionM3]

So I have been running the Amuse Carbon Fiber trunk for a while now and I am going to be re-wrapping my car soon. During the re-wrap I'm considering making a few changes to suit a new look... I'm pretty set on what I'm going to do with the car with the exception of the rear - should I.

Keep the Amuse trunk and wrap like I have it now in its new color

Or

Put the stock trunk on and get the GTS wing?

The car is used as my daily and does a lot of rallies, canyon runs, shows, etc... it does not see any track time, I have a separate car for that

Here is the car now for reference with the trunk.

I assume everyone in here knows what the GTS wing is/looks like.

Thanks for helping me with the decision!

[F1FL]

I'll bite. I think the GTS wing (you can get a good rep from Mode Carbon) looks great paired with a more track focused wheel/tire setup. Some 18" TE37's/ZE40's or something BBS offers, along with some meatier tires.

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by F1FL

I'll bite. I think the GTS wing (you can get a good rep from Mode Carbon) looks great paired with a more track focused wheel/tire setup. Some 18" TE37's/ZE40's or something BBS offers, along with some meatier tires.

Thanks for the feedback - I agree with you on the wing looking good with a track focused set-up, but I have run TE-37 in the past and am not the biggest fan of them... I had 18" black editions

The biggest style changes I'll be making are of course the color of the car via a new wrap and I'll be ditching the Arkym CF hood and going back to the OEM hood... currently debating BMW splitters or a GTS style front lip and of course the trunk V. GTS wing decision.

[dozaiya]

gts wing looks great but please don't add a wing unless you track

[PandaM3]

Stay with Amuse trunk and match it with an Amuse front bumper is my vote

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by dozaiya

gts wing looks great but please don't add a wing unless you track

That's my dilemma - I have a different car for track use and this is daily driven and used for canyon runs/shows/rallies/ etc...

[MShift]

slap a gts wing on the amuse trunk /thread

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by MShift

slap a gts wing on the amuse trunk /thread

I have heard mounting wings to a carbon fiber trunk is not a smart idea....

[MShift]

Originally Posted by MM135

I have heard mounting wings to a carbon fiber trunk is not a smart idea....

I was actually kidding with my comment, but yes you're correct. Although the GTS wing is tiny so it would probably be ok with just a bit of reinforcement to spread the load.

[Gazorpazorpfield]

Where did you purchase your Amuse trunk?

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by Gazorpazorpfield

Where did you purchase your Amuse trunk?

Got it off the forums from another member a few years ago

[ailikesiliu]

gts wing

[m3boost]

Im in the same position.

Been running the trunk for a month and it doesnt have the look that i want.

Im already on TE37s with r888 and supercharged.

Here's what i'm thinking so far. Also street car with small amount of tracking.

APR wing 61" - Track wing
Varis Wing - More of a show car look than track

I see lots of people putting the wings on the CSL CF trunks and was thinking of putting the wing on the amuse. Not sure how it would handle 400+ lbs of down force though.

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by m3boost

Im in the same position.

Been running the trunk for a month and it doesnt have the look that i want.

Im already on TE37s with r888 and supercharged.

Here's what i'm thinking so far. Also street car with small amount of tracking.

APR wing 61" - Track wing
Varis Wing - More of a show car look than track

I see lots of people putting the wings on the CSL CF trunks and was thinking of putting the wing on the amuse. Not sure how it would handle 400+ lbs of down force though.

Love your car - don't see many people running this trunk.

From what I have read, mounting to the carbon fiber can be done, but is generally viewed as a no-no because, while although possible, they weren't built for the force the wing will generate.

Also, my personal opinion only here - I don't think a wing mated with the Amuse trunk will be visually appealing - clashing styles/approach IMo

[m3boost]

Looks like theres a chance of the CF clear cracking from the force. My trunk is a rep so im assuming the worst. Ill just resell the trunk and add the wing.

Going to do the APR, gt front splitter and side skirts.

[dparm]

I feel like the GTS wing on a car that never goes to the track is "poser". It's also a bit much for my tastes. Is "OEM trunk only" an option?

[MinionM3]

Originally Posted by dparm

I feel like the GTS wing on a car that never goes to the track is "poser". It's also a bit much for my tastes. Is "OEM trunk only" an option?

OEM trunk only is an option-ish.... maybe.

The car is pretty heavily modified, I'm not trying to make it stock, but I have strongly considered going OEM trunk with CF spoiler... I think if I'd do that though, I'd just keep the Amuse trunk

[Pistonheed]

Devotec, Lukecustoms and TomElektro all run Carbon Fibre trunks with big wings. I've not heard any of them talk about issues...

[Hujan]

Originally Posted by Pistonheed

Devotec, Lukecustoms and TomElektro all run Carbon Fibre trunks with big wings. I've not heard any of them talk about issues...

I believe those are all the M24 CSL trunk. I imagine it has some sort of reinforcements to support a wing. A normal CF trunk (like the Challenge or Vorsteiner) might not work.

[IntegraXTR]

Or you can go Vorsteiner carbon trunk and Varis wing like me:

[MinionM3]

Decisions have been made - things are happening - the Cookie Monster M3 will be getting a new look ?

[m3boost]

Okay so heres an update. Installed the wing with the CF trunk.