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cimeron 02-10-2008 09:55 PM
what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
i have a 1995 940 (RWD)and just installed an 850 oem spoiler on my car (i like the look better). i know spoilers change air flow and balance? a cars weight, but does added drag slow the car down and kill mpg? thanks

RedTurbo850 02-10-2008 09:56 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
It adds downforce.

But for your purposes, it's primarily for looks.

S60 R 02-16-2008 08:50 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
It depends on it's purpose, that's why on race cars they are adjustable. But most of the time they are for looks. Sometimes they are worse than without it. FWIW, Countach's were more aerodynamic without the huge wing.

S70driver 02-17-2008 12:34 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
On our cars they are all look, they wont add much if anything at all.

RedTurbo850 02-17-2008 01:31 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
ORIGINAL: S70driver

On our cars they are all look, they wont add much if anything at all.


Actually they might do a little bit.

The Honda Civic Aluminum ones (I call them bleachers), they actually do something. I read about one guy who had one and used it at the track (but took it off at the track so he wouldn't get made fun of) had 4 indentations on his hood from the downforce.

cimeron 02-19-2008 09:22 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
ORIGINAL: RedTurbo850

ORIGINAL: S70driver

On our cars they are all look, they wont add much if anything at all.


Actually they might do a little bit.

The Honda Civic Aluminum ones (I call them bleachers), they actually do something. I read about one guy who had one and used it at the track (but took it off at the track so he wouldn't get made fun of) had 4 indentations on his hood from the downforce.
yeah but thats on a cheap honda i drive a VOLVO. [sm=smiley36.gif]lol i actuallydid feela small difference the first drive with the new spoiler, not much but a little.

RedTurbo850 02-22-2008 08:00 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
http://www.steve-z.com/images/funny/whaletail.jpg

Aftermidnight 02-22-2008 09:15 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
RT850 thanks for posting that pic.

I have been hesitant on purchasing a spoiler for my new red 850 now I know what to get.
[sm=happybounce.gif]

cimeron 02-22-2008 10:35 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
with a spoiler that big that car MUST be fast. lol

RedTurbo850 02-22-2008 11:52 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
ORIGINAL: Tbob

RT850 thanks for posting that pic.

I have been hesitant on purchasing a spoiler for my new red 850 now I know what to get.
[sm=happybounce.gif]
It comes prepainted too! :D

Capo Cam 02-23-2008 12:34 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
LMAO

tech 02-23-2008 06:25 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
2 Attachment(s)
Think it would look good Yellow and on the R? LOL
Or maybe one of these?
Attachment 23916

Attachment 23917

The Van one is AWESOME!!!

Capo Cam 02-23-2008 08:05 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
ROFL

Capo Cam 02-23-2008 08:09 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
VINYL ADDS HORSEPOWER!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yp-SsQWjI

tech 02-23-2008 09:43 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
LOL

Aftermidnight 03-13-2008 01:27 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
having a red 95 850 T5 I fight the daily question to spoil or not?

Not a fan of the factory original although most love them.So for

the money $30.00 shipped from Taiwan on eBay I bought one of

the smaller lip type and was pleasantly surprised.I think I do like

it butthat may change. ;)

RedTurbo850 03-13-2008 01:48 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
Pics?

GMad 05-27-2008 03:30 PM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
The rear hatch spoiler on my V70 does absolutely nothing to improve handling. It does however help to keep road spray off my rear window..

thomatt12 06-17-2008 12:09 AM
RE: what exactly does a spoiler do?
 
On daily drivers and street cars, it's mostly for cosmetic purposes. But in motorsports it is used to add downforce to the car basically to keep it on the ground.

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