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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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Franc Rauscher
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Default Re: How Effective Is The Spoiler

Originally Posted by apkano
Have you ever noticed how much the silhouette of the crossfire looks like an airplane wing?

If you're curious about it's effectiveness........disable the spoiler and go for a drive on the expressway at speed! You can feel the back of the car try to "hunt" around......it's a less than comforting sensation! Don't say I didn't warn you!
Apkano,

I thought I'd try it just 'cause I think the roadster looks so sleek with the top down. Besides, I get a lot of ribbing for the wimpy looking wing from some of the guys at work.

I guess the car looked cool enough but at 90 MPH it scared the h*ll out of me. Rear end was all over the place, as sloppy as the wife's mini van.
I think it's more than down force. Perhaps the wing offers some aerodynamic stability as well. (?)


Yeah, there is a difference without the spoiler.


roadster with a stick.
 

Last edited by Franc Rauscher; Jun 7, 2008 at 06:37 PM.
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