Thread: spoiler usefullness
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Default Re: spoiler usefullness
Originally Posted by +fireamx
Actually, I think the spoiler is there more to prevent "lift" than for downforce. But yes it does create some downforce.
There are many threads dedicated to this sublect.
Personally, I run with mine down most all the time. Since an audible alarm sounds off at just over 90mph (when ever the spoiler is deactivated) I think that's the speed where it's really neccessary.IMO
I installed a simple on/off stitch so I could decide when it was appropriate for it to go up.
That may be a close to the truth. If a car at 100 mph creates 100 lbs of lift but with the spoiler activated the lift is reduced to 60 lbs you still have some lift. When the designers say the spoiler creates 40 lbs of down force they are not telling a lie, but you still have lift.
I have always wondered where the 40 lbs or whatever comes from anyway. Does it negate all the lift plus some or less than all the lift. Sales figures are not necessarily too truthful.
 
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