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Old 07-14-2009, 08:53 PM
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Probably doesn't add anything but good looks. Remember the "Superbird"? Now that was a spoiler! - and I think that one worked.
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Old 07-15-2009, 06:18 AM
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The thing I like about the look of the SS spoiler is the way it significantly changes the profile of the car from roundish in the back to square. Personally, I much prefer that look.
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Old 07-15-2009, 07:08 AM
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Spoilers were designed to create a downforce to the rear tires for traction.....

Now remember, you have a FWD..... Do the math......
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Old 07-15-2009, 07:10 AM
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So you're saying I should put the spoiler on my hood?
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Old 07-15-2009, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by solman98
Spoilers were designed to create a downforce to the rear tires for traction.....
Actually spoilers are supposed to push the rear of the vehicle down to improve it's contact with the pavement at high speeds. Since the aerodynamics tend to lift the lift the rear of the vehicle the spoiler goes there. Race cars also employ an air dam in the front to accomplish the same up front.
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Old 07-15-2009, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Czechman
Actually spoilers are supposed to push the rear of the vehicle down to improve it's contact with the pavement at high speeds.

AKA, downforce & traction.....

Yes, the air dam is to keep as little airflow from going under the vehicle as possible, but to move it around the sides.
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Old 07-15-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazyCarKid
So you're saying I should put the spoiler on my hood?
Actually Lambo's had that option at one time (maybe still do....).

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Old 07-15-2009, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by solman98
Yes, the air dam is to keep as little airflow from going under the vehicle as possible, but to move it around the sides.
All to serve the same purpose, keep the vehicle from lifting at speed.
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by solman98
Actually Lambo's had that option at one time (maybe still do....).
Those headlights must be real effective!
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Old 07-15-2009, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CrazyCarKid
Those headlights must be real effective!
The white lense is not the headlight...... The panel above them is the headlight door.
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