spoiler aerodynamics

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

02-19-2009, 11:47 AM

#21

eolson

3rd Gear Member

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Detroit Area

Posts: 894

Are those rear brake cooling ducts sticking out of those Roush Race car windows? That is some direct cooling baby.

I like to imagine that my CDC ducktail provides superior downforce when I day dream about actually getting serious. Erik

02-20-2009, 12:24 AM

#22

Smooth_J

4th Gear Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Mar 2005

Location:

Posts: 1,538

Well, to make a long story short - now I have two spoilers. I ordered a v6 one, and I received it, but it has to get repainted and it needs some work (very little) on the wing itself. So I picked up a good deal on a OE GT500 one, but it has to be painted (just primed right now). I tried to send the other one back (after I ordered the GT500 one), but together with the 15% restocking fee and shipping out of my pocket...its just not worth it to send it back

...that was a good learning experience :/

I wanted to do the Roush one, and I love the look, but I just couldn't drill any more holes in the car right now

So I guess I get to choose which one is best :P ...GT500KR (aka v6 pony package) or GT500

EDIT: How much should it cost to paint a spoiler (unpainted/painted) anyway? I went to two guys and they said around $150... Why should it that much?

Last edited by Smooth_J; 02-20-2009 at 12:28 AM.

02-20-2009, 12:32 AM

#23

Red Beast

4th Gear Member

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: Orange, California

Posts: 1,454

ya, i would not cost anymore then 200 at max, since urs isnt a roush, then it doesnt need anymore fitting, so i would say 150 isnt bad.

02-20-2009, 01:18 AM

#24

killdar

2nd Gear Member

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: mass

Posts: 412

Got the roush on order, looks so mean, and gives a bit of shape to the plain back, the stock v6 I got is just so lame, looks like a spoiler youd find on a buick, mkinda sad I'm gonna hafta drill holes in my car, but not like I'll ever take the roush off

02-20-2009, 03:06 AM

#25

Hootna

3rd Gear Member

Join Date: Jun 2008

Location:

Posts: 638

Those holes look beautiful just picked my car up from the body shop had them remove the Roush spoiler and paint the stripes under it. I cannot understand how you can attach a side scoop with tape yet Roush requires 2 additional holes in the trunk lid and 8 other holes to attach the end pieces to the body. It sure isnt for downforce it is over engineering / stupidity. Anyway nothing a few stickers wont cover or hole plugs. I would have had them fill the holes but maybe I will put the spoiler back on some day.

02-20-2009, 06:26 AM

#26

Doogie65

4th Gear Member

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: WI

Posts: 1,898

I really like the V6 one on verts as makes for a clean look and will be making that change to mine very soon.

02-20-2009, 02:51 PM

#27

Smooth_J

4th Gear Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Mar 2005

Location:

Posts: 1,538

Well, after speaking to my paint friend, he said I can just try to buff the lines away and see what happens. I plan to do that this weekend and will let everyone know!