rear spoiler
09-02-2005, 03:22 PM
#11
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RE: rear spoiler
you will not lose mileage by removing the spoiler. If anything at all, you would reduce drag and actually gain some miniscule amount of mileage. Either way, you would never notice it.
IMO - the 99+ cars look so much better without the spoiler and they would be easier to wash and wax without the stupid thing on there. The exception is the cobra ducktail which looks awesome.
IMO - the 99+ cars look so much better without the spoiler and they would be easier to wash and wax without the stupid thing on there. The exception is the cobra ducktail which looks awesome.
09-02-2005, 03:33 PM
#12
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RE: rear spoiler
I don't know about the MPG thing but anyway lol. I guess there is a mixed opinion on what looks better, spoiler or no spoiler. Well I don't think I'll take mine off anymore because I do like the looks of it and it sounds like more trouble than it's worth. The real reason I wanted to take it off is because I have 2 neighbors w/ GT's like mine and I thought it might be a quick way to look a little different. I guess I'll have to get a body kit if I realy want that effect. thanks guys
09-02-2005, 11:34 PM
#14
RE: rear spoiler
The real reason I wanted to take it off is because I have 2 neighbors w/ GT's like mine and I thought it might be a quick way to look a little different.
There are two types of spoilers for the 99-04. the one with the points and the rounded one you could switch to be different
There are two types of spoilers for the 99-04. the one with the points and the rounded one you could switch to be different
09-02-2005, 11:54 PM
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RE: rear spoiler
Stock spoiler is not made for downforce thus it doesn't increase drag, in fact, it reduces drag. Without it turbulences coming off the roof down the windshield and swearl behind the back, increasing the drag. A spoiler smoothes these turbulences, thus reducing drag. When angled, it could provide downforce. This is a well known fact, it is the reason many modern cars have spoilers, I'm surprised so many of you don't know about this. You don't have to drive fast to notice MPG either, highway speeds is enough, all you have to do is drive far enough.
