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opinions on spoiler please
So I took the spoiler off my 92 cause I thought it looked better, but I think I am noticing a bit of a difference. It feels like above 70mph or so the rear of the car is rather loose. I am not too prone to the placebo effect, so I think, but I swear there is a noticeable difference.
So, do any of you have any seat time in your car with the spoiler on, off, and/or moved back 2"? What do you guys think about the actual downforce it may give at higher speeds?
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Come on, At 70 I find it hard to believe that there can really be a difference Its not a functional wing...and besides, I think the SVX looks terrible w/o a wing
Last edited by Ownbot; 05-07-2008 at 10:15 PM. |
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So you are implying that it is just the big fat butt of the svx that causes it to want to slide a bit?
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placebo effect...The only aerodynamic benefits the factory spoiler could theoretically add would be it acts as a vortex generator, allowing the boundary layer to be turbulated in such a matter that the point at which it regains contact with the car is closer to the back, with more energy than it would have had unturbulated, helping create a higher pressure spot at the rear,offsetting the pressure difference at the front of the car slightly to create less drag (think something similar to the effect of dimples in a golf ball)
But, I hardly think that if, in fact, the spoiler provided this particular benefit effectively, you wouldnt be able to tell a difference in handling at al, at any speed, because the pressure offset would aid only in lowering the drag coefficient, allowing for a marginally higher speed. And to be honest, I think the spoiler is too far back on the car to even do that. You'll feel more effect in acceleration removing 7 lbs of dead weight from your tunklid edit: P.S.- Looks better without it. Remember, guigario's sketches didnt have a spoiler
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Well, I sure notice a difference. It may not be at 70 mph, but at higher speeds I can sure tell. I have driven them with all 3 options that you mention. None, regular placement, and moved back. The only difference that I have noticed is when it was on or off. It is not nearly as stable if it is off then when there is a spoiler. I have also heard that it is a functioning spoiler and would agree.
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JDM spoiler +1
But dont you do that 'cause then there'll be two ebony's in texas with them! Dustin
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You don't have a jdm spoiler. stop lying
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All three options that were mentioned, Earl???
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Seriously I think the spoiler is a great addition to the SVX. I just checked with my wife and she said without a spoiler it looks blah and dorky. I am inclined to agree with my wife! (It's like I actually have a choice, right?) Keith, (and the "little lady") |
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good point
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P.S.- Looks better without it. Remember, guigario's sketches didnt have a spoiler
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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sorry for this
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Sorry again.
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(an hour passes and I haven't submitted the post yet...) Alright, well after getting most of the measurements that I can get I am left lacking one measurement... Lift Coefficient (that or I need to come up with the Aerofoil Type and the AOA)... I am going to write Subaru in Japan to see if I can get an answer for it... Once I get the Lift Coefficient then the calculation will be complete and we should have a good idea of how much "lift" our wing produces at about 70mph (just landed on 70mph because that's what I do down the highway most of the time...)... ~ Chris - Damn, I thought once I left Engineering behind I would be done with it forever, but it's come back to haunt me
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