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Three Wheelin'
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W/O - the MMC has an improved rear end that is classy and clean. The spoiler does not integrate well, stands out as an appendage and will only improve down-force at speeds in excess of 200mph. Although hideous, the only spoilers of any use were used on the Porche turbo of the 90's and a similar vintage WRX STI.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
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From: NY
W/O - the MMC has an improved rear end that is classy and clean. The spoiler does not integrate well, stands out as an appendage and will only improve down-force at speeds in excess of 200mph. Although hideous, the only spoilers of any use were used on the Porche turbo of the 90's and a similar vintage WRX STI.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
racing stripes on the other hand add at least 100hp when looking through rear view mirror...intimidation still works
Burning Brakes
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W/O - the MMC has an improved rear end that is classy and clean. The spoiler does not integrate well, stands out as an appendage and will only improve down-force at speeds in excess of 200mph. Although hideous, the only spoilers of any use were used on the Porche turbo of the 90's and a similar vintage WRX STI.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
Every spoiler increases wind resistance and unless it improves down-force then it costs you performance. The only other use is to make it look like it goes faster - kinda like racing stripes down the hood.
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TL=True Love
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Wilmette, IL
Hmmm im gonna go without for now and hold on ordering one on ebay for (300$+) b/c its easier to add on than it is to remove a spoiler if that makes any cents. I like the spoiler looking at it from the back, but im not realli feeling the spoiler on the sideviews of the car because u can realli tell that the spoiler was a separate part that was juss "stuck" on. I am aware that is is an OEM spoiler but i wish it was more integrated into the car.
PS thank you 037 for posting ur pics. I realli like the pic where u zoom in the spoiler, that makes it look REALLY good, its sooooo CLEAN.
PS thank you 037 for posting ur pics. I realli like the pic where u zoom in the spoiler, that makes it look REALLY good, its sooooo CLEAN.
Three Wheelin'
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037 - the car was a mini and Everyone looks down on a mini!
Safety Car
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From: NY
well, I was going for Sport
it's not all visual, I do have the springs for better body control and SS brakelines for better brake feel as well as the slotted rotors and better brake pads for shorter stopping distances.
Butt dyno says those are real changes that allow me to take an RL with all it's luxury into the TL sporting dynamics territory.
it's not all visual, I do have the springs for better body control and SS brakelines for better brake feel as well as the slotted rotors and better brake pads for shorter stopping distances.
Butt dyno says those are real changes that allow me to take an RL with all it's luxury into the TL sporting dynamics territory.
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TL=True Love
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Wilmette, IL
http://img-05.carmax.com/Images/7/05...5-4bdd17ca.jpg
http://img-05.carmax.com/Images/7/05...5-5fdd17ca.jpg
http://img-05.carmax.com/Images/7/05...5-b11d10d0.jpg
Im feeling the 2nd and 3rd pic, but i juss cant stand the side vew pic (1st pic) it juss doenst blend in
After seeing these pics, im gonna have to hold off on the spoiler. Thx for all the input guys!
http://img-05.carmax.com/Images/7/05...5-5fdd17ca.jpg
http://img-05.carmax.com/Images/7/05...5-b11d10d0.jpg
Im feeling the 2nd and 3rd pic, but i juss cant stand the side vew pic (1st pic) it juss doenst blend in
After seeing these pics, im gonna have to hold off on the spoiler. Thx for all the input guys!
Last edited by wall e; Feb 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM.
Cruising in ATL!!
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Atlanta, GA
I would def vote for Yes with spoiler. I would love to get one for my car but for its price tag, there are so many other things I can get for the car. Wish I could find one in $100 range.
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TL=True Love
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Wilmette, IL
thank you for everyone who particpated. I am going with NO spoiler. its the side view that bothers me cuz it looks like a little (red) triangle is on the tail of the car.
ty u again 037. it seems like u are the only 2009+ RL owner in this forum. congrats! :-)
ty u again 037. it seems like u are the only 2009+ RL owner in this forum. congrats! :-)
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