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max_boost
11-03-2002, 11:49 PM
What rear spoiler do you think I should put on my car?
Should I get a roof spoiler as well?


Hamann DTM Rear Wing
http://www.bavarianautosport.com/bas/assets/product_images/hamann/10046131.jpg

OEM Style Rear Wing
http://www.bavarianautosport.com/bas/assets/product_images/bas/e46rrwing.jpg

ACS 3 Piece Rear Wing
http://www.bavarianautosport.com/bas/assets/product_images/acs/acse46rearqtr.jpg

OEM M3 Rear Spoiler
http://www.bmw.ca/images/common/automobiles/4/4_12_gallery_8_800x600.jpg
max_boost
11-03-2002, 11:51 PM
This is what my rear looks like
http://community.webshots.com/storage/1/v4/6/11/21/53061121tprEUY_ph.jpg
HRD2PLZ
11-03-2002, 11:56 PM
I like the ACS 3 piece or the M3 rear spoiler. Not a fan of the Hamman DTM at all.

And IMO, No to the roof spoiler. Its too much. I like the clean lines of the 3 series :thumbsup:
szw
11-04-2002, 12:02 AM
Dunno if you can do this...

The first picture, looks like a spoiler on top of a spoiler. I like the top spoiler, minus the bottom one, minus the roof spoiler.

either that...or wingless looks pretty good to me.
5gluder
11-04-2002, 12:04 AM
ACS 3 Piece Rear Wing look pretty nice.
Redlyne_mr2
11-04-2002, 12:13 AM
im assuming that the apr triple decker aluminum wing is being taken into consideration however my choices are the acs followed by the oem m3
lammer
11-04-2002, 01:01 AM
Originally posted by 5gluder
ACS 3 Piece Rear Wing look pretty nice. :werd:
Davan
11-04-2002, 11:21 AM
My vote is for ACS. Clean subtle look. :thumbsup:
turboMiata
11-04-2002, 11:30 AM
how about no spoiler?
CRXguy
11-04-2002, 11:30 AM
ACS, plus the a little one on top of the rear windshield. But that's just me.:D :thumbsup:
boi-alien
11-04-2002, 12:59 PM
acs or m3
Weapon_R
11-04-2002, 01:12 PM
ACS man
infamous
11-04-2002, 01:40 PM
oem m3 looks so :bigpimp: not too flashy, just enough to make your car even better imo
Ben
11-04-2002, 01:52 PM
I vote no spoiler also...
cocoabrova
11-04-2002, 02:22 PM
Nada or OEM M3:thumbsup: :werd:
max_boost
11-04-2002, 02:46 PM
For money reasons I would go for the OEM M3 spoiler hehe $90USD+shipping+tax+duties
infamous
11-04-2002, 02:50 PM
sweet!!! i would totally go for it!
dj_honda
11-05-2002, 05:27 PM
wingless
[GaGe]
11-05-2002, 06:15 PM
I'd go with the ACS. :thumbsup:
Hakkola
11-05-2002, 06:18 PM
I'd put the OEM on, but for that money I'd say go wingless, put your money into something else on the car.

Was that you I saw driving by SAIT?
LaughingTiger
11-05-2002, 06:48 PM
ACS or M3..........looks good, don't go to crazy w/ the BMW, they look the best clean..... throw out the idea of the roof spoiler..:thumbsdow .........
max_boost
11-05-2002, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by Hakkola
I'd put the OEM on, but for that money I'd say go wingless, put your money into something else on the car.

Was that you I saw driving by SAIT?

I go to SAIT so that might be me
GTS Jeff
11-05-2002, 07:09 PM
whoa max! u really arent kidding about the show car thing! id normally say m3 cuz its a bit cleaner, but i think acs would nicer with your kit.
Hakkola
11-05-2002, 08:11 PM
I go to SAIT so that might be me

Driving up the hill at like 2:15 or so today? Can't remember what time it was, just finished getting pictures taken on top of that hill, I saw a bimmer coming up, realized it had a body kit, looked in rear view and it was the same body kit you have, it looks really good.
Ben
11-05-2002, 08:20 PM
Originally posted by Hakkola
I'd put the OEM on, but for that money I'd say go wingless, put your money into something else on the car.

Was that you I saw driving by SAIT?

Go fast mods
Ben
11-05-2002, 08:21 PM
Originally posted by Hakkola


Driving up the hill at like 2:15 or so today? Can't remember what time it was, just finished getting pictures taken on top of that hill, I saw a bimmer coming up, realized it had a body kit, looked in rear view and it was the same body kit you have, it looks really good.

ahaha, thats the same Time I saw you Sam! Same road and everything
max_boost
11-05-2002, 08:45 PM
Ok that was 10th ST NW right? By Riley Park?

Ok that was me hehe thanks for the compliments

Today was not a good day for my blizzaks, it was like +10, no good:thumbsdow
Hakkola
11-05-2002, 09:01 PM
Yeha, that's the street, haha, I also saw some guy with a blue neon taking pictures by where me and benny were taking pics, might be a guy from this forum?
sml
11-07-2002, 03:30 PM
m3 or no wing :thumbsup:
RiceCake
11-07-2002, 03:34 PM
I'm liking the ACS 3 piece minus the roof and the m3 :thumbsup:
hash
11-08-2002, 11:39 PM
i second that...

either the ACS w/out the thing on the top or the M3
:bigpimp:
Mikko
11-09-2002, 07:06 PM
It looks like none of those would do any good at all except give you some drag and limit rearward visibility. I vote no spoiling spoiler too.:burnout:
2000impreza
11-09-2002, 11:02 PM
Originally posted by Mikko
It looks like none of those would do any good at all except give you some drag and limit rearward visibility. I vote no spoiling spoiler too.:burnout:

actually most people put a spoiler on for the looks. a street driven car will never be able to reach high enough speeds for a spoiler to do anything.
Mikko
11-09-2002, 11:19 PM
If the spoiler was mounted at the correct angle, you could get downforce at more modest speeds at the price of a fair bit of drag. Am I right?

And heh, yeah, I know how people put it on. It impresses those who don't know anything about cars. lol
GTS Jeff
11-09-2002, 11:24 PM
Originally posted by Mikko
If the spoiler was mounted at the correct angle, you could get downforce at more modest speeds at the price of a fair bit of drag. Am I right?

And heh, yeah, I know how people put it on. It impresses those who don't know anything about cars. lol yes u could.

then again, for a spoiler to work best, u need wing tunnel testing to figure out the best angle etc...

also, spoilers arent just for downforce, most of the time they are just meant to deflect air from getting sucked underneath the car (which causes turbulent lift)
itsalebaron
11-09-2002, 11:25 PM
go for the M3 spoiler .. I was having the same dilema with my civic .. i hate spoilers .. but it didnt look finished .. so I put on the M3 spoiler .. and hardly anyone notices it .. but now it looks complete ..
MY VOTE >>>>> M3
Mikko
11-09-2002, 11:28 PM
Yeah Jeff I know :-) That's the original intention for them if I am not mistaken. I read a bunch of technical stuff at the autozine technical school (very interesting) - autozine.kyuul.net

But of course, I don't think road cars are going to be generating a lot of lift.. lol.
4wheeldrift
11-10-2002, 07:53 AM
Originally posted by Mikko
But of course, I don't think road cars are going to be generating a lot of lift.. lol.

Tell that to first year Audi TT owners. You can design a wing to generate downforce at any speed, unfortunately like everything else you are making comprimises. A really efficient wing at low speeds doesn't provide much downforce at high speeds, only lots of drag. 99% of the aftermarket wings are completely for looks and almost totally non-functional.
James
11-10-2002, 08:33 AM
Originally posted by 4wheeldrift
99% of the aftermarket wings are completely for looks and almost totally non-functional.

What about Factory Wings? I dont think my Car looks right at all without the Rear spoiler, but you COULD have got the car without it( If you Didnt purchase the "Sport Package") so If They Sold it without the Wing, then it couldnt be 100% Functional right?:dunno:
Mikko
11-10-2002, 08:42 AM
Well.. sports package for many cars seem to be mostly larger rims and some cosmetical stuff.

I wonder how this evolutionized. When did the first spoilers appear on more everyday road cars? Were they big and functional at first? Or were they right away made smaller and less 'obscene' (often hear girls and some guys whine about how obscene large spoilers are, that they should be happy with a smaller one) - using the sporty image?

Anyone know the history? I think porsche was among the first to put them on their car to battle lift.
gpomp
11-10-2002, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by Mikko
When did the first spoilers appear on more everyday road cars?

Uh, who cares?
Mikko
11-10-2002, 09:55 PM
I care, obviously. Don't be so hostile.
SilverRex
11-10-2002, 11:04 PM
You consider this a functional spoiler?
GTS Jeff
11-11-2002, 02:10 AM
Originally posted by SilverRex
You consider this a functional spoiler? i dunno...im not a wind tunnel.
GP_DrIvEr
11-11-2002, 02:20 AM
go for the hamann spoiler withot the roof spoiler,

but if you want something more sleek go for the ACS :bigpimp:
SilverRex
11-11-2002, 02:20 AM
Originally posted by Jeff TYPE R
i dunno...im not a wind tunnel.

lol :clap: it would be awesome if you are though
4wheeldrift
11-11-2002, 09:04 AM
The first spoilers would have started appearing on street cars in the 50s, when the first of the bathtub porsches and similar performance oriented sports cars started appearing on the scene. and no, the first spoilers were not huge monstrosities, they were little duckbill things like you see on *GASP* NASCAR type cars (although nascar wouldn't start messing with aerodynamics seriously until the 70s.
max_boost
11-11-2002, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by SilverRex
You consider this a functional spoiler?


I think I saw you on the streets, your rear spoiler looks a little higher than the regular stock WRX spoiler, did you customize it or something?
SilverRex
11-12-2002, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by max_boost



I think I saw you on the streets, your rear spoiler looks a little higher than the regular stock WRX spoiler, did you customize it or something?

not must of a custom job.. just a zerosport carbon fiber rear wing adapter. figure its pretty cost effective to reuse my stock one.. those STI cf GT wings are too rich for my blood..

my friend also have a silver wrx with the same spoiler setup.. however he has the JUN eyelid and front lip spoiler...

we both live in the NW... not surprise if you spotted us.. :)