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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 05:48:52 PM

Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 05:48:52 PM
thinking or removing my spoiler again, opinions? :D


With-

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/asthier/rx7/4.jpg)

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/asthier/bodyshop/spoil.jpg)

Without-

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/asthier/bodyshop/no-spoiler.jpg)

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/asthier/bodyshop/DCP_5796.jpg)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: d-king on March 06, 2007, 05:53:59 PM
personally id remove the bonnet and send it me :0) dont think its big enough imo ???
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 05:57:39 PM
Im thinking about selling the bonnet and going back stock at some point soon anyway, keep an eye on the for sale section :evillaugh
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: Laeeq on March 06, 2007, 06:00:30 PM
Quote from: John_HudsonIm thinking about selling the bonnet and going back stock at some point soon anyway, keep an eye on the for sale section :evillaugh

and i will take the spoiler if decide to sell it...
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:02:53 PM
okay Laeeq, i\'ll keep that in mind :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: Laeeq on March 06, 2007, 06:04:52 PM
well i am already lookig for few different ones so how sooner you may decide then...
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: 666FLO on March 06, 2007, 06:10:25 PM
remove it :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:12:41 PM
Quote from: 666FLOremove it :)


I think you should remove yours also... :wiggle
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: RexHW on March 06, 2007, 06:13:11 PM
keep it. IMO the no spoiler dont look as good + itll handle better with oine.
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: 666FLO on March 06, 2007, 06:18:26 PM
Quote from: John_HudsonI think you should remove yours also... :wiggle


no chance, It\'s my place for having a nap when I\'ve had one too many and cant get the lock on the front door to stay still long enough to get the key in it! :D
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:28:50 PM
Quote from: RexHWkeep it. IMO the no spoiler dont look as good + itll handle better with oine.


Thought the downforce on a spoiler didnt kick in till around 120 mph ish



Quote from: 666FLOno chance, It\'s my place for having a nap when I\'ve had one too many and cant get the lock on the front door to stay still long enough to get the key in it!

hold off the potaters!
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: M@r]{ on March 06, 2007, 06:29:37 PM
Thats quite a nice spoiler, looks good with it - but I personally prefer it without - but I would wouldnt I!!??    ;)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: ace-rx7 on March 06, 2007, 06:34:58 PM
i have recentally taken mine off and think it looks so much better :D
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:35:36 PM
Quote from: \'M@r{\']Thats quite a nice spoiler, looks good with it - but I personally prefer it without - but I would wouldnt I!!??    ;)


your car looks mint :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: gmogle on March 06, 2007, 06:38:55 PM
I am not a big fan of the spoiler but think it needs something !!!

Not a huge fan of the cars without a spoiler.

How about a Mazdaspeed or a 99 spec ?
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:43:57 PM
I use to have a Mazdaspeed but I sold it on to someone on this forum.
i dont think i want a diff spoiler so im thinking either this one or nothing..

decisions decisions!
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: Bobfish on March 06, 2007, 06:49:18 PM
spoilers always have an effect, but the amount of the effect and at what speed depends on the rake of the spoiler and the shape of your car underneath.

only two ways to test it im afraid, go to a wind tunnel, or take your car round a circuit with the spoiler on and again with it off and push it to the limit.  the stig crashed a koenigsegg because it had no rear spoiler.
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 06:54:11 PM
n1, thanks for the insight bob :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: Bobfish on March 06, 2007, 06:55:17 PM
no probs mate.

Did you know at 90mph an F1 car could drive on the ceiling due to the dowforce it creates? :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: John_Hudson on March 06, 2007, 07:02:35 PM
really?  they need to start modifying those tracks to make it interesting!!
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: Bobfish on March 06, 2007, 07:03:35 PM
they need to allow turbos again and forget about the politics :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: probedb on March 06, 2007, 07:15:36 PM
I think it needs a spoiler but not the one you have, not sure which tho.
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: markrx7 on March 06, 2007, 07:44:57 PM
2nd dibs on ur spoiler if ya sell it bud :)
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: tezzav on March 06, 2007, 08:43:54 PM
Be rid of it pal. The lines look a lot better without it (In my humble opinion).
Title: to spoil or not to spoil
Post by: d-king on March 06, 2007, 08:44:31 PM
ea let me know on the bonnet if you decide to sell ive been after one for quite some time now !!