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richard48@webtv.net 12-17-2003 12:47 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.


richard48@webtv.net 12-17-2003 12:47 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.


richard48@webtv.net 12-17-2003 12:47 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.


richard48@webtv.net 12-17-2003 12:47 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.


Randolph 12-17-2003 03:34 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
> Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.

Yeah. They both ruin an otherwise attractive subject.

Randolph 12-17-2003 03:34 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
> Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.

Yeah. They both ruin an otherwise attractive subject.

Randolph 12-17-2003 03:34 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
> Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.

Yeah. They both ruin an otherwise attractive subject.

Randolph 12-17-2003 03:34 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
> Spoiler?.............kind a like a "boob" job.

Yeah. They both ruin an otherwise attractive subject.

Robert Upward 12-17-2003 07:46 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
The EVO is all wheel drive, and the wing is adjustable for track / rally
use.

Rob


"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:3FDF99F1.E6CB38D0@junkmail.com...
> Would down force at the rear end do you any good in a front wheel drive
> car, though?
>
> Fluffy wrote:
> >
> > I didn't get enough love from my parents so I went out and bought the

new
> > lancer EVO earlier this year. The first week I got it, someone at the

gas
> > station asked me... does that thing (referring to the spoiler) do

anything?
> > I told him that while I'm pumping the gas, "no", but once in motion it
> > produces some down force in the rear end to give me better traction. I

told
> > him that it came that way stock but I don't think he believed me.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is an actual wind tunnel but it looks cool.
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_2.jpg
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_3.jpg
> >
> > If anybody get a chance to take a look at the EVO's adjustable carbon

fiber
> > rear spoiler that weights only a few pounds... you'll notice that it's

truly
> > an upside down wing and it's extremely smooth to ensure smooth air flow

for
> > down force.
> >
> > For the most part, it's for cosmetic but you can argue that it's

practical
> > application. Those who don't think it's practical is just jealous that

I
> > have a bigger spoiler than they do. :)
> >
> > "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:3FDF638D.C8D823C6@neo.rr.com...
> > > Well, I'm glad you asked that question Bryan.
> > > The only use a spoiler can be used for is to identify a driver who
> > > wants to be noticed. If you see someone with extra lights, or bright
> > > lights on the front of their car, they also are saying to you "Look At
> > > ME !"
> > > These drivers didn't get enough love from their parents. dr. bob
> > >
> > > Bryan Canter wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Okay, my stupid question for the day follows. :-)
> > > >
> > > > While browsing for a wheel hub cap, I see the rear wing spoilers

going
> > > > for more than 300 bucks on the internet. My question is, why do I
> > > > would want one of those? Just for the looks?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > > bc




Robert Upward 12-17-2003 07:46 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
The EVO is all wheel drive, and the wing is adjustable for track / rally
use.

Rob


"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:3FDF99F1.E6CB38D0@junkmail.com...
> Would down force at the rear end do you any good in a front wheel drive
> car, though?
>
> Fluffy wrote:
> >
> > I didn't get enough love from my parents so I went out and bought the

new
> > lancer EVO earlier this year. The first week I got it, someone at the

gas
> > station asked me... does that thing (referring to the spoiler) do

anything?
> > I told him that while I'm pumping the gas, "no", but once in motion it
> > produces some down force in the rear end to give me better traction. I

told
> > him that it came that way stock but I don't think he believed me.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is an actual wind tunnel but it looks cool.
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_2.jpg
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_3.jpg
> >
> > If anybody get a chance to take a look at the EVO's adjustable carbon

fiber
> > rear spoiler that weights only a few pounds... you'll notice that it's

truly
> > an upside down wing and it's extremely smooth to ensure smooth air flow

for
> > down force.
> >
> > For the most part, it's for cosmetic but you can argue that it's

practical
> > application. Those who don't think it's practical is just jealous that

I
> > have a bigger spoiler than they do. :)
> >
> > "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:3FDF638D.C8D823C6@neo.rr.com...
> > > Well, I'm glad you asked that question Bryan.
> > > The only use a spoiler can be used for is to identify a driver who
> > > wants to be noticed. If you see someone with extra lights, or bright
> > > lights on the front of their car, they also are saying to you "Look At
> > > ME !"
> > > These drivers didn't get enough love from their parents. dr. bob
> > >
> > > Bryan Canter wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Okay, my stupid question for the day follows. :-)
> > > >
> > > > While browsing for a wheel hub cap, I see the rear wing spoilers

going
> > > > for more than 300 bucks on the internet. My question is, why do I
> > > > would want one of those? Just for the looks?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > > bc




Robert Upward 12-17-2003 07:46 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
The EVO is all wheel drive, and the wing is adjustable for track / rally
use.

Rob


"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:3FDF99F1.E6CB38D0@junkmail.com...
> Would down force at the rear end do you any good in a front wheel drive
> car, though?
>
> Fluffy wrote:
> >
> > I didn't get enough love from my parents so I went out and bought the

new
> > lancer EVO earlier this year. The first week I got it, someone at the

gas
> > station asked me... does that thing (referring to the spoiler) do

anything?
> > I told him that while I'm pumping the gas, "no", but once in motion it
> > produces some down force in the rear end to give me better traction. I

told
> > him that it came that way stock but I don't think he believed me.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is an actual wind tunnel but it looks cool.
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_2.jpg
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_3.jpg
> >
> > If anybody get a chance to take a look at the EVO's adjustable carbon

fiber
> > rear spoiler that weights only a few pounds... you'll notice that it's

truly
> > an upside down wing and it's extremely smooth to ensure smooth air flow

for
> > down force.
> >
> > For the most part, it's for cosmetic but you can argue that it's

practical
> > application. Those who don't think it's practical is just jealous that

I
> > have a bigger spoiler than they do. :)
> >
> > "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:3FDF638D.C8D823C6@neo.rr.com...
> > > Well, I'm glad you asked that question Bryan.
> > > The only use a spoiler can be used for is to identify a driver who
> > > wants to be noticed. If you see someone with extra lights, or bright
> > > lights on the front of their car, they also are saying to you "Look At
> > > ME !"
> > > These drivers didn't get enough love from their parents. dr. bob
> > >
> > > Bryan Canter wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Okay, my stupid question for the day follows. :-)
> > > >
> > > > While browsing for a wheel hub cap, I see the rear wing spoilers

going
> > > > for more than 300 bucks on the internet. My question is, why do I
> > > > would want one of those? Just for the looks?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > > bc




Robert Upward 12-17-2003 07:46 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
The EVO is all wheel drive, and the wing is adjustable for track / rally
use.

Rob


"Randolph" <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:3FDF99F1.E6CB38D0@junkmail.com...
> Would down force at the rear end do you any good in a front wheel drive
> car, though?
>
> Fluffy wrote:
> >
> > I didn't get enough love from my parents so I went out and bought the

new
> > lancer EVO earlier this year. The first week I got it, someone at the

gas
> > station asked me... does that thing (referring to the spoiler) do

anything?
> > I told him that while I'm pumping the gas, "no", but once in motion it
> > produces some down force in the rear end to give me better traction. I

told
> > him that it came that way stock but I don't think he believed me.
> >
> > I'm not sure if this is an actual wind tunnel but it looks cool.
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_2.jpg
> > http://www.natalis2002.com/evo/evo8_gsr_3.jpg
> >
> > If anybody get a chance to take a look at the EVO's adjustable carbon

fiber
> > rear spoiler that weights only a few pounds... you'll notice that it's

truly
> > an upside down wing and it's extremely smooth to ensure smooth air flow

for
> > down force.
> >
> > For the most part, it's for cosmetic but you can argue that it's

practical
> > application. Those who don't think it's practical is just jealous that

I
> > have a bigger spoiler than they do. :)
> >
> > "N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
> > news:3FDF638D.C8D823C6@neo.rr.com...
> > > Well, I'm glad you asked that question Bryan.
> > > The only use a spoiler can be used for is to identify a driver who
> > > wants to be noticed. If you see someone with extra lights, or bright
> > > lights on the front of their car, they also are saying to you "Look At
> > > ME !"
> > > These drivers didn't get enough love from their parents. dr. bob
> > >
> > > Bryan Canter wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Okay, my stupid question for the day follows. :-)
> > > >
> > > > While browsing for a wheel hub cap, I see the rear wing spoilers

going
> > > > for more than 300 bucks on the internet. My question is, why do I
> > > > would want one of those? Just for the looks?
> > > >
> > > > TIA
> > > > bc




DragonRider 12-17-2003 09:42 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:14:14 GMT, "Fluffy"
<no-spamming-fluffydaddmy3@yahoo.com> wrote:

>You'll notice that front wheel drive race cars such as the Peugeot 206 WRC
>and the Ford Focus WRC have a HUGE rear spoiler, yet they're front wheel
>drive car.


You might actually notice that all of the front-running WRC cars in
the FIA are All Wheel Drive, not Front Wheel Drive. These are the
open class cars that you watch on Speed Channel. The FWD are a much
lower class though you may occasionally see them and these usually
have a small, if any, spoiler/wing. :)


DragonRider 12-17-2003 09:42 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:14:14 GMT, "Fluffy"
<no-spamming-fluffydaddmy3@yahoo.com> wrote:

>You'll notice that front wheel drive race cars such as the Peugeot 206 WRC
>and the Ford Focus WRC have a HUGE rear spoiler, yet they're front wheel
>drive car.


You might actually notice that all of the front-running WRC cars in
the FIA are All Wheel Drive, not Front Wheel Drive. These are the
open class cars that you watch on Speed Channel. The FWD are a much
lower class though you may occasionally see them and these usually
have a small, if any, spoiler/wing. :)


DragonRider 12-17-2003 09:42 AM

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 
On Wed, 17 Dec 2003 00:14:14 GMT, "Fluffy"
<no-spamming-fluffydaddmy3@yahoo.com> wrote:

>You'll notice that front wheel drive race cars such as the Peugeot 206 WRC
>and the Ford Focus WRC have a HUGE rear spoiler, yet they're front wheel
>drive car.


You might actually notice that all of the front-running WRC cars in
the FIA are All Wheel Drive, not Front Wheel Drive. These are the
open class cars that you watch on Speed Channel. The FWD are a much
lower class though you may occasionally see them and these usually
have a small, if any, spoiler/wing. :)



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