Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
>
> > 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
> >
>
> Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty boring
> without one.

Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
>
> > 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
> >
>
> Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty boring
> without one.

Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:

> bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
>
> > 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
> >
>
> Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty boring
> without one.

Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
press down. There's a subtle difference.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-2012031221360001@pm1-broad-115.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
> Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> > news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> > Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty
boring
> > without one.
>
> Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
> and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
> The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
> pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
> speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
> spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
press down. There's a subtle difference.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-2012031221360001@pm1-broad-115.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
> Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> > news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> > Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty
boring
> > without one.
>
> Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
> and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
> The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
> pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
> speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
> spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
press down. There's a subtle difference.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-2012031221360001@pm1-broad-115.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
> Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> > news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> > Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty
boring
> > without one.
>
> Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
> and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
> The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
> pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
> speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
> spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
press down. There's a subtle difference.
"Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:billbjohnson555-2012031221360001@pm1-broad-115.snlo.dialup.fix.net...
> In article <Xns94575A5B17625paulcardozaattbicXm@216.196.97.13 6>, Paul
> Cardoza <paulcardoza@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > bcnewsgroups@yahoo.com (Bryan Canter) wrote in
> > news:614be1fb.0312160902.662f4543@posting.google.c om:
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> > Yes, for looks. I, for one, think the Accord ass-end looks pretty
boring
> > without one.
>
> Yes, I agree it is just for looks on the Accord. However, with race cars
> and various other cars such as some Porch cars--they do have a purpose.
> The air flowing over the spoiler presses the back wheels more firmly on
> pavement. This effect only works when the car is going at a high rate of
> speed such as over 90 miles per hour. On most cars such as Accord--the
> spoiler is just for looks.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
spoiled the deal," and we left.

I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.

This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
with my '04 Civic so far.

Mikey wrote:
> On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> press down. There's a subtle difference.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
spoiled the deal," and we left.

I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.

This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
with my '04 Civic so far.

Mikey wrote:
> On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> press down. There's a subtle difference.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
spoiled the deal," and we left.

I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.

This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
with my '04 Civic so far.

Mikey wrote:
> On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> press down. There's a subtle difference.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
spoiled the deal," and we left.

I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.

This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
with my '04 Civic so far.

Mikey wrote:
> On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> press down. There's a subtle difference.
> "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <cP4Fb.13869$aw2.7595613@newssrv26.news.prodigy.co m>, gbsmith
<gbsmith@kazaa.com> wrote:

> In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
> salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
> looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
> cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
> a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
> spoiled the deal," and we left.
>
> I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.
>
> This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
> story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
> these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
> with my '04 Civic so far.
>
> Mikey wrote:
> > On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> > press down. There's a subtle difference.
> > "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Glad you like it. I'm hoping that the first salesman you mentioned was
just joking. He should have said something about the quality of Honda
Civics compared to most other cars. I agree with Mickey--he is right--I
should have said--reduction of lift. However, the reduction of lift does
have the indirect effect of pressing down the rear portion of the car when
the vehicle is running at a high rate of speed.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <cP4Fb.13869$aw2.7595613@newssrv26.news.prodigy.co m>, gbsmith
<gbsmith@kazaa.com> wrote:

> In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
> salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
> looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
> cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
> a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
> spoiled the deal," and we left.
>
> I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.
>
> This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
> story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
> these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
> with my '04 Civic so far.
>
> Mikey wrote:
> > On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> > press down. There's a subtle difference.
> > "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Glad you like it. I'm hoping that the first salesman you mentioned was
just joking. He should have said something about the quality of Honda
Civics compared to most other cars. I agree with Mickey--he is right--I
should have said--reduction of lift. However, the reduction of lift does
have the indirect effect of pressing down the rear portion of the car when
the vehicle is running at a high rate of speed.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <cP4Fb.13869$aw2.7595613@newssrv26.news.prodigy.co m>, gbsmith
<gbsmith@kazaa.com> wrote:

> In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
> salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
> looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
> cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
> a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
> spoiled the deal," and we left.
>
> I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.
>
> This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
> story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
> these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
> with my '04 Civic so far.
>
> Mikey wrote:
> > On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> > press down. There's a subtle difference.
> > "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Glad you like it. I'm hoping that the first salesman you mentioned was
just joking. He should have said something about the quality of Honda
Civics compared to most other cars. I agree with Mickey--he is right--I
should have said--reduction of lift. However, the reduction of lift does
have the indirect effect of pressing down the rear portion of the car when
the vehicle is running at a high rate of speed.

Re: What does a spoiler do?
 

In article <cP4Fb.13869$aw2.7595613@newssrv26.news.prodigy.co m>, gbsmith
<gbsmith@kazaa.com> wrote:

> In '95 I was car shopping and went to Honda for the first time. The
> salesman was not very accomodating. Actually, a bit rude. I was
> looking at a Civic in the showroom, but the price was more than other
> cars I was looking at. I asked him why the car was so pricey, and with
> a big grin on his face he said, "The spoiler!" I told him, "Well, that
> spoiled the deal," and we left.
>
> I ended up with a Subaru Impreza at the time, which I still have. Good car.
>
> This time, however, when I went to Honda, it was quite a different
> story. I don't know if corporate Honda moved in and cleaned house, but
> these people were much different, very professional. I'm very happy
> with my '04 Civic so far.
>
> Mikey wrote:
> > On most production cars you get reduction of lift. It does not necessarily
> > press down. There's a subtle difference.
> > "Bill B. Johnson" <billbjohnson555@nospamhotmail.com> wrote in message

Glad you like it. I'm hoping that the first salesman you mentioned was
just joking. He should have said something about the quality of Honda
Civics compared to most other cars. I agree with Mickey--he is right--I
should have said--reduction of lift. However, the reduction of lift does
have the indirect effect of pressing down the rear portion of the car when
the vehicle is running at a high rate of speed.