point of a spoiler??...
Thread Starter
|
HCF Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 34
point of a spoiler??...
Hi...Does anyone know if the spoiler is juist for looks or it actually helps wit something??....I am thinking about getting one....Also does it matter which I get...I have a 96 civic HX...
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,081
From:
RE: point of a spoiler??...
ORIGINAL: FlipHKD720
on a FWD, its just for looks. RWD and AWD it can increase downforce on the rear tires, so it improves traction, but on FWD if actauly reduces it [&:]
on a FWD, its just for looks. RWD and AWD it can increase downforce on the rear tires, so it improves traction, but on FWD if actauly reduces it [&:]
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
4WD = Four wheel drive
AWD = All wheel Drive
In other words spoilers are for looks on Civics. I don't mind 'em though.
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 223
From: Cheltenham, UK
RE: point of a spoiler??...
There's more to it than just that. The amount of downforce a spoiler creates only really makes a difference at high speeds (80mph+) And still then, because of the engine weight, I can't imagine it making any real difference of traction on the front tires. It does create more weight for RWD cars though. As well as cosmetics, it helps with wind noise. If you have a spoiler it usually makes the cabin quieter on the interstate. But at the same time, because of the drag it creates, your gas mileage may go down a bit. If you really want a spoiler though, don't be an idiot and get those ridiculously large ones like in Fast and the Furious, you just look a douche with those. ESPECIALLY on a FWD car lol XD
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 48
From:
RE: point of a spoiler??...
ORIGINAL: yo****hemonk
There's more to it than just that. The amount of downforce a spoiler creates only really makes a difference at high speeds (80mph+) And still then, because of the engine weight, I can't imagine it making any real difference of traction on the front tires. It does create more weight for RWD cars though. As well as cosmetics, it helps with wind noise. If you have a spoiler it usually makes the cabin quieter on the interstate. But at the same time, because of the drag it creates, your gas mileage may go down a bit. If you really want a spoiler though, don't be an idiot and get those ridiculously large ones like in Fast and the Furious, you just look a douche with those. ESPECIALLY on a FWD car lol XD
There's more to it than just that. The amount of downforce a spoiler creates only really makes a difference at high speeds (80mph+) And still then, because of the engine weight, I can't imagine it making any real difference of traction on the front tires. It does create more weight for RWD cars though. As well as cosmetics, it helps with wind noise. If you have a spoiler it usually makes the cabin quieter on the interstate. But at the same time, because of the drag it creates, your gas mileage may go down a bit. If you really want a spoiler though, don't be an idiot and get those ridiculously large ones like in Fast and the Furious, you just look a douche with those. ESPECIALLY on a FWD car lol XD
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 516
From:
RE: point of a spoiler??...
ORIGINAL: windcalmer
I can't believe that no one has brought up what they DO do. LOL They attract the attention of the Police. That is all they do though. So really its just not worth it.
I can't believe that no one has brought up what they DO do. LOL They attract the attention of the Police. That is all they do though. So really its just not worth it.
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 12
RE: point of a spoiler??...
Yaaah when I purchased my Honda, it had one of those Wal-Mart like sound heads for the muffler. Made my car so unecessarely loud (expecially since the engine and all was stock, so no XTRA SPEED), the day before I decide to take it off, I got pulled over late at night because I cop heard my muffler and thought I was doing some illegal racing on the HIGHWAY (Some cars were doing it)... Of course I pleaded not guilty though, yaaaaaa, I'm just jabbering. Lol forgive me!
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 223
From: Cheltenham, UK
RE: point of a spoiler??...
ORIGINAL: Eyerash
Yaaah when I purchased my Honda, it had one of those Wal-Mart like sound heads for the muffler. Made my car so unecessarely loud (expecially since the engine and all was stock, so no XTRA SPEED), the day before I decide to take it off, I got pulled over late at night because I cop heard my muffler and thought I was doing some illegal racing on the HIGHWAY (Some cars were doing it)... Of course I pleaded not guilty though, yaaaaaa, I'm just jabbering. Lol forgive me!
Yaaah when I purchased my Honda, it had one of those Wal-Mart like sound heads for the muffler. Made my car so unecessarely loud (expecially since the engine and all was stock, so no XTRA SPEED), the day before I decide to take it off, I got pulled over late at night because I cop heard my muffler and thought I was doing some illegal racing on the HIGHWAY (Some cars were doing it)... Of course I pleaded not guilty though, yaaaaaa, I'm just jabbering. Lol forgive me!
), lessen gas mileage, and may be slightly cosmetically pleasing.