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The Road Toad



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Rear Spoiler - purely Cosmetic or does it serve a purpose?

Would the fitting of a rear spoiler reduce the amount of spray deposited onto the rear window or are they purely a cosmetic enhancement.

I can't see them improving the down force on the rear end either as the mass of the vehicle does that quite comfortably!

Or, are there any other advantages? Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

Post #180040 13th Apr 2013 9:12 pm
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Doesn't do anything but make the rear look better Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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I must admit I do like a nice looking rear!javascript:emoticon('Razz') Tattoos - Why would you choose to look like the wall of a public toilet?

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They do have a tiny aero benefit (drag reduction, NOT down-force) but this is cancelled out as soon as you fit side steps, tow bar or open a window

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Hows that work?

Personally I've always thought it was a look thing than functional....

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It is unlikely the rear spoiler makes no improvement to drag what so ever. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

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Hey,

Any idea on the price to spray a spoiler? Most i have seen come as just primed.

Cheers

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It helps with keeping dust off the rear window.

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BogFlogger wrote:
Hey,

Any idea on the price to spray a spoiler? Most i have seen come as just primed.

Cheers


I paid £50 all in from a friend of a friend to get my primed spoiler painted. One online ebay seller who gives an option of supplying them pre-painted wanted an extra £120 on top of the price of the spoiler to do the same. Cant see any spray shop charging much more than £70 including materials to paint one. I was going to have a go myself with a couple of rattle cans but I know I would have made a complete balls up of it. They are very easy to fit - 5 minutes max! Thumbs Up Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Cheers Steve,

Around £70 was what i was hoping for....any more and it would cost too much with the £99 spoiler on ebay.

Thanks Smile

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