Removing The Rear Spoiler

[James_R 3]

On a Gti I broke for parts a while ago I removed the Gti spoiler just to see how much it weighed, and it was very heavy.

 

My question is, on the Gti does it offer anything of benifit aero wise or is it just for looks (i.e can I bin it with no untoward effects on the car at speed)

 

Thanks for any input

 

James

[Cameron 16]

All it does is help keep the rear screen clear at speed, and it doesn't do a very good job of that. You won't find any difference without it.

 

And yes, they are very heavy! I was planning on making a GRP one.

[tom_m 0]

And yes, they are very heavy! I was planning on making a GRP one.

 

Carbon one... slightly larger than OE? sign me up

[Cameron 16]

Got to make the doors first!

 

But yeah, I may well make something a little larger than normal. I need to get some of that funny foam stuff that you can sand into shapes.

[James_R 3]

Will bin that and await a petersen special

[Cameron 16]

 

Got a pile of stuff to make now.. just can't really be arsed with it.

[James_R 3]

Never said how long I'd be waiting

 

Yes finish the doors first

[Cameron 16]

A long time, ask Mickie.

 

Yes, just been polishing the second one and put my hand down on one of my windscreen removal tool bits. Sodding thing went pretty much straight through so I've had to tend to that instead.

[swordfish210 20]

Looking at the rear spoiler i would go as far to say that it actually makes the aerodynamics of the car worse. It looks like it is just moving the seperation point of the air further away from the rear of the car, causing more drag.

[mickie 3]

im just happy you still have me on your list