aero effects of an evo style spoiler on a vert

[Brezzi]

Hey r3v,

QQ anybody have experience with a evo style spoiler on a vert? Just bought one and I'm wondering if I'll see any benefits besides looking like a bad ass.


I'm guessing not but wanted to pose the question to a more informed group.


I know I know, verts shouldn't be track cars. Tell that to my 225/50 ADVAN's :mrgreen:

[AbsorbantNut]

Pics of said spoiler? I'm imagining it looking similar to an m3/zender spoiler IIRC

[Brezzi]

Just some eBay stuff wasn't too pricey and with some sanding and paint I figured I could make it work. It has an adjustable gunnery flap.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201392914214?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[TobyB]

...probably about the same effect as putting pig ears on a brick, at least until
you get going about a hunnert.

Gurney flap, after Dan Gurney, who discovered a small lip at the upper trailing edge of
an otherwise ideal wing added significant downforce with almost no added drag.
Said the (sadly departed) Carroll Smith

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[jalopi]

benefits with the top down: jack shit, though you probably knew that already

benefits with the top up: probably a moderate decrease in performance when compared to a coupe/sedan, due to the soft tops' comparatively rough surface causing some fucked up air flow

and just to shut down the "ooh but the dimples on golf balls make them more aerodynamic" people, i'm not talking about the texture of the top, i'm talking about that lip at the edge where the top and the windshield meet

[J.Rizo]

I wouldn't think so. these cars don't make enough power for a wing that subtle to make a noticeable difference.

I still say do it though, would look sick imo.

and I feel your pain on the "verts shouldn't be on a track" harassment lol

[djjerme]

Yeah, but this is one of the (few) sections where Form (should) follow Function..

[Brezzi]

Thanks for keeping it real r3v.


I'll do a build thread soon, I picked up an alpine vert about 4 months ago and have done a few fun things too it.

[merryyjerryy]

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[Thizzelle]

double check the width

M3 is different than regular e30

[Reichart12]

The ad says not m3 style. So just like the zender wing of this style this rep is more narrow in width in order to correctly fit the normal e30 trunk.

[z31maniac]

I wouldn't think so. these cars don't make enough power for a wing that subtle to make a noticeable difference.

OK chief, that's why 125whp Miata's pick up track time with a wing. If you have no track experience, don't post in the track section.


OP, on a 'vert it's not going to get enough clean air to do anything. That's why you see most Miata guys running hardtops because they pick up top speed and acceleration because it cleans up the air and lowers drag.

[reelizmpro]

That wing is ROUGH and will need a ton of work at that price. Know what is involved before you start drilling holes for that thing.

[TobyB]

125whp Miata's

...have a pretty awful aero butt...

jus' sayin'...

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[ELVA164]

OP doesn't know who Dan Gurney is.









OP isn't American.