Most effective rear wing?

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  • Kilomph
    E30 Addict
    • Oct 2004
    • 599

    #1

    Most effective rear wing?

    Are there any rear wings that improve the air flow off our rears? When looking at my rear window (while wet) when moving, I can see a sort of buffeting going on. Are there any rear spoilers that decrease this effect? I like the looks of the M-Tech, but would sacrifice that for a racing dynamics wing if it helped. I know I couldn't tell a difference in performance, but it'd make me feel better.

    I guess i'm just wondering if any companies who created aftermarket body kits bothered with a wind tunnel...
  • blueapplesoda
    E30 Mastermind
    • Dec 2005
    • 1904

    #2
    what exactly do you mean, like airflow comes from above the car and u turns into the rear window? or airflow comes from the tailend up and around into the window?

    All-Red/MHW style Professional Tinted Tail lights
    PnP EMS, fuel injectors, wideband o2 systems

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    • KangamangusDriver
      E30 Mastermind
      • Aug 2005
      • 1870

      #3
      I was reading that the stock IS spoiler is actully very effective.
      It creates a vortex.


      Or you could go with a triple decker aluminum wing off a FWD honda.....J/k
      Last edited by KangamangusDriver; 09-29-2006, 08:17 AM.

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      • asubimmer
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2004
        • 6482

        #4
        the IS spoiler reduces drag, it doesn't creat any downforce.

        A spoiler sits on the trunk lid, and usually just reduces drag

        A wing is raised and usually creates downforce and reduces drag
        ///Alpinweiß II 24v 91' 318is, Alpinweiß III 99' 323i, 04' Yamaha R6 SE for sale, 00' VW GTi, 83' El Camino BURNED, 01' P71sold, 92' Miatasold

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        • mtechnik
          R3V OG
          • May 2006
          • 6156

          #5
          well... BMW claims both M-tech kits where wind-tunnel tested



          -> Afficionados join the M-technic I club

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          • Teaguer
            R3V OG
            • Sep 2004
            • 6167

            #6
            Old skool roof spoiler FTW !!!11!!

            E30 M3 / E30 325is / E34 525iT / E34 535i

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            • trent

              #7
              A few of us were thinking about trying to implement the rear roof thingy off a Mitsu EVO (with the half a dozen or so little triangles things) that would allow the air to flow down the rear window better, and onto a wing.

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              • NC325iC
                R3V OG
                • Mar 2004
                • 6565

                #8
                the best spoiler or wing for these cars has to be the evo3 with adjustable back end
                Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                Originally posted by TimKninja
                Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                • nefarious7907
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 1170

                  #9
                  Originally posted by NC325iC
                  the best spoiler or wing for these cars has to be the evo3 with adjustable back end
                  QFT


                  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/657387

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                  • SchnellerVert
                    No R3VLimiter
                    • Sep 2005
                    • 3948

                    #10
                    Originally posted by trent
                    A few of us were thinking about trying to implement the rear roof thingy off a Mitsu EVO (with the half a dozen or so little triangles things) that would allow the air to flow down the rear window better, and onto a wing.
                    Vortec generators, you know that.

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