Stock spoiler question

[Gurgus]

My 97 Anniversary Edition teg has a stock spoiler on it. Does it actually do anything? I mean, does it actually provide enough downforce to make a difference during driving? Thanks for any input, Gurgus.

[whtteg]

No, not really it is just cosmetic.

[RSX-S777]

I read a comment once on another forum from a physics enthusiast. He basically said that most commercial car spoilers are only effective at speeds of 150 or higher. He also mentioned the fact that wing type spoliers, naturally, created more downforce at these speeds than low spoilers such as the stock Teg design.

[Gurgus]

How about the ones like on my buddy's Volkswagen Corrado? It moves up and down automatically at different speeds. I figured mine was only good for rolling on anyways.

[whtteg]

Some compaines actually tested and designed thier spoilers to be functional but Acura did not , nor do most companies, except for thier more top of the line models ie: NSX, Corvette, all ferrari's etc

[Spectre927]

Originally Posted by Gurgus

How about the ones like on my buddy's Volkswagen Corrado? It moves up and down automatically at different speeds. I figured mine was only good for rolling on anyways.

Isnt it only at like 50 mph?

[Gurgus]

Originally Posted by Spectre927

Isnt it only at like 50 mph?

Yeah, it goes up at like 60 kms and then back down once you drop below 60, although a Corrado doesn't spend much time below 60 kms, at least not his anyways. It also has a switch to lock it in either the up or down position. This switch also alows you to move it up and down whenever you like. Pretty cool little gimmick.

[HondaIntegraXSI]

Ilike the looks of the teggy spoiler but like somebody only mentioned it's only effective over 150 mph. And plus the FWD spoiler is to reduce drag on the rear bumper and not to create downforce on the rear...