Windshield Wiper Spoiler "Findings"

[Frank Lee]

I've mentioned it before; one time I forgot the tire stem cap on the cowl of the Tempo... drove 350 miles, saw it still sitting there, put it on when I stopped.

[winkosmosis]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

Another test might be to put a couple of small leaves or pieces of paper resting on the windshield on the wipers. On my car, leaves get stuck there for an entire drive, or only get blown off in a crosswind. I think that on most vehicles, a majority of the area around the wipers is a stagnant pocket of air. The air simply doesn't flow close to the car in this area.

And any mods you make here will have virtually zero effect. Smooth wheel covers - check. Wheel skirts - check. Kamm back - check. Grill blocks - check. Wheel strakes - check. Belly pans - check. Boattail - check. But wiper deletes and cowlings won't make much of a difference, if any.

Could be because of the wipers blocking airflow though

[66sprint6]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

I've mentioned it before; one time I forgot the tire stem cap on the cowl of the Tempo... drove 350 miles, saw it still sitting there, put it on when I stopped.

LOL, wonder if thats similar to the coke can that hitched a ride on the back bumper of my Suburban from Middle TN all the way to Chicago! Sucker was empty too which made it more baffling.
Matt

[COcyclist]

Originally Posted by 66sprint6

If it is worthless Ill toss it out. It took me no time at all to put together and I have no pride invested lol so nothin lost. Just wondered what people thought and I am keepin track of the yays and nays so thanks guys!
Matt

If the wind noise is lower, that is reason enough to keep it. I have the passenger side wiper lowered into the cowl and it gets fewer bugs on it. It wipes instead of smearing the bugs around in a light rain. Your cowl spoiler is hardly noticeable so I vote "leave it".

[Frank Lee]

When I removed the radio antenna I was surprised at how much quieter it got. They're noisy!

[66sprint6]

Originally Posted by COcyclist

If the wind noise is lower, that is reason enough to keep it. I have the passenger side wiper lowered into the cowl and it gets fewer bugs on it. It wipes instead of smearing the bugs around in a light rain. Your cowl spoiler is hardly noticeable so I vote "leave it".

Im thinkin if there is no negative reaction to it and it doesnt fall apart and need constant work itll prolly stay.

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

When I removed the radio antenna I was surprised at how much quieter it got. They're noisy!

The antenna on the Escort in abover the drivers door at a backwards angle and can be pushed into its hole so only the tip shows...your not kiddin, drivin around with it closed is so much quieter than with it up lol
Matt