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Old 02-17-2012, 12:01 AM   #27 (permalink)
brucepick
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I noticed on your cars profile that you want to add a spoiler? Are you talking a custom one or the OEM civic spoiler? Right now I have the original spoiler on my HX and was considering taking it off to reduce drag. I cannot find good info about whether or not these spoilers help or hurt with drag. Some have said it directs air in a way that reduces turbulence. Others say its purely cosmetic and just creates more drag. I am just curious if you have come across some evidence that the spoiler actually helps.
See my thread:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...vic+deck+coupe

Still in the middle of this project. Kind of on hold for the winter, just too darn cold out to be fiddling with it.

Sorry I cant' pass judgement on the Civic spoiler. Post a pic if you can. And read about spoilers in the Aerodynamics subforum. Search there on "Bonneville spoiler"; that's one good thread in addition to mine.
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