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Originally Posted by ecomodded
I wonder if the turbo hatch with the power spoiler , would fit other Beetles. If so, it would be a nice, all though expensive upgrade, $500 + ?
VW reports the Beetle Turbo's hatch spoiler to save 1 mpg and increase the high speed stability dramatically.
It can not be used in conjunction with a rear spoiler as it directs the air flow up and a away from the hatch area where its rear spoilers are typically placed.
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To my understanding, the cars may be wired already to take the electric spoiler. all it'd take was mounting, plugging in, and replacing the panel where the switch is and plugging it in. I am not positive on any of this. may be able to hack it to get just the amount you want, or the modify the speed it autodeploys. I only have limited experience with a 1.8t car.
That being said, would a lip of some kind placed in the same spot not accomplish roughly the same result? something fairly small and in the correct flow line to then give a clean abrupt drop of the flow? seems to me the sides of the car cause as much trouble if not more than the roof flow.