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Karadjas 08-29-2011 07:16 PM

Well, it sort of looks like a mini-Kammback...
 
Hi guys

I might have a chance to get a free GT TDi rear spoiler for my Ibiza TDi. My inexperienced eyes lead me to believe that it follows the roofline quite well, and should help slightly towards highway mileage with the added bonus of being discreet.

Google has not provided me with any stock side pic for the Ibiza unfortunately, as not many people seem to care for them enough to take their pictures.
You can probably make out the original (spoilerless) shape from the GT TDi photo though.

Rear:
http://images02.olx.pt/ui/1/88/95/10278395_4.jpg


Side:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...tel/Img070.jpg


Is there something that I've got terribly wrong? I won't mind if it's too small to make any noticeable difference, but if it looks like it would hurt FE I would rather pass.

Patrick 08-29-2011 07:43 PM

Looks good. Go for it.

Cd 08-29-2011 07:51 PM

Yes, go for it. You can use it as a way to attach a larger one to the car.

Karadjas 08-29-2011 08:12 PM

Excellent, thanks :)

JasonG 08-29-2011 08:28 PM

I've seen these and thought they looked good.

Piwoslaw 08-30-2011 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cd (Post 258645)
Yes, go for it. You can use it as a way to attach a larger one to the car.

+1:thumbup:

euromodder 08-30-2011 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karadjas (Post 258641)
Is there something that I've got terribly wrong?

No, those are good spoilers that let the air separate cleanly, rather than let it try to follow the bent down the tailhatch.

ChazInMT 08-30-2011 01:48 PM

If your current car looks like this:

http://i56.tinypic.com/2ant61.jpg

Than I'd say the spoiler should help a little bit, it looks like the current roof end has a pretty clean break, but anything you can do to extend the roof while maintaining the aero shape will help.

Plus, I think the GT spoiler looks great. :thumbup:

Karadjas 08-30-2011 02:29 PM

That is exactly what it looks like. I will call the guy who offered the free spoiler tomorrow.

Thanks again :)

cfg83 08-30-2011 08:04 PM

Karadjas -

Jump on it! I wish they had made those OEM for my car. If you get more adventurous in the future then you can use it as the anchor for an extended kamm-back.

CarloSW2


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