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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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pedestal spoiler actually doing something?


it's for looks only dude
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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i think its for looks thats why i got it. i dont think mine does anything and i've hit 125. plus our car is front wheel drive...
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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It's not worth buying AT ALL for performance... it's ONLY and I mean ONLY an aesthetic modification.... all for looks...

to get effective downforce on our car, the spoiler has to be mounted much higher up off the car...and shouldn't be plastic...
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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Default Re: what speed does the dealer sold ped spoiler work at?

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Hey guys... I was wondering at what speed, if any, you can feel the pedestal spoiler giving you down force grip. I guess I need the opinions of people that have driven at 100mph before and after. thanks. (I'm trying to decide if it is worth buying)



I think your looking for something more along the lines of this:

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Well... That's why I love you guys... You save me money. So what should I do about that back end wanting to get out from under me when I'm taking a slight curve on the freeway at 130 next to a civic si?
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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hehe.... performance being affected by a wing generally only applies to rear wheel drive (or AWD), very high-performance cars.... case in point, Subaru WRX Sti... yes, that huge wing and roof deflector are more than looks....
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Actually funcional for Rear engine RWD[/url]
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^ And notice the height as well.... (Although they look somewhat rediculous at that height, that's where they get clean air and are functional)

One of the guys I show with....

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Sweet, that's the type I was looking for. There's a GT3 Porsche on SpeedVision, Yellow, and has one a bit taller than that one. It's awesome but only b/c it works for that car.
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Originally Posted by citizen01
Well... That's why I love you guys... You save me money. So what should I do about that back end wanting to get out from under me when I'm taking a slight curve on the freeway at 130 next to a civic si?
get better tires...
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by L4rry_B1rd
Originally Posted by citizen01
Well... That's why I love you guys... You save me money. So what should I do about that back end wanting to get out from under me when I'm taking a slight curve on the freeway at 130 next to a civic si?
get better tires...
or a casket.
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Originally Posted by citizen01
Well... That's why I love you guys... You save me money. So what should I do about that back end wanting to get out from under me when I'm taking a slight curve on the freeway at 130 next to a civic si?
you wont have to worry about that, the tC only goes to 127
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this is a crazy post
Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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LoL - Tires and Suspension are what makes the car perform better at high speeds... get good sways... set them right, so you don't get too much US, or OS... and high speed movements will be much more solid....

I just took my tC out on Thunderhill Raceway and she did really well in some tough technical turns at high speed with my meager suspension setup and really good tires.
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Originally Posted by locondcoco
Originally Posted by citizen01
Well... That's why I love you guys... You save me money. So what should I do about that back end wanting to get out from under me when I'm taking a slight curve on the freeway at 130 next to a civic si?
you wont have to worry about that, the tC only goes to 127
makes this post even funnier!!!

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You could have been nicer guys.... come on.... -WDS
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