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Old 04-05-2009, 09:00 PM
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Default Does the factory spoiler affect gas mileage?
Is it worse, better, same?
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Old 04-05-2009, 09:04 PM
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the same just depends on your driving style
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Old 04-06-2009, 12:12 AM
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Who cares! It looks good on the Box...
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Old 04-06-2009, 12:36 AM
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really not in any significant way shape or form. it adds like what? 5 pounds and zero horsepower. probably doesn't do anything for aerodynamics.
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I still get about 35MPG (reset the counter at 368 this morning) with the OEM spoiler. It looks good on the box and it keeps your back window mostly clean of dust/gunk. After installing the spoiler, ditch the 10lb wiper assembly.
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:02 AM
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the car's still a flying brick thru the air...
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