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The technology for this is out there and has been for some time even in the aftermarket.
I remember almost 10 years ago I went to the Fukuoka Auto Salon in Japan and Apex'i was showcasing a carbon fiber GT wing that was controlled by a small box on the dash that looked very similar to the SAFC II. There was also a small airspeed meter that was mounted in the grill area and wired directly to the controller.
All the driver had to do was enter in a kg/cm sq (or lbs/ft sq) value and the wing would adjust its angle depending on vehicle speed. It was very clever but I'm not sure if it was ever brought to market.
The rest would be pretty simple but in order to support the weight of the wing and maximum possible down-force, the hydraulics would have to be fairly robust (meaning heavy). Also this would completely rule out you ever using your trunk ever again.
While it would be cool for the "wow factor" and car shows, I don't think it has a place in racing or HPD due to the added weight and any design that could be incorporated into a trunk lid wouldn't be nearly as efficient as a permanently mounted, purposed wing.
Just my .02c.
Scott
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