I want this edition... (blue modified 86 TRD)

[nrclptcnsmniak]

Originally Posted by Guff

A while back, my brother managed to slide his 05 STi into a tree while backing out of an iced up driveway (lol, don't ask). It split his wing down the middle and we had to remove it. A couple of weeks later, we were on the highway and the car felt much less stable. At 80-90mph the car was a little shaky and it didn't feel planted. When we bought another wing and put it on, the stability was vastly increased. It felt perfectly planted and solid at highway speeds, just like before the incident.

So, what I'm saying is, perhaps this wing on the AS1 will vastly improve regular highway driving and not just help you out on the track.

I suppose we will have to wait until we actually get our hands on the car to how functional the wing is.

I just dont see 80-90 mph as regular highway driving. Sorry. And completely agree at those speeds the spoiler does become functional and produce downforce. But like I said 80-90 mph is something I dont consider to be regular highway driving.

[nrclptcnsmniak]

Originally Posted by G-daddy

These days, there are too many who despise wings on their cars. These people don't want anything to do with wings, as they think it's "immature" and "rice". Many enthusiasts feel this way, and they're quite smug about it too.

Always been a gearhead since young, and my dream cars growing up were Ferrari's and Lambos...they all had big spoilers. So for me, fast cars and spoilers go hand in hand; I automatically associate them with each other. The top-of-the-line Viper ACR has a big wing. If I ever get an Evo or STi, couldn't imagine them without the huge spoiler, that's just how they're supposed to look.

Granted, some cars look awesome with them, some don't. Would NEVER put a spoiler on any M3, think they look tacky. In fact, most 4 door sports sedans look stupid with them (except Evo and STi, lol).

In this case, I'm with the camp that says the FR-S looks 'incomplete' without the kit. The spoiler looks awesome on it.

Except this isnt a "fast" car. Hey but if you like it on the frs more power to you. Youre comparing this car to ferraris and lambos though... much of a power difference? I would say the extra needed downforce on those cars are a tad bit more needed than it would be on a 200hp car.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

I just dont see 80-90 mph as regular highway driving. Sorry. And completely agree at those speeds the spoiler does become functional and produce downforce. But like I said 80-90 mph is something I dont consider to be regular highway driving.

Texas speed limit bumped up to 80mph.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

Except this isnt a "fast" car. Hey but if you like it on the frs more power to you. Youre comparing this car to ferraris and lambos though... much of a power difference? I would say the extra needed downforce on those cars are a tad bit more needed than it would be on a 200hp car.

If you go to the track, that big wing is really useful for 200hp car, especially for a car this light.

[nrclptcnsmniak]

Originally Posted by Dark

If you go to the track, that big wing is really useful for 200hp car, especially for a car this light.

i never said the spoiler isnt functional -__-. But I see your point. And lucky Texans haha im still stuck with 65 mph :/

edit: and how many ferraris now days have big spoilers on them. practically none.

[Ak1m0to]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

i never said the spoiler isnt functional -__-. But I see your point. And lucky Texans haha im still stuck with 65 mpg :/

Ours say 65 within the city too, it's just everyone else drives a lot faster then what's posted.

O, and Houstonians average 80-90 mph as regular highway driving, so a spoiler is very useful.

[LSxJunkie]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

I just dont see 80-90 mph as regular highway driving. Sorry. And completely agree at those speeds the spoiler does become functional and produce downforce. But like I said 80-90 mph is something I dont consider to be regular highway driving.

Factory spoilers rarely produce downforce. Downforce=Drag=Lower MPG. More on this in a second.

Originally Posted by Dark

If you go to the track, that big wing is really useful for 200hp car, especially for a car this light.

I highly doubt it. The car is light, not very powerful and is set up to handle quite nicely. These cars are rarely going to see cornering speeds in which a spoiler like this, which in all likelihood only reduces lift, will matter at all.

[nrclptcnsmniak]

I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that this one is functional. I would like to think so for the sake of the car.

btw LSX your posts kick butt.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

I just dont see 80-90 mph as regular highway driving. Sorry. And completely agree at those speeds the spoiler does become functional and produce downforce. But like I said 80-90 mph is something I dont consider to be regular highway driving.

You need to come down to Texas!!

[Syldrin]

or california they do 80 - 90 here too.

[iDriveFast]

Yea 80-90 is pretty normal here when its clear

[TOMIMOTO]

If I can't get this body kit/spoiler then I'm buying a WRX STi. I don't like the stock look of the FRS.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by TOMIMOTO

If I can't get this body kit/spoiler then I'm buying a WRX STi. I don't like the stock look of the FRS.

Bro, if you have the 40k for an STi, then why don't you pay ~21k for an FRS and spend the 19k in mods? That way you get looks and performance!

I'm sure within a month of the release, that wing will be all over ebay. And possibly the body kit too.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by nrclptcnsmniak

i never said the spoiler isnt functional -__-. But I see your point. And lucky Texans haha im still stuck with 65 mph :/

edit: and how many ferraris now days have big spoilers on them. practically none.

Ferraris's bodies are very aerodynamic, which car make them reach high speed without spoiler. Race version of Ferrari still need wing and spoiler to achieve better top speed.

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

Factory spoilers rarely produce downforce. Downforce=Drag=Lower MPG. More on this in a second.



I highly doubt it. The car is light, not very powerful and is set up to handle quite nicely. These cars are rarely going to see cornering speeds in which a spoiler like this, which in all likelihood only reduces lift, will matter at all.

You're right. most factory spoilers are produced to achieve less drag and higher MPG, but there are some exceptional.

I highly doubt it too when a company make a sportier version with wing, but it doesn't give a functional wing.